Sapporo Sushi (Long Beach, CA)

It was just after all of the earthquakes here in Southern California and we were too shaken up (pardon the pun) and wired on adrenaline to cook diner.  Besides, we were meeting up with the folks and my sister to have a quick dinner.  By the time we finished watching the local news and riding out the aftershocks, it was pretty late so we grabbed sushi at a nearby restaurant: Sapporo Sushi!

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Normally, I take a few pictures of the ambiance, the menu, etc., BUT I must have been distracted by the night’s events.  Also, the restaurant is a typical mini-mall restaurant and the menu is online, so it’s not a big deal.  Let’s get to the food!

Hawaiian Roll

Inside:  Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, snapper, avocado, crab meat
Outside:  Cucumber, ponzu, soy mustard
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Jose Roll
Inside:  Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, cucumber
Outside:  Seared tuna, jalapenño, onion, house sweet & spicy sauce
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Bento Combo
Beef teriyaki, mixed tempura, California roll

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I would love to get my own bento box for lunch.  There is something fun about eating from those little compartments, right?

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OC Sunfire Roll
Inside:  Spicy crab meat, crawfish meat, avocado, cilantro
Outside:  Salmon, mango, wasabi yuzu dressing
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I was completely hungry, so I ordered a roll that I figured would conquer that.  Ironically, my roll came last when we were nearly done.  And it was huuuuge…

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Hungry Roll
Inside:  Spicy albacore, shrimp tempura, cucumber
Outside:  Crab shred, popcorn shrimp, crunch, avocado, spicy albacore & smelt egg, white & eel sauce, spicy mayo
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I think there was more outside the roll than inside!  Also, everything was yummy and we just scarfed  it down after the day’s craziness.

Do you have a favorite late night spot?

5735 Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 597-6778
mysapporosushi.com


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