Sushi anyone?

[msandoval858]

Curious how many others around here share my passion for this delicacy? Definately expensive for dining out however I've spent quite a bit of time perfecting making it at home. I have a source here in Austin for quality fresh fish and a Japanese import store to pick up odds and ends.

How I do love me some spicy tuna rolls :happy088

[qhsdoitall]

Me, me me! I work for a Japanese company. I have sushi once or twice every two weeks. They even have a sushi chef come in every other Wednesday and make it fresh for lunch in the cafe.

[rick]

Curious how many others around here share my passion for this delicacy? Definately expensive for dining out however I've spent quite a bit of time perfecting making it at home. I have a source here in Austin for quality fresh fish and a Japanese import store to pick up odds and ends.

How I do love me some spicy tuna rolls :happy088


My Brutha from anotha mutha !!
I think we may have beenseparated at birth :eatdrink020
My neighbor makes THE most awesome spicy tuna roll ever.
She is still refusing to give up her recipe, tho.

[Baron]

I enjoy it, but haven't had it in awhile... I'm always wary of trying new places... I'm sure there's got to be one good one in Boston somewhere, but I don't know where it is

[Mottern Man]

Always hook the chef up with some Saki, he will take care of you after that! :: KOMPIE!

I also loved the Sushi bars in Japan when all you had to do was stack up the plates and eat away! :D

[Gatorade]

I can do the rolls pretty well but got the most satisfaction out of the press molds. You can make it faster and not get as frustrated. Then when you make the rolls there isn't as much pressure to get it right. Also putting the nori on the outside of the roll helped me early on. Then I progressed to putting the rice on the outside. Also another tip is to wrap your roller in saran wrap then roll from there.

[msandoval858]

I never tried the press molds. I started with the basic nori on the outside to get the feel of it, now I almost always make them with rice on the outside.

Saran wrap is your friend when making sushi at home. Always keep your bamboo mat wrapped and also use sheets to form and cut the special rolls like rainbow, caterpillar, etc.

Next time I make some I'll post some pics to share :cool:

[msandoval858]

forgot I had this. This is about 2 years ago when I first started making it myself. I'm a little better now :D

Old crappy camera, sorry about the pic quality

[SSLSTudio...]

Me, me me! I work for a Japanese company. I have sushi once or twice every two weeks. They even have a sushi chef come in every other Wednesday and make it fresh for lunch in the cafe.

OH !!!!!!! You lucky Devil You !!!!!!!! ::ban :rofl

[Scorpio]

Curious how many others around here share my passion for this delicacy? Definately expensive for dining out however I've spent quite a bit of time perfecting making it at home. I have a source here in Austin for quality fresh fish and a Japanese import store to pick up odds and ends.

How I do love me some spicy tuna rolls :happy088

Dude you have been holding out on me!!!!!!! where do you get the sushi grade fish and the mats etc...We can go Japon or that one on Parmer lane for our next meeting...better yet your house:D Sashimi is my preference but I love sushi, Salmon, tuna, shrimp, eel, man I eat sushi at least once or twice a week.

Raf

[Las Medusas]

This is my favorite sushi roll from my favorite sushi joint:

Screamin' O' Roll
Tuna, unagi, crab meat, cream cheese & avocado rolled and deep fried tempura style topped with our secret firey sauce.
Caution: Thoughts of Meg Ryan will race through your head!
:pot

[Smedley]

Nothing finer than some good basic sushi. Even better is sushi from a higher-priced place that knows what they're doing with respect to ingredients and preparation.

Spicy salmon hand rolls are one of my favourites.

[msandoval858]

Dude you have been holding out on me!!!!!!! where do you get the sushi grade fish and the mats etc...We can go Japon or that one on Parmer lane for our next meeting...better yet your house:D Sashimi is my preference but I love sushi, Salmon, tuna, shrimp, eel, man I eat sushi at least once or twice a week.

Raf

I haven't been holding out, everyone just always opts for Mexican food :D

Next time I make some I'll let you know. I'll introduce you to my "sources"

:cool:

[Scorpio]

I haven't been holding out, everyone just always opts for Mexican food :D

Next time I make some I'll let you know. I'll introduce you to my "sources"

:cool:

Cool!!!! sounds like you are taking me to meet the Yakuza!!

Raf

[qhsdoitall]

All I have to do is ask the president of the company or some of the other Japanese managers where they are currently hanging out at lunch & dinner and I can guarantee it will be the best place in the valley. So, I checked with them last Friday abd they dragged me along to this little hole in the wall place that seats about 20 people and you know what? I was right. The managers told me this place is the closest to an authentic decent place back in Japan. I had to agree. The good part when I go with these guys is that they will order me stuff that you will never see on the menu just to see if I will eat it. Costs me nothing. I've had some really weird but absolutely great stuff that way.

[qhsdoitall]

It's Sushi day in the Cafe today! Spicy Tuna hand roll, Unagi, Edamame, zaru soba are on my list along with a bowl of Miso Soup.

[Clark Kent]

I could eat sushi rolls everyday. Truly one of my favorite foods. I had some King Crab Rolls and some Spicy Tuna tonight that were divine.

[Baron]

I got some from Whole Foods the other day... actually pretty good :)

There's no other place in my area I can think of that would have it (20 minutes south of boston)

but does anyone know of a place right in Boston that's good?

[sparky5693]

It's kinda hard to find high quality sushi. It seems to be one good place nearby, and the others only serve california rolls.

I usually load up on my trips to NYC, easy to find the good stuff there. I've got an upcoming trip to tokyo soon. I cant wait for sushi and okonomiyaki :drool

[Mottern Man]

It's kinda hard to find high quality sushi. It seems to be one good place nearby, and the others only serve california rolls.

I usually load up on my trips to NYC, easy to find the good stuff there. I've got an upcoming trip to tokyo soon. I cant wait for sushi and okonomiyaki :drool

If you need help navigating through Tokyo let me know.

[Mama Bear]

I like Sushi... but I LOVE octopus...

When I was in Hawaii I became addicted to taco poki... not to be confused with taco loco... one was raw marinated and spiced octopus and one made you desperately want raw marinated and spiced octopus........:D Spelling may be wrong on either of these, at my age, the memories are so much better.... ::

[fuerein]

I can't quite bring myself to try sushi. One, I only somewhat like fish. Lighter flavored fish (cod and such) I like and a grilled tuna steak is also quite nice but stronger fish flavors are repulsive to me (salmon often fits this category). Add to that I tasted nori once and to me it had a similar taste to that of the fish I hated...

Such a shame, I've often been intriged by sushi but between knowing I don't care for some of the ingredients when used in other applications and just not knowing where to get quality sushi (since I know that can make a difference in flavor) I've been ever so reluctant.

[Lyrt]

I like Sushi... but I LOVE octopus...

When I was in Hawaii I became addicted to taco poki... not to be confused with taco loco... one was raw marinated and spiced octopus and one made you desperately want raw marinated and spiced octopus........:D Spelling may be wrong on either of these, at my age, the memories are so much better.... ::

Was it takoyaki?

[Scorpio]

I can't quite bring myself to try sushi. One, I only somewhat like fish. Lighter flavored fish (cod and such) I like and a grilled tuna steak is also quite nice but stronger fish flavors are repulsive to me (salmon often fits this category). Add to that I tasted nori once and to me it had a similar taste to that of the fish I hated...

Such a shame, I've often been intriged by sushi but between knowing I don't care for some of the ingredients when used in other applications and just not knowing where to get quality sushi (since I know that can make a difference in flavor) I've been ever so reluctant.

I am the opposite. Cod is really strong flavor and salmon and tuna are very light. The thing with sushi is that you almost do not taste the fish. As a matter of fact if you ever go to a sushi bar and smell fish turn around and walk out. Salmon almost dissolves in your mouth it is so tender.

Raf

[xChris]

Mackeral is one fish in sushi that I definitely eat in moderation (usually at the end of a meal, if I eat it at all). The fish has an intense and strong scent and taste. I don't know if it is the oil content of this fish too, but it is very rich too, so I usually only have a couple pieces of it.

Anyone who hasn;t eaten sushi before, I recommend that they keep the Mackeral for the end as well -- you'll be done with eating after having some of it.

[sparky5693]

Mackeral is one fish in sushi that I definitely eat in moderation (usually at the end of a meal, if I eat it at all). The fish has an intense and strong scent and taste. I don't know if it is the oil content of this fish too, but it is very rich too, so I usually only have a couple pieces of it.

Anyone who hasn;t eaten sushi before, I recommend that they keep the Mackeral for the end as well -- you'll be done with eating after having some of it.

You are very correct. The more oil content the fish has, the stronger the flavor in the sushi world. Salmon is about the mildest you can get, as the flavor and texture of salmon is very similar between raw and cooked.

[msandoval858]

Salmon (sake) and tuna (maguro) are pretty safe bets for beggining sushi eaters. They have that melt in your mouth texture that is just delicious provided you don't drown it out in soy sauce. Yellowtail (hamachi) is also a very good mild to medium flavor fish. Escolar is pretty commonly found however I've read that certain people can have digestive sensitity to it and a some sushi bars are no longer serving it on their menu.

Mackerel (saba) is definately one to stay away from. It is actually a cooked fish technically because it is marinated in a salt/vinegar. Raw mackerel goes bad very quickly. I consider myself a pretty experienced sushi eater and I really don't care for it that much either.

[Scorpio]

Salmon (sake) and tuna (maguro) are pretty safe bets for beggining sushi eaters. They have that melt in your mouth texture that is just delicious provided you don't drown it out in soy sauce. Yellowtail (hamachi) is also a very good mild to medium flavor fish. Escolar is pretty commonly found however I've read that certain people can have digestive sensitity to it and a some sushi bars are no longer serving it on their menu.

Mackerel (saba) is definately one to stay away from. It is actually a cooked fish technically because it is marinated in a salt/vinegar. Raw mackerel goes bad very quickly. I consider myself a pretty experienced sushi eater and I really don't care for it that much either.

I am still waiting for the invite to Mikesan House of Sushi:D

[qhsdoitall]

Salmon (sake) and tuna (maguro) are pretty safe bets for beggining sushi eaters. They have that melt in your mouth texture that is just delicious provided you don't drown it out in soy sauce. Yellowtail (hamachi) is also a very good mild to medium flavor fish. Escolar is pretty commonly found however I've read that certain people can have digestive sensitity to it and a some sushi bars are no longer serving it on their menu.

Mackerel (saba) is definately one to stay away from. It is actually a cooked fish technically because it is marinated in a salt/vinegar. Raw mackerel goes bad very quickly. I consider myself a pretty experienced sushi eater and I really don't care for it that much either.

All good advice. I'm also a fan of Uni (sea urchin) and Unagi (eel). There are an endless amount of things you can try like Tako (Octopus) and Ama Ebi (sweet shrimp). If it smells fishy, walk away.

[Lynchmeister]

Was it takoyaki?

Aha! The famous "Octopus balls!"

I remember Tony Bourdain eating a whole slew of these with a pair of Japanese comediens in...Osaka, I think.

[Htownmmm]

All good advice. I'm also a fan of Uni (sea urchin) and Unagi (eel). There are an endless amount of things you can try like Tako (Octopus) and Ama Ebi (sweet shrimp). If it smells fishy, walk away.

I am the opposite. Cod is really strong flavor and salmon and tuna are very light. The thing with sushi is that you almost do not taste the fish. As a matter of fact if you ever go to a sushi bar and smell fish turn around and walk out. Salmon almost dissolves in your mouth it is so tender.

Raf

All I have to do is ask the president of the company or some of the other Japanese managers where they are currently hanging out at lunch & dinner and I can guarantee it will be the best place in the valley. So, I checked with them last Friday abd they dragged me along to this little hole in the wall place that seats about 20 people and you know what? I was right. The managers told me this place is the closest to an authentic decent place back in Japan. I had to agree. The good part when I go with these guys is that they will order me stuff that you will never see on the menu just to see if I will eat it. Costs me nothing. I've had some really weird but absolutely great stuff that way.

I've been eating susuhi since 1991 when a co-worker(half-Korean and half- Hawaiin) responded to a question of mine and brought some in the next day. He took me to spots I wasn't aware of and now says I eat things he wouldn't even consider!


Marty

[qhsdoitall]

Yesterday was another free Sushi day. Don't ask me what they got me. I didn't even I want to know. A couple of things were still moving. :) I think they took it as a personal challenge. Free beer came with it too!

[qhsdoitall]

I think edamame is becoming quite popular. I also like hiyayakko. It's when I reach for the nato do I get the Japanese guys' attention.

[fuerein]

I think edamame is becoming quite popular. I also like hiyayakko. It's when I reach for the nato do I get the Japanese guys' attention.

I imagine it would get their attention. My understanding regarding nato is that people who did not grow up in Japan rarely develop a taste for it and even a decent portion of Japan cannot stand the stuff. If I'm not mistaken I think nato is generally liked by the Japanese in the east and those in the west generally dislike it (I may have that backward).

[qhsdoitall]

Not sure on the demographics either. I do know that a lot of Japanese do not like the stuff. Its fun to watch the eyebrows go up followed by the sound like Tim Taylor on Tool Time makes. Starts low and ends high. Then the following statement. "You eat nato?" "Very strange." I also get funny looks on the way I hold chopsticks. Very "non-traditional." I am a true Gaijin. :) In truth I love sushi but, I love nabeyaki udon or katsu-don even more.

[qhsdoitall]

It's fresh Sushi Day in the Cafe from Chef Takayama! Miso Soup, Edemame, some Spicy California Roll and a selection of hand rolls are calling to me.

[Lyrt]

I imagine it would get their attention. My understanding regarding nato is that people who did not grow up in Japan rarely develop a taste for it and even a decent portion of Japan cannot stand the stuff. If I'm not mistaken I think nato is generally liked by the Japanese in the east and those in the west generally dislike it (I may have that backward).

Nattō is a Kanto specialty. It is indeed weird for people in Kansai.

[crackstar]

you gentlemen are lucky--sushi is a taste I can't seem to acquire...:(

[Mottern Man]

you gentlemen are lucky--sushi is a taste I can't seem to acquire...:(

Have you tried Sashimi? It may warm you up to it.

[msandoval858]

you gentlemen are lucky--sushi is a taste I can't seem to acquire...:(

Have you seen the prices that some of the better sushi bars charge :eek:

It's a blessing and a curse :rofl