☰ Menu
Close

Blue Wasabi offers new, unique roll: Swimming with the Fishes

Posted on: September 8th, 2010 by Amy Martin No Comments

Last week, I had the opportunity to try Blue Wasabi’s new roll, Swimming with the Fishes, at the Scottsdale location. The roll was released the last week of August and was offered free, for a short time, for anyone who had participated in their recent “name our new roll” contest.

As soon as I arrived, I was greeted by a few of the staff and offered a seat. Service was absolutely excellent, friendly and everyone I interacted with went out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed.

Swimming with the Fishes breakdown: Snow crab mix and asparagus on the inside, topped with salmon sashimi, spinach pesto and balsamic glaze. A little unusual for sushi, right? That’s what I thought!

Swimming with the Fishes Roll at Blue Wasabi

Swimming with the Fishes

It was delicious, and I devoured every piece much quicker than I probably should have, in public. The spinach pesto had a nice, little “garlic” kick, something not usually incorporated in traditional sushi rolls. Spectacular. It’s not on the menu yet, but will be soon when they roll out the new menus and is priced at $13.50.

I also tried a sample of one of the Blue Wasabi Signature Martinis, the Berry White. By far the most popular drink on the menu, Berry White is concocted with Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka, blueberry infused sweet and sour and white cranberry juice. Blueberry would usually scare me away, but the white cranberry juice paired with it, makes this drink divine.

I had a chance to chat with one of the Staff, Aaron, who is usually seen mixing drinks behind the bar. Since the martini menu seemed to offer mostly girly drinks, I asked him what the men usually order. He says, the Agent Orange (Absolut Mandarin Vodka, triple sec, orange, tangerine and pineapple juices) would be the martini most-ordered by men. So guys, you have something to try off the Martini Menu without having to wonder if it’ll affect your image. If anyone objects, take it up with Aaron! As far as the sushi menu goes, his favorite roll is the Dam Jumper (spicy krab, avocado and cucumber rolled in fresh salmon topped with a touch of sriracha & ponzu sauce), but the crowd favorite seems to be the Marilyn Roll (sashimi sliced tuna, yellowtail & salmon, spicy tuna, krab mix, avocado, cucumber wrapped in pink soy paper).

Dam Jumper: $12.75

Marilyn Roll: $14.75

They’re both on my list to try next!

Blue Wasabi has two locations in the valley (Scottsdale and Gilbert). For exact location and hours of operation, visit bluewasabi.net

Blue Wasabi / 6137 N. Scottsdale Road / Scottsdale, AZ / 85250 / (480) 315-9800

*This meal was provided to us complimentary as a part of a media invitation. However, this has no effect on our opinions and comments regarding our experience. View our Disclosure Policy for further explanation.

Blue Wasabi on Urbanspoon

About the Author - Amy Martin

Author of Her Plate, Amy's love of food, cooking and all things culinary keeps her endlessly plotting what her next meal will be. Her pastimes include creating in (i.e. demolishing) her own kitchen and baking far more sweets than her tiny family could ever eat.

More Posts by  | Website  | Follow Amy Martin on Twitter

Related Posts

Join the Wizarding World Harry Potter Birthday Bash at FOUNDRE!

Harry Potter Birthday Bash at FOUND:RE! Join the Wizarding World

Posted on: July 10th, 2023

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Mark your calendars for an extraordinary event happening on Saturday, July 29 at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel and Match Market & Bar. Get ready to be... Read More
The Genuine Boogie Nights Bash: Food, Beats, and Giving Back!

The Genuine Boogie Nights Bash: Food, Beats, and Giving Back!

Posted on: May 24th, 2023

The Genuine Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with a Groovy Boogie Nights Bash  Uptown Phoenix’s culinary hotspot, The Genuine, is preparing to throw an epic anniversary party, and you will not want... Read More

Be the first to comment!

Leave a Reply

©2024 PhoenixBites | Site Designed by WeDoDev

All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Disclosure Policy | Sitemap