I Never tried sushi....?

Question

and i wanna know what it taste like but im scared i wont like it and i dont want to be rude..what type of sushi do u guys suggest??

Answer 1

Try the "cooked" sushi rolls like shrimp tempura roll or something easy like CA roll or kappa maki (cucumber roll).

If you like these, then next time try something more daring like spicy tuna roll.

Answer 2

There is nothing to be afraid of. All sushi isn't raw fish. The term "sushi" just means "on top of or wrapped in rice". therefore sushi could be anything. There are several cooked or cured varieties of salmon if you decide you don't want to try the raw fish.

The large shrimp, crab, and barbecued eel are always cooked. Don't be afraid of the eel, it's barbecued with a teriyaki like sauce and it's delicious. Sometimes a restaurant will have smoked salmon sushi...this is cured and essentially cooked. Futomaki has vegetables and cooked crab in it but they are hard to eat with chopsticks because traditionally they're very large, too large to put in your mouth all at once.

There is also a sweet egg omelette sushi (which I personally hate). A few places I used to go to in Boston had cooked chicken sushi which was...interesting.

There are also vegetarian sushis: Oshinko which is a mild pickle, is often put into maki..the sushi with the rice all around it. You can usually get cucumber, avocado, carrots etc in sushi as well.

If you do want to try the raw fish, the milder kinds of fish are tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and whitefish.

What you can expect to get on your plate:

A lump of wasabi (guacamole-coloured horseradish paste): This is VERY hot and should be used sparingly. If you're having traditional sushi, the chef usually puts a tiny bit on the sushi anyway. Traditionally it is considered an insult to the chef to use more, but not many people observe that here in the states. If you decide you like it, mix some into your soy sauce in the sauce dish you'll get and then dip a corner of your sushi into it just before you eat it. If you dip the whole piece of sushi in, the rice will get soaked and the sushi will fall apart.

Pickled ginger: usually pink or beige in colour, this is pickled slices of ginger and it's meant to be used to clean your palate between different kinds of sushi so you can get the full flavour of each kind. I love the stuff and usually ask for extra. It's very good for you too.

The chef may decorate the plate with very fine strands of a white vegetable. This is jicama (j sounds like an h)...a very mild radish and it's completely edible.

I didn't like sushi the first time I tried it but I love it now and eat it about once a week.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

There is lots of sushi now that is specifically geared to the American palate - even to the point that it is really not authentic any more.

I would recommend starting with California Roll, which is kind of the hamburger of sush. It is all cooked, and has crab stick in it - nothing exotic at all.

If you want to try something raw, try the tuna. It has a lovely red color, and good sushi-grade tuna reminds me of very rare steak, both in mouth feel and taste.

My favorite is unagi, which is barbecued eel. It is cooked over a charcoal brazier, and topped with a sweet and savory barbecue sauce - smashing.

If you decide to go more exotic, a super crunch maki (or roll) is very good. They also do salad rolls that don't even have any fish in them.

Your best bet is to take a friend with you the first time so you can try and see what you like without being self-conscious, and they can help you with the menu as well.

Answer 4

For beginners, I think you should try American sushi(California rolls, Philadelphia rolls). Every thing is cooked and familiar American ingredients. Sushi is not all raw. Cooked shrimp or just cucumber with rice can be called sushi. I suggest you go to a sushi buffet. You can try which ever you want. If you are willing, try the raw fish or roe. Personally I prefer sashimi(just the raw fish alone). Be careful with the wasabi.

Answer 5

To start, the most safe choice would be the California roll. It is avocado, crab, cucumber. Most times the crab is cooked or partially cooked, so to start and see if you like the textures and taste of the seaweed wrap and the rice and such..go with the California roll first..it will ease you into Sushi..and if you don't like it no big deal. I have tried it several times, personally i am not a fan but my fiance loves the stuff. Good luck!

Answer 6

I always go for the salmon, tuna, or other fish on top of a small bit of rice.. good fresh sushi has no fish taste or smell...I rarely have "california" rolls or any of the other rolled rice stuff..I go right for the raw fish...I love it..it is almost addictive to me.. Also, have a bit of the pickled ginger and mix some wasabi in soy sauce for dipping...yum, yum.

Answer 7

Start with a California roll. It is pretty basic and has good flavor. If you are worried about raw fish that comes with some sushi rolls, just remember that good quality fresh fish has no taste. If it tastes fishy, it isn't fresh.

Answer 8

California Roll

Answer 9

The vegetable roll is always good and it's flavorful too. Also, the california roll has no raw meat, ,just imitation crab instead in it. Those are two choices if you don't want to eat raw meat.

If you are more adventurous however, I heard the eel is actually pretty good. I couldn't bring myself to try it, but I know lots of people who like it! Also, the Philadelphia roll is a popular one. That one's fish is raw salmon.

Answer 10

Sushi isn't that bad. I tried it a few weeks ago and when I tried it it
felt squishy and gross but I tried another piece w/ sauce and it's
pretty good. I wouldn't recommend it to people who don't like fish though