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ronin_ph · 1 June 2016, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dt32886@gmail.com

Rice makes a huuuuge difference!

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Naomichi Yasuda from Yusuda said the rice is the most important which I found interesting.

https://youtu.be/_T-06j6yyNQ

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Alford78 · 2 June 2016, 04:05 AM

Love love love! I'm in the southeastern US so not as comfortable with some places since all seafood has been shipped here but have a couple of places that have never had an issue with that the wife and I frequent at least monthly but sometimes way more often.

What gets me with sushi is how its perceived by the uneducated/or those new to eating it. It's grown quite a bit here in the US over the past ten years but there are still more people that turn their nose up at the thought of it alone without having an experienced eater help them get into the scene.

And the people that eat fried rolls or rolls with cooked seafood that get so excited about the fact that they are eating sushi crack me up. We have quite a few friends that just go on and on and how they just absolutely love sushi and then when we get there they order all the rolls with cooked food and act like they are doing something sacrilegious while they are eating it- meanwhile I'm over there next to them eating raw octopus and chunks/slices of random fish that they balk at.

My wife was in the crowd of the cooked variety until she braved some tuna one night with me and she was instantly transformed into trying a wide variety of sushi on her own after making that hurdle. The octopus still trips her out with its texture but she even tries mine when we visit different areas of the world where the species is different than our local restaurants.

I'm not like really into the sushi scene since our city is very small and doesn't have any "Sushi Clubs/Sushi Houses", only a few sushi bars within nicer restaurants. I just know I like a wide range of it of all varieties and my favorite is some sort of salad with different chunks/cubes of different fish that is really spicy. If I knew what type of dish this was considered I would search for it when we travel but I've just never been able to see something like it on the menus even tho I'm sure most sushi chefs know exactly what it is and could prepare it for me rather easily. I'm going to attach a pic of the menu of it way maybe the more advanced sushi connoisseur can help me here.

Here is what I get as an app at one of our local places and my favorite sushi "dish" I've experienced. It's picture and description don't look anything like what they serve me so it's a spin off of what I'm showing below. I know the chef quite well from going there so often and he makes me little samplers just to keep showing me his creations while I'm waiting on my meals as a gesture of his appreciation of our business. But it comes in a huge bowl with like 4 rice covered rolls and then the seafood and veggies all mixed on top with a stringy type of some sort (I would consider it a lettuce variety but not sure and that's why I consider it more of a salad).

It's the "let me blow your mind roll"

ref1655 · 2 June 2016, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Especially when it's done right

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I love good sushi. Unfortunately it isn't as easy to find as mediocre sushi.

Perfectly seasoned rice, served at the right temperature, is just as important as the fish itself.

+1...supermarket sushi is not part of the equation.

George Burdell · 3 June 2016, 01:36 AM

Need a nice Junmai Daiginjo to go with.

Cru Jones · 3 June 2016, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Especially when it's done right

ncboiler · 3 June 2016, 01:44 AM

Yep, having sushi for lunch today.

rr-nyc · 3 June 2016, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ref1655

+1...supermarket sushi is not part of the equation.

It's not just supermarket sushi. It's about 90% of sushi restaurants. They're just awful

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Rolex Essex · 3 June 2016, 07:10 AM

Here's a bit of Vietnamese Sushi

Lordofrolex · 3 June 2016, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dt32886@gmail.com

Rice makes a huuuuge difference!
Pics above were from my local watering hole that keeps fresh tuna, salmon, and yellowtail.

The real good sushi spots I can recommend in SoCal area for TRFers would be the following:

Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Absolutely amazing sushi with a real anal staff (kinda part of the fun!)
Very long line so be prepared, but great chefs and fish

Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa (chain)
Go to any location and get the "Trust Me". Great fish for the $$$ and there are many locations

Nobu (Malibu)
22706 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
This famous location has an ocean view and setup to die for. Food is good too! Not the greatest, but very good, and the menu changes up time to time to mix it up a bit. Somewhere everyone should visit at least once in their lives

Bluefin (Newport Coast)
7952 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Great sushi with excellent food and chefs. Quite a nice Sake selection to go with it too

Sushi probably my favorite food hands down. Been to all these places except bluefin. Great recommendation. Im also from LA. Its so hard to choose because there are so many to choose from. What was the restaurant that you took the picture at?

If your ever in Laguna i would recommend Cafe Fusion 242 super small place but probably one of the most interested twist on high end sushi i've ever tasted. Its a female owner and all chefs are female as well. Very small so expect a wait time but if you do get a chance to get in there just ask them for there most popular stuff and enjoy the ride.

DeeTee · 8 June 2016, 07:27 AM

Had a bunch of sushi today, forgot to take a pic.....

So for you TRF, I made sure to order a few extra pieces just cause "if there isn't a pic.... It didn't count!"

Golden Eye Snapper Nigiri

captain_NEMO · 8 June 2016, 07:30 AM

Suddenly, I have a ravenous hankering for some sashimi...

chieftd · 8 June 2016, 10:42 AM

I eat it often here in Hawaii. Fresh Ahi, especially spicey Ahi is very good.

Aloha, Tim

Gaijin · 8 June 2016, 01:06 PM

My favorite sushi place here closed.

Good news is there are a gazillion more.

CHOSEN1 · 8 June 2016, 02:59 PM

I love sushi. My wife and I can't get enough lol

Gharddog03 · 8 June 2016, 03:48 PM

Im in!!!

teqp · 9 June 2016, 12:42 AM

I love sushi as well. There's a small little place that is close to me that is not bad. This was a seaweed salad and some of the omakase selection for lunch.

Ferdelious · 9 June 2016, 02:13 AM

When done right, there is no other food better. Too bad it's seldom done right.

DeeTee · 9 June 2016, 10:38 AM

Out here at Sun Shi Go tonight

First is the Sockeye Salmon (super in season)

DeeTee · 9 June 2016, 10:39 AM

Sake time! Overflow in the box

DeeTee · 9 June 2016, 10:42 AM

Spanish mackerel

DeeTee · 9 June 2016, 10:45 AM

Salmon w/onions and ponzu

DeeTee · 9 June 2016, 10:58 AM

Fresh scallop w/shaved truffle and truffle oil

DeeTee · 9 June 2016, 11:00 AM

Takabe!!!

DeeTee · 9 June 2016, 11:10 AM

Fatty tuna!!!

DeeTee · 9 June 2016, 11:13 AM

Golden eye snapper (much better than sushi roku yesterday)

DeeTee · 9 June 2016, 11:27 AM

Family

Ferdelious · 9 June 2016, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dt32886@gmail.com

Fatty tuna!!!

Looks like an amazing meal! But put those chopsticks away and use your fingers

jinikari01 · 9 June 2016, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain_NEMO

Suddenly, I have a ravenous hankering for some sashimi...

Yes, that's how Chicago rolls. Sashimi FTW!

DeeTee · 19 June 2016, 05:41 AM

Sushi time again!

DeeTee · 19 June 2016, 05:42 AM

Cut fresh from the block literally (8lb chunk!)

9 June 2016, 02:13 AM	#47
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,178	When done right, there is no other food better. Too bad it's seldom done right. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

2 June 2016, 04:05 AM	#32
Alford78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Western KY Posts: 501	Love love love! I'm in the southeastern US so not as comfortable with some places since all seafood has been shipped here but have a couple of places that have never had an issue with that the wife and I frequent at least monthly but sometimes way more often. What gets me with sushi is how its perceived by the uneducated/or those new to eating it. It's grown quite a bit here in the US over the past ten years but there are still more people that turn their nose up at the thought of it alone without having an experienced eater help them get into the scene. And the people that eat fried rolls or rolls with cooked seafood that get so excited about the fact that they are eating sushi crack me up. We have quite a few friends that just go on and on and how they just absolutely love sushi and then when we get there they order all the rolls with cooked food and act like they are doing something sacrilegious while they are eating it- meanwhile I'm over there next to them eating raw octopus and chunks/slices of random fish that they balk at. My wife was in the crowd of the cooked variety until she braved some tuna one night with me and she was instantly transformed into trying a wide variety of sushi on her own after making that hurdle. The octopus still trips her out with its texture but she even tries mine when we visit different areas of the world where the species is different than our local restaurants. I'm not like really into the sushi scene since our city is very small and doesn't have any "Sushi Clubs/Sushi Houses", only a few sushi bars within nicer restaurants. I just know I like a wide range of it of all varieties and my favorite is some sort of salad with different chunks/cubes of different fish that is really spicy. If I knew what type of dish this was considered I would search for it when we travel but I've just never been able to see something like it on the menus even tho I'm sure most sushi chefs know exactly what it is and could prepare it for me rather easily. I'm going to attach a pic of the menu of it way maybe the more advanced sushi connoisseur can help me here. Here is what I get as an app at one of our local places and my favorite sushi "dish" I've experienced. It's picture and description don't look anything like what they serve me so it's a spin off of what I'm showing below. I know the chef quite well from going there so often and he makes me little samplers just to keep showing me his creations while I'm waiting on my meals as a gesture of his appreciation of our business. But it comes in a huge bowl with like 4 rice covered rolls and then the seafood and veggies all mixed on top with a stringy type of some sort (I would consider it a lettuce variety but not sure and that's why I consider it more of a salad). It's the "let me blow your mind roll"

3 June 2016, 01:36 AM	#34
George Burdell 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 284	Need a nice Junmai Daiginjo to go with.

3 June 2016, 01:44 AM	#36
ncboiler "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Indiana Watch: BLNR Posts: 114	Yep, having sushi for lunch today.

3 June 2016, 07:10 AM	#38
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Here's a bit of Vietnamese Sushi

8 June 2016, 07:30 AM	#41
captain_NEMO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jansky Location: Midwest Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 609	Suddenly, I have a ravenous hankering for some sashimi...

8 June 2016, 10:42 AM	#42
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,363	I eat it often here in Hawaii. Fresh Ahi, especially spicey Ahi is very good. Aloha, Tim

8 June 2016, 01:06 PM	#43
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	My favorite sushi place here closed. Good news is there are a gazillion more.

8 June 2016, 02:59 PM	#44
CHOSEN1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: space Posts: 510	I love sushi. My wife and I can't get enough lol

8 June 2016, 03:48 PM	#45
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Im in!!!

9 June 2016, 12:42 AM	#46
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	I love sushi as well. There's a small little place that is close to me that is not bad. This was a seaweed salad and some of the omakase selection for lunch.

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