Signature Masato cream cheese rolls, dusted with salmon roe, are among the many sushi offerings at the Asian Buffet, 5130 N. 27th St.
If your family gathering is canceled because of the pandemic, you might be able to make merry at a Lincoln restaurant instead.
Locally owned Metro Dining Delivery contacted Lincoln restaurants to compile a list. Owner Dave Welch said he noticed a trend of restaurants closing earlier on Christmas Eve than in previous years.
Because of COVID-19 and possible restrictions, the list could change, so be sure to check with the restaurant before venturing out.
PHOTOFILES: Do you remember these Lincoln favorites?
Voila!
Chef Peter Wang finishes what he started in the last installment of PhotoFiles. Instant hand-pulled noodles. Let's continue our look back on Lincoln's culinary history.
Arturo's
Only in America ... Mexican food in the snow at Arturo's in 1989.
Bum Steer
Hungry customers pack the Americana-laden dining room at Bum Steer in 1995.
Shoe's
Al Poteat and his son, Cody, work on an ostrich kebab at Shoe's Bar & Grill in 1995.
Rock 'n' Roll Runza
A heavily bundled pedestrian passes the facade of of Rock 'n' Roll Runza in 1991 as Santa Claus rocks on the roof and Marilyn Monroe isn't quite dressed for the weather.
Jan Drake's Garden Cafe
It may seem like a no-brainer today, but smoking wasn't always prohibited at Jan Drake's Garden Cafe, which marketed itself as a healthy eatery in 1991.
Pioneer Pete
Last year's theft of Pioneer Pete, Lee's Restaurant's giant chicken mascot, wasn't the first time. Raymond Sell (left) and Shane Reutzel reinstall the massive poultry in 1996 after a truck accidentally knocked it off its perch and it got stolen for a day.
Koreana Gardens
Presentation was just as important as preparation at Koreana Gardens at 30th and O streets in 1996.
Red & Black Cafe
Disaffected youths congregate at Red & Black Cafe in 1993. From left are artist Bob Underwood, co-owner Shawn Thompson and regular Damon Kurnik.
Atrium Vault
The vault in the basement of the Atrium downtown was converted into a restaurant in 1982. The lone diner is seated directly under N Street.
The Senate Cafe
Accidents happen. Firefighters and police race to try and save The Senate Cafe, on fire in 1970.
The Coffee House
Original owners Jim McCabe and Helen Maddux show off some of their signature beverage offerings at The Coffee House in 1987.
Miscellanea
Waitress Sally Waldren works on the menu board amid the many gifts, foods and homewares at Miscellanea in 1991.
Julio's
Waitress Roxi Bradway serves Monte Lubben (left) and Kevin Norder at the Gateway Julio's, which closed soon after this picture was taken in 1993. It was reopened as The Bum Steer.
To be concluded...
The 1987 view from a big rig in the parking lot of Johnson's Cafe -- a once-popular eatery for truckers.
Victoria Ayotte Brown
Online editor
Victoria Ayotte Brown is online editor and has worked at the Journal Star since 2003.
