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C-Urchin - 1-28-2010 at 10:10 AM

Is it a futile endeavor to try to find good sushi in La Paz?

bajabass - 1-28-2010 at 10:24 AM

Head down to the marina. Purchase a fresh yellowfin tuna. Football size is fine. Fillet and wash in saltwater, chill on ice for a couple hours. Dig out some wasabi and soy sauce. Slice very thin with a very sharp knife. Garnish as desired and enjoy!!!

Pescador - 1-28-2010 at 12:56 PM

No, actually there was a great sushi restaurant in the Soriana complex. Now if you were to climb the social ladder and come to Santa Rosalia, where we appreciate the finer things in life, we have our own sushi restaurant. It used to be across the street, but moved to the ice cream parlor as they merged.

Bajahowodd - 1-28-2010 at 01:57 PM

Is Senor Sushi still around? As I recall, it was opened by and operated by a Dane.

bajabass - 1-28-2010 at 02:00 PM

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Originally posted by Pescador
No, actually there was a great sushi restaurant in the Soriana complex. Now if you were to climb the social ladder and come to Santa Rosalia, where we appreciate the finer things in life, we have our own sushi restaurant. It used to be across the street, but moved to the ice cream parlor as they merged.

I'll take a double scoop of dorado, with a yellowtail shake!!

JESSE - 1-28-2010 at 02:11 PM

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Originally posted by C-Urchin
Is it a futile endeavor to try to find good sushi in La Paz?

Yes, there are NO decent sushi restaurants in town, period.

bajabass - 1-28-2010 at 02:25 PM

Is wasabe available in La Paz? If you like even hotter, try Thai Chili Paste :fire:

backninedan - 1-28-2010 at 02:50 PM

Jesse is correct.... I love sushi so I learned to make it myself.A bit tricky at first, but after ruining a few pots of rice I got the hang of it.

Sushi rice, nori, and bamboo rollers are readily available here in Loreto.

oxxo - 1-28-2010 at 03:40 PM

Finding good sushi in Mexico is like finding a good taco in Japan. Good Luck!

[Edited on 1-28-2010 by oxxo]

wessongroup - 1-28-2010 at 04:48 PM

I have never aquired a taste for most any ocean fish, and most all shell fish too.. just don't like the taste.. and for Sushi... no way.. have tried it.. but we are talking hurl time for me..

It equates to the way some can't eat liver and onions without giving it back..

I like to fish, but mostly catch and release.. I will keep a few salmon and the tuna.. like them smoked

Reminds Me

Bajahowodd - 1-28-2010 at 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by oxxo
Finding good sushi in Mexico is like finding a good taco in Japan. Good Luck!

[Edited on 1-28-2010 by oxxo]

I really don't like anything raw. :lol:

Are There Good Sushi Restaurants in Ensenada?

Gypsy Jan - 1-28-2010 at 06:26 PM

P.S. I am not dissing the terrific local cocteles servers, just wondering if there is a traditional Japanese place serving good raw fish.

GJ

[Edited on 1-29-2010 by Gypsy Jan]

[Edited on 1-29-2010 by Gypsy Jan]

postholedigger - 1-29-2010 at 09:47 AM

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Originally posted by oxxo
Finding good sushi in Mexico is like finding a good taco in Japan. Good Luck!

[Edited on 1-28-2010 by oxxo]

Truer words have never been spoken. I've been to both places.

mtgoat666 - 1-29-2010 at 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
P.S. I am not dissing the terrific local cocteles servers, just wondering if there is a traditional Japanese place serving good raw fish.

yes, there is good sushi place in ensenada -- don't know exact location, but is in north area of downtown on same block as that hussong's t-shirt/tourist trinket store. OK sushi, nice ambiance.

[Edited on 1-29-2010 by mtgoat666]

capt. mike - 1-29-2010 at 10:16 AM

one word......Colman's mustard.
ok - 2 words.

given to me courtesy of Mulege Marv!!
the best for sushi.

BAJA.DESERT.RAT - 1-29-2010 at 02:08 PM

yes...yes...yes...coleman's yellow mustard powder = HOT !

i was told decades ago by an owner of a japanese restaurant to use very hot water and to mix it vigorously to make it hot.

the problem that i have is people dilute wasabi and the mustard with too much soy sauce or ?? i like to use either mixture in a thicker, not soupier mix, like a thinner pancake mix. i also find using the powder wasabi version is a better tasting mix.

for either, i have found big containers of both at certain very large japanese markets for unbelievably low prices. 16 ounces of coleman's and wasabi powder for about $ ten dollars.

true or not, i was told that the useage of such hot items is to kill germs ? hmmmm...maybe just gossip ? don't forget, fish do have parasites, some more than others. farmed salmon, halibut and pacific rockfish are notorious for them.

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT

Hi BDR

Gypsy Jan - 1-29-2010 at 02:32 PM

Welcome to the board.

Where and at what markets do you buy Colman's mustard and powdered wasabi?

I would love to stock up.

Pescador - 1-29-2010 at 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Welcome to the board.

Where and at what markets do you buy Colman's mustard and powdered wasabi?

I would love to stock up.

The oriental super groceries in the US stock all of this stuff and it is a lot better than buying it at the regular grocery store where it becomes an import item and the markup is 50% whereas the Oriental croceries do direct import and the markup is much lower.

Since the original question was where in La Paz is a decent place to find sushi, the place is called the Sushi Factory and is at the Plaza Cinepolis (Sorianas) number is 612-165-4004

DENNIS - 1-29-2010 at 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan

Are There Good Sushi Restaurants in Ensenada?

Jeeeezo..I hope not. I would suggest to anyone weird enough to eat Sushi that they go out to the docks and get aboard one of the sport fishing boats and plunge their head into the bait tank. After all, that's what Sushi is.....bait, and it belongs on a fish hook. :barf:

wessongroup - 1-29-2010 at 04:23 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by Gypsy Jan

Are There Good Sushi Restaurants in Ensenada?

One Person's Weird

Gypsy Jan - 1-29-2010 at 04:36 PM

...is another person's feast.

:spingrin:

GJ

[Edited on 1-30-2010 by Gypsy Jan]

BAJA.DESERT.RAT - 1-29-2010 at 05:32 PM

dennis....i respect your opinion but if you stick your head in a sportfishers' bait tank, you will usually find anchovies and sardines. perhaps the ones you are relating to are chunk bait which is usually mackeral or larger sardines and most generally not used for sushi, unless it's in a tuna tube, then it could be a smaller sashimi type of fish. nonetheless, to each his/her own.

Gypsy Jan....most regular markets carry coleman's mustard as well as powdered or paste wasabi. however, if you want the institutional type sizes, you would need to go to a larger oriental market, most likely in the u.s. when you are in baja, where would you be ? perhaps it would be better to u2u me.

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT

tripledigitken - 1-29-2010 at 05:39 PM

I'll take Mackeral Nigiri at Sushi Bars, and Anchovies on my Pizza.

Ken

DENNIS - 1-29-2010 at 05:46 PM

Jeeeezo....I'll bet you guys would eat Scampi too. I mean the rubber type that's in your tackle box. :tumble:

tripledigitken - 1-29-2010 at 05:48 PM

Only when I run out of Gummie Bears. :lol:

mulegejim - 1-29-2010 at 05:58 PM

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Originally posted by wessongroup
I have never aquired a taste for most any ocean fish, and most all shell fish too.. just don't like the taste.. and for Sushi... no way.. have tried it.. but we are talking hurl time for me..

It equates to the way some can't eat liver and onions without giving it back..

I like to fish, but mostly catch and release.. I will keep a few salmon and the tuna.. like them smoked

How sad, but at least you are honest.

wessongroup - 1-29-2010 at 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by capt. mike
one word......Colman's mustard.
ok - 2 words.

given to me courtesy of Mulege Marv!!
the best for sushi.

thanks will give it a try... just ran out of the powdered wasabi yesterday.. was using it on Baja style sauerkraut potatoes and bratwurst.. Baja style requires you have beer (your choice, I had a Tecate) which you pour into a glass and drink with your meal.. simple but a good change of pace.. not sure I will have it with sushi, maybe "fish sticks" :lol: