I’m completely new to sushi. I’ve never had it and know nothing.
Is this a good sushi to try/start with? Do I need soy sauce? Served cold or room temp? Any tips?
by Matty_Cooper
39 Comments
jamiethemime
I’d try a restaurant for sushi. Go somewhere that does stir fry too and just order a simple roll in addition to something else you got sure like, in case you don’t like the sushi lol
th3thrilld3m0n
That’s a bizarre looking Cali roll.
cycle_addict_
That looks like crab salad in a tube.
I’m not impressed.
AttemptVegetable
Don’t judge sushi on that experience. That rice looks like it’s going to be terrible, but the krab mix should be similar to most places
LawStudent989898
No, that doesn’t look at all like a california roll. Also, best to start with fresh sushi from a restaurant rather than prepackaged rolls
John-the-cool-guy
Sushi from a gas station is rarely a good idea. Unless you’re in Apex, NC. Then it’s a really great idea.
Artificiald
Packaged sushi will give you the worst first experience. The rice is often stale and the contents within are often dry.
Give yourself the opportunity to visit a sushi restaurant and try the things that *sound* tasty. A california roll is very basic and a good introduction for most people. Moving on to any roll with either tuna or salmon is very easy, and are a staple among any sushi joint.
Once you’re finally feeling adventurous, try some of the more ‘fishy’ fish like Albacore, (I personally like Halibut). Additionally, you can give Eel a shot. I swear I thought I’d dislike it but Eel has a very similar texture to chicken and boy is it tasty.
Additionally, ‘baked’ rolls are basically cheating. It’s fried fish with rice and is basically comfort food. Definitely give them a shot!
I don’t eat squid/octopus personally, so leave that up to yourself. The texture of Cephalopods are very chewy and gummy. I also personally think that anything that can screw itself out of a jar deserves to live.
Apart from that, know that ginger and wasabi act effectively as ‘pallet cleansers’. It’s normal to eat multiple types of rolls when dining out, and sushi flavors tend to stick to the tongue. Both wasabi and ginger act to help reset your taste.
Good luck, it’s good stuff.
babypho
I try to avoid packaged supermarket sushi. They arent bad, but they arent fresh.
Primary-Potential-55
Those look terrible. Don’t judge sushi by that crap.
NoLosFx
Heads up these are horrible. If you want packaged sushi try market district if you have one near you if not a restaurant is the way to go california rolls are a good start if you are afraid of raw fish
Crystal-Clear-Waters
Don’t eat that.
Patient_Constant3854
I ate the before, they suck
Maybe go and get an actual sushi from sushi restaurant
Affectionate-Box7243
DON’T DO IT!!!
ztakk
Don’t even eat that. It goes to the store frozen and they thaw it out when it’s stocked.
beachsunflower
Go to an all you can eat sushi spot!!
Allows you try a variety and if you don’t like it, you still have many other options to eat like fried tempura or grilled meats.
The turnover is higher too so the sushi will likely be hand warm, as should be eaten.
LaSerenita
Go order sushi at a reputable restaurant if you want to learn about sushi. That being said, get some wasabi and some quality soy or tamari, and some pickeled ginger to eat that with. It looks sad.
GuestPuzzleheaded502
I’m pretty sure this came from a high school cafeteria lunch in California.
HoodiesNHelmets
This is an unfortunate first taste of sushi for you. Don’t let it deter you from well made sushi lol
Bob_Loblaw16
Good sushi is fresh fish/seafood. If you’d like to learn more about it, go to a proper sushi restaurant, sit at the sushi bar and (when it’s not extremely busy) tell the chef you’ve never had it before, and you’d like recommendations.
freddieprinzejr21
Better to check your location for sushi-specific restaurants if you want to try out different types of sushi especially nigiri. Be mindful to check if the place is a “fusion” one, too.
Check this video from PaolofromTokyo so you can get an idea of what a typical restaurant is like. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-4_-r6mUzw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-4_-r6mUzw)
JCManibog4
Are you in the Midwest? I’ve seen these around me and they’re kinda ass
IDontAgreeSorry
Hell nah. If you’ve never eaten sushi start with salmon nigiri, salmon avocado maki, or tuna if you prefer raw tuna, and eel nigiri. Maybe a hand roll/temaki even, with salmon inside or caviar. From a restaurant, there are also good sushi sold in some supermarkets with a small stand next to the seafood isle where they make it fresh, we have it here in Europe I’m sure there are boxes like that in the USA as well. Like this: https://media.auchan.fr/A0220161125000305726PRIMARY_750x750/B2CD/ What you bought is going to throw you off sushi, absolute terrible first experience I’m sorry. It’s good that you’re willing to try new things though!!! Just grant yourself the actual experience.
maryloaf
Dont let that be your first sushi experience
Rumnraisans
That does not look good. I would not eat that. I don’t think it’ll taste anything like sushi either.
MrN1ghtsh4d3
Why does the rice look like plastic?
TenaciousTiger666
This has to be bait, they sell that shit at Sheetz.
NFresh6
This has to be a joke lol
Main-Business-793
Go to a restaurant and tell them what you just told us. They’ll take care of you.
supershawninspace
OP gets food poisoning from the first gas station sushi they tried.
Mithinco
That doesn’t look edible
Aggravating_Smell
Throw that shit in the bin
Ugoistay
Don’t let that be your first.
Intelligent_Sun2837
That’s crap
Raithed
If this is your first time, don’t buy that and go eat at a proper sushi restaurant near you. Go on Yelp or wherever, look at the reviews and look at their menu. Get a bunch of sashimi, and rolls, and whatever else you think you’d enjoy. If you’re allergic, no problem, usually the menu tells you what is in it. Have fun.
Enough_House_6940
Ew
remykixxx
Nooooo no no
u_never_know
You just won the Reddit shitpost for the day.
CrimsonDawn4
Always try sushi for the first time at a nice restaurant. Store bought sushi can vary in quality
39 Comments
I’d try a restaurant for sushi. Go somewhere that does stir fry too and just order a simple roll in addition to something else you got sure like, in case you don’t like the sushi lol
That’s a bizarre looking Cali roll.
That looks like crab salad in a tube.
I’m not impressed.
Don’t judge sushi on that experience. That rice looks like it’s going to be terrible, but the krab mix should be similar to most places
No, that doesn’t look at all like a california roll. Also, best to start with fresh sushi from a restaurant rather than prepackaged rolls
Sushi from a gas station is rarely a good idea. Unless you’re in Apex, NC. Then it’s a really great idea.
Packaged sushi will give you the worst first experience. The rice is often stale and the contents within are often dry.
Give yourself the opportunity to visit a sushi restaurant and try the things that *sound* tasty. A california roll is very basic and a good introduction for most people. Moving on to any roll with either tuna or salmon is very easy, and are a staple among any sushi joint.
Once you’re finally feeling adventurous, try some of the more ‘fishy’ fish like Albacore, (I personally like Halibut). Additionally, you can give Eel a shot. I swear I thought I’d dislike it but Eel has a very similar texture to chicken and boy is it tasty.
Additionally, ‘baked’ rolls are basically cheating. It’s fried fish with rice and is basically comfort food. Definitely give them a shot!
I don’t eat squid/octopus personally, so leave that up to yourself. The texture of Cephalopods are very chewy and gummy. I also personally think that anything that can screw itself out of a jar deserves to live.
Apart from that, know that ginger and wasabi act effectively as ‘pallet cleansers’. It’s normal to eat multiple types of rolls when dining out, and sushi flavors tend to stick to the tongue. Both wasabi and ginger act to help reset your taste.
Good luck, it’s good stuff.
I try to avoid packaged supermarket sushi. They arent bad, but they arent fresh.
Those look terrible. Don’t judge sushi by that crap.
Heads up these are horrible. If you want packaged sushi try market district if you have one near you if not a restaurant is the way to go california rolls are a good start if you are afraid of raw fish
Don’t eat that.
I ate the before, they suck
Maybe go and get an actual sushi from sushi restaurant
DON’T DO IT!!!
Don’t even eat that. It goes to the store frozen and they thaw it out when it’s stocked.
Go to an all you can eat sushi spot!!
Allows you try a variety and if you don’t like it, you still have many other options to eat like fried tempura or grilled meats.
The turnover is higher too so the sushi will likely be hand warm, as should be eaten.
Go order sushi at a reputable restaurant if you want to learn about sushi. That being said, get some wasabi and some quality soy or tamari, and some pickeled ginger to eat that with. It looks sad.
I’m pretty sure this came from a high school cafeteria lunch in California.
This is an unfortunate first taste of sushi for you. Don’t let it deter you from well made sushi lol
Good sushi is fresh fish/seafood. If you’d like to learn more about it, go to a proper sushi restaurant, sit at the sushi bar and (when it’s not extremely busy) tell the chef you’ve never had it before, and you’d like recommendations.
Better to check your location for sushi-specific restaurants if you want to try out different types of sushi especially nigiri. Be mindful to check if the place is a “fusion” one, too.
Check this video from PaolofromTokyo so you can get an idea of what a typical restaurant is like.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-4_-r6mUzw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-4_-r6mUzw)
Are you in the Midwest? I’ve seen these around me and they’re kinda ass
Hell nah. If you’ve never eaten sushi start with salmon nigiri, salmon avocado maki, or tuna if you prefer raw tuna, and eel nigiri. Maybe a hand roll/temaki even, with salmon inside or caviar. From a restaurant, there are also good sushi sold in some supermarkets with a small stand next to the seafood isle where they make it fresh, we have it here in Europe I’m sure there are boxes like that in the USA as well. Like this: https://media.auchan.fr/A0220161125000305726PRIMARY_750x750/B2CD/ What you bought is going to throw you off sushi, absolute terrible first experience I’m sorry. It’s good that you’re willing to try new things though!!! Just grant yourself the actual experience.
Dont let that be your first sushi experience
That does not look good. I would not eat that. I don’t think it’ll taste anything like sushi either.
Why does the rice look like plastic?
This has to be bait, they sell that shit at Sheetz.
This has to be a joke lol
Go to a restaurant and tell them what you just told us. They’ll take care of you.
OP gets food poisoning from the first gas station sushi they tried.
That doesn’t look edible
Throw that shit in the bin
Don’t let that be your first.
That’s crap
If this is your first time, don’t buy that and go eat at a proper sushi restaurant near you. Go on Yelp or wherever, look at the reviews and look at their menu. Get a bunch of sashimi, and rolls, and whatever else you think you’d enjoy. If you’re allergic, no problem, usually the menu tells you what is in it. Have fun.
Ew
Nooooo no no
You just won the Reddit shitpost for the day.
Always try sushi for the first time at a nice restaurant. Store bought sushi can vary in quality
That is not sushi.