Zest Cary

Zest is a sushi restaurant on East Chatham Street in Cary, serving rolls and small plates. It is a good fit for a table that wants to order several things and pass them around. Sushi is the center of the menu, and the small plates fill in around it.

The specialty rolls carry most of the personality, with names that tell you the kitchen is not playing it safe. Menus are posted online, which helps if you want to work out an order before you get there.

What to know

• The Chatham St roll combines crab salad, avocado, and spicy tuna.
• The Crouching Tiger roll pairs tempura shrimp with mango.
• The Devil Wears Jala roll is topped with roasted jalapeño.