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Japanese cooking gets a Latin twist on Sand Lake Road, sunny, breezy, and unpretentious.
4725 W Sand Lake Rd #101, Orlando, FL 32819
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Sushi rolls and sashimi served at The Twisted Chopstick. Photo: The Twisted Chopstick.

The Write-Up
The Twisted Chopstick is DeLand's cozy, Godzilla-themed sushi stop on Woodland Boulevard, family-run and as relaxed as a second home. The Fire Tonkatsu ramen brings real heat, the Black Widow and Samurai rolls lead the sushi case, and starters like Dragon Balls and gyoza are built for sharing. Regulars call it the best sushi in town, and poke bowls and sushi burritos widen the order for mixed tastes.
412 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720
Japanese & sushi · Sushi
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