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Kreth 03-04-2009 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer (Post 269948)
Ah! So which one do you like better, Jeff?

Otoro is my favorite, but it's also usually 3-4 times the cost of maguro. It's like the difference between filet mignon and a sirloin.

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I'm told by our friend that Ambrosia and Tokyo Seoul are good in Syracuse...(from our friend that doesn't eat sushi but has heard good things...she says both are good & Ambrosia has a good atmosphere albeit a little trendy).
I'll have to check them out next time I'm up there.

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Originally Posted by Sawyer (Post 269954)
Heading out for Sushi right this moment. Updates when I return.:fu

I'm really jonesing for sushi now, but I need to save money for our herf next week. :ss

ucla695 03-04-2009 10:10 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mrreindeer (Post 269988)
:fl:c:c I'm still starving over here...

Hey Mike - I'm solo this weekend & probably hanging in Hermosa/Redondo for a time...what are you doin'?

My buddy’s celebrating his 40th down in Redondo Saturday night. We’re having dinner, but I’m not sure what the game plan is yet.

Sawyer 03-04-2009 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer (Post 269954)
Updates when I return.

Chirashi Don with Sake, Maguro, Shiro Maguro, Hamachi and Madai. :dr Lunch started with miso soup and it was really hot. I didn't test it and I singed my tongue a bit, but other than that it was great.

Kreth 03-04-2009 11:09 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawyer (Post 270131)
Chirashi Don with Sake, Maguro, Shiro Maguro, Hamachi and Madai. :dr Lunch started with miso soup and it was really hot. I didn't test it and I singed my tongue a bit, but other than that it was great.

That sounds good, although I'm not a big hamachi fan. They actually put sake in the chirashi don, or is it a dressing?

mrreindeer 03-04-2009 11:14 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ucla695 (Post 270055)
My buddy’s celebrating his 40th down in Redondo Saturday night. We’re having dinner, but I’m not sure what the game plan is yet.

You have my digits.... :D By the way, have you tried Ortega 120 yet?

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Originally Posted by Sawyer (Post 270131)
Chirashi Don with Sake, Maguro, Shiro Maguro, Hamachi and Madai. :dr Lunch started with miso soup and it was really hot. I didn't test it and I singed my tongue a bit, but other than that it was great.

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Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 270167)
That sounds good, although I'm not a big hamachi fan. They actually put sake in the chirashi don, or is it a dressing?

I thought he was crazy too but then I remembered that's salmon.

Sawyer 03-04-2009 11:14 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 270167)
That sounds good, although I'm not a big hamachi fan. They actually put sake in the chirashi don, or is it a dressing?

Sake as in salmon.

mrreindeer 03-04-2009 11:22 AM

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(i had to look up madai though......red snapper) :D

Sawyer 03-04-2009 11:28 AM

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While I am thinking about it, has anyone every ordered any fish online? I have read good things about this company.

http://www.catalinaop.com/

Seems like it would be a lot cheaper to get your sushi/sashimi fix this way.

mrreindeer 03-04-2009 11:40 AM

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Wow, awesome....see Ma$$holes, Cali's good for something! I don't know the company but our seafood is awesome out here & we've actually got the world's best uni up in Santa Barbara...no joke, most sushi bars, at least here in the US, get their sea urchin from SB. Thanks for that link.

Kreth 03-04-2009 11:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawyer (Post 270183)
Sake as in salmon.

Doh! I never even made the connection! Shows where my mind is... :al
Quote:

Originally Posted by mrreindeer (Post 270208)
(i had to look up madai though......red snapper) :D

Yeah, that's good stuff.
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Originally Posted by Sawyer (Post 270223)
While I am thinking about it, has anyone every ordered any fish online? I have read good things about this company.

http://www.catalinaop.com/

Seems like it would be a lot cheaper to get your sushi/sashimi fix this way.

I have not, but thanks for the link. I've been thinking of making my own sushi for a while now.

ucla695 03-04-2009 11:50 AM

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I'm getting really hungry over here. :dr


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Originally Posted by mrreindeer (Post 270182)
You have my digits.... :D By the way, have you tried Ortega 120 yet?

I haven’t tried Ortega yet, but it’s on my radar. I might suggest it for this weekend, but his wife is doing all of the planning. :)

velvet jones 03-05-2009 06:34 PM

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Sushi noob here, only having had Chinese buffet sushi. :o
I know it's probably the McDonald's of sushi but I love the stuff and would like to expand my sushi experiences and seek out some sushi joints in the Cleveland area.
Anybody know of any 'sushi for dummies' websites that would provide some good info, and also some good restaurants in the area?

Thanks.

Kreth 03-05-2009 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by velvet jones (Post 273132)
SAnybody know of any 'sushi for dummies' websites that would provide some good info

The Wikipedia entry on sushi has some good info.

velvet jones 03-05-2009 06:44 PM

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Wow! Mucho info. Thanks.

Kreth 03-05-2009 06:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by velvet jones (Post 273160)
Wow! Mucho info. Thanks.

You're welcome. A real sushi restaurant will usually let you order a la carte, so it's easy to try stuff and figure out what you like. Salmon, tuna, and yellowtail are probably some of the milder types of sushi. You don't want to start out with something like sea urchin. Eel (which is commonly broiled, not raw) is another good choice (my personal favorite). Most places will have unagi, which is a freshwater eel. Anago is a saltwater eel that may also be available.

Sawyer 03-05-2009 07:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by velvet jones (Post 273132)
...Anybody know of any 'sushi for dummies' websites that would provide some good info,...

Another good site for information is http://www.sushifaq.com/

velvet jones 03-06-2009 04:38 PM

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More good info! Thanks.
I'm:dr.

LasciviousXXX 03-12-2009 03:42 PM

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Was in PHX doing some "shopping" yesterday and Echo and I stopped at little hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant in Gilbert. OUTSTANDING selection of sushi as well as traditional Japanese dishes.

Echo had Katsudon and Toro and I sampled their Uni, Hokkigai and Masu. Also had an order of cold Soba noodles. It was delicious. I will definitely be eating there more often :D

bobarian 03-12-2009 06:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX (Post 284550)
Was in PHX doing some "shopping" yesterday and Echo and I stopped at little hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant in Gilbert. OUTSTANDING selection of sushi as well as traditional Japanese dishes.

Echo had Katsudon and Toro and I sampled their Uni, Hokkigai and Masu. Also had an order of cold Soba noodles. It was delicious. I will definitely be eating there more often :D

Wow, You would not think the desert would be the place to find good sushi!
The trip to Japan still on?

ucla695 03-18-2010 06:36 AM

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Bumpity...

Bigwaved 03-18-2010 06:54 AM

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Dustin,

where are we going this year in SoCal? Should we give dvickery a call? :D

68TriShield 03-18-2010 07:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by velvet jones (Post 273132)
Sushi noob here, only having had Chinese buffet sushi. :o
I know it's probably the McDonald's of sushi but I love the stuff and would like to expand my sushi experiences and seek out some sushi joints in the Cleveland area.
Anybody know of any 'sushi for dummies' websites that would provide some good info, and also some good restaurants in the area?

Thanks.

The Sushipedia app for iphone/itouch is fairly cool.Free too as I recall.

Jbailey 03-18-2010 07:35 AM

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Last week I had some great sushi.
Had a salmon skin roll, spicy tuna roll, alaska roll which was salmon & avocado. For Nigiri I had a few pieces of Fatty Tuna, Kobe and Foie Gras (first time ever having it and I fell in love!)
Hands down the best in the area.
http://www.muramoto.biz/

chenvt 03-18-2010 08:45 AM

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For the most rewarding sushi experience, if you got a good place with a reputable sushi chef at the bar, just go to the bar and ask for the chef's omakase.. You don't necessarily know what you'll eat or what it'll cost, but as long as you have a good chef, it's well worth it!

Kreth 03-18-2010 05:34 PM

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I'm a sushi hound. Favorites are unagi, spicy tuna rolls, uni. I envy you guys that can get *real* O-toro on a regular basis.
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chenvt 03-22-2010 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 798663)
I'm a sushi hound. Favorites are unagi, spicy tuna rolls, uni. I envy you guys that can get *real* O-toro on a regular basis.
Posted via Mobile Device

Don't get too envious, your wallet is probably a lot heavier than ours as a result :D

357 03-22-2010 11:35 AM

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Still a bit of a novice here. I've found I love the shrimp tempura at Fishbone's in Grosse Point (near Sailchaser's house). But, my favorite is the Magaro at Noble Fish in Clawson. It's not even a restaurant, but a Japanese fish market that happens to have a sushi counter in the back & 2 or 3 (2-man) tables. Apparently Noble Fish has won some kind of best sushi in Michgan award more than once. If you're ever in the area...

http://www.noblefish.com/

jkim05 03-22-2010 11:35 AM

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Someone dropped off a nice tray of sashimi at my house last night. It was delicious.

leasingthisspace 03-22-2010 11:51 AM

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Sushi by mail, hmmm I could make millions.
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chenvt 03-22-2010 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by leasingthisspace (Post 802252)
Sushi by mail, hmmm I could make millions.
Posted via Mobile Device

Or go broke paying for lawsuits from sick customers :D

Pilon 03-22-2010 12:03 PM

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Grilled salmon skin roll is bomb

LasciviousXXX 05-30-2011 09:01 AM

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I figured I'd revive this thread since I love sushi like no other.

Went to Kabuki's in Tempe, AZ yesterday and just told the sushi chef "omakase" or chef's choice (basically). He fixed me a great 5 course sampling of his best work using his finest fish. It was amazing. Wish I had taken some photos. But instead here's a few photo's of previous sushi outings

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...X/03e62ecd.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...X/7ad623e1.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...X/d9718587.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...X/fba27c66.jpg

Now I'm hungry!

Jbailey 05-30-2011 09:07 AM

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mmmmm love me some deep fried shrimp heads.

LasciviousXXX 05-30-2011 09:33 AM

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:tu

Ama-ebi is where its at brother! Its become a staple for me, along with Uni and Ikura.

Jbailey 05-30-2011 09:48 AM

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Also love Fatty Tuna Nigiri.

TNT Cigarguy 05-30-2011 09:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX (Post 1279061)
:tu

Ama-ebi is where its at brother! Its become a staple for me, along with Uni and Ikura.


Agreed that is very much where it is.

If you get up to the west side. Sakana (59th and 101) is one of the only other places I know that gets Ama-ebi in. They have a few locations on in chandler and the other off of indian bend and scottsdale. But if you get a chance they always have fresh stuff in. They get amber jack a lot too which is one of my fav's. But I spent time in Japan in high school so I always lean toward the more traditional fare myself.

LasciviousXXX 05-30-2011 09:58 AM

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I'm with you on that one as well Trevor. Mostly only traditional stuff for me as well. Thanks for the info on Sakana's. I've actually been to their location in Chandler (I live in Gilbert). Good stuff :tu

There's a very traditional sushi place on the border of Chandler/Gilbert called Taiko's. Traditional Japanese dinners and traditional style sushi. Great stuff! We took my mother in law, who is from Kyushu, there and she loved it.

IBQTEE1 07-20-2011 12:34 PM

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Sushi again for lunch today. The spicy tuna roll always hits the spot.

Noodles 07-20-2011 12:48 PM

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Best sushi I had was a side of the road Japanese restaurant in upstate New York. The place is owned and operated by a Japanese couple. They barely speaks English. Found it on my way back from Niagara. Yum

Devanmc 07-20-2011 01:41 PM

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i think i need to go get sushi sometime soon now. mmmm

RWhisenand 08-07-2011 06:31 PM

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Went to Laguna Seca this year for the MotoGP race. We live in a pretty remote town, and love exploring new, local, places to eat when we travel. Well we were pretty happy to find a little sushi joint in Monteray CA. Got to eat there twice, it was great. IIRC, the place was named 'Crystal Fish' but I'm not 100% sure. Good eats though!

ChicagoWhiteSox 08-12-2011 09:18 AM

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Going to get some sushi for dinner tonight. Just don't know what I want to get yet....

forgop 08-12-2011 10:35 AM

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I've had sushi for lunch for 4 consecutive days. Guess I'll have to make it 5. :tu

ChicagoWhiteSox 08-12-2011 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop (Post 1371820)
I've had sushi for lunch for 4 consecutive days. Guess I'll have to make it 5. :tu

What have you been eating? I need some ideas on what to get tonight.

Doctorossi 08-12-2011 10:40 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Noodles (Post 1343702)
Best sushi I had was a side of the road Japanese restaurant in upstate New York. The place is owned and operated by a Japanese couple. They barely speaks English. Found it on my way back from Niagara. Yum

Ok, Noodles- time to break out the specifics on this one. I need to find this place.

:su

forgop 08-12-2011 10:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1371828)
What have you been eating? I need some ideas on what to get tonight.

My favorite place for sushi is actually a buffet that's $8.50 and they have a really good selection with pretty decent quality.

I always get the same rolls-spicy salmon/tuna rolls, a spicy crab with shrimp on top, a roll with flounder/avocado, and a roll that I don't know by name, but it has eel, crab, lettuce, and has a "crumby" texture on the outside. I eat each bite with wasabi for some heat. I also get an eel roll or some salmon/tuna nigri on occasion. I'll eat most salmon/tuna/crab as long as I doesn't have cucumber in it or I pick it out.

ade06 08-12-2011 11:37 AM

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Just had sushi for lunch today.

goalie204 08-12-2011 12:09 PM

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IM THREADJACKING YOUR SUSHI THREAD TO BRING YOU THIS MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY VIETNAMESE:

http://i.imgur.com/WEYKU.jpg

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LasciviousXXX 08-24-2011 04:01 AM

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BLASPHEMY!!!!

:lr J/K that looks great as well.

We had sushi a couple of times this past week. As usual, I stuck to fairly traditional offerings. Nigiri sushi only: Hamachi, Maguro, Sake, Shiro Maguro, Uni and Ikura :tu

Devanmc 08-24-2011 10:07 AM

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there are enough pictures in here...


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