Sushi Experts--Suggestions, please

[MARCIAKAZ]

...for a non-sushi person. DH loves sushi, based on what little experience he's had with it. I fear sushi--it's the whole "raw" thing. DD-13 will probably like it, but has never had it--she's an adventerous eater and loves all seafood. We have a Cali Grill ressie ... no other ressie, yet, that serves sushi. I'd like some suggestions about not just where to go, but what to select!

 

[teruterubouzu]

I haven't ever had sushi at WDW, so I can't tell you where to go, but I can give you my advice on the sushi to try.

I think the tuna is the most accessible choice for sushi. It tastes incredible and melts in your mouth. I've been pretty adventurous when it comes to sushi, but tuna is still my favorite. A lot of people also like salmon and shrimp. If you'd rather avoid the fish, there are usually other choices like tamago (egg omelette), inari zushi (a tofu pocket filled with rice) or various rolls.

 

[Brian Noble]

You could also get a feel for it without actually eating raw fish. For example, the California Roll is fully cooked. If CG has Nigiri, get the Ebi (shrimp); it is also fully cooked.

But, I agree with PP---tuna is one of the most accessible. Yellowtail is, as well.

 

[bucky1023]

my mom gets different veggie rolls when we go to Kimonos at the Swan. I like all sushi, but I started off slow with tuna rolls.

 

[2infinityandbeyond]

The Dungeness crab roll at CG contains cooked crab meat, and it's really good.

 

[yearbook50]

At CG, you can also request a shrimp tempera roll. It is a soy wrap rather than a seaweed wrap and has fruit wrapped with it. It is very good.

 

[TANYABETH]

California Grill serves really good sushi. My husband, myself and some friends went there a couple of years ago and had it. I will not eat raw sushi, but some of it was cooked. I believe at that time I had some made with shrimp and some with crab and both were cooked. My husband and friend's husband ate raw sushi though.

 

[WDWSuperFan]

We ate at the CG and had sushi. My husband eats raw items and loves tuna and salmon. My daughter and I do not eat anything raw. We all found something we liked at the CG. We have eaten at the restaurant in Japan and found CG to be better. My daughter started eating california rolls at the age of 4, and now at the age of 7 is very picky when it comes to sushi!She loved CG! Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful when making selections. I think you will be happy with the sushi at the CG. Have a great trip.

 

[Pumbaa_]

we call it sushi-lite

I too started off with the roll and love the California roll. Everything is cooked, but it gets you started with the whole sushi experience.

Spicy tuna rolls are another yummy one.

The nice thing about rolls is that there is not a large piece of bait staring at you atop a pillar of rice. Once you get used to the texture and taste, then it starts looking much yummier.

Good for you to be willing to try new things.

ANother new place to try is Tokyo Dining in Japan in Epcot. The DIS menu has some pictures. Here is a link to the menu

The Dynamite roll looks amazing
Dynamite Roll (Picture) - Califorina roll with wasabi mayo sauce topped with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, green onion, and spicy green smelt roe. - $13.50

This is on my MUST DO list for January

 

[Colleen27]

California rolls are a good start, because they aren't raw. Even my 6yo likes them! But in general, I think any roll is a good starter sushi, because of the difference in presentation. A slice of raw fish atop a lump of sticky rice looks a tad more intimidating than a pretty roll of fish, rice, veggies, and seaweed.

 

[MARCIAKAZ]

Thanks to all for your thoughts...I'm feeling a little better about trying it, now. I think I can make a confident choice, rather than a cautious one...DH will be so impressed!

 

[N10CJT]

Pumbaa, I love the "bait description." Last weekend in New York I ate at Tomoe, my favorite place in the city, and the sashimi there is ENORMOUS. If bait, then bait for whales.....
In any case, as an adoring sushi veteran, I'd like to offer this. Sushi actually translates as "with rice," so there are plenty of non-raw-fish and vegetarian options. One of these is freshwater eel, or unagi. I know, I know, eels, the word makes my niece cringe and gag. But it's actually incredibly tasty and meaty, and is generally grilled in sushi dishes. Nigiri Unagi and eel and avocado combinations are almost always part of my plate at sushi restaurants, and if you can get past the concept of consuming an eel, it's actually one of the more accessible choices.
Tuna, salmon and red snapper also seem to be more universally received. Sea bass is also very fleshy and rich, and thus good for beginners.
I've heard that there is a good eel dish at California Grill, and intend to test it out next weekend when I'm down there!
As a final note, I hope you come to love sushi, it's really a great choice (not to mention healthy). Take it slow, and make sure you take your steps at reputable places. Bad sushi joints are the number two reason people hate sushi (#1 being inherent disgust at the concept), as good sushi is an art that requires substantial skill (master chefs study for 10 years). I've transformed my girlfriend from a rolls-only sushi patron into someone who froths at the mouth over sashimi, but I was careful to take her to good places before asking her to make that step!

 

[Pumbaa_]

N10CJT - this is how I got started to. I have friends that sound just like you actually

They ordered things that they thought I would enjoy and I did! Then kept branching out. Haven't gotten over the eel thought yet, but based on your description, I am ready to give it a shot.

Marcia - make sure you come back and tell us how it was. Hopefully you will find some things to really enjoy!

 

[aviva5675]

CG has way, way more than sushi. Sushi is only a small portion of their menu. So if you arent into sushi--not to worry!

One to try if you want is caterpillar roll---its very non threatening- basically a roll of rice with thin avocado on top and crab inside. Im just dipping my toe into sushi and have been really enjoying caterpillar roll.

 

[MARCIAKAZ]

Thanks, guys! I am actually looking forward to it--I'm sure sushi won't be the only thing I eat at CG, but I'll definitely be giving it a try!