Twister Roll
After an epic day at Coney Island, Rob and I decided to explore the boroughs for some delicious eats on the way home. I'd heard all kinds of great things about Brooklyn, so we decided to get off on a random subway stop. Bad idea. The minute we walked out of the subway there were at least five homeless people strewn about, and nothing but a shabby convenient shop. It took us all of 2.5 seconds to turn around and get back on the N train.
To get back to Staten Island you have to catch the ferry at the southernmost point of Manhattan-- Whitehall Street. With empty bellies and a craving for sushi, we wandered around the financial district hand in hand hoping to stumble upon something yummy.
The outside of Shinju Sushi looks kind of sketchy with it's neon lights and construction mess, but once you get inside it's cozy and quiet.
To get back to Staten Island you have to catch the ferry at the southernmost point of Manhattan-- Whitehall Street. With empty bellies and a craving for sushi, we wandered around the financial district hand in hand hoping to stumble upon something yummy.
The outside of Shinju Sushi looks kind of sketchy with it's neon lights and construction mess, but once you get inside it's cozy and quiet.
Rock & Roll
The hostess led us to a back corner table near a large fishtank. Minus the annoying lullaby music playing over the loudspeakers, the atmosphere was quite romantic.
To start we ordered edamame, miso soup and the shrimp & vegetable tempura. The edamame was perfectly salted and not too hard, while the tempura batter was crisp with just a touch of grease. The shrimp were enormous and tasted best dipped in soy sauce. The tempura fried broccoli was hands down my favorite. I understand that deep frying it completely negates any of the good veggie qualities, but ya know, oh well.
We didn't know what to expect when our sushi rolls came out, but we were definitely pleasantly surprised. The presentation of both rolls was simple yet vibrant with bright, fresh colored toppings. Rob ordered the Rock 'N Roll: spicy tuna, cucumber & crunch topped with avocado and tobiko. While I predictably ordered the Twister Roll: shrimp tempura topped with spicy tuna.
To start we ordered edamame, miso soup and the shrimp & vegetable tempura. The edamame was perfectly salted and not too hard, while the tempura batter was crisp with just a touch of grease. The shrimp were enormous and tasted best dipped in soy sauce. The tempura fried broccoli was hands down my favorite. I understand that deep frying it completely negates any of the good veggie qualities, but ya know, oh well.
We didn't know what to expect when our sushi rolls came out, but we were definitely pleasantly surprised. The presentation of both rolls was simple yet vibrant with bright, fresh colored toppings. Rob ordered the Rock 'N Roll: spicy tuna, cucumber & crunch topped with avocado and tobiko. While I predictably ordered the Twister Roll: shrimp tempura topped with spicy tuna.
Twister Roll, again.
Both rolls had such great textures and flavors. The spicy tuna had a nice kick to it, while the avocado added a refreshing coolness to the Rock 'N Roll. Sometimes spicy tuna mixed together can be mushy, but the softness really brought out the crunch of the shrimp tempura.
Needless to say, we left the restaurant full, fat and oh-so happy.
Needless to say, we left the restaurant full, fat and oh-so happy.
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