Sushi purists may scowl at the idea of a Sushi take-away, but they'll miss out on Sushi and More's bite-sized rolls that come packed so neatly, even the Japanese would be proud
Sushi purists may scowl at the idea of a Sushi take-away, but they'll miss out on Sushi and More's bite-sized rolls that come packed so neatly, even the Japanese would be proud
There's something reassuring about Sushi and More, Warden Road's newest food joint. Probably, it's the fact that though you've been told to take the first left after turning right from St Stephen's Church, on Napean Sea Road, it's not a filthy cul-de-sac that greets you but a clean and wide road where a large solid board states the name of the Japanese take-away. Outside, we didn't spot cats licking their paws or hungry-eyed dogs. This take-away, you tell yourself sub-consciously, is clean.
The feeling is compounded when you enter the gleaming premises, all of 200 square feet, where a man in a chef's hat and black uniform pours golden liquid into a pan that sizzles, again, quietly. On a stand behind the cashier, is a marble cat that looks on unconcerned as smoked salmon sushi rolls are prepared and chicken dumplings are sculpted into shape.
Excited as only a sushi fan with too little time -- or cash -- would be about the opening of Japanese food take-away, we tried the Teriyaki and the Gyoza (dumplings), along with the Salmon Cheese and Scallion Sushi.
The good thing about this place is that you can place your order and set out to pick it up -- they trust you to reach, which makes you feel positive about the establishment. Try not to get too late -- we did, and our Chicken Teriyaki needed a short trip in the microwave before the chicken became succulent again.
Served with half a quarter of an American Corn Cob -- it has to fit into the long yet shallow clean plastic take-away box, after all -- the Teriyaki will please the neat eater. The chicken stays on, the sticks have one flat end that makes it easy to hold, and there's enough juice to make the chicken taste succulent, without getting messy to eat. One serving has three skewers (Rs 250) and would barely do as a snack, unless of course, you're already full.
What's also another great snack is the Gyoza (Japanese, for dumpling). We tried the Chicken (Rs 150) and Vegetable Gyozau00a0 (Rs 120) and were impressed with the tiny bite-sized dumplings that gave off the distinct taste of chicken mince cooked to perfection, with a soft and silky outer crust. One serving has six pieces and goes well with the tiny tub of soya sauce and Shichimi (red chilli powder) that comes with the packaging. Our box contained eight pieces of sushi. There are options for vegetarians -- owner Anuj Jodhani and chef Shreeya Mitra insist that they use different pots and pans for those dishes -- such as the Classic Cucumber Roll (Rs 230), the Shiitake Mushroom Tartar Roll (Rs 300) and the Inari made with fried tofu (Rs 380). For the non-vegetarians, the choice is between tuna (Tuna & Green Apple Roll for Rs 400), prawn (Prawn Tempura Roll), crabmeat (California Roll for Rs 300) and salmon (Salmon, Cheese and Scallion Roll for Rs 340).
We chose the salmon and found to our delight that the Gari (pickled ginger) was pungent and damp, just as we like it. The rice absorbed the soya sauce and held well as we popped it in our mouth using the chopsticks that came with the packaging. With the right dash of creamy cheese and a pink lick of salmon peeping out of the rice roll, the sushi was tiny, yet satisfying enough to want to reach out for the second bite. This isn't the sort of take-away where you'll worry about the food being too much; in fact, we found the portion sizes small but everything else about the place makes you happy. The food is good, the place is clean, and the oil that the chef uses isn't all sizzle and no spark. For the sushi purist, it may not make you switch from your regular fine dining sushi restaurant, but it'll definitely satisfy your craving on a day when you can't make it to your restaurant on time.
At 2/A Meherbad building, opposite Mucchad Paanwala, Warden Road; Call 66157285/86.
Sushi & More didn't know we were the there. The Guideu00a0reviews anonymously and pays for meals
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