On the heels of the holidays, I decided to start off the year with some healthier food.
Sushi immediately came to mind. It has been around for over a 1,000 years and is obviously the most recognizable Japanese food. It consists of rice, su (rice vinegar), nori (seaweed), and an assortment of fresh fish, accented with shoyu (soy sauce), wasabi, nogi (ginger), chef-created sauces to decorate and add signature flavors, and it’s shaped in bite-sized pieces.
On the heels of the holidays, I decided to start off the year with some healthier food.
Sushi immediately came to mind. It has been around for over a 1,000 years and is obviously the most recognizable Japanese food. It consists of rice, su (rice vinegar), nori (seaweed), and an assortment of fresh fish, accented with shoyu (soy sauce), wasabi, nogi (ginger), chef-created sauces to decorate and add signature flavors, and it’s shaped in bite-sized pieces.
Though it doesn't look like much from the outside, Sushi House in Stanton has been around since 2001. Owned by Bayarmunkh Chuluunbaatar, a Mongolian restaurateur, this neighborhood sushi spot prides itself on its updated menu, adding 200 new delicious dishes since last year. Mongolian fare such as curries and barbeque are also on the menu which adds a fusion flare. The sushi chefs are in plain view as you enter, and they are happy to greet you if they are not busy creating a roll or one of their signature delicacies. The simple but modern, casual dining room, done up in a mix of red, white and black tones with clean finishes throughout, seats no more than 50. As a bystander, you also can tell that the service is good because the traffic is full of regulars and the waitresses know the orders before they’re ordered.
Count on this menu to delight you with classic sushi and roll combinations, bento boxes, udon, tempura rolls, plus a few interesting combination and hand rolls – don't miss the signature oishi roll with tuna, salmon, avocado, cucumber and shredded radish with the chef’s special sauce. There are a lot of fried options too: calamari, tofu, shrimp and vegetables, all fried to a crisp. If you’re with a large group, try the Dream Boat which comes complete with specialty rolls, miso soup, steamed rice, soy bean and salads.
We ordered a feast of spicy tuna rolls, California rolls, salmon teriyaki, chicken teriyaki, an assortment of sushi, and a spicy pork katsu. And though we wanted healthy and diet-like to start the New Year, we ate every bite and no doggy bag.
Piping hot Miso soup came out first, filled with tofu and seaweed, making it tasty and hearty.
Our rolls came out next. Each order had eight pieces which was a surprise since most sushi places only give you four to six with a lunch order. The spicy tuna was not overbearing but had a kick. And, the California rolls filled with minced artificial crab had a crunch of cucumber and could have used a little more avocado to complement the taste.
The salmon, tuna, and yellowtail sushi was fresh, soft, and had a hint of soy and wasabi to accentuate the sushi flavor and experience.
The kitchen chef also deserves some praise as the chicken was tender, cut in cubes (no fat), and was not over-sauced. The hand-length sized salmon was also cooked to tender perfection and had the right amount of teriyaki, not drowning out the actual taste. I was impressed by the spicy pork katsu which was fried, adding a crunch and the taste of the sauce featured sweetness.
Though I didn’t lose any weight on this adventure, it’s was a flavorsome lunch with great service and for the right price.
Sushi House
7015 Katella Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680
714-826-4300
