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The McNuggetini
Woah, kind of like I just tweeted (via @scottysnacks), " talk about a strange McCombo!" :)
All jokes aside, I had some specially flavored mixed drink made by Starbucks a couple of months back at Loew's Hotel out here in Santa Monica. It had some liqueur and was called something like mochatini or something similar - it was good but, it was potent!
Also, not to bog down the comments section here but, friend of mine (@brooksbayne on twitter) totally rocks bacon vanilla milkshakes. I still need to try!
Anyone else tried a bacon vanilla milkshake or the startbucks mochatini?
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Ordering sushi: how much?
mmm, I mean hhhmmm. Good question, since sushi does tend to weigh down the bill by about $10-$15 per roll. I'm a big eater so when I go (alone) I tend to get at least 2 rolls although I usually do eat about 3. When going with a group, you say 4 of you will be dining, I'd say get some edamame for the table along with approximately 5 rolls, at least 2 of which with shrimp (or veggie) tempura so that they will be more filling and the remaining rolls, anything goes.
You should be good with 5 rolls but, if after consuming them all you are still hungry, maybe just order as you go -OR- say you all are saving room for dessert (i.e. tempura fried ice cream) and you'll help to keep the bill as low as possible while still eating good. In addition, ordering some rice for the table may help with getting full, too. Also, you can try and keep the talking/conversation going so as to slow down eating time and, hence, let everyone reach their satiety level/become full.
Good luck. Regardless, no need to fret, just be yourself! Hope this helps, I'll have to reach out should I make it to Philly - we can snack down! ;)
The McNuggetini
Woah, kind of like I just tweeted (via @scottysnacks), " talk about a strange McCombo!" :)
All jokes aside, I had some specially flavored mixed drink made by Starbucks a couple of months back at Loew's Hotel out here in Santa Monica. It had some liqueur and was called something like mochatini or something similar - it was good but, it was potent!
Also, not to bog down the comments section here but, friend of mine (@brooksbayne on twitter) totally rocks bacon vanilla milkshakes. I still need to try!
Anyone else tried a bacon vanilla milkshake or the startbucks mochatini?
Ordering sushi: how much?
I like what @amandarama said. While your variety may be more extensive if ordering sushi a la carte, it can also get really expensive really fast. That being said, unless you're dining at, let's say, Nobu in New York City few places impose a minimum purchase requirement on customers. Part of the joy of the sushi bar for me is the fact that one can "graze" leisurely and avail oneself of the most intriguing offerings.
Ordering sushi: how much?
What I like about sushi is the ability to order as you go. We typically start with miso soup or some other starter, then a couple of maki and some nigiri. And beer or sake. And when we're done with that we often order another roll and more nigiri. Maybe a handroll (temaki) if I'm still hungry. If you're sitting at a sushi bar, you can always order more.
Ordering sushi: how much?
When I was in Japan, I really enjoyed the way people ate...big plates of food for the table, put onto small plates for each diner. Multiple courses ordered as needed. If it's an authentic Japanese place, they'll understand multiple orders.
But by no means should you try natto.
Ordering sushi: how much?
I've had sushi with friends in many different scenarios. Generally we all go to an all you can eat place down the street and try to put the place out of business. ...Because I really could eat four volcano rolls if I wanted to.
However, I've also been in situations where everyone orders one roll, which they will share, and everyone at the table gets soup and edamame. This has worked out really well in the past since everyone gets some variety and splitting the check is extremely fair and equal.
Ordering sushi: how much?
My sister-in-law introduced me to a rule of thumb many years ago when I was discovering sushi, and it's stood me in good stead. 1 roll = 2 orders of nigiri (generally 2 pieces each). And 2 rolls worth will generally satisfy you if you're making a meal of it. So I'll order 2 rolls, or 1 roll and 2 orders of nigiri, or 4 orders of nigiri. If I'm especially hungry, add 1 more order nigiri. If I'm not very hungry, I order 1 roll and 1 nigiri.
And remember: you can always eat some and then order more. This is perfectly normal etiquette, especially if you're eating at the bar.
Ordering sushi: how much?
Oooh you're going to Morimoto, I'm jealous. Whenever I go out for sushi, I always want more than I probably need. I'll usually go off the prices and order in accordance with what I'm comfortable spending. Usually that turns out to be one fish roll with 2 pieces of fish nigiri and a soup or something like that. Believe me, I'd want to eat more but I have to cut myself off somewhere :)
Hillary
Chew on That
Ordering sushi: how much?
A friend of ours went to Morimoto this past Saturday night. They ordered one of the many tasting menus;theirs was $100 per person for 7 courses.
they had some sashimi, sushi,a salad, lollipop lamb chops, palate cleanser, and I can't recall what the other 2 tastings were. They said it was fabulous.Enjoy.
Ordering sushi: how much?
My hub and I love sushi and we think the most fun is to be had when sitting at the bar - order a couple rolls to share, ask the chef for his suggestions, order a couple more rolls, buy the chef a beer... good times.
Ordering sushi: how much?
I worked in a Asian restaurant dont forget the rolls have rice so you will get filled up on that. If you under order and feel you want more just order a bit more. It doesnt take too long to make depending on how busy the place is and that little break in eating will give you time to "settle" and you wont feel so hungry still.
Ordering sushi: how much?
We are a sushi family, the hard core stuff. Toro, live scallop: you get the idea. As these are on the high end of the spectrum, a hole in the wall or a well known such as Morimoto tend to allow you to order as you go. Trust me,
in Philly no one will look down on you. Now, if you as for naps when eatin'
a cheesteak from Pat's or Geno's, that's another story!
Ordering sushi: how much?
Order the chef's tasting menu. It's like fighting the biggest kid in a new school: you win respect from everybody. It's win-win.
Ordering sushi: how much?
It hurts my brain when I think about stuff like that.
The McNuggetini
I think the shake and vodka would be pretty good, but good lord, the bbq sauce and the McNugget take it into frightening territory.
The McNuggetini
At a loss for words and appetite. Good Lord!
Ordering sushi: how much?
Thanks so much for all your help everyone!! :) I tend to obsess over minor details all the time, I think I'll go and see what everyone else does and follow suit :)
The McNuggetini
Was I the only one thinking -- hmmmm chocolate milkshake with vodka? Sounds like a possibility?
I would leave off the mcnuggets and the bbq sauce, but the drink without them reminds me of vanilla ice cream in the blender with kahlua which I tried in my younger (but of drinking age) days.
Ordering sushi: how much?
It doesn't matter if you go to a hole in the wall or a high end sushi place, you can order 1 roll and leave if you want. It's normally not done, but there are no set rules or etiquette for sushi. You can let them order first or discuss what they are looking forward to eating to gauge how long everyone wants to be there.
Also, the server should be used to people staggering their order. Ordering 3-4 to share and then order more from there should be fine for the 4 of you.
My husband and I frequently make Japanese food at home, and will make sushi on occasion. We aren't huge fans of sushi so we will often order 2-4 makizushi (6 pieces per) between the two of us, which isn't that much food if you go in to a restaurant to eat and not just be seen. Our main reason we go to our favorite Japanese restaurant is to eat sukiyaki, a random teishoku, or donburi; sushi is just an appetizer.
My husband and I used to go to some really nice restaurants w/ great desserts and only order a dessert to share after we finished dinner elsewhere...same difference.
Ordering sushi: how much?
I ordered, and finished, a whole boat once. I was 22. These days I tend to get 8 pieces of nigiri and a roll or two (often as temaki). BF is a two maki man. Although we tend to order for ourselves and maybe exchange a piece or two, if we are out with a group we get their thoughts ahead of time about sharing of items. It generally works out to about 12-15 pieces per person overall, depending on if other items are ordered.
If you're going to Morimoto's, perhaps a group omakase is the way to go?
Ordering sushi: how much?
My husband and I usually get four rolls and an appetizer between the two of us and are plenty full at the end of dinner...We usually get a tempura or gyoza appetizer and a spicy tuna roll, a salmon and avocado, a spicy crunchy salmon and a spider roll. We almost always do just maki. Sometimes we will sub a salmon skin and cream cheese...mmmm...I'm getting hungry!
Ordering sushi: how much?
Hubby and I went for anniversary sushi a few years ago, and decided to order the big boat - I think it was designed to feed 6 people. Now when we eat sushi, we eat a lot, but we had planned on taking the leftovers home. When we ordered, the waitress said "That's too much for you!" I thanked her for her suggestion, and after her third protest, I had to insist that is what we wanted. Then, when she turned in the order to the sushi chef, I heard him say "That's too much for them!" She in turn had to convince him to make it. So, if there are two of you, apparently enough sushi for 6 is too much. Does that help? :-)
Ordering sushi: how much?
Also, at Morimoto's - you can simply hang on to your menu, and order more as your meal progresses. I've done this several times there, and I highly doubt they mind you spending more money on a meal, and not wasting any of the food.
Ordering sushi: how much?
i think two to three rolls per person seems to be a pretty good average - of course, if you're getting appetizers/soup/nigiri or sashimi, that number will change but it seems like a good base. some people like to order their own rolls and other people like to order a bunch for the table (in which case everyone should get equal input on picking the rolls). when i'm nervous about going out to eat at a fancy place or with people i haven't eaten with before, i let the other person order first and then try to match.
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mmm, I mean hhhmmm. Good question, since sushi does tend to weigh down the bill by about $10-$15 per roll. I'm a big eater so when I go (alone) I tend to get at least 2 rolls although I usually do eat about 3. When going with a group, you say 4 of you will be dining, I'd say get some edamame for the table along with approximately 5 rolls, at least 2 of which with shrimp (or veggie) tempura so that they will be more filling and the remaining rolls, anything goes.
You should be good with 5 rolls but, if after consuming them all you are still hungry, maybe just order as you go -OR- say you all are saving room for dessert (i.e. tempura fried ice cream) and you'll help to keep the bill as low as possible while still eating good. In addition, ordering some rice for the table may help with getting full, too. Also, you can try and keep the talking/conversation going so as to slow down eating time and, hence, let everyone reach their satiety level/become full.
Good luck. Regardless, no need to fret, just be yourself! Hope this helps, I'll have to reach out should I make it to Philly - we can snack down! ;)