As delicious as sushi is, you really need to be careful of the hidden calorie trap. A simple sushi roll with tuna and avocado contains as many calories as 300 cal, a Californian roll 370 cals, not to mention all that fake seafood and then there’s the bright green seaweed salad at 140 cals per 100g. This isn’t a lot but unfortunately it’s usually laded with salt and sugar.
Portion control is essential when dining at a Japanese restaurant/takeaway. Venture outside the box and try the authentic dishes instead of the bastardised "westernised" dishes that every sushi joint seems to be dishing out these days. I don’t believe that everything has to have mayonnaise squiggled over the top of it or be fried within an inch of its life. Stick to fresh Sashimi, salmon hand rolls, vegetarian hand rolls and a lovely assortment of fresh seaweed salad (not the fluro green “stuff” that is widely available. This will look similar to what you find on the bottom of the ocean) don’t forget to try some soba noodles and a miso soup (great for filling the belly, to prevent over eating!). Wash it all down with a delightful green tea and your waistline will thank you.
Who’s got Sydney’s best Japanese? (My vote is Busshari, in Kings Cross, Sydney) What’s your favourite healthy Japanese dish?
Portion control is essential when dining at a Japanese restaurant/takeaway. Venture outside the box and try the authentic dishes instead of the bastardised "westernised" dishes that every sushi joint seems to be dishing out these days. I don’t believe that everything has to have mayonnaise squiggled over the top of it or be fried within an inch of its life. Stick to fresh Sashimi, salmon hand rolls, vegetarian hand rolls and a lovely assortment of fresh seaweed salad (not the fluro green “stuff” that is widely available. This will look similar to what you find on the bottom of the ocean) don’t forget to try some soba noodles and a miso soup (great for filling the belly, to prevent over eating!). Wash it all down with a delightful green tea and your waistline will thank you.
Who’s got Sydney’s best Japanese? (My vote is Busshari, in Kings Cross, Sydney) What’s your favourite healthy Japanese dish?