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Sushi lovers — at what point did you become a sushi snob?
Posted on 2/16/26 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 2/16/26 at 12:59 pm
For me, it was eating at Nobu in Aspen in 2012.
I had his yellowtail jalapeño “appetizer” and some Japanese sea scallops in a crudo broth…. and from that moment on I realized that sashimi and other small portion dishes is where it’s at.
Looking back I’m ashamed of myself that I ever ordered a shaggy dog roll, Philadelphia roll, California roll, etc… literally had a moment like what the frick was I thinking?
I had his yellowtail jalapeño “appetizer” and some Japanese sea scallops in a crudo broth…. and from that moment on I realized that sashimi and other small portion dishes is where it’s at.
Looking back I’m ashamed of myself that I ever ordered a shaggy dog roll, Philadelphia roll, California roll, etc… literally had a moment like what the frick was I thinking?
This post was edited on 2/16/26 at 1:02 pm
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Posted on 2/16/26 at 1:10 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
The day I was finally comfortable enough to tell my sushi chef what I liked and to go nuts. I sat there for 3 hours eating things that (at that time) I felt far too exotic or weird to order and loving all of it.
Couldn't go back to a spicy tuna roll after that.
Couldn't go back to a spicy tuna roll after that.
This post was edited on 2/16/26 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 2/16/26 at 1:11 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I love sashimi and other small plates that emphasize high-quality raw fish like toro, uni, or salmon belly, but I will still not tolerate Philly roll slander.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 1:18 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Not me I like trashy rolls with tons of sauces now than sashimi
Posted on 2/16/26 at 1:24 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I love sashimi and chef-created dishes and have eaten at some very high end sushi places around the country, but this...
is just a tad dramatic. I can enjoy fun rolls with no issue and it's not that serious.
quote:
Looking back I’m ashamed of myself that I ever ordered a shaggy dog roll, Philadelphia roll, California roll, etc… literally had a moment like what the frick was I thinking?
is just a tad dramatic. I can enjoy fun rolls with no issue and it's not that serious.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 1:42 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:Yep
Sushi lovers
quote:Never
at what point did you become a sushi snob?
I love Nobu and nearly anything on a high-end sushi place's menu. I'll try anything and almost always love it.
But I'll still crush a deep fried roll with some fake crab mix in it and a good sauce on top.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 1:52 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Recent trip to Yakuza House. That said, will tear up a California roll still
Posted on 2/16/26 at 2:00 pm to t00f
Lawdy. That looks fantastic.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 2:25 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:I'm guessing you were thinking you wanted to enjoy something that tasted good. What else matters? I've had sushi in Japan several times for client dinners and most people here wouldn't eat 50% of what was served. Traditional sushi includes some hardcore stuff with incredibly strong fish flavors that are too much for the American palate (or at least this American's).
Looking back I’m ashamed of myself that I ever ordered a shaggy dog roll, Philadelphia roll, California roll, etc… literally had a moment like what the frick was I thinking?
Eat what you like and enjoy and forget about 'purity'.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 3:00 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Not really a snob, just don't like the idea of getting ptomaine poisioning. Probably will turn my nose up to "gas-station" sushi...
Posted on 2/16/26 at 4:05 pm to LSUZombie
quote:
is just a tad dramatic. I can enjoy fun rolls with no issue and it's not that serious.
Sounds like what you are enjoying isn't even sushi.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 9:14 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I've basically gotten to the point that I could eat nothing but salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and eel nigiri and be extremely satisfied.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 9:19 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I treat food like I treat alcohol. Do I prefer high end fare or whiskey? Absolutely, but I’m not above drinking a Miller Lite or a Spicy Tuna roll.
I will say that if a restaurant offers a Crudo, 9/10 I will order it.
I will say that if a restaurant offers a Crudo, 9/10 I will order it.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 9:24 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
When I could start getting my firecracker roll at Albertsons. Game changer
Posted on 2/16/26 at 9:31 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I'll gladly take a Philly, California, or any of the signature/chef's rolls at a sushi place, but won't get it at a Chinese restaurant or at a grocery store where you can swap propane tanks, if that counts as snobby.
Posted on 2/17/26 at 5:39 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I'm not above grocery store 'sushi' but fully aware it's a sad representation of the good stuff though at a fraction of the cost.
Tons of sushi places in Austin now that do omakase with small seatings of 12 or so at a time around counters where you can interact with the chefs. Fantastic quality but sky high prices.
I'm ok somewhere in the middle of those. But, I do draw the line at cream cheese. Count me out.
Tons of sushi places in Austin now that do omakase with small seatings of 12 or so at a time around counters where you can interact with the chefs. Fantastic quality but sky high prices.
I'm ok somewhere in the middle of those. But, I do draw the line at cream cheese. Count me out.
Posted on 2/17/26 at 8:36 am to PerplenGold
quote:
I do draw the line at cream cheese. Count me out.
Yessir.
Posted on 2/17/26 at 8:53 am to t00f
Yakuza house is bloody epic. I remember my first few visits.
I have people from far away ask me about the best sushi in NOLA. i tell thim it's a small storefront on Vets in Metairie. The don't believe me and I dont think any have taken me up on it.
Too bad...
We moved away, I miss this place a lot.
I have people from far away ask me about the best sushi in NOLA. i tell thim it's a small storefront on Vets in Metairie. The don't believe me and I dont think any have taken me up on it.
Too bad...
We moved away, I miss this place a lot.
Posted on 2/17/26 at 9:15 am to PerplenGold
yeah I can’t do cream cheese or fake crab. But I very much enjoy a well made roll and that’s what I usually get along with a few pieces of sashimi. Snobbery has no palate only judgement
Posted on 2/17/26 at 10:23 am to tadman
quote:They moved to a bigger footprint - the old VooDoo across from Whole Foods on Severn.
i tell thim it's a small storefront on Vets in Metairie.
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