Salmon Sushi Roll from Origami via FoodNinja - Slammin' Salmon



Last night I received an email from my affiliate FoodNinja informing me that April's partner restaurant of the month is Origami Japanese Restaurant. Located on upper Cuba Street, they have operated since 2015 and do some of the better Japanese food in Wellington. I'd place them in the Top 5 easily. I place a delivery order using the easy-to-use website and eagerly await my food. It arrives well within the estimated delivery time (about 35 minutes), slightly worse for wear. Apparently sushi, especially topped with mayo, does not travel so well.

It is visually very appealing, but they are a bit stingy on the pickled ginger, and it that dyed pink stuff that costs about $3 a packet from your local supermarket. At $15 for six pieces it is one of the pricer sushis around, notwithstanding the seafood offerings from Tatsushi, or from Origami's a la carte sushi menu. I take a bite. Umai! As the Japanese would say. The salmon is fresh and tender, and to offset the creamy fattiness, the mayonnaise has a hint of spice. The cucumber is nicely crunchy and refreshing. Unfortunately the "crabmeat" appears to be surimi, and it's a shade tasteless and chewy. The topping of prawn roe is a burst of iridescent baubles that pop in the mouth unleashing the briny taste of the ocean, It's a nice touch visually, tastefully and texturally.

Overall, the rice is salty. Excessively so. To be crude, it has more Saline than a 90s Playboy photoshoot. My flatmate who is a heavy smoker agrees. It doesn't ruin the dish, but it definitely does not improve it. With a better balancing of seasoning it would be top notch. It is still pleasant, especially with the prawn roe. For a light, healthy delivered lunch, I would recommend Origami's sushi. Just maybe make a note to the kitchen to go easy on the salt!

Food: 7.5/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10 at home, 8/10 instore
Cost: $15 for six pieces

158 Cuba Street, Te Aro

Enter the code FNCHEAPEATS04 at checkout and receive 5% off your order from Origami in April.

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