Food review: Fire ball nigiri

Restaurant: Sushi Delight (San Francisco)
Food description: Spicy tuna deep fried and topped with maguro tuna sashimi and spicy sauce
Food rating: 6 out of 10
Times ordered: 1

Food review: Spicy white tuna roll

Restaurant: Sushi Time (San Francisco)
Food description: Albacore tuna and cucumber roll topped with spicy mayonnaise and sesame seeds
Food rating: 7 out of 10
Times ordered: 1

I always like to get the spicy tuna rolls when we go to a new sushi joint, partly because I like the spicy mix of flavors and partly because I get to eat it all - M doesn't like the mayo! Normally I don't see the albacore used in the spicy tuna roll which turned out to be a pretty good change in this case. The mayo dollop on top was not too mayo-ey and let you taste the rest of the ingredients without being overwhelming. The spiciness was just right, and it was a little bit sweet as well. Overall good flavor - and yummy sesame seeds. I dislike when the sesame is lost completely and they did a good job here of balancing. I'm curious if they didn't use the red tuna in the roll because it isn't normally very good - it sure wasn't on this visit. Well, I am pleased with this rendition of the spicy tuna roll by Sushi Time and I would have it again.

Food review: Dynamite roll

Restaurant: Sushi Delight (San Francisco)
Food description: Spicy tuna, eel, and cucumber roll deep-fried amidst a bed of seaweed salad
Food rating: 8 out of 10
Times ordered: 10+

This is one of the more creative rolls available at Sushi Delight. For not being a huge fan of spicy tuna, this roll hits it out of the park. The presentation is excellent and the flavor is a nice balance between spicy and sweet. It's not overly greasy and the cucumber isn't overpowering. The seaweed salad is a nice companion to cool off the spiciness. The eel gets a little lost in the spiciness, but it's still a very tasty combination. Overall, it's a very nice rendition of the spicy tuna roll and one of my favorite items on the menu.