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Introduction...

Brett — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:10:05 GMT

Hello. My name is Brett... and I am a sushi addict.
I'm stuck at work on a Sunday and I have this craving for sushi that is driving me out of my mind. There's a place that I could order delivery from but I would never forgive myself because I would end up spending like 30 bucks on it...... but god it's so good... ugh! I'm gonna start twitching! :(

Anyone got any suggestions for getting your mind off sushi cravings?

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sports and sushi?

kalapule — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:16:45 GMT

i want to kill two birds with one stone tomorrow. anybody know of a place in the sf bay area where i can eat sushi and watch the lakers lose on a big screen tv??

anyone??

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White Tuna?

brandybug — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:24:16 GMT

here in central pennsylvania, where we're staying temporarily, you don't get much sushi at all. but there is one restaurant in harrisburg we go to, and it serves some fish we never had before in all of our sushi experiences. i asked the waitress what it was, and she said it was "white tuna." it was meatier than regular tuna yet soft and buttery, melting in the mouth. we couldn't believe it was tuna. then i tried googling it and found a debate as to whether it was albacore tuna, or just another part of the tuna. we then had it again at sushi kim in pittsburgh. but like i said, we've never had it anywhere else.

two questions--do other sushi restaurants serve it, but it's just one of those things that's not on the menu and you have to ask for? or is this a pennsylvania regional thing (which would be really weird, i think).
and, does anyone know exactly what it is--if it is in fact another part of the tuna, or if it's albacore?

thanks.

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new member

Chilemama — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:28:10 GMT

yay! a sushi tribe!
mmmmmmmmmmm...........

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SUSHI HIGH

Gary — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:11:14 GMT

I am a sushi lover. My ability to consume large amounts of raw fish has increased over the years. I just left a sushi restaurant where I had a modest ten pieces of sushi. The euphoric reaction was far greater than I have ever experienced. I always get the coveted "sushi high," but this time it happened as soon as I dropped a piece of fish into my mouth before I even began to chew. I have never had such a dramatic reaction as I did today, and it is lasting for hours! This is one high to which I find no down side.

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Ever gotten sick from sushi?

tedschram — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:31:42 GMT

for my birthday we went to a great little place in San Francisco. The sushi was delicious, some of the best I've had, and I pigged out yum yum yum, and then 2 hours later I was puking it all up on the sidewalk! (They gave me a refund, btw)

Has this ever happened to you? Do you consider sushi to be riskier than other foods, even at good restaurants? What seafood is riskier for germs and spoilage?

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YOUR FAVORITE SUSHI?

inna — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:18:31 GMT

ok, these are my favorites:

#1: Ikura ( ~ YUM! ~ ) -->> http://people.tribe.net/1150677b-154e-4003-8fe4-b7239b566de3/photos/76286b4c-e90d-44c5-91fb-d88d4851d245

(usually i don't carre that much for quail eggs...)

#2. Unagi -->> http://sushilovers.tribe.net/photos/9b53606a-92e4-47b9-bfff-77abfbb7a8c5

#3: Uni (sinfully delightful, but it has to be super, superfresh. Uni is the bests test of how good a restaurant is.)

would love to hear what *your* favorites are~!

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Sushi Fashion

StevemoraleS — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:31:56 GMT

By the way - I posted this last week, cuz I thought people would get a kick out of it...but I don't see it here (either I did something wrong or the moderator mistook it for spam)

http://www.sushisui.com

:)

Steve

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Sushi Fashion!

StevemoraleS — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:40:28 GMT

This is fun - a whole website (store) dedicated to sushi-themed clothes:
(and some of it a bit in the naughty side!)
http://www.sushisui.com

Enjoy!

Steve

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High Mercury Levels Are Found in Tuna Sushi

SweetP — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:51:07 GMT

New article from today's NY Times re: high mercury levels in tuna.

High Mercury Levels Are Found in Tuna Sushi
By Marianne Burrows
New York Times
Recent laboratory tests found so much mercury in tuna sushi from 20 Manhattan stores and restaurants that at most of them, a regular diet of six pieces a week would exceed the levels considered acceptable by the Environmental Protection Agency.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/23/dining/23sushi.html?em&ex=1201237200&en=2c9a9232f1612301&ei=5087%0A

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Nyotaimori in Portland, Oregon

BlueEyedStorm — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:12:00 GMT

Is there a restaurant that presents Nyotaimori style sushi and sashimi in Portland, Oregon?

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hello- new to tribe

jenna-ali — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:52:02 GMT

Hello my name is Jenna and i am new to this tribe- one of my proudest culinary moments is when I learned how to make sushi- I love sushi- I reccommended a Japenese Kitchen here in Houston off Bellaire for the best Sushi I've found- I have eaten alot of sushi- good and bad here in Houston.

I hope to learn alot about sushi from this tribe. :)

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Sushi in Toronto

Lisa — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:54:30 GMT

There are some great sushi restaurants in Toronto-

A couple of my favorties are:
Cripsy Roll on Queen Street West
Gogima Sushi on Bloor Street West.

Anyone know of any other good and cheap sushi joints in the GTA?

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where can i buy great fish for makeing sushi in the east bay area?

DAWNEL — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:23:00 GMT

i bought a great sushi kit and need to find a place that sell's great fish so i can make sushi. can anyone help me? looking in oakland ca, or richmond ca, or freemont or sanleandro, anywhere in the east bay!

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A sushi lover- new to tribe

Lisa — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:39:03 GMT

Howdy All-

I am new to tribe and just wanted to introduce myself.

I LOVE sushi and eat it about 4 times/weeek. Favorites include Spicy Tuna Rolls and geneally sashimi of any kind!!!

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Houston Sushi

Victoria — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:13:59 GMT

Going home for the holidays and meeting up with an old friend. We usually do the same old standbys when I'm in town, but I'm tired of Japon.

Any suggestions?

Victoria

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Funny names

marvindublin — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:25:50 GMT

I can't think of any off the top of my head but SOZO in Pleasanton has some funny names. Many sushi places have cute names for their rolls.

Sexy Roll

I have to get some menus and return later and post. Some are hilarious, : )

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Hello

manda — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:28:42 GMT

Always love getting more opinions on different Sushi and places to get it. If any one has a place they recommend in Sacramento or a place you think I should really looking to making a trip to the bay area for, let me know.

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Making an introduction - as per the rules here

Jason is TBD — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:39:13 GMT

I had my first sushi at age 9 and that was all I needed to get hooked. Living in Los Angeles has afforded me the opportunity to rent some of the best sushi ever - I say the best sushi ever as I have had friends who have lived in Japan and then had the sushi here... Compai

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konnichiwa

bartholomew — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 04:48:07 GMT

New to this tribe, and I'm following orders. ha ha. Moving to Japan to teach English, by way of NYC and Asheville. Hmmmm, what else to say...the best sushi I ever had, of all places, was Paris. Fresh as could be, not too expensive, was surprised at the time....one thing I do remember was, it was a bit colder than I'm used to....I think it's better when the fish is a bit colder....this is minutae, I guess, I'm outta hea.........I love tribe.net, it's the smartest bunch of folks. Arigato and blessings, y'all.

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Quail eggs - ew or yum?

goodlittlenaughtygirl — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:49:06 GMT

So I'm not squeamish at all but i've hestitated to try this for fear of the texture. Last thing I want to do is make an ass of myself at the sushi bar.

Is it like regular raw chicken eggs? Or since the white part is so much smaller is it more like the creamy yolk? I've eaten raw chicken eggs before and I'm not really in much of a hurry to ever do it again.

If you love it - please tell me why I should try it!

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ice fish

freebeer — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:33:04 GMT

i was in vegas recently and ate at sushi roku in caesar's palace, and they had a couple things i had not tried before, including "ice fish". it's not on their regular sushi list, was a special, and am trying to find out just what it was i ate. :)

they were small, about an inch long, clear, served in a clump on top of a "nori cup" like scallops or uni. has a kind of... spiney? texture, a tad on the sea-water tasting side, like ikura. not really a ringing endorsement - i probably would not have it again, but was glad to at least try it.

anyone have more information on what this is? fish name, etc?

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Great sushi in Cape Town?

sanjay — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:30:00 GMT

I went to South Africa this October. Believe it or not there is some incredible sushi to be had in Cape Town. My cousing recommended I check out a place called Codfather. It's well known for excellent fish. But she didn't mention the sushi. The some of best salmon and tuna sashimi I have EVER had!!!! My buddy who was travelling with me said it was just as good as sushi he's had travelling in Japan.

Sanjay
www.gastronomyadventures.com

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Salutations--I'm new here

DJ_BlackAngus — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:35:14 GMT

Angus here.

I've been eating sushi and sashimi for a mere ten years now, but if it were economical and ahealthy to do so, I'd eat nothing else.

The best sushi I've ever had was in NYC, where dinner for my wife and I ran in excess of $200.

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Your opinion: is it ethical to eat tuna?

benno — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:18:21 GMT

The pacific bluefin tuna has been hunted to near extinction. It's basically done as a fishery. Now the atlantic bluefin stocks in the Mediterranean are the main sources (and are being HEAVILY OVERFISHED). So much so, there was a National Geographic front page article about it in the last year. It's predicted that within ten years, if things don't change, there will be no more wild tuna stocks that can sustain fishing (maybe it'll all be farmed fish?).

So, I decided that I'm going to stop eating sashimi tuna, which is SAD.... but what else can I do other than help push them towards extinction? What do y'all think, sushi lovers? Eat 'em til they are gone? Or try to give them a break and stop? Other options? Do we let our palates drive another amazing species to extinction? This is a dilemma for me, but I've decided no more tuna for me..... until there's a better option.

What do you think?

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beat all you can eat in the east bay area!

DAWNEL — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:56:29 GMT

anyone know where there is a chhep great all you can eat places in the east bay area? i go to sui sui k in oakland ca on 8th street. it is only 11.95 for lunch and 13.99 for dinner. it is great but thay don't have everything i love.

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Please consider subscribing to Tribe

masonw — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:59:50 GMT

Tribe.net recently announced a $5 per month subscription fee for premium functionality in part to help keep the site stable.

I think it's a very small price to pay and I have gone ahead and subscribed.

Over the past few years, we've all built up quite a bit of discussion content about sushi here. Sure, the frequency of postings isn't the same as say 2004, but we still have passionate readers and posters. It's still worth supporting.

Think about it. $5 a month.

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/template/SubscribeTribe.vm

You can even help pay for other people who can't afford the $5 bucks.

I don't know any other place on the web where there's such focused, passionate, and thorough discussion about sushi than right here. I've looked.

Thanks for your consideration.

-Mason

p.s. I don't work for Tribe - just am a long time user and moderator of this sushi tribe.

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ANYONE EAT AT THE NEW SUSHI KING IN ALAMEDA CA?

DAWNEL — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:01:28 GMT

I WAS WONDERING IF IT IS ALL YOU CAN EAT? AND HOW IS THE PRICEING?

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Sushi Nutrition Facts

SISU — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:01:08 GMT

http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-calories.htm

This link provides some great information on the nutrition facts of sushi!

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Introduction

Bex — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:58:12 GMT

Hi All!

My name is Bex and I love sushi, but don't really know of any new, good or innovative places. I'm hoping to expand my horizons!

Bex

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Austin, TX

freebeer — Thu, 13 May 2004 18:14:53 GMT

My Good List:
Mushashino: imnsho, the best in austin. very fresh, good variety, and a hands on chef who knows his stuff and his customers. probably the most expensive in town as well...

Sushi Sake: sometimes comparable to mushashino in quality and variety... and then they have their less good days. never terrible tho. slightly less expensive than mushashino.

Umi: Very tasty with some good varieties, but has been touch and go with the quality... they do have best tempura in town, however and an excellect selection of saki. price on parr with sushi sake.

Not So Good:
Kinichi: they often seem to be out of pretty basic stuff and have had some pretty mediocre fish here. i guess it's popular because it's in the middle of the entertainment district and the decor is very trendy. way too expensive for quality and quantity.

Kyoto: used to be the best, now is pretty avereage. prices are ok, fish is ok, not horribly impressive.

i know there are other austinites with opinions. tag em on here. :)

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Pregnancy, Philly Rolls, & Cooked Sushi

Amanda — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:51:35 GMT

Ok So, I am pregnant and I've been told by many fellow pregger women that we/I can eat COOKED Sushi Rolls. My only absolute favorite is the Philadelphia Roll. Is this fully cooked? I know its supposed to be "smoked salmon", but is really, really fully cooked? I'm 8 weeks as of yesterday and am still in the danger stage, but am desperately craving PHILLY ROLLS!!!! Of course I don't want to do anything to jeapordize my growing little one, but am in dire need of some pregnancy sushi eating tips. Is the Philly Roll Safe? And can anyone suggest any other good, COOKED rolls that perhaps I can enjoy (I'm not big on veggies, so....any other suggestions would be GREAT).

HELP!!!

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I need help!

Bernadette — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:26:30 GMT

I just moved from Philly to Easton MD and I can't seem to find a fish distributor who has sushi grade anything!!! What should I do its been like a week!!!

desperately seeking,

Bernadette

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best cooked sushi

heidealist — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:27:24 GMT

okay, so I'm a hard-core sushi lover, but have been "on the wagon" since I've been pregnant- as I'm supposed to be. I've had the occasional cooked roll, which is okay. I'm just wondering if anyone has any favorite cooked rolls that would be worth a special trip to help fulfill a sushi lover's craving. If you've only had it at a specific restaurant, let me know- I'm in the SF bay area.

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Priorities

carcosa — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:03:48 GMT

The very first (and second) thing I went out to eat after returning from two weeks in the desert at Burning Man was, of course...sushi! *grin*

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SUSHI-The Japanese Traditional Way!?

db — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:16:01 GMT

http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=LuNu2a4FGTI

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sake & other japanese drinks?

Wishful_Sinful_Amber — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:44:17 GMT

hi! I'm amber, and I'm new to this tribe :)

and I'll never do this again, BUT I've got a semi-but-not-really-related-to-sushi question...

looks like I might get a job as a brand rep for a new kind of rice beverage in SF. sweet! I'll be working exclusively with special import stores and fine japanese restaurants in in the bay area. meanwhile, I'm going to need to do some research on our competitors and other similar drinks to educate myself. can you guys let me know some brands you like? I always LOVE sake, but I never know what's "good" or "bad," I just drink and don't ask questions :)

thanks!!

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I'm so excited to have found this tribe

jen — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:01:24 GMT

I am a sushi addict. I love super high end, grade A sushi. The best places I've had it so far are California, Tampa and Miami.

I love mostly sashimi...tuna and salmon. I also get this Tuna Summer of Love Roll in Tampa at Samurai Blue.....it's amazing.

We'll, thought I'd say hi. Can't wait to share more as the mood strikes!

Warm Regards!

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Sushi terms

hikaru — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:28:30 GMT

Hi everyone!
I've just joined.
Did you know there are sushi terms?
If you know, try to use them, especially if you are in Japan.
I am sure that they will be impressed.
(i.e., instead of saying 'ginger', you can say 'gah-lih'.)
I grew up eating sushi.
I am glad that many of you enjoy eating sushi.
Take care,
Hikaru

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black tobiko

shauna — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:44:49 GMT

ok...i am new.... but an insane sushi lover.....!
for you hard core lovers that don't know about black tobiko... you must check it out!
flavoured from nori..... it is amazing with scallops or a littl sweet bean curd and inca...squid!
i live in vancouver and we... really have the best sushi in the world..... sorry for the bias!
incredible markets where we can buy anything and bring it home for the luxery of convience....
mmmmmmmmmmm
doesn't get better!

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Tampico Paste

nicole — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:31:31 GMT

Does anyone know a recipe for Tampico Paste? We had it in a cucumber roll the other night and i've looked all over the net trying to find a recipe with no luck. Any ideas?

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sushi in el paso tx

nicole — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:41:31 GMT

I want to make Nigiri at home. Me and my fiance love it all but we're new to the area and have no idea where to buy some fresh fish to make it. Anyone have any ideas?

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Miso Soup Recipe?

jen — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:38:28 GMT

I am looking for a really great Miso Soup recipe......any suggestions?

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Where in the hell.........

marvindublin — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:11:31 GMT

.........can I find cheap ingredients to make sushi at home? The grocery store is WAY too expensive! I wonder if I go to a Japanese restaurant if I ask nicely will they sell me the seaweed to make maki rolls with. The store wants 4 to 7 dollars for a pack of 10 now. That's rediculous! I used to pay 1.50 or 2 bux in Japantown. But I don't live in SF anymore. I want to mae mass quantities of sushi on a regular basis but the seaweed and the rice vinegar cost too much.

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Suggestions wanted - Best places for LUNCH in SF

goodlittlenaughtygirl — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:08:13 GMT

Ok so after attempting to go to THREE different places around town because I was desperately craving sushi and nothing else would do. I noted that ALL of them opened at 5 *cry* (I was attempting to knock some more places off my 'must try' list and didn't want to settle for unrecommended or even *gasp* bad sushi.) I was a very sad girl and had to settle for udon and tempura in Japantown.

So, I want your best places for sushi at lunchtime - anywhere in the city. Want sushi, will travel. :D

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Escolar!

goodlittlenaughtygirl — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 21:27:52 GMT

Does anyone know a place in SF that serves it? I had it for the first time on a business trip last month and can't seem to find it up here.

I happened to go into the restaurant on delivery day so it was cut expecially fresh and came highly recommended from the owner/chef. And since I always take the chef's recommendations ... I was especially happy with this new find and went back the following day with more coworkers in tow ;)

For those of you who haven't had the pleasure, it's in the same family as hamachi but its more dense, creamy and truely melts in your mouth, it's similiar to the consistancy of salmon. Oh so tasty.

Anyone?

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The latest on the SF sushi scene

masonw — Sat, 19 May 2007 00:16:10 GMT

Hey folks, what's your take on today's San Francisco sushi scene??

Any hot new sushi restaurants??

Any old favorites continuing to impress you??

Have a blast recently at a sushi bar?? Where'd you go??

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I still

vicious_kind — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:01:59 GMT

Love making sushi at home.
No, it is often not as pretty, but it is so much less expensive and you rarely get any unwanted surprises. As long as you have a good local fish market....

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Free Sushi Delivery in Berkeley!

Kevin — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:48:28 GMT

I just made the best discovery of the year. Free sushi delivery! I was visiting some friends in the Bay Area and they introduced me to a world of sushi indulgence for late night owls. We ordered like 15 rolls at 3AM and it was here in forty minutes! I wish they had this service in San Diego... Anyway, for all you sushi lovers, check out GETNUDESUSHI.COM. They only take online orders, but their online ordering system is super easy and convenient.. Plus, they send you an email confirmation to let you know that your order was received... i wouldn't go as far as to say that it's the BEST sushi in the world, but the quality of their food + free delivery + online ordering system + GREAT customer service give it a 5 star rating.

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Wild smoke salmon sushi, maki

illuminated1 — Mon, 14 May 2007 04:42:48 GMT

This is my 3rd time making sushi. This time I used wild smoked salmon from trader joes. You find it already sliced thin, it's nova lox used usually for bagels. But sushi chefs used smoke salmon too.

I made two pieces of salmon sushi, then made a roll with cucumber ,cream cheese, and more smoked salon.
I found a microwavable sticky rice, had a bowl with water and a lil rice vinegar it in. This keeps your hands wet and let you control the rice more..

It came out great, I was amazed it tasted just like the sushi chefs!

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going to Japan

aya — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:05:51 GMT

Just wanted to say that I'm going to Japan tomorrow. I'm soooo excited. Can't wait to eat real sushi!!! I know you're jealous....

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Sushi before fast.....

jen — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 21:28:04 GMT

I'm on my way for the last sushi meal before a week long Master Cleanse.....wish me luck!

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Sushing

Osowakki — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:45:17 GMT

Hi everybody!
I'm new to tribe.net, but not to sushi.
I actually have my own sushi-guide website some of you might have heard of: makemysushi.com

Anyways, I've been getting asked over over by users where to buy sushi grade fish, so after a little research I came up with this page:
Http://www.makemysushi.com/buy_sushi_fish.html

I'd like to ask if anyone here have something to say about those stores, or if anyone can suggest his sushi fish store to be added.

oh, and let me know what you think about the website in general, I crave for some feedback;)

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where is a great all you can eat shushi place in the east bay area?

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:00:23 GMT

i live in oakland ca an was wondering where that is a great all you can eat shushi place around here?

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Just a note

vicious_kind — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:33:20 GMT

Last night: My daughter's 14th birthday. So naturally she asked for sushi. It's good to start them early

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list sushi houses by cities

dervishZ — Thu, 13 May 2004 17:53:14 GMT

i'm in a rush now (so i can't start this idea off yetbut how about we start threads for our respective cities listing recommended [or forewarned] sushi restaurants... then you could just look through thread topics for a city you are going to and take your pick
~d

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Just joined

MaiMai — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:53:16 GMT

I just joined and wanted to say 'Hi'. Sushi is one of my favorite types of food, I am so happy to have a husband who is able to make the stuff at home or else all of our money would go to Japanese resturants. Also very glad that grocery stores now sell decent sushi for when he isn't around. Really, I'll get sushi any way I can.

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OOooppppsss

Pierced Goddess — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:30:49 GMT

I failed to introduce myself when I joined.

Hello! I live in Honolulu and sushi is every where!! Really, even at the 7-11.

Grace,
Pierced

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Intro - Massachusetts sushi

hnybny — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:28:45 GMT

Hi all, my name is Cheryl and I'm out in the western burbs of Boston. I was introduced to sushi over a decade ago in Colorado. I'd never been a cooked fish fan and was dubious whether I'd like fish raw. It was wonderful and I've been a sushi fan ever since. My current fave place for sushi locally is Oga in Natick. A diamond in the rough. I look forward to hearing about more places to feel the wasabi sting ;-)

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Kappa

pengrin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:52:17 GMT

I read from the SF magazine this is one of the most authentic Japanese restaurant.

http://kapparestaurant.com/restaurant.htm

What are your thoughts?

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If looking for knives....

T. — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:40:29 GMT

If looking for sushi or chef's knives...google Japan Woodworking Tools
Kitchen (click on)
Maker's and Brands...click on type of knife to get full description...
note see Fujuwara , Teruyasu he is a 4th generation Japanese swordmaker that also makes chef's knives...

Also google Cooking for Engineers
click equipment and gear...
you will find some great knife reviews...also review cutting boards...

Last but not least....I have found some new Japanes blue steel knives off ebay....cheap compared to list price..
hint..on ebay...always use Auctionsniper....and multi bid if more than one of same item is up for sale....fix sniper program to win one or however many you want...it works for me...
T. Texas

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Japan to certify 'real' sushi

Johnny — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:41:13 GMT

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070316/lf_afp/afplifestylejapanfood;_ylt=AtTfTCecTP1lV68h1v3mgOzMWM0F

TOKYO (AFP) - Japan on Friday approved a campaign to certify "real" Japanese food overseas, worried that a global sushi craze will bastardise its national cuisine.

The campaign comes despite international derision after a panel first made the recommendations last year, with some US restaurant owners and press reports mocking the creation of a "sushi police."

Agriculture Minister Toshikatsu Matsuoka gave the go-ahead Friday on the panel's recommendations, which include creating a label for "authentic" Japanese restaurants overseas, a ministry official said.

The label will show that a restaurant or product is "real," taking into consideration factors such as ingredients and atmosphere.

Japan estimates the world will have some 50,000 restaurants purporting to serve Japanese food three years from now, double the current number, amid perceptions that the cuisine is healthy.

But culinary purists -- and some government officials -- have expressed horror at what can pass for Japanese food overseas.

"Japanese restaurants are sharply increasing throughout the world despite insufficient information on Japanese food and the ingredients characteristic of Japanese cuisine," said the report approved Friday.

"As a result, there is concern that the image and brand of Japanese cuisine is being damaged," it added.

In light of last year's criticism, the government said that it will have minimal involvement in the process. It said local groups will issue the labels, the exact shape of which is yet to be decided.

"The government will help finance the launching of this project and the fundamentals of this system, but the rest will be overseen by the private sector," said the agricultural ministry official.

"The local bodies will include food professionals, companies and even individuals. We want them to be as wide open to anyone as possible," the official said.

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Howdy folks!

Rebren — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:33:45 GMT

I am following directive and introducing myself as a new member! I've been on tribe over three years so am a bit late in the game in joining this tribe. But I love me some sushi! I'm blessed to live in the Bay Area where I could pretty much try a new place every day if I wanted to!

My local faves right now are:

Sushiya on 40th and Broadway in Oakland]

Sushi Garden on Bay St. in Capitola.

Damn, I want some sushi for lunch now!

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best sushi anywhere?

heidealist — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 19:52:44 GMT

Just curious if people can post favorite Sushi spots. I'll start...

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Intros...Great sushi in Denver?

Erik — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:20:08 GMT

Hey all,

I'm relatively new to Tribe, and just stumbled upon this gathering of sushi lovers. Living in the Denver area, and always looking for new sushi experiences. These days I'm most often at Japon for the food and of course Sushi Den for both food and atmosphere. Any recommendations?

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Dont' miss Hime in SF!

SFSAS — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:29:40 GMT

Hello All,

If you're in SF or coming to SF soon, I strongly recommend Hime on Lombard.
It's only six months old.

They offered me a tasting menu (not normally on the menu) which included:
Two different sake samples (3 samples each)
Hamachi jalapeno sashimi
Fried asparagus
A selection of salmon and tuna sashimi
Fluke
Tuna and grapefruit salad
Kobe beef with salt varieties
Broiled yellow tail

passion fruit and mango sorbet enclosed in a white chocolate shell

Wow, everything was absolutely fantastic!!! Perhaps the best sushi I've ever had!!!

The staff was wonderful, including the manager and the chef.

I can't wait to go back.

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Sushi on the SF Peninsula

tedschram — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:36:22 GMT

All Season Sushi in RWC is pretty good for a suburban place. Not exciting or trendy, but good good food!

Juban in Menlo Park is a Japanese cook-at-your-table place, with no sushi, but if you're looking for something a little different, definately check it out!

Where on the Peninsula do you like to go?

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New member in Aus

Nette — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:16:37 GMT

Hello! Anyone else in the room from Australia? If so DON'T LOOK FOR SUSHI IN ROCKHAMPTON, it's really not worth the drive...

Nette.

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making salmon sashimi at home...

Sai — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:54:03 GMT

I wonder if any of you who know what you're
doing in the sushi making
could help me out.
I want to know what sort of
pre-dinner prep do you
do to your fresh (previously frozen) salmon
before you use it for sashimi?

Do you salt and rinse?
Blanche with rice vinegar?
Just wash and dry?
What do you suggest?

We're having a sushi party at our house
this weekend - 12 to 14 people
and I think we have everything else under
control. Soups, salads, rice, sauces,
ahi, scallops, shrimp, ikura...
can't wait.
and thanks for the tips.

Sai

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The coveted Sushi-High

G_eno — Wed, 25 Feb 2004 10:44:32 GMT

I had Sushi several times and never got that coveted Sushi High I had been told about by friends, and how great it was. But then when I was out of town once I had a large plate of Sushi Nigiri (Sp?) with much larger portions of fresh fish in relation to how much rice there was right before the drive home. About 20 minutes into the drive the Sushi high kicked in big time. I drove from Studio City (LA/West Hollywood area) to Sacramento in about 4 hrs 15 minutes. I was flying (literally), good times and no tickets even tho I flew past a parked Highway Patrol car on the freeway. Any good stories about you're Sushi High experiences? Anyone get the Sushi High your first time having it? Pls, do tell enquiring minds want to know!

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new Member E.T. says hi

E.T. — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:16:50 GMT

Hello from Reno Nevada, home of some of the best land-locked sushi joints in the country. Lets hear it for the casinos spending money to lure you in to gamble. It doesn't work on me, but I'll go enjoy the fresh fish. My fave in Reno? Kokopelli's in the Circus Circus casino. 2nd fave, Atlantis casino.

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thoughts on sea urchin?

lindseyd — Fri, 27 May 2005 19:48:51 GMT

Now I know it is a delicacy for Japanese people, but let's be honest, it is a bit weird. My first experience was something along the lines of "it looks like a tongue, it's creamy, and I'm not sure if I can swallow it."

I am interested to know other thoughts!

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Shimo's

Inner_Mission_Chiro — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:18:34 GMT

Has anyone ever tried Shimo's on 25th and Clement. I think it's fantastic, blows Ebisu out of the water. How does it compare to some of these other places?

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Favorite Sushi Bar: Authentic Cuisine

masonw — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:50:27 GMT

OK sushi fanatics,

It's time to share what's your one favorite sushi bar which adheres to the traditions of authentic Japanese sushi cuisine. Be sure to state which city it's in.

I'll start things off by picking Ino Sushi in SF's Japantown. Of all the small, one-man sushi bars in town, this is my favorite.

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? ginger soy sauce

dreamindrgn — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 21:44:20 GMT

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone can help me with a recipe. There is a bar/rest. in Troy MI, called Man Jin Lau, that is new asian food. The owners make a wonderful ginger soy sauce that is slightly sweet but has a bite too it. I can tell by tasting and looking at it.... i think.... that it has some type of sweetener, soy sauce, possibly grated ginger... some type of oil or broth... kinda greasy feeling on the container.... and possibly red chili flakes. I have tried asking the owner for the recipe... but he wasnt sharing .... secret recipe and all....lol.
Can anyone help me recreate this or know it already... Thanks

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allergies

MickD — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 05:01:06 GMT

Sadly, I've just determined I'm allergic to soybeans and rice. I'm about to go into sushi withdrawl. But before the DT's render me gibbering idiot, I don't suppose (apart from yakitori) that there's any Japanese dish which doesn't involve soy in some way?

Does anyone know what an Udon noodle is made of? Soba? Do they do non-soy Japanese dishes of any kind?

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Sea urchins, Uni

David — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:08:57 GMT

Harvesting sea urchns or uni is my full time job. Check out my web site to see how sea urchins are harvested. www.kuroshio.com

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Favorite Sushi Bar: Splurge

masonw — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 05:04:55 GMT

Hey all,

Sometimes the compulsion to simply splurge on a high end, expensive sushi meal just takes control.

What's your one favorite restaurant to go nuts and splurge on a money-is-no-object sushi extravaganza?? Be sure to indicate what city it's in.

The closest I've come to such a place is Morimoto in New York City, although I realize there are other high end sushi joints with far more expensive menus.

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Favorite Sushi Bar: Customer Service

masonw — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:58:45 GMT

Howdy sushi enthusiasts,

What is your one favorite sushi restaurant which makes you feel the most welcomed and consistently well taken care of in terms of customer service?? Be sure to mention what city it's in.

Well, it wasn't cheap and I've only been once, but I distinctly recall the service at Kaygetsu in Menlo Park was top notch.

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Favorite Sushi Bar: Creative / Fusion

masonw — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:54:29 GMT

Hello,

What is your one favorite sushi bar which accentuate's the chef's creativity with presentation and refreshingly mixes influences from other cuisines?? Be sure to mention what city it's in.

I'm going to pick Zushi Puzzle in San Francisco. Chef Roger can get quite creative with his various maki rolls.

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Favorite Sushi Bar: Trendy Scene

masonw — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:48:08 GMT

Howdy howdy,

What is your one favorite restaurant for sushi that has a trendy screne?? Maybe the DJ music is great. Maybe the other customers are damn attractive. Be sure to mention which city.

I'll have to say Sushi Groove South in SF's SOMA area, although I usually don't hit trendy sushi joints.

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Favorite Sushi Bar: First Date

masonw — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:44:37 GMT

Howdy folks - what is your one favorite restaurant for sushi on a first date?? Be sure to mention what city.

I will most gladly say Kabuto in SF since that's where my fiance and I had our first date!! I'm aware they're now under new ownership.

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Yum Yum Fish

masonw — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:09:54 GMT

I've heard that Yum Yum Fish (Irving St in the Outer Sunset, SF) is under new ownership.

We dropped by last weekend to check things out. A few of the familiar faces were still there and the sushi was just as good.

There were signs indicating the shop would be open 7 days a week.

Has anyone experienced any changes there??

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latest sushi trends

masonw — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 06:00:24 GMT

Has anyone noticed any recent trends in sushi?? Been seeing any specials or new menu items that weren't around a year ago??

Not sure if it's a trend, but I've certainly been noticing anago available on more and more menus.

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okay - now global warming

frogfarley — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:02 GMT

and other global devestations - have really gone too far

'Only 50 years left' for sea fish...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6108414.stm

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Sushi bars in Belgium?

Cookie — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:52:23 GMT

Hi,
does anyone here know any decent sushi bars in Belgium? It's still quite rare here. I know only one, "Umi" in Antwerp. It's the only place where I ever ate sushi, so I can't really compare.

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Any of you "eaten" Toronto?...Sushi Marche?

Alex — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 23:10:55 GMT

Hey Lovely Lover's of Sushi...
I was wondering if any of you have done the Toronto circut of sushi restos? One of my faves is Japango, Elizabeth Street by the bus station. I was wondering about Sushi Marché, 1105 Queen Street East. I have not had the funds lately to get out there, but will soon! (I know it!!!!!)
And of course, and y of your faves in T.O. would be great! Always looking for somewhere new and wonderful!

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Sushi @ St. Petersburg / Tampa area?

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:43:31 GMT

Any suggestions?? THANKS!

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uni

nervous_ned — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 05:42:14 GMT

OK...who here likes/loves/tolerates uni?

The first few times I tried uni, I found it unremarkable. I do like wierd food; I love haggis and pork rinds and all kinds of stuff that many people turn their noses skyward upon mentioning. Some people don't like the texture. I found the texture appealing at first, not really like raw oysters but a similar vibe. It wasn't until I sample some uni in its prime; I suppose there are seasons for it, 'cause sometimes the sushi chef will disuade a customer from uni if he doesn't feel it's right...but when I got the good stuff, the prime product...it came to me in a flash of "OK I get this!" It was so smooth and creamy and the taste was just the perfect blend of that amazing sense of the sea that one gets from say, wakame. And it had this rich, buttery taste and it was totally alien. Like percieving a new color. Be still my heart!

On the other hand, bad uni is worse that baby shit.

stan

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first sushi

Laurel_J — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:19:57 GMT

(if you remember) what was your first kind of sushi that you ever tried. Did you like it right away? or did you have to try some different types?? and what is your absolute favorite??

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Best sushi in Anchorage?

alaskaroy — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:59:18 GMT

Who makes the best sushi in Anchorage?

Let's organize some tribe sushi explores!

Nominations for the top five to check out and compare?

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What about Sanraku?

imagebliss — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:00:09 GMT

As good as it looks?
Always crowded.

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San Francisco's Top 5

Theo — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 06:33:51 GMT

My cohort and I want to get a consensus amongst the experts of the top five sushi restaurants in The City. We will visit the ones that make it on the most lists. We appreciate those who participate - so send us your Top Five!!!

Theo

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Givin props to Kyoto Sushi

sugrbear26 — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 22:13:28 GMT

Ok guys, I know it may not be your favorite, but I go for lunch frequently and they have new flavored tobiko that is just amazing! Citrus, wasabi, soy paried with each other or with traditional. Thay also have some new tasty rolls and melt in your mouth albacore. I love this place!
I now return you to your regularly scheduled program.

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Sushi Wantons?

LABRI-IN-LA — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 19:44:50 GMT

Has anyone had sushi wantons? I had some last night and they were indescribable!
What this question be out of topic here? Is a hybrid mutant categoryless food that should be segregated in some isolated food colony? What is this strange new breed of sushi...or wanton? Would a sushi connoisseur consider 'sushi wantons' sushi? I'm just a sushi aficionado so I really don't know.

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best sushi in the East Bay

alVacado — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 18:39:03 GMT

i don't want to have to cross the bridge & look for parking in SF.

list of east bay sushi masters please.

i would have started the list with Kirala in Berkeley

but i took a friend there recently and the excellent sushi was overshadowed by the service, or lack there of. :(

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How to Make Sushi at Home

warren — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 14:02:20 GMT

I added a large section to the Sushi FAQ about how to make sushi at home, if anyone is interested. It is pretty comprehensive while still trying to be clear, so hopefully it would be a good resource for anyone who is thinking of making sushi at home. Please check out the page if you have an interest and feel free to let me know if something is not clear or needs further detail.
Cheers,
Warren

The page is at:
http://sushifaq.com/howtomakesushiathome.htm

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new to the group, but not to sushi!

Jessica — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 17:55:27 GMT

Hello,

Just another sushi lover droppin' by. I noticed there are several sushi places of note in Denver, but what about outside of that?

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Sushi in Seattle

Alison — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 05:43:38 GMT

Hi - I live in Seattle and I was wondering if anyone has a favorite sushi place here that they would recommend.

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sushi just a fad?

masonw — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:13:11 GMT

Could sushi be losing popularity?

Was there a peak in sushi interest about a year or two ago and now it's on the downswing?

Are there too many sushi bars?

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