Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice
There are so many sushi dining options in metro Atlanta that it can sometimes be confusing to choose where to eat. Rock N’ Roll Sushi is a franchise serving some of the most interesting sushi on the city’s south and north sides. Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 2021, the company prides itself on being an “American-style” sushi restaurant.
The Sweet Mango O’ Mine roll, which is served on a plate with mango lime sauce on it, was savory and sweet. It includes mango bits, green onions, avocado, and krab meat. The roll is topped with salmon and sesame seeds. Even though it’s available for a limited time, it is definitely worth giving a try.
According to the company’s district manager, Taylor Blackgrave, the VIP roll is one of the most popular menu items. It can be ordered baked or fried (we tried it baked), and it was the best sushi roll we tried during our visit.
The combination of spicy tuna, fried shrimp, cream cheese, and the pieces of seared tuna on top was a foodie’s dream, in my humble opinion. The VIP Roll comes in a bit of aluminum foil, so if you order it baked and don’t finish it at the restaurant, it can easily be warmed up in the oven at home.
Editor’s Note: It warmed up perfectly. I had it in the oven for 5-7 minutes, and at 350 degrees.
The Sunset Strip roll was the brightest-looking sushi roll we tried. Served with a combination of shrimp tempura, cucumber, shrimp, krab stick, and eel sauce, the Sunset Strip roll has a little something for everyone.
“It has all the texture of traditional sushi,” Blackgrave said before adding that the Sunset Strip roll was also a dairy-free option for those who partake.
The most interesting-looking and flavorful sushi roll we tried during our visit was the Punk Rock roll. Topped with a salad of strawberries, green peppers, and avocado, it catches your attention as soon as it is set down on the table. It’s weird to describe a dish as pretty, but it is a pretty plate of food. It’s also tasty. Topped with seared tuna, the Punk Rock roll also has spicy tuna, fried shrimp, and cream cheese.
Of all the delicious food we tried, the service is one of the best parts of our experience at Rock N’ Roll Sushi. On our visit to the Stockbridge location, Blackgrave was extremely helpful in identifying which sushi rolls to try. She was also quite knowledgeable about the food at Rock N’ Roll Sushi, including the fried rice and what drinks to pair with the food.
Super Sushi Fan Alert
Rock N’ Roll Sushi is offering ‘Sushi Superfans” a chance to get free sushi for a year with its annual sweepstakes. It breaks down like this: $1,040 in Rock N’ Roll Sushi or $20 weekly for 52 weeks.
The contest runs through June 18, which happens to be National Sushi Day and the day the winner will be announced. The contest is open to anyone who signs up, whether they are a Rock N’ Roll Sushi returning customer, a first-time customer, or don’t plan to dine there at all unless they win.
