If you are new to the world of sushi and have never been to any of the sushi restaurants in Houston, there are a few things you may want to know before you go. In the first place, make sure that you choose one of the more reputable sushi restaurants in Houston. Making the wrong choice can adversely influence your experience. If the fish is not properly prepared, it can ruin the occasion for you and bar you from the pleasure of eating sushi for the rest of your life.
Your best on your first excursion to sushi restaurants in Houston is to keep it simple at first. As in anything, you can experiment and refine your tastes once you get the hang of it. After you have had a few great experiences eating sushi, you’ll probably be eager to try variations on the theme. Keep in mind that cost does not equal quality; being willing to pay more for your meal doesn’t guarantee you will see any increase in quality.
Some sushi restaurants in Houston feature a bar, where you can sit and watch your food being prepared, and even converse with the sushi chef. You also have the advantage while sitting at the bar of being able to inspect the fish, which of course should be fresh. (If the fish is dry, it’s probably not very fresh.) If there isn’t any fish on display, this could be a bad sign.
Another benefit that comes from sitting at the bar is that you can order your sushi directly from the chef, which can involve communicating to him that you are a sushi virgin and asking for his advice, as well as requesting the freshest fish. (Don’t ask for the “fresh fish” or imply that some of the fish isn’t fresh, however! You don’t want to insult the chef.) Don’t order non-sushi items from the chef. The servers will accommodate you for non-sushi items, not the chef, who is busy preparing sushi.
Ordering something to drink with your sushi is an important aspect of the experience as well. You probably don’t want a sugary soft drink. Just like root beer and pasta doesn’t sound quite right, sushi and a Coke probably isn’t going to go over well, mostly due to the fact that the soft drink will render your taste buds helpless due to its overwhelming fructose content. You want to be able to experience the subtle flavors of sushi if you are going to try sushi at all. Better drinks include green tea, sparkling water, sake or even beer (except for a dark beer or stout).
