I got exactly what I wanted, spicy tuna temaki hold the rice. Itamae
did not even blink, charged $1 extra, and everyone was happy. Thanks
all for the input.

On 21 Aug 2009 21:40:54 GMT, Nick Cramer >
wrote:

>"James Silverton" > wrote:
>> Lori wrote on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:24:45 -0400:
>>
>> > Do you think my local itamae (whom I know a little) will be
>> > offended or think I am crazy if I ask him to make me a
>> > handroll without the rice?
>> > I am on a diet, no carbs, and rice is a big no-no.
>> > I know, I could order sashimi, but I am really craving spicy
>> > tuna in a crispy nori cone.
>> > Opinions?
>>
>> I can't see why you should not tell the chef that you cannot eat rice
>> but would like a handroll. I don't want to spoil things but is the mayo
>> in spicy tuna OK?
>
>I have diabetes, which I control with Thai herbs. Rice is like sugar to my
>condition! I love sashimi and enjoy a good temaki. Going to a sushiya is a
>rare treat for me, damnit. I take some extra herbs before I go.
>
>Mayo is essentially carb free. Sake (make mine a Junmai Daiginjo) lowers
>your blood glucose.


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