Sushi

[Rexas]

So basically, I've ended up with a bunch of friends who really like sushi. Trouble is, as the waitress kept pointing out, I'm a total sushi virgin. As more and more sushi related outings are heading this way, I'm gonna look to the good community of blonde for advice on the does and don'ts, what's a good starting point etc. I cant tell you what I've had so far, because I've just had a bit of what everyone else has ordered. I also can't work out whether I like it or not... Help please?

[tikay]

I believe it is fish.

[kinboshi]

Try some of everything, and then remember what you like. 

Where have you been eating it, as the quality varies greatly?  Have you tried sashimi as well as having it as sushi?

[kinboshi]

I believe it is fish.

Not actually true. Sashimi is raw fish. Sushi is specially prepared rice, often but not always with raw fish.

[CHIPPYMAN]

I believe it is fish.

Not actually true. Sashimi is raw fish. Sushi is specially prepared rice, often but not always with raw fish.

I think he's the guy that can tell h what Japanese food  taste like !!
AREEGATOK BAGEEROH

[Rexas]

@ kinboshi (almost certainly blondes fittest mod) Its been yo sushi in Nottingham, which had the cool revolving table thing that we all see in movies, and a place in lboro which I cant remember the name of. May have been "the basin"

[kinboshi]

Yo Sushi! is a bit.... meh.  It's not awful, but it's not good sushi.

Heard that there is a decent place in Loughborough - so guess that might be it.  I was recommended Higoi in Nottingham (in Lenton, not too far from DTD), and it was very good indeed.  Would definitely recommend it.

[Marky147]

You'll be alright when Dubai spots this, I think he's pretty well versed in all things sushi.

The extent of my knowledge is ordering most of the menu in Sushi Samba

[kinboshi]

I sent the following to Karabiner quite a few years ago (2009) when he was in Vegas and wanted to try the sushi.

It did have pictures as well, but I no longer have the original message, just an email copy of it.

OK - here's the list of the stuff you have to try - but whilst you're there, try everything!


Toro - this is the best stuff.  It's the fatty underbelly of tuna.  The most expensive stuff, but melt in your mouth and absolutely lovely.


Maguro - this is your regular tuna, but the staple sashimi (raw fish) used in sushi.


Sha-ke / sa-ke - salmon.  This is the easiest one for many Westerners to get their heads round as it's very similar to smoked salmon.


Hamachi - yellowtail.  Similar to tuna and another easy one to eat, but not as common.


Tai - sea bream.  Gorgeous and one of my favourites.  Not sure if they replace it with a similar fish in the States, I know they tend to do that over here - which is a shame.


Ebi - prawns, almost always cooked, and if you like prawns you'll like ebi-zushi

Tako - Octopus.  A bit chewy, but a good flavour


Ika - squid.  A bit of a strange one.  A texture that reminds me of epoxy resin in slime.   Not really selling it am I?  Worth trying though, and I'll always have some amongst the fish.


Hota-te - Scallop.  Another perennial favourite.


Then there are two I always avoid, but others absolutely love.  So best to find out for yourself!

Uni - Sea urchin.  Generally looks like a yellow tongue, but is actually made from the balls of the sea urchin (I kid you not).  A Japanese delicacy, so one you have to try at least once...


Ikura - salmon roe.  Again a favourite of many, but one that I avoid like the plague.  You've got to try it though!



The different forms of sashimi are best tried on their own as sashimi.  Then you get to taste them on their own, and then you usually move on to the sushi.  There are lots of different ways of presenting the sushi - which is simply the boiled rice with rice wine vinegar, salt and sugar added and then rolled into shapes. Sometimes that's it other than the topping (usually sashimi), and the wasabi (the Japanese horseradish which can be bloody hot!).  Sometimes nori (dried seaweed) is used to wrap the rice, and there are a few other methods.

[MPOWER]

Yo Sushi! is a bit.... meh.  It's not awful, but it's not good sushi.

Heard that there is a decent place in Loughborough - so guess that might be it.  I was recommended Higoi in Nottingham (in Lenton, not too far from DTD), and it was very good indeed.  Would definitely recommend it.

Higio. 100% is the best place to eat Sushi. Love the place. 2 mins drive from DTD

Regards

M

[kinboshi]

If you go with friends who don't fancy sashimi or sushi, there'spplenty of other goodsstuff on the menu as well.

Here's their website: http://www.higoi.co.uk/

[GreekStein]

If you go with friends who don't fancy sashimi or sushi, there'spplenty of other goodsstuff on the menu as well.

Here's their website: http://www.higoi.co.uk/

i went there with Plintanon once and was very very disappointed.

I'll have to go again next time I'm in Notts because a fair few people have said it's good.

[kinboshi]

Think it was you that recommended it to me the first time I went.

It was a few years ago now, and I was impressed. It was very authentic and felt just like placesiI've beentto in Japan. Food was really good as well.

What didn't you like about it, the quality of the food?

[GreekStein]

Think it was you that recommended it to me the first time I went.

It was a few years ago now, and I was impressed. It was very authentic and felt just like placesiI've beentto in Japan. Food was really good as well.

What didn't you like about it, the quality of the food?

Mostly the company (I went with Vinny and Plinton).

Actually it's a great place to take Vinny for food because he won't touch anything.

The food just wasn't what I'd expect for the price and I was pretty underwhelmed. I will go back for sure though - convinced I caught them on a rare bad day.

[kinboshi]

Think it was you that recommended it to me the first time I went.

It was a few years ago now, and I was impressed. It was very authentic and felt just like placesiI've beentto in Japan. Food was really good as well.

What didn't you like about it, the quality of the food?

Mostly the company (I went with Vinny and Plinton).

Actually it's a great place to take Vinny for food because he won't touch anything.

The food just wasn't what I'd expect for the price and I was pretty underwhelmed. I will go back for sure though - convinced I caught them on a rare bad day.

Vinny would have that effect.  Was he paying?