I'm back tracking just a tad here... So before I boarded my flight to Sitka, I discovered a newer sushi joint towards the end of the terminal at the Anchorage airport. Over the years, I would like to think of myself as a rising critic in good sushi. From the texture of the rice, type of fish, toppings and presentation, I can definitely share a few quality words about my sushi experiences.
I had one of the more intricate sushi rolls on the menu (gives mental self-wrist slap for forgetting what the roll was called). Inside was surimi and asparagus. The outside was layered with tuna and avocado. I had never had asparagus in my sushi before, but it was quite a nice balance with the surimi. When I ordered this roll though, it specifically said “crab” in the description, but when I prompted the server about what kind of crab was in the roll they clarified it was surimi... Now, I don't have strong feelings against surimi, but it is imitation crab usually made with pollock or scraps of other white fish (halibut, flatfish, etc...). I was disappointed to hear the supposed crab was actually surimi. This is usually the case for most restaurants of course, BUT THE MENU SAID CRAB! Very deceiving.
Anyways... I did enjoy the roll nonetheless, but my hope is they better clarify this in their menu. The presentation was appealing and the three sauces that lined the plate included a soy, thousand island, and a more spicy aioli. The combination was surprisingly tasty! In a state that prides itself in it's local seafood, this won't be the last time I have sushi in Alaska.