Sushi

St. Lou Stu · 12-02-2008, 11:25 AM

OK, I'm leaving for Japan on Friday Morning for a week and a half.

I will eat damn near anything, but have never tried sushi.

My question to Dustin and others that seem to have a sushi fettish.......
Where do I start?
I prefer spicy things.
I love all types of fish, but do not necessarily adore what some call a 'fish' taste.
My favorite fish plates include Orange Roughy, Tuna, Trout (Rainbow and Atlantic), Halibut, Sea Bass, Swordfish.....
So, you see I prefer most that are more steak-like.

Any help?

12-02-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

OK, I'm leaving for Japan on Friday Morning for a week and a half.

I will eat damn near anything, but have never tried sushi.

My question to Dustin and others that seem to have a sushi fettish.......
Where do I start?
I prefer spicy things.
I love all types of fish, but do not necessarily adore what some call a 'fish' taste.
My favorite fish plates include Orange Roughy, Tuna, Trout (Rainbow and Atlantic), Halibut, Sea Bass, Swordfish.....
So, you see I prefer most that are more steak-like.

Any help?

Stu - Man, you're gonna have a blast! I was only there as a kid but I do remember it was a little different. I'm sure others will chime in about their recent experiences but expect to see some strange things on the menu. One such strange item was horsemeat sashimi. Frankly, it tasted like a cooked steak. Not sure how. It was pretty darn good.

I'd start with sake (salmon). Very mild, buttery fish. The good stuff just kinda melts in your mouth. And if you like smoked salmon (lox), you're gonna love this. It's 10x better.

Hamachi (yellowtail) is also very tame. Same with Maguro (tuna).

I'd start with those. Have a great trip!

LasciviousXXX · 12-02-2008, 12:01 PM

Stu, you are going to have a great time I'm sure. Where in Japan are you going? I'm envious because Japan is one of those places to visit before I die and I've never been.

Anyways when I was first introduced to sushi I started with the traditional types. And I started with Nigiri Sushi (the fish on an oblong ball of rice) as Sashimi just seemed to exotic at the time. I started mild with Unagi and Ebi (Eel and Shrimp) as both had cooked fish on top of the rice. Kind of got me used to the format. Then I moved on to Maguro and Hamachi (tuna and yellowtail) which has the raw fish and then branched out into the more exotic Nigiri Sushi. I then made my way into rolls and then finally into Sashimi. By the time I reached Sashimi I had a very healthy appreciation for sushi.

I would suggest for your first order at a restaurant or Sushi bar you order an order of Unagi, Ebi and Maguro. Two cooked styles and one raw style. You will get a good sense of what Nigiri sushi is all about and it is an easy introduction. Then if you decide sushi is something you can enjoy as your traveling companions or the sushi chef for their recommendations on what you should try. A good sushi chef will steer you in the right direction and give you a greater appreciation for the art of Sushi.

Enjoy my friend, you will have a blast!

LasciviousXXX · 12-02-2008, 12:24 PM

A different style of sushi that I thought looked interesting

galaga · 12-02-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

A different style of sushi that I thought looked interesting

Maybe I'll make you some then........

LasciviousXXX · 12-02-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by galaga

Maybe I'll make you some then........

OBDG style Sushi?????

opus · 12-02-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

OBDG style Sushi?????

Just don't drag em in the sushi.

Ashcan Bill · 12-02-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Any help?

I'd strongly recommend toro (daisuki) tuna. I find it to have a meaty buttery flavor that's absolutely delicious.

12-02-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

I'd strongly recommend toro (daisuki) tuna. I find it to have a meaty buttery flavor that's absolutely delicious.

Absolutely....and even better....Bluefin Tuna!

csbrewfisher · 12-02-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

I love all types of fish, but do not necessarily adore what some call a 'fish' taste.

Stu, that "fish taste" arrives when heat is applied. I think that you'll find a serious lack of it with sushi. Enjoy the trip!

fxpose · 12-02-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

Stu, that "fish taste" arrives when heat is applied. I think that you'll find a serious lack of it with sushi. Enjoy the trip!

Except mackeral. Raw mackeral is very fishy in taste.

12-02-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fxpose

Except mackeral. Raw mackeral is very fishy in taste.

Totally agree; while I like mackerel, it's not for those who don't like 'fishy'. Spanish Mackerel is much more mild, however, and sometimes it will dance flamenco.

12-02-2008, 02:16 PM

Lately I have been on a White Tuna kick. I love it.

Yellowtail is another favorite. Fatty Yellowtail (belly meat) or the Yellow Tail version of Otoro is probably my all time favorite raw fish.

I like a few pieces of Uni occasionally with quail egg on top to finish a meal.

Aside from that I eat just about all of it. I used to be really anti Mackerel but in the past few years I have a really developed a taste for the stronger fish. I enjoy Aji or Spanish Mackerel.

Recently a Korean guy that was eating next to me at the bar intoduced me to Korean Style sushi. (According to him) This is sashimi served with pieces of seaweed (Nori). You wrap the fish with the seaweed and dip in sesame oil or a mix of sesame oil, soy sauce and wasabi. No rice.

ALWAYS ASK FOR FRESH WASABI! - It is different and not made with the paste. It is the actually ground root and is 10x better. Better Sushi Bars will have it.

For desert one of my favorites is called Mochi Ice Cream. It's a rice paste that is similar to a dough. This is wrapped around small portions of ice cream. The Red Bean kind is very good.

Suki desu!

csbrewfisher · 12-02-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fxpose

Except mackeral. Raw mackeral is very fishy in taste.

Gotta agree with that bro.

rizzle · 01-06-2009, 02:18 PM

Damn. You guys have me craving it bad. I've been staying away because my wife was pregnant and now that she's breastfeeding the doctor is telling her to stay away still. So it's been about a year for me and I'm dying. But I'm such a good husband that I would never go eat it without her. Nah, wouldn't do that would I.

glassjapan · 01-29-2009, 02:58 PM

Split a big bowl of soba and then loaded up on some nigiri. Otoro, unagi, and a bunch of red, black and orange flying fish roe. A good lunch day today!

IBQTEE1 · 12-02-2008, 02:16 PM

When I was in San Diego a couple of weeks ago I went to Nobu inside the Hard Rock Hotel. Their sushi was to die for even though that is not their specialty.
I try and have sushi at least once a week. There is a place around my house called Sushi Para that has all you can eat for 18.99 it is not bad but lately they have been doing something with their rice to make it sweet and it is not good.
But when I am at work there is another place called Nobu's that has great sushi for lunch that is reasonably priced unlike for dinner. I all about the salmon and tuna sushi. I do love a good spicy salmon roll. And yes I do like the roll with smoked salmon, cream cheese and scallions.

OK I want some sushi. Who's buying!!

pnoon · 12-02-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by IBQTEE1

When I was in San Diego a couple of weeks ago . . .

you missed an opportunity to herf.

IBQTEE1 · 12-02-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

you missed an opportunity to herf.

I was able to get a herf in with some other cigar friends. I was too new to this site to ask! don't kill me!!

LasciviousXXX · 12-02-2008, 05:54 PM

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I was able to get a herf in with some other cigar friends. I was too new to this site to ask! don't kill me!!

We don't kill you.... we just hunt you down and FORCE you to smoke Gurkha's

12-02-2008, 11:25 AM	#1
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Sushi OK, I'm leaving for Japan on Friday Morning for a week and a half. I will eat damn near anything, but have never tried sushi. My question to Dustin and others that seem to have a sushi fettish....... Where do I start? I prefer spicy things. I love all types of fish, but do not necessarily adore what some call a 'fish' taste. My favorite fish plates include Orange Roughy, Tuna, Trout (Rainbow and Atlantic), Halibut, Sea Bass, Swordfish..... So, you see I prefer most that are more steak-like. Any help? __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

12-02-2008, 12:01 PM	#3
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Sushi Stu, you are going to have a great time I'm sure. Where in Japan are you going? I'm envious because Japan is one of those places to visit before I die and I've never been. Anyways when I was first introduced to sushi I started with the traditional types. And I started with Nigiri Sushi (the fish on an oblong ball of rice) as Sashimi just seemed to exotic at the time. I started mild with Unagi and Ebi (Eel and Shrimp) as both had cooked fish on top of the rice. Kind of got me used to the format. Then I moved on to Maguro and Hamachi (tuna and yellowtail) which has the raw fish and then branched out into the more exotic Nigiri Sushi. I then made my way into rolls and then finally into Sashimi. By the time I reached Sashimi I had a very healthy appreciation for sushi. I would suggest for your first order at a restaurant or Sushi bar you order an order of Unagi, Ebi and Maguro. Two cooked styles and one raw style. You will get a good sense of what Nigiri sushi is all about and it is an easy introduction. Then if you decide sushi is something you can enjoy as your traveling companions or the sushi chef for their recommendations on what you should try. A good sushi chef will steer you in the right direction and give you a greater appreciation for the art of Sushi. Enjoy my friend, you will have a blast!

12-02-2008, 12:24 PM	#4
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Sushi A different style of sushi that I thought looked interesting

12-02-2008, 02:16 PM	#13
vicvitola Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sushi Lately I have been on a White Tuna kick. I love it. Yellowtail is another favorite. Fatty Yellowtail (belly meat) or the Yellow Tail version of Otoro is probably my all time favorite raw fish. I like a few pieces of Uni occasionally with quail egg on top to finish a meal. Aside from that I eat just about all of it. I used to be really anti Mackerel but in the past few years I have a really developed a taste for the stronger fish. I enjoy Aji or Spanish Mackerel. Recently a Korean guy that was eating next to me at the bar intoduced me to Korean Style sushi. (According to him) This is sashimi served with pieces of seaweed (Nori). You wrap the fish with the seaweed and dip in sesame oil or a mix of sesame oil, soy sauce and wasabi. No rice. ALWAYS ASK FOR FRESH WASABI! - It is different and not made with the paste. It is the actually ground root and is 10x better. Better Sushi Bars will have it. For desert one of my favorites is called Mochi Ice Cream. It's a rice paste that is similar to a dough. This is wrapped around small portions of ice cream. The Red Bean kind is very good. Suki desu!

01-06-2009, 02:18 PM	#15
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Sushi Damn. You guys have me craving it bad. I've been staying away because my wife was pregnant and now that she's breastfeeding the doctor is telling her to stay away still. So it's been about a year for me and I'm dying. But I'm such a good husband that I would never go eat it without her. Nah, wouldn't do that would I.

01-29-2009, 02:58 PM	#16
glassjapan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 78 Trading: (11)	Re: Sushi Split a big bowl of soba and then loaded up on some nigiri. Otoro, unagi, and a bunch of red, black and orange flying fish roe. A good lunch day today!

12-02-2008, 02:16 PM	#17
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Re: Sushi When I was in San Diego a couple of weeks ago I went to Nobu inside the Hard Rock Hotel. Their sushi was to die for even though that is not their specialty. I try and have sushi at least once a week. There is a place around my house called Sushi Para that has all you can eat for 18.99 it is not bad but lately they have been doing something with their rice to make it sweet and it is not good. But when I am at work there is another place called Nobu's that has great sushi for lunch that is reasonably priced unlike for dinner. I all about the salmon and tuna sushi. I do love a good spicy salmon roll. And yes I do like the roll with smoked salmon, cream cheese and scallions. OK I want some sushi. Who's buying!! __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!