Sushi

[Swan]

I have never tried it or the California Grill. This trip I am trying both. I have seen several Sushi options on the menu's that I have looked at. Which one should a first timer try? I love sea food but can not stand raw oysters without a lot of cocktail sauce. I love all kinds of sauces unless it is very hot. Any one have a favorite?

 

[jenndisney]

I like all kinds of Sushi. My first time, I got a sampler and made good notes of what it was. There was one or two that I did not like, but the rest were wonderful. Sorry, I am not much more help. My DH is better at remembering what I like.

 

[Dory41]

If you feel that you'd like to try raw fish then the sampler platters would be a good option. If I remember correctly, the deluxe platter has shrimp (cooked), crab (cooked), ahi and salmon (both raw), and either tobiko (flying fish roe) or ikura (salmon roe). While most of the items are raw, there are cooked items too and they are really good about making substitutions so you could ask for a platter with cooked items only. While the wasabi isn't really hot, it does have a kick to it and they do put it in most of their sushi.

Hope this helps

 

[Leota]

My DS (16) is a sushi fan. My DH, who doesn't normally like fish at all, has gotten hooked on the salmon & tuna. His favorite being the spicy tuna rolls.
DS gets the Yoshi's Sampler at CG & loves it. They also like Kimonos & Wolfgang Pucks for sushi.

 

[DianaPrincessofWales]

I don't mean to hi-jack this thread but.......

I have heard the sushi at Wolf Gang Puck's Express is good but I also read that it's like $11! Isn't that alot for a sushi plate? How many pieces do you get? It's only $4 a plate a Yakatori House in Japan at Epcot (I liked these by the way). Can anyone answer this one?

 

[sugermouse]

They have an excellent sushi bar inside the Japan pavillion in Epcot.

 

[Trinity721]

Hi Swan! I would suggest that if you have never tried sushi before, to start off with something that is cooked. With my friends, I have found that raw sushi is sort of an acquired taste. For some it's hard to get past the fact that it is raw and the consistency sometimes throws you off. I would suggest shrimp tempura rolls, those are usually very good, or spider maki which are fried soft shelled crab rolls. Tuna is good if you want to try that raw. Very good grade raw tuna will practically melt in your mouth, and to me it does not have a fishy taste. If you don't like fishy tastes, avoid yellowtail. Salmon can be good, that also depends on the taster. If you are not into spicy foods, be aware that usually with sashimi (where a slice of fish is placed on top of a roll of rice), they often put a dab of wasabi between the fish and the rice. The wasabi is not spicy like hot sauce, but it has a quick bite that if you get enough of, it will sure clear your sinuses! If you are willing to try and be a little adventurous, a sampler plate would be a great way to start off.

We always go to Japan in Epcot to eat sushi. Have not yet tried California Grill or Wolfgang Pucks. Here are pictures from our last trip to Mansunuoma Lounge in Epcot, to give you an idea:

Spicy tuna rolls (raw)

Shrimp tempura rolls and Grilled salmon maki.

Hope you have a great dining experience!

 

[Micca]

Another vote for the Puck's across from the Virgin Megastore.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Sushi's one of my favorites. I don't know what's on the menu at any of the Sushi places at Disney but here's a primer on some basic sushi

There are two basic types.

One is Nigiri. It usually comes in one or two pieces per order. It's usually a strip of raw or cooked fish on top of a (for lack of a better description) sausage shaped ball of rice.

The other is the rolled sushi. (Maki) It usually comes in 6 pieces per order. Here in the states, this is usually (though not always) done with the rice on the outside. I see from the picture, that the lounge sells at least some of its rolls in 8 piece orders.
Nice.

Many places will also have some sort of mixed sampler platter with various Nigiri and Maki and sometimes some sashimi where the number of rolls and pieces varies. They'll always tell you what's on em and how many.

Now this isn't sushi but you'll find it served in most places. It's sashimi. It's pretty much the strip of fish as in Nigiri, but without the rice.

One popular place in Atlanta has a buffet. Right next to their Nigeri is a big sign. IF YOU WANT SASHIMI, ORDER IT OFF THE MENU... YOU MUST TAKE THE RICE WITH THE NIGIRI. LMAO!! I guess people weren't eating the rice so they could have more of the fish.

If you're squeemish about raw fish there are plenty of types with the cooked. Also, I'd start with the Maki. For a first timer who's squeemish, a big strip of Raw Salmon Nigiri staring you in the face can be quite intimidating. Plus, the rolled has a greater rice/fish ratio and the piece of raw fish isn't so big. Plus, it's in the middle, not staring you in the face right on top.
For the first timer with the ewwww factor present, Try some of the cooked rolls first such as the Californial rolls (cooked crab, avacodo, and cucumber, usually rolled in smelt roe) some crunchy shrimp rolls and some tempura rolls. They are all cooked. Then go directly to eel. It's a good one for first timers to get away from the basic ones above. Then try some of the raw rolls. Then go to your Nigiri as the ewww factor lessens.

P.S. It will not even be close to the Ewwwwwww factor of raw oysters. So don't worry. I do Sushi all the time. I did Raw Oysters and have never had the desire to do em again.

Oh and the green stuff in the picture is spicy. you put it in your little bowl of soy sauce (A LITTLE BIT AT A TIME NOT THE WHOLE BALL OF IT) to spice it up. I usually throw all of the wasabi in by the time I'm done but I like it hot. Most people use less than 1/4 of the ball you see there by the time they are done. The pink stuff is Ginger. You're supposed to eat it between the various kinds of sushi as a chaser to cleanse the palate. But I like to just throw it on top sometimes, and others in the family simply wont touch the ginger.

Hope that helps... Man does that Sushi look Good.

 

[Swan]

Thanks guys You all gave me great advice and education. Up till now I did not know you could get cooked sushi. I think this is where I will start. Trinity721 thanks for the pictures.

 

[Alacrity]

Thanks guys You all gave me great advice and education. Up till now I did not know you could get cooked sushi. I think this is where I will start. Trinity721 thanks for the pictures.

Last I was at CA Grill we wanted to sample sushi and our waiter was very helpful in picking things that would not scare us off, that is, cooked! I've since become a sushi regular but there is a learning curve. by the way, there was a newspaper or magazine article on the wall on the etiquette of eating sushi in the hallway going towards the bathrooms that I found while waiting. It was pretty helpful in explaining some things. Dunno if it's still there, it has been some time since I have been there. If it's still there you might look for it while waiting for your table!

 

[Cookie Princess]

The shrimp tempura sushi is great for beginners, and at the CA Grill, they will give you a complete serving of just this type if you prefer. Let them know that you are new to sushi and your likes and dislikes. YUM!