"One of the points of contention in communities is authenticity, a superfluous word if there ever was one, where people make efforts to rate a place based on preconceived notions and expectations.Yellowfish Sushi, with a location close to Wurzbach I 10 and it 's second location at Blanco Loop 410, has changed the concept of sushi in San Antonio from a traditionally gated and pricey dinner option to a casual affair meant for sharing and with little to no fuss.The first and smaller Wurzbach storefront, located near the Medical Center, started it all. Brenda Alex Sarmiento, the talent behind the popular El Señor Es Mi Pastor Taco (which opened after Yellowfispot just down the street, wanted to find the same sushi environment to San Antonio from their hometown of CDMX, where sushi is a much more casual and less imposing scene. Where sushi has been seen in San Antonio as a special type of dinner usually reserved for date nights, graduations, or an exotic night out in the town, the Sarmiento siblings decided to bring the informal dining option, remove the prohibitive pricing, and create unique offerings fusing Mexican flavors and ingredients with Japanese led rolls. HiThe rolls are authentic representations and an evolution of the rolls in the streets of CDMX, from the unique citrus based soy sauce freshly made every week to the Gansitos roll which combines a traditional with yes, a Gansitos roll, the ubiquitous pastelito treat you can find at any tiendita in Mexico and now in any Latino grocery store.I 've had several rolls and offerings at both locations. Some of my faves:Tocino Roll yes, the bacon tempura is dope but the thinly sliced lemon peel gives this roll an incredible kick that you’ll remember.El Dorado Roll the Tampico and Anguila sauce is a standout and the shrimp and cream cheese provide this roll with the base for that punch of a sauce. A great example of the fusion that is going on here at Yellowfish.Summer Roll your classic prepared summer roll that is perfect for a lite bite of sushi offering; you can really taste the freshness and is a prefect take home meal to pair with a crisp cider. I really thought that through for some reason.Cevichimi Sashimi style sushi in a more traditional ceviche style taste profile and serving, I really think this is a game changer even though once you try it it’s pretty obvious how this concoction hasn’t been made before. It’s a wonderful combo of flavors that really pop.Gansito RollSalmon Japarrito innovation doesn’t mean everything always hits at 100. this “burrito” is a mouthful for sure and when you drench it in their homemade citrus based soy sauce it’s a winner; I just wanted a bit more salmon but otherwise it’s good.Yellowfish Roll the namesake roll lives up to its bestowed honor with its flavored packed combo of picante shrimp, cilantro, habanero infused caviar, and their signature Salsa Roja, it’s a great introduction to JapaMex cuisine here!Gansito Roll the intro hits but the finale shuts it down… a Gansito is wrapped in rice and prepared with fresh strawberries and chocolate syrup. It’s delicious and shows a more whimsical approach for desert.I’m not even a quarter of the way in trying the rolls but you can tell much of the menu has been carefully thought out and the pairings aren’t gimmicks or creations for the sake of creation; instead, Yellowfish, in adopting two culturas to make a new one, have created something amazing that frankly is a better experience than either cuisine on its own. Additionally, the reasonable pricing and causal environment is an exciting opportunity for San Antonio folks to approach sushi from a different perspective. I highly recommend you head out there and get some.Pro Tip: the Gansito Roll is (sometimes) not a menu item but can be made by request. I’m not sure how Brenda or Alex are gonna feel about me posting about it but hopefully they went to La Michocana and picked up a few boxes. Order it!"
