Your thoughts on supermarket sushi?
Sep 24, 2007 | 10:54 am
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Fresh Market does an OK California roll.
On a related issue, has anyone ever seen a store sushi chef that was not asian? I'm sure that it's not actually a universal trend, but without variation, when I've actually seen a person preparing sushi in-store, it has been an asian man. Is this an issue of availability, or does it have something to do with consumer's perceived expectations?
On a related issue, has anyone ever seen a store sushi chef that was not asian? I'm sure that it's not actually a universal trend, but without variation, when I've actually seen a person preparing sushi in-store, it has been an asian man. Is this an issue of availability, or does it have something to do with consumer's perceived expectations?
Sep 25, 2007 | 10:33 am
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Sep 25, 2007 | 1:13 pm
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Another vote for Whole Foods. The one here in DC recently started making their sushi with brown rice which seems more healthy. 
And they also put in a semi-fast sushi/teriaki bar that if you have a bit more time you can eat sushi on real plates!
And they also put in a semi-fast sushi/teriaki bar that if you have a bit more time you can eat sushi on real plates!
Sep 26, 2007 | 2:37 pm
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Agreed, absolutely disgusting both in Bay Area and in Seattle. The rice tasted very funny and all the ingredients tasted very processed. My local Safeway has a guy that comes in and makes sushi, but I'm still weary. Sometimes it's just best to leave it to the pros (restaurants). It's pricey, but oh so delicious. Best to go when somebody else is picking up the tab (expense account anybody? 
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Sep 26, 2007 | 8:47 pm
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What about Airport shushi? I was in MSP and one of the fast food chineese shops had shushi and it didn't look that fresh. I think if it was a shushi bar instead I would be inclined to eat there.
Sep 26, 2007 | 8:58 pm
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My local Publix makes some pretty good sushi - the rolls are comparable to many local restaurants and I can often ask the 'chef' to prepare a platter for me while I shop.
It appears to be the same vendor who makes sushi at my local Whole Foods, so there isn't much of a difference, except WF offers a brown rice option.
It appears to be the same vendor who makes sushi at my local Whole Foods, so there isn't much of a difference, except WF offers a brown rice option.
Sep 27, 2007 | 5:58 pm
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my opinion
Best store poke I've found (in Calif): Bristol Farms in Westfield Shopping Center (south of Market, SF - not a particularly good shopping center.
Near home: Olivers Market, Santa Rosa, CA
Worst premade sushi ever: Costco - Santa Rosa .. Also, Safeway carries the same brand.
Near home: Olivers Market, Santa Rosa, CA
Worst premade sushi ever: Costco - Santa Rosa .. Also, Safeway carries the same brand.
Sep 28, 2007 | 7:40 am
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The other one is one of the most disgusting things I've ever tried... it's not even real rice, it's some gooey wrapping thing... yuck!!
Sep 28, 2007 | 10:45 pm
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After indulging? in supermarket sushi of many varieties from several different stores, I pretty much stick with the spicy tuna rolls. They are usually pretty tasty and even if they aren't super fresh, any deficiencies are masked by the chili mayo.
I will say, however, that I have only gotten sick from sushi once and that was served by a pretty much universally critically-acclaimed restaurant in MKE. I won't get into details, but let's just say for the next two days I couldn't be more than 50 feet from a restroom.
I will say, however, that I have only gotten sick from sushi once and that was served by a pretty much universally critically-acclaimed restaurant in MKE. I won't get into details, but let's just say for the next two days I couldn't be more than 50 feet from a restroom.