beginner sushi...?

Question

I've wanted to try sushi for a really long time, but I don't know what kind to try. What are some really good types of sushi to try? What exactly does it taste like if you can compare it to something?

Answer 1

The California roll is definitely the "beginner" food. None of it is actual raw fish btw. But it will get you used to the idea of cold rice and seaweed wrapping. Next, the least "fishy" type of sushi would be tuna rolls. Tuna, in it's raw form is slightly tart in flavor, but not very notieceable. following tuna, move to Salmon, which actually tastes like salmon. Once you notice the buttery texture of raw salmon, you will begin to crave it. From there, feel free to explore. Toro (a special cut from Tuna and sometimes other fish) is a delicacy and takes butteriness to a whole new level of goodness. Other types of sushi with other textures and flavors include squid, octopus, and sweet water shrimp. These require a bit more willingness to try new things, but they are some of my favorites. I forgot to mention that eel is a big favorite and is generally served grilled with a special brown sauce. This is a big favorite for a lot of people, and I recommend you try it on one of your first sushi outings.

Be sure to go to a reputable restaurant as there is a colossal difference between a dinky sushi place at your nearest shopping mall food court and a respectable restaurant. A lower grade place may turn you off of sushi all together. So start at a good restaurant.

Have fun and enjoy.

Answer 2

Even though it was made in america it is still counted as sushi you should try cooked sushi or vegetable sushis such as the california roll and then you can have tempura if they serve it and you don't want anything raw or you can try cooked yellow tail. It depends on the sushi but it tastes like a lettuce wrap kind of because i usually eat the ones with sea weed.

Answer 3

Some sushi uses raw fish. Other sushi uses cooked fish. There are even varieties of sushi that use only vegetables, like cucumber and avacodo. For people who are new to sushi, and perhaps unsure whether they're ready for raw fish, a good place to start is th sushi that uses vegetables or cooked fish. Try "maki" rolls made from sea-weed (nori), rice and things like cucumber and avacado. And try some sushi that is made with cooked fish. The following are almost always cooked: shrimp, eel, octopus. The eel is generally broiled and is absolutely delicious, and a very good choice for the beginner. (Squid is very chewy, so not so great for beginner.)
Another good one for the beginner is smoked salmon. This isn't actually cooked, but it has been smoke-cured.
If you are ready to try raw fish sushi, then some good choices for the beginner are tuna, yellow-tail and fresh salmon. These all have very mild flavors (not at all fishy), and a soft texture that almost melts in your mouth.

Answer 4

First of all make sure you go to a reputable sushi restaurant. That is very important when dealing with raw fish! Some of my faves are: spicy tuna roll, spicy scallop roll, anything with eel (the sauce they use is to die for!). Personally I'm not a fan of the California roll but I belive you should always try something once. Also, ask the sushi chef for his or her recommendations. If you go to an all you can eat bar then you can sample a lot of different things for a set price. Just try not to be wasteful!

Answer 5

i supposed you are wary of the raw sushi. if this is the case, i suggest you try the salmon skin roll or the eel roll. both are cooked. i don;t particularly like the california roll because it is an american invented sushi. and i don;t care for the taste of it. you can also try some of the vegetable rolls or the tamago (its just scrambled eggs) sushi. once you get used to eating sushi then you can move on to the other kinds. maybe even try the raw ones. don't feel bad if you don't like the raw ones. its an acquired taste. you can still eat the cooked ones. good luck.

Answer 6

I am not a big fan of seafood, but I will offer this:

While not exactly sushi, I learned that grilled ahi tuna, sliced thin and served as an appetizer, tastes very much like a tender piece of expensive steak. No "fishy" taste at all. It is, virtually, raw in the inside and seared on the outside.

Answer 7

Good for you! It's about time you lost your sushi virginity (love that term!). It's always a little worrisome, maybe even a little painful your first time but in the end, it will be a great first time experience and you are an addict. Hey hey, mind out of the gutter ---- we're talking sushi!

Try CA roll, spicy tuna roll, shrimp tempura roll...

Go with a friend who knows and will help you. Most of all, ENJOY!

Answer 8

Try a simple California roll and then try something more fancy which includes fish or sea shells. Sushi eating is an aquired taste so as long as you try smaller portions every once in while, you'll learn to love it.

Answer 9

Sushi is somewhat generic term. Nigori-sushi is handpressed rice with other ingrediants. A california roll ....crab and avocado wrapped in nori (seaweed) with rice pressed around it. Maki-sushi has the nori around th eoutside while gunkan-shusi is oval shaped with the nori around the outside. There are various dipping sauces too. Start with a california roll and then just choose something that looks good to you. Enjoy

Answer 10

I am new to Sushi too, I just tried the california roll, it was different but good. I wanted more. Make sure you go with someone to show you the proper way to eat it!