sushi wasabi - edmonton, ab
sushi wasabi (take 2)
5714 111 Street
780.433.0533
It doesn't take much for me to skip out and have some sushi for supper, so with a recent request by my father to do just that, I knew instantly where I would be taking him. And yes I realize I already discussed sushi wasabi, but it is quickly becoming my go-to sushi place and I didn't feel like branching out on this evening.
Having a late lunch (the exact opposite of my last visit) I knew I wouldn't be digging deep into the menu. Opening the menu I headed straight for the sashimi while my father searched for his love - maki rolls. Along with an order of green tea ($3), I picked a 12 piece sashimi plate ($24.50) and a side order of rice ($1.50). It was exactly what my body craved - a good supply of fish, with a bit of rice.
My father decided on a 1/2 order of futo-maki ($6.50) and a sankai-maki ($12.80). Now, on my last visit, I mentioned trying a futo-maki style roll, which I realized this time is actually labeled 'California Special' ($19.50). On this visit my father ordered what is actually labeled as 'futo-maki' on the menu. To the uninitiated, a futo roll is quite a big larger than your average roll, but they all pale in comparison to the massive California Special. Not feeling like maki on this evening, I passed on my father's offer to dig in, but he claimed both rolls were good.
I couldn't help but be visually intrigued by the senaki roll (described as an inside-out maki with salmon, tuna, and various vegetables, fish roe on the outside) and will definitely order this next time I visit.
With my father being an early eater, we were there a 1/2 hour after opening and the restaurant was basically empty; a first. As well, it was nice to see the owner/sushi chef back to his regular happy demeanor - if I hadn't eaten late and with the restaurant near empty, I have a feeling I could have successfully entertained my first omakase....but then again, I'll never know. Until my next visit.
5 comments:
The tuna on your sashimi plate looks fantastic!
Melt in your mouth fantastic! It's amazing how when you have a good slice, you really know it...or maybe it's when you have a bad slice, you really know it. :)
This is the first time I've seen an interior shot of this place, very interesting. The sashimi though, doesn't look that great to me I am afraid. It all just kinda looks like it was slapped down on the plate... :(
Afraid...hopefully not of the taste. It was great, and I agree about the presentation. But come to think of it, I haven't been to many places here in Edmonton where a sashimi plate looks that spectacular. I'll have to keep this in more in mind when I look at my next order.
Furusato on Whyte Avenue is pretty amazing, and if my memory serves me correctly, you haven't been there yet. We should go!
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