Thursdays with TT: Iron Sushi

CT really wanted to see Inception. She got denied before when her friends from Boston were in town, so we decided to go on a Wednesday night because who goes to the movies then? We got to the theater about 30 mins early, so getting seats was a non-issue since there were only 3 other people there. It filled up a bit, but still quiet as expected for a weekday night. It was a good movie that was super intense. Anytime you deal with anything involving dreams, it can get pretty confusing and a little scary.

Before the movie, we stopped at CT’s favorite local sushi place, Iron Sushi. I have walked by a bunch of times, but never went in or ordered take out as it looks like another generic sushi place. Although CT hadn’t been in a while, she used to come here at least once a week. I hadn’t had sushi in a long time so I was looking forward to this.

After being seated, we were given an “amuse” of spring rolls. These were meh-tastic! Frozen, cabbage filled, bland.

We were both pretty hungry, so we shared an appetizer of Monkey Bites. With a name like that, how can you not want to eat them? They are “Lightly deep fried white fish, shrimp, peaches, avocado wrapped with soy sheet.” Unfortunately, they fell apart as you picked them up with chopsticks. The flavors were pretty indiscernible. I would pass on Monkey Bites in the future.

CT says: I agree. Although, since it fell apart so easily I ate mine is smaller bites and individually, each bite was pretty yummy.

CT went ala carte with her entree. Salmon and Tuna sashimi, Eel and Uni sushi, and the Mango Shrimp roll. Her eyes were definitely bigger than her tummy. Way too much food. I had a piece of the Mango Shrimp roll. It was tasty with spicy shrimp, mango, and tempura flake.

CT says: The Mango Shrimp roll is a favorite! I never liked the idea of mixing fish and fruit, but tried it once when a friend once ordered it and now it’s a staple. Beware though, it does have a bit of a kick.

I got the Sushi Deluxe(2 pcs. tuna, 2 pcs. salmon, 2 pcs. white fish, 1 pc. yellowtail, 1 pc. eel, 1 pc. ebi & 1 tuna roll.) Like CT, I ordered way too much food. All of the fish was super fresh! I was pretty happy with my choice. It also came with a side salad and the standard carrot/ginger dressing.

We passed on getting the Tempura Fried Ice Cream for dessert. We were way too full.

CT says: No dessert, but they did give us a sliced orange with the bill; I always enjoy this as an ending to a meal – light and refreshing!

All in all, it was a great choice for a quick bite before the movie. The quality of the fish was very high and the prices were very reasonable. I would definitely return when I get my next sushi craving.