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Abis Restaurant Review: Close-to-authentic Abis focuses on classic Japanese flavors and preparations. Dinner starters such as the kani-su, a delicate snow crab flavored with vinegar sauce, demonstrate the kitchen's expertise with seafood. Additionally, entrées cooked on a hibachi or Japanese grill are a feast for the eyes and the palate. Appetizing cuts of chicken, filet mignon, fish and seafood are artfully prepared at the table before they are whisked onto the plate. Lighter fare can be had as well. An array of sushi and sashimi selections, including several types of toro and colorful delicate rolls, are also available. Some unfortunate Westernized elements are found here, as in the too-typical Asian décor, even extending to the four tables on a raised, stage-like platform where diners sit in the traditional manner, supposedly with their feet crossed under the table, but actually dangling in a hidden pit. However, the food is quite good and the atmosphere low-key, yet bustling and friendly.