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Sushi, Anyone?

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I gave sushi a try for the first time when I was in middle school. My aunt has always been the one to get me to try odd new foods, so of course she was the culprit of my sushi addiction. The classic California Roll was my first sushi and needless to say I fell in love. As I got older I started expanding the types of sushi I would try. Raw sushi was the most difficult for me to give into but I am grateful I did. About a year ago a friend of mine introduced me to a new restaurant in Kennesaw, GA called Revolving Sushi Factory. I had seen places like this advertised on my Facebook timeline but never had the opportunity of visiting one. This restaurant set up is so cool, even if you don’t like sushi I would recommend going just for the experience. Plus they also serve other Asian cuisines such as ramen and desserts like mochi ice cream. You can sit at either a booth or a bar, where attached to them is a revolving sushi bar. The restaurant provides you with an assortment of different types of sushi constantly in rotation, free for you to grab. This concept attracted me by allowing me to physically see the sushi before blindly ordering. Another great feature is that each plate only comes with 3-4 pieces for a price of $2.25.

AMAZING.

So for those skeptical to trying new things, this restaurant allows you to sample different sushi, unlike other sushi restaurants where you order a role with around 8 pieces for price ranging from $7-$15. The quality of the sushi is exceptional given the relatively low price. I tried 5 different plates of sushi and my bill came out to be $11 before tip. For my fellow sushi advocates, I think we can agree this a steal. Aside from the revolving sushi bar you can also order from the menu via a tablet at your table. Once your food is prepared, a mini monorail type of device delivers it. All of the food options are reasonably priced. I find this important, as I am a college student who prefers to not break the bank for a nice meal.  The overall experience at this place is so twenty-first century. Since my first visit I have been hooked. If anyone wants to know where my paychecks go, it’s to Revolving Sushi.

Head over to our podcast to hear about the other Friendz go-to restaurants in Kennesaw!

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PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA

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Pizza is fan favorite all across America, and probably the world, too! Pizzas comes in many styles and are famous for being from certain areas in the country, such as Chicago and New York. You can’t forget where it all started, Italy! We’ll be digging in to some of the more widely known pizza styles in America.

One type of pizza that tends to stay the same across each state is fast food chain pizza. For example, Dominos. Dominos is personally my favorite chain pizza. They serve the traditional hand tossed and thin crust pizza. My absolute FAVORITE type of pizza from Dominos is their Hand-made Pan pizza. It is a thicker type crust, but it’s light and fluffy. For my fellow anti pizza crust fans, this pizza is perfect for you! It lacks the crust that most pizzas have. If you haven’t tried it yet, TRY IT TODAY.

Flatbread pizza is common at many restaurants. Usually served on the appetizer menu, and often found in restaurants that do not specialize in pizza. Flatbread is a healthier pizza alternative that is lighter in sauce and toppings compared to other pizza. If you prefer your pizza extra crispy, this is the pizza for you.

Neapolitan crust pizza is the traditional Italian pizza, and probably the closest us Americans can get to an authentic Italian pizza. The crust is thicker, but still light and airy. This pizza has limited toppings, meaning you can’t americanize it. Traditional tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil are what make this pizza authentic.

If you have ever visited Chicago, you’ve probably tried their deep dish pizza. If you didn’t, why?! This spring break I am traveling to Chicago and this pizza is on my to-eat list. This pizza is more like a pie from the way the crust forms. It is usually a couple of inches thick and holds in all the yumminess. The unusual thing for this pizza is that it gets layered a little differently than most pizza. First goes the cheese, then the meat and veggies, and last comes the sauce. If you’ve had Chicago deep dish, you understand the hype.

New York style pizza is known for it’s largeness. The slices are HUGE and most people only need one slice to satisfy their hunger. It’s crust is typically hand tossed and on the thinner side. It’s base is tomato sauce and mozzarella and topped with anything you desire! When in New York, pizzerias are everywhere. Our most recent visit to Big Pie in the Sky reminded me of New York style pizza. (Stay tuned for our review!)

If you would like to recommend your favorite pizza joints in the Atlanta area, or anywhere in America, head over to our Instagram page and drop a comment!