Any sushi fans?

[forgop]

I've been on a big kick lately, having eaten sushi in restaurants literally 5 times in less than 2 weeks. I most often hit up a chinese buffet of sorts that also has sushi and my first plate is nothing but sushi, so I easily get my $12 worth there.

Anyway, I finally gathered all the ingredients earlier in the week and made my first 2 rolls today. First was just tuna, in the 2nd I added avocado, and the 3rd was spicy tuna. :tu:tu:tu

Making the wasabi made my eyes almost water a bit. I wish the sauce for the spicy tuna turned out a bit hotter, but otherwise, I was quite pleased with my initial attempt.

[Tripp]

I've LOVED sushi ever since I tried it in High School. A couple years ago, I finally convinced my fiance to try it, and she fell in love too. We go out for sushi at least once a week, and have even been known to have sushi for lunch and dinner in the same day. The sushi around here is top notch, so we never have an issue finding a place to eat. We don't often make it at home, because tuna is pretty expensive, and its hard to find a really good, fresh piece at the store around here.

[J0eybb]

I can't get into Sushi. Which may be a good thing as it isn't as cheap as me.

[forgop]

I've LOVED sushi ever since I tried it in High School. A couple years ago, I finally convinced my fiance to try it, and she fell in love too. We go out for sushi at least once a week, and have even been known to have sushi for lunch and dinner in the same day. The sushi around here is top notch, so we never have an issue finding a place to eat. We don't often make it at home, because tuna is pretty expensive, and its hard to find a really good, fresh piece at the store around here.

I did some research and there was really only one or two places recommended in all of Indianapolis for buying sushi grade fish. The tuna was $20/lb and the salmon was $11/lb.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I LOVE sushi. You have to make sure the place you eat is serving good stuff though. I know people who spend a lot of money for really poor quality fish.

[BeerAdvocate]

Love it

[South Shield]

Sushi is my favorite food.

Although I stay away from rolls, I stick to ordering Chirashi bowls then asking the chef for whats good and have him serve it nigiri style.

My favorites as of today, they change like cigars..

aji - japan
bluefin
baby barracuda
sardine
sweet prawn with fried heads
washu beef

[hotreds]

Not here!

[SmokinApe]

I had it today for lunch, I love that sh!t...

[T.G]

" Any sushi fans?"

Yep, and like you, I also roll my own. Always get all kinds of crazy looks from the fish mongers when I'm buying all these tiny portions of their high grade fishes until they figure it out what I'm doing (usually takes about three different fishes for them to catch on).

Although, honestly I prefer sashimi, but there are a few ingredients and combinations you can't do that with and you have to have sushi.

[chenvt]

sushi and sashimi here.. there's a place by me that is great (Japanese embassy people go there) which has toro (fatty tuna), mirugai (giant clam), uni (sea urchin), and ama ebi (raw sweet shrimp).

They used to have an all you can eat twice a year with tickets in advance for 40 bucks. Basically they'd set up a buffet line and then all the sushi chefs would be working the bars and you could have 6 pieces of nigiri at a time..

Every time I went up it was a combo of the 4 above.. I think by the end of the 2 hours, my friend and I ate about $300 worth.. each

[South Shield]

only place for sushi is Jo's in Pleasant Hill, CA

Maguro tartar
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs023.snc3/11035_164272986591_649176591_2877866_3239944_n.jpg

Salmon roe and Aji )(spanish Mackrel)
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs242.snc1/8935_155447966591_649176591_2805874_6414585_n.jpg

Hamachi Kama is the ****..
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs255.snc1/10223_155439006591_649176591_2805813_5694067_n.jpg

Chirashi Bowl
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs242.snc1/8935_155434906591_649176591_2805790_5327425_n.jpg

[T.G]

Looks good Travis, but two of those most definately aren't sushi, one photo is too dark to see and the last, not really sure, looks like it might be though.

[South Shield]

Of course its sushi. All sushi means is appetizer.

[T.G]

Of course its sushi. All sushi means is appetizer.

Sorry, but that is completely incorrect, and unfortunately a rather common misconception.

Sushi is a type of rice preparation involving vinegar, this rice is then topped with other ingredients. Absence of the sushi rice will classify these other ingredients as other dishes. For example, the same raw fish, slightly different cut direction, but not over a pressed ball of sushi rice is sashimi.

[chenvt]

Looks good Travis, but two of those most definately aren't sushi, one photo is too dark to see and the last, not really sure, looks like it might be though.

First pic yes, second pic half is (the nigiri is).. the hamachi kama while the absolute bomb isn't sushi, and the chirashi bowl is tossed sashimi with some seasoning and usually roe.

[T.G]

First pic yes, second pic half is (the nigiri is).. the hamachi kama while the absolute bomb isn't sushi, and the chirashi bowl is tossed sashimi with some seasoning and usually roe.

Thanks, I couldn't see a darn thing in the second photo aside from a pile of something that might be pickled ginger.

(probably would have helped also had I not described the photos in reverse order)

[n3uka]

enjoyed this last trip to cali

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/n3uka/IMG00031.jpg

Think I need to break the diet and get some tomorrow.


Dan, when we hitting sushi? :banger

[chenvt]

enjoyed this last trip to cali

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/n3uka/IMG00031.jpg

Think I need to break the diet and get some tomorrow.


Dan, when we hitting sushi? :banger

LOL.. I can eat sushi just about any time :).. But I have been jonesin' for some nabuyaki udon.. I'd say we make it a sushi then herf, but Mr. Winston is very particular on his eats and I fear this is something that's beyond his pallate unless you replaced the nori with the ligero of a diplomatic cohiba

[neoflex]

I'm addicted to it and searching for a meeting to break the habit :D I could eat it everyday and not get tired of it. My wife is weird and some days she likes it and other days she can get the same thing and hate it. She's a weirdo but on those off days it just means more for me.

[nater]

I used to work at a sushi restaurant in college just to pay for my habit... In fact, tomorrow is date night with the girlfriend, and it is sushi!

[68TriShield]

I LOVE sushi. You have to make sure the place you eat is serving good stuff though. I know people who spend a lot of money for really poor quality fish.

Funny you mention this.
My oldest friend turned me on to Sushi. A couple years ago he was telling me about this place that had a "all you can eat Sushi lunch special" and that I had to try it! :rolleyes:
Well I went with him and you had to wait in line to get in the door.The first thing I noticed was there were very few Asians there for lunch.Bad omen.
Then when we got a table and went up to get our meals,I have to tell you I wouldn't let my Cat or Dog eat that fish.
I'm guessing they use the fish that is near the end of it's usable life.They were going at it like pack wolves though,some folks are just clueless I reckon.

[ucla695]

I love sushi! Here's another thread (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5290).

[Subvet642]

I can eat enough sushi to make a killer whale blush! :su

[jkim05]

Of course its sushi. All sushi means is appetizer.

Was this a joke? Not trying to be offensive, just not sure if it was meant to be funny. That being said, I love sushi, sashimi, maki...I think I just love Japanese food. Being Korean, I grew up with it at home, though much more rustic in presentation. One of my favorites growing up was fresh caught rockfish with korean hot pepper paste.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I tried sushi for the first time last week and it was great. It was a tuna, cucumber, seaweed stuff, and rice. I need to have more!

[irons]

LOVE sushi and sashimi. Made some at home. I was reminded why I go out to eat it. Atmosphere as much as the food. It's hard to enjoy while trying to keep four kids in line at the table. The baby throwing food around, youngest boy not wanting to put his pants back on, etc...

Though the fish quality was great; delicious. Even the sushi rice turned out decent for a first attempt.

[poker]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5290

[neoflex]

Wife just told me a little while ago that I am on my own for dinner Thursday since she has to go back to school for a function later that night so it sounds like Thursday will be Sushi night for me.:dr

[tupacboy]

traditional sushi lover here! rolls = no go

sushi zo here in la = amazing!

[nomadicwookie]

Sashimi tuna is one of my absolute favorite things to eat. An old friend and I have been known to down 3lbs or more in a sitting. He used to say: Do you know why dolphins are always smiling? Because there bellies are full of fish.

[farily]

There are many recipes for sushi-su (seasoned vinegar), but all use the same basic components: rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Some recipes also through in a small piece of kombu, which adds more depth of flavor, but this is optional. I prefer my sushi-su to be not as sweet as some. Once you make your own, you can adjust the sugar to suit your personal taste! This recipe makes 1 cup of sushi-su. I like to make extra sushi-su so that I can use it as a salad dressing (you can add some sesame or olive oil, but I like it without). It is delicious tossed with baby arugula and then sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.

[whodeeni]

I'm not totally into sashimi just yet, but I do love sushi!
Had it for lunch two days ago!

[forgop]

I was on a kick that I was hitting up a buffet that had sushi 2-3 times a week for much of May. :)

[Kreth]

I'm not totally into sashimi just yet, but I do love sushi!
Had it for lunch two days ago!
Tuna and salmon are two good choices if you're just getting into sashimi.
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[timj219]

I love sushi and sashimi and tuna tataki which is cooked just enough to char the outside leaving the rest raw. There are a couple places in town which are not bad but I really love to get it when we're in NYC. There are dozens of top notch sushi places there.

[HK3-]

Ate sushi last night. We have two places here in town but only one is good. (the other freezes their tuna) Had a sushi combo last night with two of the smoked eel as a side. Normally I drink asahi with my meal but I was riding my motorcycle so I opted for water instead.

In DC they have an all you can eat sushi deal. You have to eat the first serving of their pick and the rest is all you. :banger That's the only place I've been to were I've eaten sushi until it almost made me sick. :D And I would do it all over again!

[captain53]

:td

[RHNewfie]

Love me some sushi!!!

[neoflex]

That's the only place I've been to were I've eaten sushi until it almost made me sick. :D And I would do it all over again!
I feel like I do this every time I eat Sushi. funny thing is I am not big fan of cooked fish.

[replicant_argent]

I enjoy it. The wife? Not so much, so I don't get it nearly as often as I would like.

[SaltyMcGee]

Quite definitely my favorite kind of food. If I could afford to eat it everyday I would! My favorite quote from a friend of mine upon trying a piece of raw salmon for the first time: "Now I know why bears rip these things open right out of the water!"

[timj219]

I enjoy it. The wife? Not so much, so I don't get it nearly as often as I would like.Try doing some housework or buying flowers. That always works for me.:)

[replicant_argent]

Try doing some housework or buying flowers. That always works for me.:)

SUSHI, Tim, SUSHI.......

[HK3-]

Try doing some housework or buying flowers. That always works for me.:)

SUSHI, Tim, SUSHI.......

Had to read that twice..... :r

[BlackDog]

I enjoy it. The wife? Not so much, so I don't get it nearly as often as I would like.
Stay on topic. This thread is about sushi. :r

[Wanger]

Both the wife and I love sushi. Though I will say that it's hard to find a good place here in MPLS. Chino Latino is good, Sushi Tango (Woodbury) and pretty decent, and we've been impressed with what we had at Fuji-Ya. I like Kabuki Sushi in Eden Priarie (by work for me).

NUMMY!

[floydpink]

I'm lucky. The best sushi in Orlando is next door to the biggest cigar store in the country.

Atom bomb rolls at Amura.:banger

[DocLogic77]

Try doing some housework or buying flowers. That always works for me.:)

:r Now that is funny.

My first taste of sushi was just wrong. First, never eat Sushi in West Virginia. Second, don't start with sea urchin. I avoided it for years after that horrific experience. My friends were just laughing as I ate it.

I did start with the easy stuff again about a year ago (california rolls and philly rolls if you can even call that real sushi). I did enjoy those.

[Wanger]

I'm lucky. The best sushi in Orlando is next door to the biggest cigar store in the country.

Atom bomb rolls at Amura.:banger

In the times I've been to that Corona, I've wanted to go grab some sushi next door, but haven't. :( Next time we're down there, we will, whenever that will be.

[Kreth]

My first taste of sushi was just wrong. First, never eat Sushi in West Virginia. Second, don't start with sea urchin. I avoided it for years after that horrific experience. My friends were just laughing as I ate it.

Uni is defnitely an acqured taste, but it's one of my favorites now. The local place serves it as a roll topped with a quail egg.
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[MikeyRocks]

only place for sushi is Jo's in Pleasant Hill, CA


I'm a little late replying to this, but I work in Pleasant Hill. I'm gonna have to give this place a try... http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif

If any of you are into sashimi, I highly recommend trying Toro. It's a little pricey in most places, but worth every penny. Toro is the "filet mignon" of tuna, it literally melts in your mouth.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:xxx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asH4jhr8E20&feature=related

[Smokin Gator]

Love me some sushi and sashimi. I can't bet enough seaweed salad. Luckily there are several good places around here, but the best ever was when I used to do a lot of off shore fishing. We would mix up a jar of wasabi and head out. When we caught the first yellowfin tuna we would just stop fishing and eat like kings for a half hour or so. Nothing like it!!