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| - This place is like my sushi mecca in Cleveland.
I know I've said this before, but I really am new to the whole seafood-scene. I get grossed out really easily by certain fish, textures and tastes when it comes to our friends from under the sea. This is especially true when it comes to sushi and raw fish in general. Even seaweed can have a tendency to gag me when it's not prepared well.
As you can probably guess, it's not the most exciting adventure to take me to get sushi. I stick to what's safe for my taste buds and tummy. Usually that involves tuna, California rolls, anything with shrimp and usually veggie rolls. And the biggest thing, NO FISH EGGS. *Gagging*
At Tree Country, I was completely blown away by how tasty their sushi is! I got the Veggie Lovers and the California Roll and....WOW. First of all, I loved the variety they had in the vegetable options! This particular plate featured sweet potato, shitake mushrooms, tofu, and other fun options. Just because you don't eat fish doesn't mean that your dish has to be boring and tasteless. The Veggie Lovers sushi platter is a must.
The California Roll may seem simple to every other sushi eater out there, but to me...it can go terribly wrong. Tree Country made the most delectable Cali roll of my life. Perfectly blended flavors, nothing stood out more than the rest of the ingredients. The mixture of the tastes was just spot-on. And the best part? No gnawing on chewy seaweed! I can't stand that...
It doesn't end at sushi either. Tree Country has really tasty noodle and rice dishes that I've always been very pleased with. Again, they come in with a perfect blend of tastes and spices that leave you very satisfied. I'm a little picky about Pad Thai, but many friends have told me that they're Country version is delicious and addicting. (Meaning they get this dish for take-out weekly.)
My only complaint is that the service can be mighty sketch-ball. I'm not sure if it's just a cultural barrier or a communication fail, but it's just never quite on. It's usually relatively quiet and relaxing though, which is a big plus. And hey, I still give it 5-stars for the bomb-diggity sushi. Especially in Cleveland!
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