EPTQuestions About Sushi - Page 2
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Loser777
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KingofHearts
Japan562 Posts
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Carnivorous Sheep
Baa?21248 Posts
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On June 09 2010 13:20 Kennigit wrote: Important sushi question: How do i know the difference between good sushi and bad sushi. Important information: I'm white. Thank you for your assistance with this issue. The rice is prepared properly. There's a balance of the vinegar and texture that I can't really explain, but there's a lot of technique that goes just into the rice for authentic sushi. The vast majority of sushi you find in the US and Canada isn't authentic, though. http://www.sushifaq.com/homesushi/howtomakesushiathomesushirice.htm You can't really know the difference until you've had it properly done, but it's definitely better. Op, what kind of sushi is it? That makes a pretty big difference... | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On June 09 2010 19:15 Jibba wrote: The rice is prepared properly. There's a balance of the vinegar and texture that I can't really explain, but there's a lot of technique that goes just into the rice for authentic sushi. The vast majority of sushi you find in the US and Canada isn't authentic, though. http://www.sushifaq.com/homesushi/howtomakesushiathomesushirice.htm You can't really know the difference until you've had it properly done, but it's definitely better. Op, what kind of sushi is it? That makes a pretty big difference... Yea, I agree with this. You just need to have better sushi to know if sushi is good. According to Haji, even the best sushi I've had in Japan was the epitome of good fish but mediocre techniques. Live and learn  | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On June 09 2010 15:40 Loser777 wrote: Answers about Sushi: (to Kennigit & somewhat to OP) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCpbBVthD7o This video is absolutely hilarious. Some fact, but mostly bs (obviously) | ||
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Sharkified
Canada254 Posts
You shouldn't eat any raw fish ones after 2 hours, but if you have vegeterian sushis or fake crab sushis then it should be fine. | ||
alffla
Hong Kong20321 Posts
pyrogenetix sushi how to! :D | ||
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madnessman
United States1581 Posts
On June 09 2010 21:05 Cambium wrote: This video is absolutely hilarious. Some fact, but mostly bs (obviously) yeah its definitely comedy. you guys should try to find jiro's restaurant near tsukiji. its open from like 4am to 11am and it sells some fantastic quality sushi/sashimi for 1,500 yen a meal. | ||
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meeple
Canada10211 Posts
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Durak
Canada3685 Posts
On June 09 2010 14:39 mainerd wrote: I usually just follow two rules... one is not to eat sushi more than 20 miles from the coast (supermarket/franchise sushi is okay stuff inland but not nearly fresh enough and probably has been frozen) 20 miles? I love how people form their perceptions. I live maybe 1000 times farther than that![[image loading]](http://www.traveljournals.net/maps/80/807499-winnipeg-canada-map-zoom-x4.jpg) I've had sushi on many coasts as well and I can't notice a big difference. | ||
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meeple
Canada10211 Posts
On June 10 2010 03:26 Durak wrote: 20 miles? I love how people form their perceptions. I live maybe 1000 times farther than thatI've had sushi on many coasts as well and I can't notice a big difference. Yeah I totally agree with that too... there's a slight difference, but seriously it takes like only 5 extra hours to get to where you are... and the fish have already been frozen for a couple days... its not like a few hours will make or break it | ||
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CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
On June 09 2010 16:43 KingofHearts wrote: that video is fuking hilarious. i doubt its real. are you serious? | ||
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lac29
United States1485 Posts
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maga33
United States247 Posts
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kainzero
United States5211 Posts
On June 09 2010 13:20 Kennigit wrote: Important sushi question: How do i know the difference between good sushi and bad sushi. Important information: I'm white. Thank you for your assistance with this issue. Find food enthusiasts and ask them where the best sushi place is. Eat there, no matter the cost. Then eat sushi from the mall, and you'll figure it out and hopefully find a happy medium between the two. That's what I did. Before I thought people were ridiculous when they would say "Sushi is really about the rice, that's what sushi means in Japanese, vinegared rice." But man, I've had some average rice and I was just sorely disappointed. It makes a huge difference. I guess there's a reason why Iron Chef Morimoto did nothing but make sushi rice for 5 years. Other random comments: -When I think of sushi, I think of traditional nigiri sushi (the one with a piece of fish on top and rice on the bottom). The rolls with the funny names like Spider Roll don't come to mind as sushi. Granted, they could be delicious, but I just don't call them sushi. -Don't eat at a place with a funny name. All the best sushi places in LA have fairly standard names. Sushi Sasabune, Urasawa, Mori Sushi, etc. I would not trust a place like Rising Sun Sushi, Shogun Sushi, Samurai Sushi Ninja or whatever. -If available and affordable, get the fixed course (omakase). It's usually the best the chef has to offer that day. I don't know what kind of sushi the OP has, but if it's a roll then it's usually good to go. I don't know anyone who would leave nigiri sushi out for 2 hours. The Korean sushi at the store doesn't even refrigerate their rolls. | ||
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foozoo
United States26 Posts
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alpskomleko
Slovenia950 Posts
On June 10 2010 01:27 madnessman wrote: yeah its definitely comedy. you guys should try to find jiro's restaurant near tsukiji. its open from like 4am to 11am and it sells some fantastic quality sushi/sashimi for 1,500 yen a meal. I take it you're from Tokyo? I'll be there for a week at the end of August; can you give more detail on where to find this joint? Googling "jiro tsukiji" is practically fruitless (unless you mean Sukiyabashi Jiro). | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On June 10 2010 11:59 alpskomleko wrote: I take it you're from Tokyo? I'll be there for a week at the end of August; can you give more detail on where to find this joint? Googling "jiro tsukiji" is practically fruitless (unless you mean Sukiyabashi Jiro). The best sushi shops in Tsukiji (this is based on my extensive research on Chowhound and through reading my Tsukiji walking guide book) are: Sushi Bun, Daiwa Sushi, and Sushi Dai. All these places have extremely long lines, up to three hours depending on when you arrive (they all close around 1-2 PM). It is extremely important that you arrive early as it would yield in fresher fish, better cuts and larger variety. The aforementioned shops are within the "Inner Market". There are also good shops in the "Outer Market", most notably Sushi Zenmai (specialize in tuna) and Sushi Sei. Sushi Zenmai is open 24/7, and operates a very large shop, so it's a good fall back if you don't wish to wait in line. From what I heard, the difference between Tsukiji sushi and top sushi in Tokyo is quite significant. If you are willing to shell out ~$200-$300 for dinner, you can visit those in Ginza and Roppongi. Sukiyabashi Jiro is one of them. I've never been to these high-end sushi shops, so I cannot make recommendations. There is lots f information on Chowhound. If you arrive before the 20th of August, I may be able to take you around Tsukiji market. | ||
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lixlix
United States482 Posts
On June 10 2010 01:27 madnessman wrote: yeah its definitely comedy. you guys should try to find jiro's restaurant near tsukiji. its open from like 4am to 11am and it sells some fantastic quality sushi/sashimi for 1,500 yen a meal. If you are talking about Sukiyabashi Jiro, the famed 3 star michelin Sushi place, 15,000 yen is more accurate. Cambium, you need to hit up one of the big 3 (Jiro, Kyubey, or Sawada) and blog about it. | ||
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