Sushi....Food or Bait???? Discuss

[BeanoNYC]

I generally keep to a vegetarian diet. Very rarely (about once every few months) I'll eat fish as the exception. Typically it will be a shellfish such as clams or shrimp. When I do eat a "typical" fish, however, I prefer it Sushi style. Kinda wierd, huh?

 

[ERJ-145CA]

Bait, unless it's a California roll - after working in seafood for twelve years in my previous career I don't want to eat raw fish.

 

[Geoff]

I like sushi and it's really good for you..but sometimes when I eat sushi..about an hour or two later..I want a cheesesteak..

Point of order....

When does GSS not want a cheesesteak?

 

[Hawkshot99]

Hate it!

 

[Grassi21]

Love it. I'm enjoy most types but anything with tempura inside is especially good to me. +1 from whoever said the sweet potato tempura roll is killer.

 

[Warp Daddy]

Bait

 

[hardline]

you sure that was spicy tuna you was eating back then??

well we where at nobu and i was watching him make the rolls but i dont think thats what you where getting at.

 

[drjeff]

In British Columbia, I usually get BC rolls (with crispy fried salmon skin in them) and BBQ black cod. I never see those on the east coast.

I always order Unagi for dessert.

...and sake. Lots o' sake.

One of the dishes we had was a black cod with a sauce that I can only describe as the equivalent to about 2 feet of butter flavored blower quality powder on your favorite trail - absolutely amazing fish and the favorite of the whole table

You definitely had about as good of sushi as you'll find anywhere in the country though where you ate at Oishii. It's definitely a top ten restaurant in Boston, no matter what type of cuisine is being discussed.

I kind of figured that, or atleast was hoping that when I saw what the per person cost worked out to be on the bill that night, just over $80 a head tip included But frankly when compared to what a GREAT steak costs at a GREAT steakhouse, even though the way we ordered at Oishii let the bill pile up quickly, it was so good that it was worth it. Next time I go there, I NEED to bring along my camera as even the presentation was outstanding.

 

[severine]

Bait. I don't even eat seafood when it's cooked. Raw is disgusting. uke: No thanks!

 

[snoseek]

One of the dishes we had was a black cod with a sauce that I can only describe as the equivalent to about 2 feet of butter flavored blower quality powder on your favorite trail - absolutely amazing fish and the favorite of the whole table

I got that flown in a few times in New England, one of my very favorite things to eat ever. I kind of remember doing it rubbed with white miso one time and maybe soy caramel anothet. It was super buttery as you said, worth every penney. I think it also is sold as Sablefish IIRC, often mixed up with butterfish.


Oh and I eat Sushi at least once per week. I actually get it made to order at the local grocery store, nothin very exotic but very clean and cheap.

 

[ChileMass]

OK - here's Bill's secret sushi stash info.....

If you want to buy fish and make your own, in the Boston area , the best and most reasonably-priced place is Sea to You on the Fish Pier (http://www.seatoyouboston.com). It is only open for retail/walkup business on Saturday mornings from 10AM - noon, so get there early and see what they have that day. It's the best fish in town and they have everything from tuna and salmon and hamachi to 5 kinds of tobiko to live scallops.

If you want to have someone else make it for you, the BEST sushi I have personally ever had is (amazingly) in my little hometown of Northborough, MA at Yama Zakura restaurant (http://www.yamazakurasushi.com/). I've eaten sushi all over the US and in Japan for over 20 years, and this place is really special. The owner (Anna) is a Laotian refugee whose family came here after the war, she worked at Boston Scientific for several years and holds 2 design patents for medical devices, but about 6-7 years ago she threw it all over to open Yama Zakura. This is not typical sushi - the specialty rolls are actually a form of Asian/American fusion cuisine with special sauces, heaping toppings and really unusual ingredients. Anna's style and delivery earned her Worcester Best Chef for 2008, and she deserves it. The Autumn Roll includes spicy tuna, panko, veggies, etc., but is topped with apple relish. The Good Life Roll is my favorite. And her Yama nachos are the best appetizer. If you live within 25 miles and like sushi, you have to try it. Call ahead for a reservation, it's a tiny retaurant in a very unassuming stripmall, and tables are hard to get (Anna keeps threatening to relocate and expand).

So now I've given up my sushi secrets......enjoy!

 

[Euler]

Yumm! I love sushi, but don't get many opportunities for good quality sushi in my neck o' the woods. I make my own veggie rolls from time to time.

 

[deadheadskier]

My personal recommendation for up North away is Myake Food Factory in Portland, ME. Tiny place, maybe six tables, but the chef/owner is from Japan, but spent years in France and NYC working in French Restaurants, so he incorporates classic French techniques into his sushi preparations, very cool stuff.

 

[mondeo]

I've had it once or twice. Couldn't stand it both times.

 

[gmcunni]

Not a fan.. ate Sashimi once in Tokyo many years ago but i was drunk.

 

[ctenidae]

So, I think the score so far is:
Like it: Some
Don't like it: Others

It's like skiing your favorite local hill- it's good that some people don't like it, because it keeps the lines down for those who do.

 

[Euler]

So, I think the score so far is:
Like it: Some
Don't like it: Others
...

kind of like the weather forecasts for that groundhag day storm...some said it would snow...others said it wouldn't.

Some like the safety bar down...others dont

Some love moguls...others dont

Maybe there's something to that whole yin-yang thing I keep hearing about?

 

[Johnskiismore]

In North Woodstock, NH there is a place to have great Sushi, the 'Imperial Palace' right at the intersection of 3 and 112. Not just my opinion, many people visiting from out of town (and by saying that yes I mean out of Grafton County) say it is some of the best Sushi they have ever had!

Had some tonight and it was delicious along with non Sushi like crab rangoon and pork fried rice!

 

[skidmarks]

Like it raw

Sushi is great but so is Steak Tartare. Call me a risk taker but make my steak rare too!

 

[Geoff]

My personal recommendation for up North away is Myake Food Factory in Portland, ME. Tiny place, maybe six tables, but the chef/owner is from Japan, but spent years in France and NYC working in French Restaurants, so he incorporates classic French techniques into his sushi preparations, very cool stuff.

I haven't done sushi in Portland in a while but I always liked Yosaku. The chef-owner used to be at Benkay. Taka-san, if I recall his name properly.