Roll with It: 6 Sushi Restaurants We Love
Sushi is now ubiquitous and thank goodness for that. It’s almost an art form in itself, although, we’ve now made an art of eating it. We love a good roll and the following places never fail to satisfy. Grab your chopsticks and dig in.
Looking to impress a special someone? Shogun Hibachi Grill & Sushi in Folsom offers a wow-worthy roll. The Folsom Roll incorporates shrimp tempura and spicy salmon topped with spicy fresh tuna and yellow caviar. This bite of flavor takes sushi to an elevated level of class. shogunatfolsom.com
Maybe you’re in the mood for a roll with a more traditional take; in that case, Suishin Sushi in Folsom has you covered. The Natoma Station Roll, named after the familiar Folsom location, offers classic flavors of crab, tempura shrimp, unagi, avocado, cucumber, and furikaki (a traditional Japanese seasoning). sushin916.com
Don’t like fish? Hisui Sushi in Folsom has compiled an Intel Roll that will send you to cloud nine. This fish-less roll incorporates tempura asparagus, cucumber, and avocado for a lighter, veggie-based approach to the traditional delicacy wrapped in rice. hisuisushi.com
Dreaming of a day at the river, but don’t want to swim after Labor Day? The American River Roll at Ninja Sushi & Teriyaki in Roseville will give you a taste of sunshine. A tasty cooked crab salad is topped with deep fried lobster, ponzu sauce, jalapeños, teriyaki, spicy mayo, creamy white sauce, green onion, and sesame seeds. ninjasushiroseville.com
River days may be few and far between but apple picking season is officially here! If you’re headed up the hill for some fresh cider, make sure you stop at Kobe Sushi & Fusion in Cameron Park. The HWY 50 Roll is packed with deep fried shrimp, crab, cucumber, avocado, and topped with ebi (more tasty shrimp) and masago. kobecameronpark.com
Add fuel to your day with Mikuni Sushi’s Aerojet Roll. Fresh yellowtail and tuna propel you into sushi heaven while avocado, cucumber, and ponzu make for a soft and delicious landing. Simple and straightforward, this roll will soon become a fast favorite. mikunisushi.com
By Tara Harbert // Photos by Dante Fontana