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By: SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Raw Fish Tastes

SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Raw Fish Tastes — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 13:05:51 +0000

[...] Buenos Aires - A few months ago I wrote about a delivery only sushi service called Furusato that came highly recommended from several local friends. I liked it quite a bit and have used the service again. It takes a bit of time to recieve the delivery, but it arrives absolutely fresh, and the combinations are quite good, with several offerings that include more than just the usual salmón or salmón y blanco - things like shrimp, egg, vegetable, octopus, etc. One of my regular readers weighed in on another option that he liked quite a bit and recommended as of equal quality and half the price. On that recommendation, a friend of mine gave it a shot and reported back that the sushi delivered was borderline inedible - not because of lack of fish quality, but because, as she put it, “I have no idea how they did it, but they made everything taste sweet. Really sweet!”. [...]

By: dan

dan — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:19:20 +0000

Thanks!

By: wrighton

wrighton — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:23:49 +0000

Here’s what they said -

Gracias por tus comentarios.
Estamos a unas pocas cuadras del parque centenario. No tenemos local a la calle, sÃ³lo hacemos delivery (entrega a domicilio).
Norberto

By: wrighton

wrighton — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 20:16:03 +0000

I think they changed their website recently since there was also a price increase. I just sent them an email to clarify. I rarely make things up, but in a moment of Malbec-induced stupor, I’ve been accused of worse. I can remember when it was 68 pesos for what they now charge 98 (2 combos #1)!

I certainly don’t object to eye candy, but when it comes with slack service or attitude (my one experience at Dashi) it doesn’t give me much incentive to return. Maybe it was a bad night. My partner & I had grown accustomed to the ginormous portions served by Furusato hence by comparison it seemed a little sparse. Glad to hear Osaka is a good alternative. There’s something decadent about ordering sushi after a hard day to be delivered to your door. I’ll let you know what they say…

By: dan

dan — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 02:43:34 +0000

I went through their website page by page looking for info on where they were located, and did the same after reading your comment. I have to admit, I don’t see anything about Parque Centenario, but maybe I’m just missing it - I know I’m not the only one since the three people who recommended it to me couldn’t find it either!

As to Dashi, I’ve only eaten at the one in Palermo Viejo. Didn’t particularly find attitude, and I don’t mind good looking waiters or waitresses, as long as they take care of getting me my food. Eye candy is not a bad thing! I would agree it’s quite pricey for what you get - I definitely prefer Osaka, but I don’t think they deliver, at least not to Barrio Norte.

By: wrighton

wrighton — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:00:20 +0000

They say on their website that their facilities are located in Parque Centenario (Caballito) so they can deliver to most of the northern BA barrios in about the same amount of time. I admit that the wait is a bit excessive, but I’ve never been a big fan of Dashi (too much attitude & portions too small although the selection is excellent… do we need waiters who are models? *grin*). I’ve been ordering from Sushi Furusato since 2002 & have never been disappointed. Funny you posted about this because I posted on Furusato a few days ago. Let us know how Sasori works out.

By: schussheim

schussheim — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 13:44:41 +0000

ask them: 4963-6078. It is worth while

By: dan

dan — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:16:09 +0000

I’ll have to give them a try - their menu looks interesting! Do you know if they deliver throughout the city? Their website doesn’t say.