It seems year by year the barriers of regional delicacy chip away. The peak forms of generational cuisine — foods with meticulous care emphasizing local ingredients — gain such popularity their proliferation feels inevitable.

Specialties once limited by time of year and location are now widespread. At least 14 sushi restaurants operate within 20 minutes or so of downtown Toledo. Among the very best is Domo Sushi.

The restaurant, 6725 W. Central Ave. in Sylvania Township, delivers quality sushi with exceptional presentation on the plate and in the restaurant. The room's interior is clean and modern. It is a welcome feeling of fine dining.

My dining companion and I visited Domo for a recent lunch. We began with an agedashi tofu ($6.95) appetizer that was crispy on the outside and creamy inside, just how each bite is supposed to be. The bottom layer, unfortunately, grew a bit soggy toward the end in its seasoned soy broth. Our second appetizer, edamame ($4.95), was properly cooked and salted for a solid premeal bite.

My companion chose the bento sushi ($14.95), with its four pieces of sashimi, three pieces of nigiri sushi, California roll, potato korokke, and house salad. It ultimately proved worthwhile for a large and delicious meal.

The nigiri was tasty and spicy, with a touch of wasabi. Even the California roll, typically viewed as more simple sushi, was fresh and executed well.

The traditional accompaniments, too, fared strongly. The miso soup was a flavorful addition. A house salad was large and boasted a tangier, more vibrant dressing than is customary.

Potato korokke, meanwhile, brought both a nice heft and pillowy texture to the meal. Overall, a tasty and comforting dish.

I opted for the bi bim bap ($14.95), an entree our server described as the best in town. He may just be right. The steaming hot bowl surrounded thick cuts of vegetables and beef strips cooked with a sweet marinade. Both were pleasant surprises that made the meal more satisfying. The sunny-side up egg tied them together.

During a follow-up dinner, we began with perhaps my favorite dish at Domo, the picante tuna ceviche ($19.95). Picture a hockey-puck portion of spicy tuna upon a base of pico de gallo. Then, add a healthy sprinkle of black caviar and wasabi flying fish roe.

Sushi purists may scoff at the idea, but the combination showed creativity and ambition. The tomato acidity perfectly offset the tuna. A side of tortilla chips was clever and welcome.

My dinner entree was the Domo spicy bowl ($25.95), one of the restaurant’s more popular items. A massive mix of sushi laid neatly with rice and vegetables. The sauces made each bite creamy and spicy. It was a gigantic portion, so delicious I wish I had room for more.

My acquaintance rounded our meal with a few rolls. The sweet crunch roll ($14.95) — tempura shrimp, flying fish roe, avocado, and cream cheese with eel and toasted coconut flakes on top — was delicious and different. The coconut's light sweetness made it unique.

Once again, more straightforward tuna nigiri ($7) and spicy tuna roll ($7.95) were handled with exceptional care. The quality was apparent.

It is true we eat first with our eyes, and sushi is no exception. Domo’s staff lays out entrees with a level of detail well beyond just serving the customer. All dishes were styled beautifully. An expansive menu carried unique roll options that would make Instagram envious.

Servers during both meals were attentive. During a quiet lunch shift and busy dinner, they each refilled out water and regularly checked to ensure the meal was superb. It absolutely was.

With so many sushi options available, it can be difficult to pick one for a just-about perfect dinner. Domo does it right.

Contact Bill of Fare at: fare@theblade.com.

First Published May 23, 2018, 5:16 p.m.