Healthiest sushi roll?

ILiftHeavyAcrylics
ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
edited October 3 in Food and Nutrition
I don't know that much about sushi, but my husband loves it. He graduates from Navy basic training on Friday so we planned to go out for sushi to celebrate. I am wondering, with the few sushi places I've been to all being different, how I should order. The restaurant we chose isn't in the database. I guess I know the basics like avoid the deep fried ones or anything with cream cheese, but other than that I'm clueless. And yeah it has to be a roll; I just can't do raw pieces of fish on rice. The hubby loves them though. (yet he won't eat lettuce, go figure) :P
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  • pkiesch
    pkiesch Posts: 259 Member
    I get the California roll; it's crab(imitation), avocado & cucumber. Some places will even make it with brown rice!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    That's what I normally get, mainly because I'm a sushi newbie, and I do like it. Just wondering if there are better options.
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    I was going to suggest sashimi... just raw fish...

    I LOOOOOOVE sushi, and I still eat it about once every 2 weeks... It's good for you! I order hand rolls, they are wrapped in seaweed and have much less rice than regular rolls.
  • Snakey74
    Snakey74 Posts: 276 Member
    Veggie rolls are a good way to go, too. I love getting a cucumber roll with my Cali roll! Have fun!
  • staceyGO
    staceyGO Posts: 376
    ask if they have brown rice
    specify easy on the rice
    ask for light mayo or even better no mayo
    fill up on appies like sunomono salad (thin clear noodle, vinergary sauce, cucumber and crab...soo good) and edamame beans!!

    Spicy stuff is good for you too, I usually get a spicy tuna or salmon roll, sunomono salad with crab and split edamame.... PERFECT!
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    Whenever I go eat sushi, I just pick random items off the menu. You can ask if it's been fried or has cream cheese (cream cheese is actually healthier than hard cheeses, if you buy the good stuff). Sushi is some of the healthiest food you can eat. Just keep an eye on the carbs. Asian food is high in carbs.
  • jenbit
    jenbit Posts: 4,252 Member
    Just aviod anything that says spicy sauce drizzeled on the top on the menu the base ingreident is most of those spicy sauces is mayo
  • tigertchr23
    tigertchr23 Posts: 418 Member
    Getting sashimi would be the best. Also, having edamame as an appetizer isn't too bad. I also sometimes get an ahi tuna salad . . . if it is offered.

    But remember, it is only one night and a night of celebration at that! Just do your best and the next day you can go back to your regular eating.

    Best wishes :flowerforyou:
  • mauryr
    mauryr Posts: 385
    I eat California rolls most often, and I'm not a sushi newbie. It's just that I like my sushi "well-done".
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Maki Hand Rolls - perfect serving of rice, chunk of fresh raw tuna/salmon/mackerel one of these, some cucumber, daikon...

    Futo Roll - TONS of vegetables!!!!

    Sashimi - chunk sliced fresh raw seafood - tuna, salmon, mackerel, scallop, some will also include cooked-chilled octopus... comes with daikon threads which give a GREAT CRUNCH... I cant eat rice so I go for the sashimi plates... and my sushi chef (who is also my good friend) always gives me his homemade fresh jellyfish salad which is full of vegetables and a very healthy vinaigrette for dressing...
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
    "spicy" also usually indicates a high mayo content. I love anything with smoked salmon, or tuna jalapeno. It just depends on your taste, there's also yellowtail scallion rolls. Lots of rolls with just fish +veggie available. Look around and maybe try something new : -)
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Generally speaking they should all be "OK" Anything without too much mayo and more wasabi and protein or veg in it is good! :) x
  • staceyGO
    staceyGO Posts: 376
    spicy mayo indicates mayo.. spicy is usually just hot or chili sauce.
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    and now I'm craving sushi... ha
  • MarandaPanda86
    MarandaPanda86 Posts: 112
    See if they have a Kanisu roll. It's imitation crab, carrots, roe, or whatever other veggies they happen to use all wrapped up in thin cucumber slices. No rice. Topped with rice vinegar. DELICIOUS! (to me anyway but I loooove all sushi )
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    You can request that they use less rice if you are worries about it.
  • baileybutton
    baileybutton Posts: 45 Member
    California rolls and salmon rolls are your safest bets. Avoid rolls with tempura, though they're delicious. Mmm, I want sushi.
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    That's what I normally get, mainly because I'm a sushi newbie, and I do like it. Just wondering if there are better options.

    just eat whatever you want. moderation is fine, it's not going to kill you.

    There are several others that are awesome tasting, but you'll prolly not get them, such as the eel roll or alaskan roll
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
    spicy mayo indicates mayo.. spicy is usually just hot or chili sauce.

    But when they list "Spicy Tuna" or "Spicy Salmon" it is a mayo mix without specifying "mayo" on it.
  • ansonrinesmith
    ansonrinesmith Posts: 741 Member
    Avoid anything with Tempura or a creamy sauce and you should be good to go!
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    That's what I normally get, mainly because I'm a sushi newbie, and I do like it. Just wondering if there are better options.

    just eat whatever you want. moderation is fine, it's not going to kill you.

    There are several others that are awesome tasting, but you'll prolly not get them, such as the eel roll or alaskan roll
    mmmm unagi!!!!!!!!!! yes, the eel roll is one of the best!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Sashimi people-- I can't do it. Sorry. :P My husband does though, in excess :)

    Thanks for the great suggestions!
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Spicy- anything is Kewpie Japanese mayo mixed with Sriracha ... in general....

    You can always ask for that on the side so you can control the amount you have...
  • 2stepz
    2stepz Posts: 814 Member
    spicy mayo indicates mayo.. spicy is usually just hot or chili sauce.

    But when they list "Spicy Tuna" or "Spicy Salmon" it is a mayo mix without specifying "mayo" on it.

    Not necessarily. Some places use spicy mayo to make it spicy... others just add red pepper and wasabi to the chopped tuna/salmon. I LOVE spicy tuna handrolls, and only one place I have been to used spicy mayo to make their tuna into spicy tuna.
  • channa007
    channa007 Posts: 419 Member
    If you're feeling adventurous try the Fugu... :laugh: Just kidding... don't do it.
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    I usually get a salmon roll and some nigiri (I know you can't handle nigiri yet) or a tuna roll. Instead of salad, I get the miso soup because it has less calories (unless you skip the dressing). A good nigiri starter is the krab (fake stuff) or the shrimp because it's cooked, but it's served in nigiri style. It's a great practice nigiri.

    Have fun!
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    All you people...It's SUSHI!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Make it your cheat day and dont fret about it.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    All you people...It's SUSHI!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Make it your cheat day and dont fret about it.

    Lol fair enough :)
  • SpeedBump1
    SpeedBump1 Posts: 74 Member
    California roll with jumbo lump crab meat and brown rice.
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
    spicy mayo indicates mayo.. spicy is usually just hot or chili sauce.

    But when they list "Spicy Tuna" or "Spicy Salmon" it is a mayo mix without specifying "mayo" on it.

    Not necessarily. Some places use spicy mayo to make it spicy... others just add red pepper and wasabi to the chopped tuna/salmon. I LOVE spicy tuna handrolls, and only one place I have been to used spicy mayo to make their tuna into spicy tuna.

    Huh, weird. Maybe it's a regional thing? I eat lots of sushi, but I've really only frequented many places in Florida and NYC. And, well, all of them, have had mayo-based "spicy tuna" rolls. I'm interested in this non-mayo version...
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