There is no better lunch than

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I too love tempura-anything. Anything. I agree, sushi tastes so fresh - and there is a taste explosion in your mouth. If you eat a piece of a roll, there are layers of different tastes, each one different, and it's incredible.

Seriously (this is kinda embarrassing), when me and hubby go out for sushi, and we put a piece in our mouths - we often have to close our eyes, bc it is *that good*. Or, we do a little chair dance.

Sushi = little moments of taste ecstasy!

Don't I know it! I could go on and on, but don't want be inappropriate discussing it I made sushi myself about 2 weeks ago. Have you ever tried that? I have a video here.....somewhere.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

This sounds incredible! Tempura batter anything is great!

Sushi is not fishy at all, and if it is you probably need to go to a new sushi restaurant. I also believe it's an acquired taste. The most common roll is the California roll which generally consists of crab meat (cooked), avocado, & cucumber wrapped in rice and wrapped in seaweed. The seaweed doesn't have much taste but the flavors together are phenomenal.

I'd recommend trying this first for anyone curious about sushi. Oh, and eel sauce So delicious. It is a very sweet flavored sauce.

The fish is not the same grade fish you would buy in your local supermarket.

We have an all you can eat lunch special Sushi Bar down the street from me. Love Sushi!

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

We have an all you can eat lunch special Sushi Bar down the street from me. Love Sushi!

It's at a Japanese restaurant? Fresh? Some Chinese restaurants offer sushi at their Chinese buffet but it's hardly comparable.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Don't I know it! I could go on and on, but don't want be inappropriate discussing it I made sushi myself about 2 weeks ago. Have you ever tried that? I have a video here.....somewhere.

I watched a program on the Food Channel about sushi chef training in Japan -- wow! -- you would think they were working to become neurosurgeons.

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by Maximo

I watched a program on the Food Channel about sushi chef training in Japan -- wow! -- you would think they were working to become neurosurgeons.

Here's my video. We made sushi at home 3 weeks ago. I'm the narrator and video director

YouTube - making sushi

[LDandPasquale]

I think i was Japanese in a former life...cause I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE sushi!! I think i'm drooling now just thinking of it!!

There's a restaurant here called Minado's. It's SO delicious and everything is so fresh. Is it bad though when the waiters know you by first name?LOL

[YorkichonBella]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Here's my video. We made sushi at home 3 weeks ago. I'm the narrator and video director
YouTube - making sushi

Now I didn't think I was Sushi Fan (my daughter Loves it).......But this sounds Very Delicious to me! Thanks for sharing.

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

a Jimmy John's #6.

That's all.

OMG ~ Send me one please

When we went to Chicago last year, we stumbled upon it on the last afternoon! WOW - great lunch!!!!

I like:
#5 VITO
The original Italian sub with genoa salami, provolone, capicola, onion, lettuce, tomato & a real tasty Italian vinaigrette. (Hot peppers by request)

AND

#9 ITALIAN NIGHT CLUB®
Real genoa salami, Italian capicola, smoked ham, and provolone cheese all topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and our homemade Italian vinaigrette. (You hav’ta order hot peppers, just ask!)


I wish they had them here ~ they are the BEST

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by YorkichonBella

Now I didn't think I was Sushi Fan (my daughter Loves it).......But this sounds Very Delicious to me! Thanks for sharing.

We made crab and salmon sushi. I cooked the salmon in the oven first because I bought the salmon from my local grocery store. You have to be careful with raw fish.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Here's my video. We made sushi at home 3 weeks ago. I'm the narrator and video director
YouTube - making sushi

You made it look so easy ! I've thought about making it before...but I almost think I need to eat before I do it, bc otherwise, I don't know if I can be patient enough (and/or not drool).

Oh wow, do I ever want sushi right this second. I had a dumb, work lunch. You know the kind. Just dumb.

[TLC]

My BIL is a Master Sushi Chef - OMG - he can make some very, very deeeeeelllllliccccioooouuuussss Sushi Dishes - yum yum

[capt_noonie]

I am more of a sushi purist, ok snob. (Sushi actually refers to the vinegared rice. Maki are the rolls, and nigiri is the fish slice on top of sushi rice, and sashimi is just the fish slices.) I don't eat california rolls, that's not japanese actually. It's like egg foo young, it's a made up "japanese" food for western palates.

Eel sauce doesn't contain eel, it's to put on eel. It's most like teriyaki sauce but not quite. But I agree unagi is the best. But I actually prefer uni, uh hello, I named my dog after it! If you guys out there think what you've read about sushi is gross already, wait till you find out what uni is!

Anyway, each type of fish has it's own distinct flavor. Tuna and salmon are the easiest to start out on. Salmon is so rich and buttery! Still one of my faves. Mackerel is one I always stay away from.

I also stay away from chinese all you can eat sushi joints. I try to eat only at japanese owned sushi places (most are owned by korean) and yes there is a difference. Thankfully there are lots of asian markets around here, and I usually end up making my own sushi, it's cheaper that way anyway!

Now if I can only find a place to get fresh uni. Catalina is quite a trip....

[BonBon]

How did this turn in to a sushi thread? I wanna hear more about Crystal's sandwich, or Olive Garden, or.....bologna sandwiches. Just no more sushi talk, please.

[capt_noonie]

sorry, I thought there would be some people interested. I wasn't the one who turned it.

[AllDogBoots]

Sorry too.