This is something many people think about also. In my family, I'm the only one who ever eats sushi and I really REALLY love it. But I also know a few friends(online) who've tried and disliked it.

When I first decided to try sushi, I was kind of scared also. It looks a bit weird and smells kind of funny sometimes too. But you need to get the courage to try it out at least once. My first try wasn't all that great, but then I ended up trying different kinds later and they tasted very good(to my surprise)!

The first one I really liked(and still do) is the spicy tuna. It's an inside-out roll, so the taste of the nori/seaweed isn't as strong as another ordinary roll. And of course, it's called spicy because there's also a spicy sauce with the tuna and rice, which gives it a very good taste. You should definitely try it out! You'll see, you'll get hooked to it! Another good one to try is Salmon Skin sushi. It's an inside-out roll as well, and it's crunchy inside. Though not every japanese restaurant offers them(not every single one in my area, anyway).

Really, you shouldn't be scared. The raw fish doesn't taste like fish at all, and I personally don't find it has any kind of weird texture either. What you smell is actually the vinegar in the rice and the nori when smelling sushi. You're best bet is to order a dish you like, along with one set of sushi(one roll, generally six pieces). That way at least, you'll have something else to fill you up if you don't like the sushi. If you know someone that likes sushi, bring them along, they can make recommendation! Or, you can always ask the waiter/waitress for some tips. Just let them know you'd like to try sushi for the first time!

Good luck ^-^

I love sushi! I suggest you try some.
I mean how bad can it be?

This is the first time I have heard someone compare the scent of goldfish food and seaweed. I guess I am going to have to smell goldfish food now just to see.

You don't have to be scared. Sushi is just like any other food and not all of it is raw fish. If you are scared of trying raw fish, try cooked sushi first and kind of work your way up. My first sushi experience was at my friend's apartment the night before a convention. She made the sushi herself and I didn't really care for it at first. Then she brought out California rolls and I was in heaven. The taste....well, it depends on what you get. California rolls have avacado, cucumber, and crab or immatation crab meat in them. It's a very fresh taste when combined with the rice and vinegar (sometimes my crazy friend will use sake...lots and lots of sake. O.o). Honestly I don't care too much for the seaweed, either, but it's not horrible or anything. I just don't like the sticky texture. Here's a couple of links to a website that might answer any questions you may have:
The Sushi FAQ - The Definitive Guide to Sushi and Sashimi
The Sushi FAQ - Sushi for Beginners - Trying Sushi For The First Time

From your avatar, I will guess that your a lady. I am strongly associated in the seafood business. So I know the bads and the goods of sushi quality and circumstances. I don't want to get too techinical but let me explain briefly.


First of all, if your going to only order fried rice, I recommend Pei Wei. Sushi Restaurants are way too expensive for an entry like that.


Fresh Salmon- Fresh Salmon has contains omega 3's for brain growth for prenatal infants. Omega-3 fatty acids seem to have the ability to regulate and lower cholesterol levels in the blood, as well as improving the ratio of good and bad cholesterol. It is this ratio between good and bad cholesterol that is thought to play a key role in heart attack risk. It is also very healthy for women. In order, these are the best qualities of the types of salmon. Scotland Salmon, Atlantic Salmon (Different countries are graded differently too, majority are in Canada.. they're okay), and Chile Salmon. These are the main Salmon products out to Japanese Restaurants.

Fresh Tuna- Tuna, an excellent source of lean protein, vitamins and minerals, is a wonderful way to excite the palate while maintaining a balanced diet. However, tuna has more to offer than just great taste and nutrition. Tuna can also help lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids, found in abundance in fatty fish like tuna, can help lower the risk of heart disease, ease the pain of arthritis, reduce asthma complications, and is essential in the growth and development of young children.


Like any other food product, even your vegetables, has bacteria and germs living on it no matter how clean you clean it! That is why everyone takes a medicine every 6 months to clear their stomache system out from bugs, worms, germs, etc. Fresh Fish has a higher chance to provide these germs because it is Fresh. But, it is not too much of a big deal to be afraid about it.


Also, know that the lower the fish is living in the sea, the more bacteria it will carry. For example: Flounders. But long as its cleaned and prepared correctly, you'll be fine. Just note that if you eat lot of fresh food, make sure you keep your system clean every 6months with that medicine. I don't know the name but a local pharmacy knows.

Hope this helped. If you have any questions let me know, I know a lot about seafood!


-Japonlife

Goldfish <<
Like the snack?
Or a little tank with cute little fishes swimming around?
I'm afraid of it to.
Anything seafood , just .. scares me. Like , I freak out when someones eating shrimp a foot away from me. And I mean .. freak out like.. running away and crying if it comes anywhere near my mouth.<<
But I have the same fantasy about eating sushi and being all brave , I mean it's such a cute little dish.


Theres goldfish food? Why would you want to eat cute little goldfish?!?

i tried it. it alright... it had different stuff on it cuz i got it from my sis who got it at olive garden... tat was the only time iv tried it

If you are not used to eating seafood, I think you should try sashimi first, such as this one.

This is tataki of katsuo.


This is maguro-don, a donburi of maguro (tuna).

No, I don't think goldfish as food is meant. I think that actual food fed to goldfish is what's meant.

greenteajunkie, is that right, or wrong?