Hawaii is really close to Japan. This is something I tend to forget because it feels very much like America here. But we are on a tiny island, just a stone's throw away from Asia. I was reminded of this fact when we happened upon a Japanese phenomenon right here in our own neighborhood - the revolving sushi bar. Invented by a 23-year-old Japanese man in 1968, the concept of sushi speeding by diners' tables on a "kaiten" (basically a conveyer belt) is wildly popular in Japan. Genki Sushi - the original kaiten-style sushi - has over 150 locations, a handful of which are located in Hawaii.
It works like this...You sit down with a menu of options, all color coded by price category. Take as many little plates of sashimi, rolls, and tempura as you like. And then at the end, your server simply counts the amount of plates you have in each color and gives you your bill. Wasabi, ginger, tea, and miso soup are all you can eat.
The sushi was average, but the concept was well worth our visit. It's a fun way to eat, and really allows you to stop exactly when you're full.
I am a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, so fish is my nutrition forte. I earned my BA in Communication from Southwestern University, just outside of Austin, TX. During college, one of my very favorite evening outings was a leisurely trip to the grocery market. My passion for food was undeniable, so I combined both of my interests by earning my MS in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As well as my Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the University of Delaware.
Beyond reading scientific studies about docosahexaenoic acid and selenium, I love to entertain, travel, watch reality TV, grill outdoors, and go to spin class. I live in Kailua, HI on the island of Oahu where my husband serves as a US Marine Corps JAG.
People in Hawaii eat more fish and shellfish than average, but over 80 percent of typical Americans don't eat seafood at least twice per week. Doctors and dietitians like me say that's the goal, so BlogAboutSeafood is here to show you just what plenty of seafood looks like in an RD's real-life diet.
Photo by Marco Garcia
