This may not seem like a major accomplishment. In fact it wasn’t even on my list until the night June and I went to meet Rick and Trish and their friends at Nisen for happy hour. Now I don’t eat fish. ANY fish. No, not even shrimp or lobster. If it comes from the sea, it does not enter my mouth. Ok, tuna. Which I am convinced is caught in cans with giant magnets.
I digress. I’ve never been to Nisen Sushi, basically because…well, why? However, I was pleasantly surprised at how awesome their happy hour is, and what a cool vibe this hidden gem in a strip mall sandwiched between Cabo Fresh and TJ Maxx truly is. So, the drinks were flowing, some appetizers were ordered and I thoroughly enjoyed the Kobe Sliders and Meatballs. Then came the sushi. Then came the dare. I told Trish that if she added it to my list, I would have no choice but to eat it. She did and I immediately regretted it.
So there I was, chopsticks in hand, directions received (dip in soy sauce, shove the whole piece of sushi in my mouth, eat a piece of ginger) facing a Volcano Roll – Chopped Tuna, Caviar (!!!), Spicy Cream Aioli, and Sliced Avocado. I took a deep breath, mustered up an amount of courage that shouldn’t be necessary to eat sushi, and popped it in my mouth. Verdict – it was DELICIOUS. Oh my God, do I like sushi? Who am I?
Suggested by Trish Carpenter
Completed 4/19/19