NolaCaine Posted January 23, 2018 I passed by a new concept in Arlington today: Cajun Seafood & Sushi. I love both. As a native of New Orleans, I am fascinated by all that is Cajun, especially if it is north of I-10. I also love sushi. When I think about Cajun food; I think soup, stew, boiled bottom-dwellers with very strong smells and sometimes smells so strong the pepper tickles my nostrils before the food is even ordered. I think of cheap, very cold beer and bawdy conversation. I think of oversharing with the table of strangers beside me and seeing how fast I can pinch tails and savage a crab. When I think about sushi, I think about calm relaxation. I think of delicate flavors, quiet conversation, and savoring foods that are pretty, light, and combined in interesting ways. I cannot fathom how my nose can be assaulted with pepper, my ears assaulted with zydeco, and yet retain the ability to concentrate on the perfect piece of sushi. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktmoomau Posted January 24, 2018 On the drive up to Catholic, on North Capitol Street, there were some interesting joints with pairings I thought never seemed like a good idea... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Dente Posted January 24, 2018 Maybe it was a nightmare, but I seem to remember seeing a Coming Soon sign in downtown Bethesda (Norfolk Ave?) for a sushi and gelato joint. I don't expect anyone to believe me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NolaCaine Posted May 24, 2018 Not my imagination! I really thought, after posting this, that the sign was just there to promote renting the space. I was wrong. Asiatique is having it's soft opening so all of us can see just what sushi and cajun pairing is like. https://www.facebook.com/Asiatique-240180763394919/ To quote the guy right above me...We're !@#$%^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveO Posted May 24, 2018 On 1/23/2018 at 9:37 AM, NolaCaine said: I passed by a new concept in Arlington today: Cajun Seafood & Sushi. I love both. As a native of New Orleans, I am fascinated by all that is Cajun, especially if it is north of I-10. I also love sushi. When I think about Cajun food; I think soup, stew, boiled bottom-dwellers with very strong smells and sometimes smells so strong the pepper tickles my nostrils before the food is even ordered. I think of cheap, very cold beer and bawdy conversation. I think of oversharing with the table of strangers beside me and seeing how fast I can pinch tails and savage a crab. When I think about sushi, I think about calm relaxation. I think of delicate flavors, quiet conversation, and savoring foods that are pretty, light, and combined in interesting ways. I cannot fathom how my nose can be assaulted with pepper, my ears assaulted with zydeco, and yet retain the ability to concentrate on the perfect piece of sushi. I love the above!!!! There is a Cajun-Asian place in Wheaton-Be-Claws. But it’s shellfish with different spicings It’s not sushi. Very different and when I was there it was loud, a little bawdy, cajunish as you described or Chesapeake crabs and beer (thinking Natty Boh type beer). up here. Shell fish and beer is neither contemplative or quiet and it ain’t dainty or pretty. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ericandblueboy Posted May 25, 2018 I think it’s another case of a restauranteur trying to add items that would increase the profit margin rather than making gastronomical sense. I don’t think Chinese food goes with sushi. I don’t think Thai food goes with sushi either. For that matter, ramen doesn’t go with sushi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NolaCaine Posted May 25, 2018 I went to a sushi/lobster pound in Maine once. Or maybe it as Cape Cod. Good, but weird. I had lobster, of course. I was thinking about this last night: I don't love the bagged crawfish thing here the DMV has going on....but I've not noticed another option, other than self boil. (the crawfish, not self)...I"m ready for a long weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MC Horoscope Posted May 25, 2018 On 1/23/2018 at 9:37 AM, NolaCaine said: When I think about Cajun food; I think soup, stew, boiled bottom-dwellers with very strong smells and sometimes smells so strong the pepper tickles my nostrils before the food is even ordered. I think of cheap, very cold beer and bawdy conversation. I think of oversharing with the table of strangers beside me and seeing how fast I can pinch tails and savage a crab. When I think about sushi, I think about calm relaxation. I think of delicate flavors, quiet conversation, and savoring foods that are pretty, light, and combined in interesting ways. Reminds me of jokingly telling someone once that we thought our hotel was going be a nice, quiet little spot on Bourbon Street. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonRocks Posted May 25, 2018 23 hours ago, NolaCaine said: Not my imagination! I really thought, after posting this, that the sign was just there to promote renting the space. I was wrong. Asiatique is having it's soft opening so all of us can see just what sushi and cajun pairing is like. https://www.facebook.com/Asiatique-240180763394919/ To quote the guy right above me...We're !@#$%^ This isn't as new as you might think: MoKoMandy is Korean and Cajun. (And although I haven't been in awhile, it was really good, too.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NolaCaine Posted May 25, 2018 Now my curiosity is all activated.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktmoomau Posted May 30, 2018 On 5/25/2018 at 5:12 PM, NolaCaine said: Now my curiosity is all activated.. Did you see the Ugly Delicious episode on VietCajun Crawfish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Posted May 31, 2018 On 5/29/2018 at 8:09 PM, ktmoomau said: Did you see the Ugly Delicious episode on VietCajun Crawfish? It has been my (nearly weekly) experience that Vietnamese and Cajun are 2 foods that absolutely SHOULD be paired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktmoomau Posted May 31, 2018 14 minutes ago, Josh said: It has been my (nearly weekly) experience that Vietnamese and Cajun are 2 foods that absolutely SHOULD be paired. Yes, not sure Asiatique is quite doing what I was hoping for as to Viet Cajun, but maybe they will focus... or not. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NolaCaine Posted June 1, 2018 19 hours ago, Josh said: It has been my (nearly weekly) experience that Vietnamese and Cajun are 2 foods that absolutely SHOULD be paired. but what about the side of sushi... Doesn't that seem too far? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktmoomau Posted June 1, 2018 On 6/1/2018 at 12:35 PM, NolaCaine said: but what about the side of sushi... Doesn't that seem too far? That's why I said I hope they focus- essentially cut the sushi and other stuff that isn't seafood boil. It seems odd to have both, yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Posted June 4, 2018 On 6/1/2018 at 12:35 PM, NolaCaine said: but what about the side of sushi... Doesn't that seem too far? Yep. Can’t hop on board with that for the exact reasons you originally described. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
