There's no need to hesitate when it comes to ordering Raw Fish from the latest Japanese Sushi on wheels, Temaki Truck. Despite my Raw Diet Detox, the Temaki Truck was kind enough to accommodate my strict no grain (amongst a laundry list of others things) policy. Instead, they stuffed my Hand Rolls chock full of Cucumber Strips and probably snuck a little extra Sushi inside too.
The Grubdown:
- buttery fresh goodness Yellowtail Toro Sashimi $6 for 7 pieces
- squishy in a good way, sesame seed crunch, velvety "Slammin' Salmon" Spicy Salmon Hand Roll $3
- just as yum as you'd expect with fiery red pepper bits "Chicken of the Sea" Spicy Tuna Hand Roll $3
- vinegary sweet, a teensy bit rubbery, coulda really used the rice to soak up the sauce "Octo-Shrimp" Hand Roll $3
Temaki serves their fish fresh-to-order with prices that are very nice – considering their awesome quality – so don't be surprised if the wait takes a little extra time.
After snapping a pic of my meal, I thought "wow, all this food for $16 just for me – what a deal!"
Naturally, I went head first into the Yellowtail Toro. I'm usually not a huge Yellowtail fan, but make it a Toro cut and I'm good to go. It really is buttery soft 'n smooth with a spec of black pepper & salt (you can see it in the picture if you look real close) for gentle season.
The Spicy Salmon Hand Roll, I could've eaten 20 of. I love the mellow sweetness of the Salmon paired with the Spicy Red Pepper Sauce, then backed by the Sesame Seed crunch. Same goes for the Spicy Tuna, but it tastes more fresh than sweet and is cut in finer bits.
I do not recommend getting the Octo-Shrimp Hand Roll without Rice – not like it comes that way, mine was a special order – but the thick Vinegary almost too Sweet Sauce doesn't go down well without some Rice to soak it up.
I look forward to coming back soon for the Tokyo Shrimp with Masago Roll & 5-Piece Temaki Maki special, just as the sushi chef intended, with rice.
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