Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Sakura

Tonight Monica and I ventured to Sakura in Fords, NJ. I was a little leary since I had read mixed reviews online. When we got there, it was empty. We were literally the only 2 people in the restaurant. But the atmosphere was pretty cool so I wasn't too worried. It was modern and cozy (and had nice placemats!). People eventually started trickling in. We ordered 5 rolls: Alaska Roll, Four Seasons (shrimp tempura, mango w/spicy salmon on top), Spicy Tuna Roll, California Sunshine (California roll topped with tuna, salmon & baby sprouts) and Ahi Crunch Salmon (Salmon, crab stick & avocado wrapped in seaweed and deep fried). All I can say was that everything was SO DEEEElicious!!!! I could probably have done without the Alaska roll which I didn't think was anything special, but still good! I think the 2 favorites were definitely the Four Seasons (amazing!) and the Ahi Crunchy Salmon Roll. The rolls were a pretty decent size too. We had leftovers which is usually never the case when we go out for sushi. The waiter was very attentive and friendly as well. OH AND the best part was that all the sushi was half off!!! Can't beat that!! This is definitely at the top of my list and I look forward to going back!!

website: http://www.sushi50percentoff.com/

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Yummy Sushi - Ewing




Still waiting for Jen to accept the post invitation... we'll see how long that takes ;)
My husband and I ordered from Yummy Sushi in Ewing, NJ. This post is very important because this restaurant has no menu online and seems to have no intentions of creating one. The kind woman there gave me a menu and the updated list of Special Rolls along with their ingredients! Jack Pot! I'm uploading them so the Ewing/West Trenton followers can check it out.


Back to business. We ordered the Sushi Trio which is Tuna, Yellowtail and Salmon sashimi. The fish is so fresh and flavorful, it really puts some other places to shame. Shrimp shumai is tasty but on the small side compared to most places. Shrimp Tempura roll was on par with what you would expect from a shrimp tempura roll. Lastly we had a Yummy roll which is shrimp and asparagus inside;spicy shrimp and yellowtail outside. This roll is excellent, the crunch is perfect, the spiciness is just right (I personally enjoy just a little kick when it comes to anything spicy) and the yellowtail just shines in this roll.

Hey Jen, maybe when I host a Paper Cuts meeting we can order from here and kill two birds with one stone!