i've never had sushi but want to try it out can somebody orientate me on what to start at?

Answer 1

Just be careful with the wasabi. Try a little at a time and increase until it gets to the level you want. It really does go up your nose.

with regards to the sushi, if you like raw stuff, then go for the sake (salmon) sushi, maguro (tuna) sushi and hamachi (yellow tail) sushi.

California maki is nice, too.

Answer 2

I would suggest you try some simple things first. Smoked salmon or unagi, which is cooked eel. I have been eating sushi for years. Ii started a little slow until I now have a list of fish that I enjoy and some that I don't. Working towards the raw, I would suggest trying tuna and salmon. They tend to be more easy to consume first. Sometimes the halibut and sea bass can be a little on the tough side which can be more unpleasant at first. Learning the texture of raw fish can be interesting at first so even trying some nice rolls with spicy tuna, fried shrimp, or crab can be good starters. Rainbow rolls are good to get a variety of fish in a roll. Light on wasabi, a touch of soy, and enjoy the simple fresh flavors! Since the sushi is raw, find a pretty good place with a solid reputation before eating raw protein. The effects of a bad meal can be very unpleasant!

Answer 3

Sushi is not necessarily raw fish...it is anything wrapped in sushi rice or served on top of sushi rice. If you are squeamish about eating raw fish, I would start with anything tempura in the roll or a California roll.

If you'd like to try something raw, I would start with tuna, yellowtail, or salmon. In a roll or nigiri style...it's good either way.

Don't be nervous about trying it...everyone has to start somewhere! Find a place that's always busy....they're busy for a reason.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Start with stuff that you can eat, like california roll which is americanized sushi. Then move to something like eel, which is cooked. If you can do that then move to the raw fish type. Starts with salmon and tuna, then move up to yellow tail... Make sure you don't go to the cheap places where the fish may not be fresh and you will get sick eating them.

Answer 5

If you've never eaten it and you dont think you want anything raw yet go with a Crunchy roll and/or California roll. if you like crab try a snow crab roll or blue crab roll. also seaweed salads are pretty good clear soup and miso soup are too. shrimp tempura is fried shrimp but the batter is light and airy, so good. green or baked muscles are great. later if you want to try raw id say go with salmon first, sashimi (a piece on top of rice) or in a roll like a salmon or smoked salmon roll. if you like it and want to try others try a Rainbow roll they usually have salmon, tuna, and yellow tail on top of a nice sized roll filled with crab and shrimp tempura, get eel sauce on the side for dipping, its a sweet sauce.
good luck. hope you like it, but remember for some people it takes a while, if you hate one thing dont think it'll all be that bad. Try alot, learn what you like, and get recommendations on good sushi restaurants first.

Answer 6

I love sushi
i could eat it every day...if i could afford to.
a california roll has no raw fish...so start with that
then
How to order
At the counter of sushi bar, they will first serve 'agari' (a cup of hot green tea) and 'oshibori' (a small hot/cold damp towel), so you are ready to begin with by refreshing your mouth with a drink.


During such preprocess and your tuning-ups, you can enjoy many kinds of fish they are offering on the day by looking around the displaying in front of you and examining their qualities/freshness.


Taking a very good timing, a chef would ask you how do you like to begin with.

Usually you can reply to in two ways:
Saying 'O-ma-ka-se'
The order will be decided by the chef and his recommendations because surely he knows well what is the best today and from which to start. He will then ask you again what kind of fish you dislike, etc.

Saying 'O-ko-no-mi'
The order is decided by yourself according to your preferences. Time to time, you can ask chef's recommendation of the day, or request to add/reduce the amount of wasabi or size of the 'nigiri' (piece of sushi rice.) In the middle, you can also ask and enjoy chef's recommendations too.
i enjoy "shrimp sauce" with my sushi.....
(Or you can select and order a fixed price set menu/table ( if you see they have specials..
There is no rule in placing orders at all.
Generally it is recommended to start with light taste ones to heavier/fatty, and repeat this cycle, occasionally refreshing your mouth with 'gari' (ginger) and 'agari.'
I enjoy one called the caterpiller roll. it has cream cheese, eel and avacado .....the spider roll has tempura cooked soft shell crab.....
look over the menu, most will have photos and descriptions following to let you know what is inside or outside it.
there are some that are rolls, and you get 6 or 8 slices......and other comes as a piece... do ask, they will be very kind, if you explain ths is new to you.
I go so often, they start fixing mine as i walk in the door, well, not exactly, they do ask as they see me, because , sometimes i change my mind and want to try something new.
Foreigners tend to or like much wasabi-taste, but be carefull, wasabi is very pungent , it will clear up a sinus in a second.
Look for a crowed place to get your sushi. do not get it from the market, that is already made up. it is not 100% fresh and the rice tends to get "stiff"........yes, I did it once. never again.
and i went to a place that was not busy, and it was horrible.......so, follow the lead.........
i sure hope you enjoy it as much as i do.

Answer 7

if your not really sure about the raw fish, try California roll and some veggie tempura, which is fried vegetables(its really not oily and i recommend sweet potato) and dont be afraid to try different rolls. go easy on the wasabi and soy sauce, it is really hot. for raw fish, i say start with salmon and tuna, they are the best tasting and easiest to swallow at first. and dont be afraid to try the eel!!

Answer 8

Sushi is raw fish. Make sure you're not allergic to raw fish or something. And make sure to know if you have problems eating raw food. Anyway, onto the real answer.

Well, make sure you know what type of seafood that the sushi is before you eat it. You don't want to eat some fish roe or squid if you don't think it looks/is tasty.

Anyway, I'd suggest going with some tuna or salmon. I think it will get you accustomed to the taste. After that, if you really want to, go for something a bit different, like squid, fish roe, or octopus.

Answer 9

Proper asian sushi places - those little carts that are everywhere. But its not too difficult to make your own - you need seaweed, sushi rice, rice vinegar, and any extras you like - such as ginger, salmon or chicken. By making your own you are more likely to like it as you can modify it to your own tastes. Most products and kits are available at supermarkets.

Answer 10

Try a Rock and Roll