When I was told that Wasabi Juan’s makes sushi burritos I was intrigued by the concept. A combination of sushi and Mexican food is something that I have never seen in all of my travels.
Their menu is written on a big chalkboard wall. I read over all the options of tacos and burritos. Everything sounded good so I had a hard time deciding what to try. To make the decision easier I went for two items that were noted as being fan favorites.
I started with their 4:20 nachos. These were not any ordinary nachos. These were made with Doritos topped with spicy tuna (raw just like in sushi) and avocado then smothered in spicy mayo and unagi sauce. These were very addicting nachos. I would have never thought Doritos covered in sushi ingredients would taste so good. They were a little messy to eat but worth it. The cheesy Doritos flavor mixed well with the spicy tuna and avocado. The mayo and unagi sauce added a creamy element that balanced out the nachos.
I ordered the Rainbow Burrito to accompany the nachos. This burrito came with spicy tune, salmon, crab, avocado, and cucumber. All of these ingredients were wrapped up in a rice wrapper. It really was a giant sushi roll. The tuna and salmon were fresh. I loved the crunch that the cucumber gave each bite. I added a little wasabi to the soy sauce that was included and drizzled it over the burrito. I wanted a little extra kick.
This was a fun new way to eat sushi. I would recommend everyone visiting Birmingham to check out Wasabi Juan’s. They are located in the Avondale area.
Check them out at: www.wasabijuan.com
Enjoy!
T
