RA Sushi.

Midtown Atlanta is the latest outpost--scratch, make that in-spot--for the Arizona-based RA Sushi chain.

The place was packed last night. The decibels were way too loud inside, so my vegetarian pal and I opted for the patio, which, remarkably had a breeze. Adorablly unruffled Ray took good care of us.

Among our favorites rolls: Yellow Monkey Rolls with roasted red peppers and marinated artichokes topped with cashews, and the Viva Las Vegas Rolls, cream cheese/tuna/crab showstoppers that looked like showgirls lined up on a white plate, topped with fried lotus root rounds. We kept our cool with Pure Stars, a sparkling sweet sake served cold.

Does the RA reference the Sun God? Or does it stand for Rockin' Ass?

Doesn't seem to matter based on the diverse crowd lapping up sushi and throwing back sake.