what do you order when you have sushi?

tequila09
tequila09 Posts: 764 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
I'm having an early sushi dinner tonight so I would like to know what others eat when you have sushi.

I'm skipping breakfast and having a very light fruit lunch so I'm not too worried about it but still curious :)

Thanks!! :)
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  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    You can eat as low cal or as high as you want with sushi, depending on what kind. Sashimi is your best bet- pure protein and you can eat loads of it for few calories (like 30-40 calories per piece).

    As far as rolls go, obviously stay away from anything tempura, "crispy", or fried.
    Spicy tuna rolls have a mayo based condiment (the spicy part) that adds calories fast.
    Eel also is in a sauce that adds on the calories.
    Avocado in rolls is delicious and healthy fat, so if you can spare the calories, enjoy!
    Generally any crazy roll with sauces and whatnot will jack up the calories.

    A plain tuna roll is a good choice (less than 200 calories for a whole roll). Salmon is higher calorie but again, a healthy fat so a good choice if you can spare the calories.
  • SageGoddess320
    SageGoddess320 Posts: 2,589 Member
    You just had to go there. I love me some California Rolls :love:
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    One of everything :drinker:
  • nnylee
    nnylee Posts: 811 Member
    Salmon sashimi and raw oystersss. That's what I get. Sometimes an eel roll if I have a bunch of calories to spare.
  • sethdale
    sethdale Posts: 2 Member
    oooh its my favourite, so miss good sushi (I live in the UK at the mo so no sushi).
    salmon sashimi is my favourite. miso soup. Just steer clear of any tempura which is fried.
  • seebeachrun
    seebeachrun Posts: 221 Member
    Raw rolls only. If you can find the ones wrapped in seaweed or cucumber, order those. I have started ordering just plain sashimi (raw fish, no rice.) My favorite local sushi place has somehting called tuna kibatchi which is raw tuna sliced and marinated in a spicy clear sauce served over diced cucumber. It is delish!

    Try this link: http://www.fitsugar.com/Low-Calorie-Sushi-Orders-15330450
  • tequila09
    tequila09 Posts: 764 Member
    Mmmm I'm definitely a fan of salmon sashimi!! I can spare the calories so I'm probably going to have my favorite roll a Philadelphia :P I just love a little cream cheese in my roll mmmm. Oo and ill probably have some plain edamame!! I can't wait to go hahah
  • tequila09
    tequila09 Posts: 764 Member
    You just had to go there. I love me some California Rolls :love:

    Mmmm have you tried it with cream cheese so bad yet so so good
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    crunchy sht
  • rachaldenise
    rachaldenise Posts: 7 Member
    Salmon Sashimi! Mmmmmmmmm
  • TONYAGOOCH
    TONYAGOOCH Posts: 470 Member
    I always start with either a seaweed salad or squid salad and miso soup. Like everyone else said the shashimi is best when watching cals but you can get the raw slices on rice too to help fill you up. Just watch your rolls cuz the rice will add calories fast and say away from fried I love me some sushi!
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    Godzilla, Philly, 3 C, Hanako, Cucumber, shrimp tempura, and tamago (cooked egg) rolls
    Oh and I also like edemame (not too much salt but helps you feel full)
  • jpsgrl
    jpsgrl Posts: 32 Member
    spicy sashimi salad or you can ask them to wrap your sushi in cucumber instead of rice. That is the only way I eat Sushi. 7 pieces raw slices, with veggie and torreados sauce is 146 calories. No need to skip meals to make up for a Sushi night....
  • spicy tuna spicy tuna spicy tuna....Enjoy yourself and exercise!
  • Bfrac27
    Bfrac27 Posts: 1 Member
    Stay away from cream cheese filled rolls. I really like cooked eel rolls or crab!
  • keependuring
    keependuring Posts: 16 Member
    I just order the sashimi, tuna, yellowtail, and salmon. NO RICE or just a bit. Way too many calories.
  • Bandie77
    Bandie77 Posts: 11
    Philadelphia roll
    California roll
    Sweet potato roll
    Shrimp tempura
    Spicy tuna

    anything but Eel!

    And i know the tempura is the WORST, but, ITS.SO.Good.

    Dang.. now ive got a sushi craving. !
  • wisebadger53
    wisebadger53 Posts: 382 Member
    I get a sashimi appetizer, and stick with spicy tuna or spicy salmon rolls. Nothing with cream cheese, fried ingredients (crunchy), or any kind of sauce. Also, low sodium soy sauce and lots of wasabi! Enjoy!
  • llahairdna
    llahairdna Posts: 502 Member
    If I have the calories to spare, shrimp tempura roll is my all-time favorite!
  • Don't skip breakfast! It's what gets your metabolism going!

    If anything, split your fruit between breakfast/lunch, but like others said, there are so many options for a low-calorie sushi meal that you don't really need to skip anything -- just don't overdo it.
  • TeutonicKnight
    TeutonicKnight Posts: 367 Member
    The spicier the better! Alaskan Roll, Boston Roll, Dragon Roll! OH YEAH! Extra spicy!!!
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Miso soup, sashimi and sometimes edaname. I ask for no rice.
  • lururu
    lururu Posts: 123 Member
    oooh its my favourite, so miss good sushi (I live in the UK at the mo so no sushi).
    salmon sashimi is my favourite. miso soup. Just steer clear of any tempura which is fried.

    Where in the UK are you cos we have Yo! Sushi restaurants all over and I am sure that if you look you can find a little independant Sushi bar :)

    As I don't have sushi very often I tend to just order what I like , my favourite is Takoyaki (octopus dumplings) but Tuna sashimi is really yummy too!! I would only have a few dishes with rice and then make up the rest of your meal with raw fish or veggie dishes, not forgetting your miso soup and pickles!
  • InvidiaXII
    InvidiaXII Posts: 315 Member
    Spicy salmon... mmm... I also love sashimi. Although really I've never met a sushi I didn't like :P
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    all sashimi and usually 1 caterpillar roll
  • SmashleeWpg
    SmashleeWpg Posts: 567 Member
    Sashimi! A bit of miso soup, some gomae aie (spelling) salad, and usually I indulge in ONE tempura shrimp handcone. YUM! Now you have me jonesing for sushi.
  • Cholbrook008
    Cholbrook008 Posts: 18 Member
    The sushi place we go to will do the Sashimi bowls with bean sprouts instead of the rice and it is really yummy.
  • jelicaa
    jelicaa Posts: 83 Member
    I usually don't worry about sushi! I love sushi and eat in on my cheat days. I like the spicy tuna, spider roll (softshell crab), unagi (eel).

    I say if you're going to eat it....claim this day as a cheat day and order whatever you want, then get back to the program tomorrow.
  • leannems
    leannems Posts: 516 Member
    I east sushi pretty frequently, although I'm a big fan of the raw stuff. It really depends on how many calories I have left.

    If not a lot, I'll typically order a spicy octopus or spicy tuna salad (and I make sure they make the spicy with chili sauce, not the spicy mayo stuff). You can also add in miso soup, sunomo (cucumber) salad, wakame (seaweed salad) and share some edamame. Like others said - some sashimi too.

    If I have a lot of calories left, I will still order a salad, and then one raw roll with raw fish on top - maybe some veggies inside. One of these rolls has between 500-750 calories depending on the size (each sushi restaurant is different - a raw roll will raw fish on top which is smaller and about 8 pieces will be closer to 500 - but a lot of restaurants make these rolls bigger, so it's closer to 750). I also find that splitting one of these and ordering a raw fish salad and some soup or seaweed salad is a good calorie saver.
  • CannibalisticVegetarian
    CannibalisticVegetarian Posts: 1,255 Member
    Mehhh.. depends on whether or not I'm worried about calories at that moment.

    My top choices though are the..

    -california rolls
    -eel and avacado
    -spider roll

    There are more, but I don't remember their names.. just that they are 'gasms to the tastebuds.
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