What is the Best Sushi Place in All of Massachusetts? (Boston: buy, price)

[Sotsgreen]

Originally Posted by timberline742

So you're saying everyplace serves overfished fish then, correct? So you're not actually criticizing particular restaurants and don't have any suggestions of a better place, correct?

Seems a little off topic.

Not exactly. Some places do advertise serving sustainable, but not aware of any in the area. It's not off topic if people consider serving sustainable preferable. Since this point was raised, someone here has now mentioned such a restaurant.

Originally Posted by BostonMike7

That just seems like way too much work.


So back to the original subject. I kinda like "Saki" on Rt1 in Saugus.

It's not, there's some simple lists about what to avoid for anyone interested.

Originally Posted by porterhouse

Yes, the aforementioned Cafe Sushi. Their omakase generally is based on varieties of sustainable fish. In fact you generally will not get even one tuna course in the meal. Their daily specials board is sourced similarly.

That's really interesting and it's great to hear other people are even aware of this. By having this discussion we've learned about more choices. You also can just avoid certain menu items at other restaurants.

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by porterhouse

Yes, the aforementioned Cafe Sushi. Their omakase generally is based on varieties of sustainable fish. In fact you generally will not get even one tuna course in the meal. Their daily specials board is sourced similarly.

I understand full well the overfishing issues with (especially) bluefin tuna, but no tuna at all won't make a for a very good sushi outing in my book. I doubt I return if I left it up to the chef and no tuna was presented.

[sawyer2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAlWrT5P2VI

[Sotsgreen]

Originally Posted by sawyer2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAlWrT5P2VI

Well aware that clip is a joke stereotyping some consumers, and it is funny.

That video is talking about domestic livestock that are easy to reproduce, not over fishing that is more difficult to regulate and reverse.

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by Sotsgreen

That video is talking about domestic livestock that are easy to reproduce, not overfishing that is more difficult to regulate and reverse.

Woosh

[Sotsgreen]

Originally Posted by timberline742

Woosh

Saw that clip years ago. Yes it's a joke stereotyping people who are concerned about what they order.

Sushi eaters pushing Pacific bluefin tuna to brink of extinction - CBS News
Should Pacific Bluefin Tuna Be Listed As An Endangered Species? : The Salt : NPR

Anyway, glad someone recommended an alternative restaurant here. That doesn't mean you can't go to the other restaurants, but just knowing a few menu items to avoid can be very helpful.

[timberline742]

You're still not getting it. That's ok.

[MikePRU]

Originally Posted by Sotsgreen

That's really interesting and it's great to hear other people are even aware of this. By having this discussion we've learned about more choices. You also just avoid certain menu items at other restaurants.

I saw a documentary about sushi on Netflix or maybe Amazon Prime a few months ago that raised the issue. I don't eat sushi regularly and the rolls with tuna are really the only ones I like. So, I tend to order what I want as I feel my minimal sushi consumption is unlikely to make a serious impact.

[Sotsgreen]

Originally Posted by timberline742

You're still not getting it. That's ok.

It's stereotyping people that are concerned about what they order. It's funny.

Originally Posted by MikePRU

So, I tend to order what I want as I feel my minimal sushi consumption is unlikely to make a serious impact.

That's understandable why people do that, but when millions do that it's still a lot. Not all kinds of tuna is listed as over fished right now, but more could be added.

[BostonMike7]

Originally Posted by MikePRU

So, I tend to order what I want as I feel my minimal sushi consumption is unlikely to make a serious impact.

I just order what I want because I don't care.