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| - I was surprised I hadn't reviewed Goyemon before - I've been neglectful and aim to make up for it now.
We were craving sushi, and with so many good AYCE places in town we decided on one of our favorites, Sushi House Goyemon on Decatur. Yes, we knew better and still we arrived at 7 PM. After a wait of about 1.5 hours (I swear, it's worth it to satisfy your AYCE sushi craving) we were seated. The guys took a picture of the specials board and then simply decided they wanted one of everything (not including dessert). I perused the on-line menu earlier that day (the anticipation was killing me) and decided I would focus on trying various rolls besides having a few of my favorites.
Let me start by sharing with you that I was especially happy with the AYCE in that you can order 1/2 a roll (four pieces). Who needs more justification than that?
I started with Sexy Girl: a harmony of shrimp tempura, crab meat & cucumber with a generous kiss of spicy tuna and scallop yum yum on top, then sprinkled with tempura crumbs, a spicy garlic and spicy eel sauce. I was very happy with the ratio of fish to rice. My very scientific measurement is if I can put one whole piece in my mouth. Too much rice and there is no way I can; just the right amount and it fits like a glove. Slightly warm and sooo good! I'll sheepishly admit I ordered a 2nd 1/2 roll as my last item of the evening.
I quickly ordered my favorite nigiri, hamachi (yellow tail). It was so fresh and delicate and just beautiful. Mmmm... I ordered the garlic tuna as well, which I enjoyed but truthfully like the garlic sauce a bit more at some other places.
The pork belly with mango salsa is a must have when we go - it never disappoints! Succulent and juicy on the inside, charred on the outside pairs perfectly with the sweet mango salsa.
Time for a palate cleanser! No Name roll was perfect - Spicy tuna and asparagus that still has a nice bit are blanketed by the delicate flavors of yellow tail. This roll is served cold and is bland compared to others. The fish sing in this composition, and it was really quite refreshing.
My husband and I shared a bowl of octopus poki (good, just not one of my favorites) and I snagged a piece of his unagi (eel) as well as a piece of someone's Red Dragon (spicy tuna, cucumber, & avocado with eel and eel sauce on top).
I really wanted to try dessert, I really did. But I couldn't. My belly was very happy and very full.
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