Why do I love sushi so much?
Maybe because the first time I had it - it was in CA - a delectable fresh salmon roll. The belly of salmon does not taste fishy at all - it does melt in your mouth. It is like the first time you try something - if it is really good, it starts you off on exploration.
Secondly, it can be spicy. I started off with spicy tuna roll and it was good. Then spicy scallop - oh so much better. Later on I learned that the scallop was chopped and just seared. The mellow flavor went so well with the spice.
Third, its my own innate nature - I like to explore. And I don't mind spending some money to explore the best.
And if you are ready to explore - then sushi rewards you. And I say this with some passion - don't explore sushi unless you like eating and eating well. It is not fast food, it will not reward you unless you choose to enjoy what you are eating, not just the fact that you are satisfying your hunger.
Psst - a little secret. The real art of making sushi lies not in the fish, but in making the rice and getting the proportion of rice and soya correct. Too ofetn we see big time rice balls with shreds of fish sticking in them - that is not sushi.
Houston recommendations - Not much to recommend. Houston really does not know what good sushi is - and how to make it. You get fresh sashimi in a couple of places like Nikko's, Oishii, Kata, Jubo's , Jin and even Sushi Hana in Katy. That's about it. The city is awash in swanky, upscale sushi restaurants serving up overpriced, Americanized fare. Places like Redfish Grill are supposed to serve Great sushi - ha ha ha - just shaggy dogs and firecracker and other such nonsense stuffed with baked salmon, crawfish and cheese. Lots and lotys of cheese. Lathered with spicy mayo.
For true sushi lovers, drive to Austin and go to Tomodachi.
Maybe because the first time I had it - it was in CA - a delectable fresh salmon roll. The belly of salmon does not taste fishy at all - it does melt in your mouth. It is like the first time you try something - if it is really good, it starts you off on exploration.
Secondly, it can be spicy. I started off with spicy tuna roll and it was good. Then spicy scallop - oh so much better. Later on I learned that the scallop was chopped and just seared. The mellow flavor went so well with the spice.
Third, its my own innate nature - I like to explore. And I don't mind spending some money to explore the best.
And if you are ready to explore - then sushi rewards you. And I say this with some passion - don't explore sushi unless you like eating and eating well. It is not fast food, it will not reward you unless you choose to enjoy what you are eating, not just the fact that you are satisfying your hunger.
Psst - a little secret. The real art of making sushi lies not in the fish, but in making the rice and getting the proportion of rice and soya correct. Too ofetn we see big time rice balls with shreds of fish sticking in them - that is not sushi.
Houston recommendations - Not much to recommend. Houston really does not know what good sushi is - and how to make it. You get fresh sashimi in a couple of places like Nikko's, Oishii, Kata, Jubo's , Jin and even Sushi Hana in Katy. That's about it. The city is awash in swanky, upscale sushi restaurants serving up overpriced, Americanized fare. Places like Redfish Grill are supposed to serve Great sushi - ha ha ha - just shaggy dogs and firecracker and other such nonsense stuffed with baked salmon, crawfish and cheese. Lots and lotys of cheese. Lathered with spicy mayo.
For true sushi lovers, drive to Austin and go to Tomodachi.
