Sushi Addiction

After years of going there, we fell into a “bad moment”...
You have to keep in mind that when you order sushi, it’s a definitely a delicacy for many people. There are warnings right on the menu that informs you that the food is not cooked and there may be bacteria present that can be harmful. The best days to go are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Those are the big 'out nights' for most people. Also, being that my dad worked in the fish business for many years at the South Street Seaport, the big shipment for most restaurants was on Thursday evening. Remember that. Friday’s best to get your raw fish. With that being said, I didn’t think that Sunday night would be a bad idea to grab some sushi. In fact, this place is so good, I even go on a Tuesday on rare occasions. I can tell the fish isn’t at its “prime”, but it’s still good and I have never gotten sick from this place. However, last night was a bit different. We ordered sushi takeout, (sashimi and a few rolls) brought it home and when I opened the containers, the fish looked extremely wet. It looked like someone stored it in water. It was literally dripping. I smelled it and it was fine. The avocado roll we ordered was brown - not lime green as it usually is. This stuff must have been sitting for quite a while. So I posted the photo above onto facebook as well as my Twitter account, and received interesting comment that told me something I never knew before.
“...I wonder if it was still a little frozen while they were cutting it and it thawed in transit? Most places use the flash-frozen fish. I would call to let them know. They might have a new sushi chef who doesn’t know what they’re doing.”
I had other interesting comments that advised me to discreetly tell the chefs since I knew them. I’ll do it next time I go, so that they know I’m giving them another chance. Hopefully they'll be careful the next time around. I only ate half of what I usually eat, because it was “okay”, but too slimy. I had a little bout of queasiness, but luckily I was fine. I was really disappointed, because this is the one place we love to go to that’s so close to home and super casual. It’s nice just to stop in, have a few drinks and enjoy some great food, even if the view is lacking. I’ve gone to places where I have gotten severely sick and never went back a second time. But I will say this... Most people who love sushi and have had the unpleasant experience of getting sick will always get right back in the saddle. If you’re new to the world of sushi: know the risks and always go to reputable places.
And my sushi addiction goes on and on...
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