Like sushi?How about california rolls?
By BriNbai
@BriNbai (912)
United States
August 14, 2008 9:34pm CST
Every time that some one asks me what my favorite sushi is I say the california roll.
And everytime I get told that its not REAL sushi..
Do you think the california roll is real sushi and what is your favorite sushi..or do you not like sushi at all?
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15 responses
@daydreamer20 (1688)
• Malaysia
17 Oct 08
California roll is just a name. I prefer tamaki roll - soft shell crab roll. But in terms of sushi, I like the Hana Maki - salmon wrap with some rice and mayonnaise. That one is a classic! :D And anything with egg (tamago) is nice too. I don't like the salmon roe though.
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@TheCatLady (4691)
• Israel
2 Nov 08
I like all sushi. Sometimes I even make a roll empty. Usually I make cucumber or carrot rolls because they are cheep and easy.
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
15 Aug 08
Nah. Rolls aren't real sushi. They are a variant. The sushi is actually the pieces of raw fish and other items that are served. I think what is in the California roll is even cooked.
Regardless, I LOVE sushi!
@marguicha (223010)
• Chile
25 Jul 12
Some of sushi rolls have raw fish. I love them with raw salmon, rice and nori algae. The rice is cooked, of course. The japanese dish with only raw fish (served with smoked ginger and wasabi, is not called sushi.
@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
28 Feb 10
I love CA rolls. They are my favorite things to order in a sushi place. I'm actually planning to have them Monday when I get money. Every time I eat in Union Station in Washington D.C., I stop by this really cheap sushi place in the food court. Sushi's way better than Amtrak food.
@aquarina (172)
• United States
22 Sep 08
I think people say that california rolls are not "real" sushi b/c it's about the plainest kind you can get and it's completely cooked. it's often the favorite of those who are too scared to branch out and try some delicious raw fish! If you havent tried anything but the California roll, i strongly suggest that you try something new. i'm telling you, it will be one of the best taste sensations you have ever had in your entire life. no joke. do it.
@xxcrimson (24)
• United States
21 Dec 08
sushi is great california rolls arent as good as the real thing though i wouldnt classifie sushi as a california roll but there good as well
@dementia88 (900)
• United States
29 Aug 08
i thought they were sushi considering its under the sushi section at restuarants and not a special one for rolls or something. but whatever. i love veggi sushi. im not a fan of fish at all. soi always get a veggie one
@Latrivia (2878)
• United States
15 Aug 08
I love sushi. I especially love tuna sushi.
As for those people who tell you California rolls aren't sushi, they are incorrect. Most people hold the misconception that sushi is raw fish. In actuality, raw fish by itself is called sashimi. Sushi is actually just vinegared rice. Usually it's topped with something, be it fish or vegetables.
@fluffnflowers (1594)
• United States
15 Aug 08
I think California rolls are my least favorite 'sushi', actually. I prefer nigiri and maki to most of the rolls, and don't tend to order rolls when we go out for sushi. My favorite are eel, squid, and mackerel nigiri. Yum!
@scorpiachoo (347)
• Malaysia
18 Aug 08
I like sushi very much.I can tell you that in japan California rolls is not a real sushi.But i like California rolls very much.I don't like any raw meat in California rolls because the tasty is very strange.I like to put some sauce while eating it.
@magojordan (3252)
• Philippines
17 Oct 08
I'm not so sure about the other rolls but California Maki is definitely not Japanese. Rolls were made, because the idea of eating raw fish with vinegared rice isn't acceptable for some. As far as I know there are a lot of kinds of sushi and maki or roll is one of them.
@TheCatLady (4691)
• Israel
15 Sep 08
I don't care if California rolls are real sushi. They are yummy. I like almost all sushi with the exception of the sweet egg.
@desiree_apuli (455)
• Philippines
17 Oct 08
I think so it is a real sushi. Just one of the various variety of sushi. I don't like the sushi because I can't take to it raw fish maybe only the tamago sushi will do. I have tasted also the unagi sushi just dont put inside the wasabi I can eat it. But I love to eat rolls like the california maki, tuna mayo maki, futo maki and unagi maki. Just love them all....