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Miki Campus is on the ground floor of University Towers at the corner of South U and Forest. Like most South U eateries--and unlike its downtown parent--the new place is aimed at students. The traditional Japanese artwork takes a backseat to several TVs and a collection of football pennants and sports photographs (Choi is an ardent football fan). While not particularly elegant, it's comfortable, lined with large, upholstered half-moon booths. The menu is less formal than downtown's: as Choi says, "less price, less menu." Though there is a sushi bar, he's hoping students will go for the homey favorites of his Tokyo youth, like katsu curry, donkatsu, and tempura udon. Also, especially for students, he created a bargain he calls TY (tuna and yellowtail) sashimi for $14.95. Miki Campus has no liquor license, and Choi doesn't plan to get one.

Miki Campus, 1235 South University. 222-5250. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sat. noon-10:30 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. www.mikicampus.com

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