Tempura

Try tempura sushi from Mister Sushi restaurant

Tempura sushi is a variation of classic rolls where the whole roll or part of it is coated in a light batter and briefly deep-fried. The result is a contrast of crispy outside and soft rice inside. Many guests choose this style when they want warm sushi with stronger flavour but still like the familiar shape of rolls.

What is tempura sushi and how is it prepared

The base is a normal roll: sushi rice, nori sheet and filling from fish, seafood or vegetables. The chef shapes the roll, cuts it and then dips it in thin tempura batter. The pieces are fried for a short time in hot oil and then drained so that the coating stays crunchy but not greasy. In some versions only shrimp or another ingredient is fried and then wrapped into a roll; in others you get a full tempura fried sushi roll.

This kind of roll tastes close to Japanese street food and at the same time keeps the look of traditional sushi. The warm crust and the soft centre remind many people of favourite fried dishes, so even guests who are unsure about raw fish feel comfortable with fried sushi. For a lot of beginners this is the first type of roll they order before they try completely raw variants.

Taste and calories of tempura rolls

Because of deep frying, this style of sushi is more filling than light maki. A portion usually contains more calories than classic rolls, but it is still lighter than many Western fast foods. Thin batter and short frying time help to keep the structure of the rice and the taste of fish and vegetables. If you choose a reasonable number of pieces, tempura roll sushi can be part of a normal balanced diet.

Types of tempura rolls

In Japanese restaurants you will see several kinds of tempura fried rolls:

• shrimp tempura roll sushi with crunchy prawns inside,

• salmon or tuna tempura crunchy roll sushi with cream cheese,

• vegetable tempura rolls with avocado, bell pepper or courgette,

• mixed boxes that contain different styles of fried sushi for sharing.

Tempura rolls at Mister Sushi

Looking for the best sushi in Bratislava? At Mister Sushi you can find more types of tempura rolls in the Sushi & rolls section. There are versions with shrimp, salmon, cream cheese and avocado, as well as vegetable options. Each item in the menu includes a photo, description, number of pieces and weight, so it is easy to decide how many rolls you need for one person or for a group.

You can order tempura sushi online from the Mister Sushi website or by phone to our Bratislava branches. Choose the tempura rolls you like, select the number of portions and enter your delivery address or pick-up time. The kitchen starts preparing your order only after it is confirmed, so the crunchy tempura rolls stay crisp and arrive still warm. In just a few minutes you can have your favourite tempura sushi on the table at home or at work.