Few foods can rival a sliver of raw fish, impeccably fresh and minimally adorned, whether it's perched atop a mound of sushi rice or swimming in aspicy citrus bath. And yet, despite the popularity of incredibly simple dishes likesushi,sashimi, crudo,poke, andtartareson restaurant menus,...
Every bite of raw fish on warm rice is a joy, but you'll be missing out if you don't order some of the hot dishes, like the silky uni porridge. Read more UpvoteDownvote Ruby AnayaApril 30, 2017 Unique omakase at three price points - $110, $150 and $230. The first one is mo...
I’ve been going to Trader Joe’s once a week since I started food shopping again in person. Each week lately I grab a Miso Vegetable and Brown Rice Saute Kit from the refrigerated section and typically make it that same evening for dinner. I really like the miso sauce that comes in t...
Rice was warm, too soft and broke apart easily, salmon seemed off, edamame patroons were dismal so you had to order multiple times. Service was terrible and the server was impolite - almost out of a bad movie. Pay more and have a far better experience. Written February 18, 2020 Thi...
“More Stuff White People Like – confusing Sushi (the rice) with Sashimi (the raw fish)” EXACTLY what I was thinking. Sushi IS vegetarian, Sashimi is not. onFebruary 20, 2008 at 9:23 amCracker a$$ Honkie I eat everything, so there! . . .take that to the bank and cash it. ...
(Tokyo-style) nigiri, just the opposite of the monster slabs of low-grade fish served by so many suburban competitors. The shari pads are perfectly formed. The pieces are correctly sized (one-bite), with a good fish-to-rice balance. What I didn't see here was any particular artistry ...
With our first sake all drunk up, we opted for a small (300mL) bottle ofDassai 50 Daiginjyo [$21]to conclude the meal with. Compared to the "Demon Slayer" above, this one was heftier, with an almost sticky sweetness and round, viscous body and an undercurrent of rice-y and alcoholi...
9. Recognize your Rice– Sushi rice is typically short grain rice that is polished white, cooked and then mixed with rice wine vinegar. When you add vinegar to the rice, this decreases its glycemic index, thus reducing the surge in blood sugar you normally would have if you ate rice alone...
2. Seasonal eats Japan is big on seasonal produce, which means you’ll see ever-changing menus and get a good feel for what’s available throughout the year. Bamboo shoots on rice | Photo by iStock.com/GI15702993 With most produce grown around Japan, this is good news for minimizing...
When I first started working at a sushi restaurant, I spent the first 4 hours of my day preparing ingredients: cutting vegetables, trimming fish, making rice, creating sauces and the list goes on. Now, that’s not to say that seafood is cheap- seafood prices rise every year and there ar...