hooked on sushi
 

I recently got turned on to the stuff and now I'm totally hooked. Anyone else have a bad sushi habit too?

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[url=http://www.blusushi.com/#start]Blu Sushi - The Art of Sushi and Outageous Cocktails[/url]

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[quote=Hog1;459892][URL="http://www.blusushi.com/#start"]Blu Sushi - The Art of Sushi and Outageous Cocktails[/URL][/quote]

looks good! Wish I had one of those in my area.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;459891]I recently got turned on to the stuff and now I'm totally hooked. Anyone else have a bad sushi habit too?[/QUOTE]


Congrats! you and every man in the world, and if you've had bad sushi, you need to got to your local clinic.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;459891]I recently got turned on to the stuff and now I'm totally hooked. Anyone else have a bad sushi habit too?[/QUOTE]

I've been into sushi for a long time now. I didn't eat it so much when I was kid and that's a shame because my grandmother (from Japan) makes it homemade on occasion. I need some homemade sushi in my life...

Anyway, I love sushi, once I decide I want it, nothing else does it for me.

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[QUOTE=jdlea;459900]I've been into sushi for a long time now. I didn't eat it so much when I was kid and that's a shame because my grandmother (from Japan) makes it homemade on occasion. I need some homemade sushi in my life...

Anyway, I love sushi, once I decide I want it, nothing else does it for me.[/QUOTE]

Thats how it works

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[quote=jdlea;459900]I've been into sushi for a long time now. I didn't eat it so much when I was kid and that's a shame because my grandmother (from Japan) makes it homemade on occasion. I need some homemade sushi in my life...

Anyway, I[B] love sushi, once I decide I want it, nothing else does it for me[/B].[/quote]

Yeah I hear that. My sushi partner in crime here at work just left for a new job, but I'm thinking F... it, I'll go eat sushi by myself if I have to. I need it that bad.

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I love the stuff. You get to fill your stomach with food that is healthy, tastes good going down, and doesn't make you feel greasy after you're done eating. I know djnemo has to be a sushi junkie by now.

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sushi = fish food. no thanks

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[quote=dmek25;459922]sushi = fish food. no thanks[/quote]

sushi doesn't mean raw fish, there are actually plenty of types made with no fish or cooked fish

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It took my wife a long time to convince me to try it...but once I did, I was hooked. And, I'm actually more into the sashimi than the rolls, although the rolls are great as well. And now, I'm way more adventurous with sushi than she is.

There is one place around here, all you can eat lunch buffet for $11.95. I hit that from time to time. It's decent, not excellent, but definitely fills the urge. The other place I go is excellent. The chefs are top notch, and it's always very refreshing and great to eat. And they are constantly giving the eaters free rolls to try out.

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[quote=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;459909]I love the stuff. You get to fill your stomach with food that is healthy, tastes good going down, and doesn't make you feel greasy after you're done eating.[/quote]

Sums it up for me. I love how it's such a treat to eat a sushi meal and yet it's healthy. I can't think of many other things like that.

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[quote=Schneed10;459937]Sums it up for me. I love how it's such a treat to eat a sushi meal and yet it's healthy. I can't think of many other things like that.[/quote]

Yep, it's hard to find a lunch that's satisfying yet healthy. And reasonably priced too. The place I go to gives you a drink, soup, salad, and your choice of 2 rolls (12 pieces) for $11.50. Tough to beat that.

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[QUOTE=BDBohnzie;459936]It took my wife a long time to convince me to try it...but once I did, I was hooked. [B]And, I'm actually more into the sashimi than the rolls, although the rolls are great as well[/B]. And now, I'm way more adventurous with sushi than she is.

There is one place around here, all you can eat lunch buffet for $11.95. I hit that from time to time. It's decent, not excellent, but definitely fills the urge. The other place I go is excellent. The chefs are top notch, and it's always very refreshing and great to eat. And they are constantly giving the eaters free rolls to try out.[/QUOTE]


I agree, I'm more into Sashimi.

And, fwiw, I most eat raw fish when I get sushi

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I love the stuff as well! It can be an expensive habit though. If you start getting into ordering boats your check is going to be heft. The all you can eats are ok but the good stuff is not cheap. If yo uare ever inTowson hit up Suishi Hana, the palce rocks and has some unique rolls as well.

I always try to make it a business lunch, can you say P card?

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[quote=Mattyk72;459893]looks good! Wish I had one of those in my area.[/quote]
they are a chain.......not sure how large and what their area's are?

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[quote=Hog1;459955]they are a chain.......not sure how large and what their area's are?[/quote]

Looks like thay are just in Florida.

Maybe worth a trip next time I'm down in Clearwater :)

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[quote=Mattyk72;459957]Looks like thay are just in Florida.

Maybe worth a trip next time I'm down in Clearwater :)[/quote]
Definately.....Blu is good!

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I'm in a club and we have a dinner meeting once a month and several of the places have a sushi bar. I have been going on my friends advise and we split a boat everychance we get. I need to learn what he orders because it seem his tast in sushi and mine are about the same. I've tried ordering it several times when he was not around and did not really like what I ordered. I learned real quick about that hot green stuff.

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Wasabi is good to go...just don't mix it in the soy sauce.

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[quote=BDBohnzie;459966]Wasabi is good to go...just don't mix it in the soy sauce.[/quote]


WHAT????

that is the way to go.

I also get extra ginger, I can eat that all day!

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[quote=BDBohnzie;459966]Wasabi is good to go...just don't mix it in the soy sauce.[/quote]

I know that's the unwritten rule but I do it anyway.

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Huge sushi lover here. Spicy tuna roll is my favorite.

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Im not into many of the different kinds of sushi, but I do like California rolls.

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[quote=Redskins_P;460023]Huge sushi lover here. Spicy tuna roll is my favorite.[/quote]

mine too, good stuff

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First of all, Dmek, you know nothing about food! Seriously, this is the second time in a month you have dissed an Asian country's food. If you want to stay at home in PA and eat Bob's Big Boy be my guest, but if you come after Thai or Korean food next I am seriously going to flip out!

Second, SGG, I went to Japan a Sushi junkie and if anything am less so now, just because I've eaten it 2-3 times a week for two years. In Japan they have what is called kaiten Sushi - or conveyer belt Sushi - which I understand has made it over to the States as well, albeit at a higher price. Over in Japan it's about 1 dollar for two pieces.

People ask if American Sushi holds up to Japanese and it does in a sense, but the one criticism that Japanese people make, and I tend to agree with, is that American chefs don't understand how much vinegar to use in the rice; thus it ends up being like a piece of raw fish on a patty of plain steamed rice, which is not Sushi. That's something I never noticed before but definitely do now. To see the difference go to a Sushi restaurant that is actually owned by Japanese people (which can be difficult to find) and compare it to a Chinese or Vietnamese owned store. Should be a difference.

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I am a HUGE fan of sushi, but I'm kind of a snob about it (or at least as picky as an American can be about it). In Gainesville, FL where I lived for 8 years, there is this amazing, Japanese owned sushi restaurant called [URL="http://www.dragonflysushi.com/"]Dragonfly[/URL]. Their main concept is called Izakaya, which is all about a variety of small, delicious portions. Their sushi is amazingly fresh, and their head chef, who happens to be one of the owner's brothers, is just off the chain. I enjoy the Tampa Bay roll, the rainbow roll, and their signature Dragonfly Roll. Really the whole menu is just unreal. So that was my first sushi experience, and everything else I eat is kinda held to that standard.
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[quote=GMScud;460112]I am a HUGE fan of sushi, but I'm kind of a snob about it (or at least as picky as an American can be about it). In Gainesville, FL where I lived for 8 years, there is this amazing, Japanese owned sushi restaurant called Dragonfly ( [URL="http://www.dragonflysushi.com"]index[/URL] ). Their main concept is called Izakaya, which is all about a variety of small, delicious portions. Their sushi is amazingly fresh, and their head chef, who happens to be one of the owner's brothers, is just off the chain. I enjoy the Tampa Bay roll, the rainbow roll, and their signature Dragonfly Roll. Really the whole menu is just unreal. So that was my first sushi experience, and everything else I eat is kinda held to that standard.

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Looks top notch. Pretty slick website too.

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The best sushi I've ever had is two blocks from my place... you can only get omakase (chef's choice) on weekends and you'll spend over a bill per person. The owner is the sole chef- his assistants help plate and garnish. He uses pretty unique flavors that complement the fish, like jalapeno, ponzu and wasabe (there's none provided on the side for a reason). The place gets fish flown in from Japan every day- including butterfish, skipjack and the best toro this side of the globe. My favorite is the blue crab handroll.

The place is sushi nazi too- 1) you can't use your cell phone while eating. 2) Eat each piece fish side down (contrary to the popular rice side down). 3) Clear each piece within 30 seconds of it being served. 4) Don't ask for anything during omakase (especially Americanized stuff like California rolls, etc). 5) Most importantly, only dip the piece in the shoyu if it's preceded by permission (most of his fish don't need it). I've seen people kicked out of this place because they don't follow the rules... Chef Keizo takes his art super seriously.

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Dude, don't get me started. I love sushi but i am too poor for it. Also the murcury levels can be high if you eat it too often. I probably already am going to get murcury poisioning because i am trying to go high protein right now and am eating 3-5 canned tunas a day. So i might as well go the whole way. I love sea food. delicious and not bad for you.

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I am pretty sure it is the same everywhere, but the good grocery stores here all produce a variety of Sushi daily that is available for purchase for a 5 or 6 bucks for 8-ish pieces. It is not excellent, but not bad and will do if you need a lunch fix

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[quote=Hog1;460142]I am pretty sure it is the same everywhere, but the good grocery stores here all produce a variety of Sushi daily that is available for purchase for a 5 or 6 bucks for 8-ish pieces. It is not excellent, but not bad and will do if you need a lunch fix[/quote]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Don't eat supermarket sushi! It is the worst! Outside of Wegmans of course.

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Giant Eagle has a sushi counter with a sushi chef making it right in front of you. I've never ordered from it but other that have said it's pretty good.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;459904]Yeah I hear that. My sushi partner in crime here at work just left for a new job, but I'm thinking F... it, I'll go eat sushi by myself if I have to. I need it that bad.[/QUOTE]

I eat sushi by myself all the time, 'cause none of my friends like it. Don't be a wuss ... go for it!

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;460113]Looks top notch. Pretty slick website too.[/QUOTE]

I enjoy eating sushi.

GMscud I will probably had to grad school in Gainesville, so I will check out that place next year.

If you or GMscud are ever in Tampa then you have to go to Ichiban in Tampa near USF. Best in town and best I ever had, I always go back.

Best rolls

Matt and Rosey roll- fresh salmon wrapped around rice with volcano topping in the middle delicious.

Volcano roll-the salmon is baked. The topping is on the top. Make sure you get the $10 dollar roll. The $6 dollar roll has the topping inside.

Spicy tuna

Tampa roll, duh its Tampa

Crunchy Baked salmon roll

If you like yellowtail the Karma special is good appetizer

Their Sashimi is awesome too. I have actually had sup par sashimi before but not at Ichibhan.

I am taking a sushi class in August with a friend :). $50 bucks for 2 and half hours.

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I can eat sushi, just not a big fan. Don't see the draw. Personally rather put some shrimp, scallops, tuna, salmon, or soft crab on the grill.

Would like to know if there is anything I'm missing or doing wrong? I do know that
not crazy about raw fish.

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[QUOTE=riggins44;460511]I can eat sushi, just not a big fan. Don't see the draw. Personally rather put some shrimp, scallops, tuna, salmon, or soft crab on the grill.

Would like to know if there is anything I'm missing or doing wrong? I do know that
not crazy about raw fish.[/QUOTE]

Dude, I understand... some of my friends I can't drag to a sushi joint if they're life depended on it... some people just can't do raw.

I guess sushi lovers have a palette that has taken to the uniqueness of raw fish... taste and texture are completely different than cooked. As much as the quality of fish, your sushi eating experience depends just as much as the chef's skill level... he/she makes all the difference in the world.

Honestly, I really wasn't into sushi until I got into college and was introduced properly... until that point, I'd been thinking sushi was all spicy tuna and california rolls (didn't really see what all the fuss was about). Then my fanatical sushi friends took me to my first nigiri spot. Then it was all over.

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I was raised eating seafood and several family members were watermen. Years ago as a kid ate a lot raw oysters and clams. Now with all the polution eating raw seafood worries me.

My concern is how to truely tell difference is sushi or sashimi grade tuna, salmon, etc.

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sushi - blah, yak, blah.. ugh.. blah.

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I'll eat any kind of seafood if it's cooked. Correction, I'll even eat raw oysters and clams. BUT NO WAY DO I EAT RAW FISH!!! ... YUCK![/FONT][/COLOR]

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[QUOTE=hesscl34;460690]sushi - blah, yak, blah.. ugh.. blah.

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I'll eat any kind of seafood if it's cooked. Correction, I'll even eat raw oysters and clams. BUT NO WAY DO I EAT RAW FISH!!! ... YUCK![/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE]

To each his or her own, but how can you eat things that resemble flu snot, but not raw fish?