ISO Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice
Hi Gang! My newest quest is to find GREAT spicy tuna on crispy rice. I assume anyone who does this well, does other sushi/rolls well. Price is not an issue and area is Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, etc...
As usual, thanks in advance!!
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The best Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice in the LA area is Katsu-ya. They may have "slipped" in some other areas as some have noted (although I still think it's better than those folks will give it credit for), this is one of their signature dishes and it remains delicious. I have tried this dish at most of my other favorite sushi places (including Iroha, down the street from Katsu-Ya Studio City) and none has perfected the ratio and consistency of the rice and tuna the way that Katsu-Ya has.
Mori is still my favorite sushi, hands down. But for more inventive sushi, I still love Katsu-Ya. And especially their spicy tuna on crispy rice.
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Azizeh Barjesteh
Nov 24, 2007 03:00 PM
Yoshi's Sushi in West Hollywood has it, among other tasty sushi. Good prices too.
8274 Santa Monica Blvd
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A third vote for Musha in Santa Monica - their version is outstanding. Spicy and flavorful with slivers of fresh jalepeno, but the fish really comes through and the rice crackers are perfect. Check out pengrin's photo of it here:
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mollyomormon
Nov 25, 2007 11:56 AM
I love the Musha version too but it definitely doesn't contain jalapenos.
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Clare K
Jan 9, 2007 07:07 PM
Koi has the most amazing spicy tuna on crispy rice that I have had. There is a tiny sliver of jalapeno on each (you can easily remove if it's too hot for ya).
I don't necessarily think Koi is authentic Japanese food, but for this dish and other cal-Asian dishes, it's the best.
CK
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If you want to try making it yourself...whether crispy rice or other creative and inventive "companions", try buying the spicy mayo, AND the sashimi grade tuna at Snapper Jon's in Woodland Hills. I bought some tuna, and the spicy mayo there, and some smelt eggs at Bristol Farms, and had fun making my own Spicy Tuna!! Man, it was great!
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You should check out HamaSaku, in a mini-mall near Santa Monica & Sepulveda. They do a great version of that crispy rice thing and a lot of other high-end creative rolls.
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Sushi Katsu-ya on Ventura Blvd. does the best, I think.
I believe they developed Koi's special menu, including this item.›3 Replies-
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tokyoastrogirl
Jan 9, 2007 08:48 PM
I feel that Katsuya on Ventura has gone WAY downhill. Years ago, I loved everything I ate there. These days it's so crowded, the waitresses holler (WHAT ELSE?) so you'll order quickly, and the "crispy" rice is soft and still hot which doesn't bode well for the cool tuna on top. I think they have to crank so many out that they are not made properly anymore. I agree that Koi has the superior version. As much as I'm not one for a scene, I have to say that Koi's food is very, very good.
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Maxmillion
Jan 9, 2007 09:46 PM
I concur. Katsu-ya really isn't as good as it used to be... And I've only ever gone there for lunch or obtained food to go at dinnertime. But I just started to get over the faux Japanese food (way too much mayonnaise)...
Haven't tried the Brentwood location, though.
But Katsu-ya probably *would* be the best place to try this dish.
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if you're heading to the valley -
kushiyu
18713 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, 91356 - (818) 609-9050
they do the best version of this out of the four places i've tried it. for me, the difference is in how they pack the rice. it's also not nearly as greasy as the other versions i've tasted. -
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