I know where I gotta go for that Volcano Roll

In a rude parody of Jimmy Buffett that should be considered sacrilege to my upbringing, I have discovered something heretofore unprecedented. I have found a sushi roll that I crave.

Those who know me know I have a strict no-sushi policy, as I simply cannot eat the entire piece in one bite. Those who know me also know I rival people's grandmas for title of World's Slowest Eater and I can get at least 4 bites out of a Hershey's Nugget, so you can imagine how long it takes me to eat said raw fish dish.

But alas, I have found myself craving sushi. And not just any sushi. The Volcano Roll from Peter's Sushi & Thai to be precise. The first time I allowed myself to be taken to this Brentwood hideaway rumored to be frequented by Mr. and Mrs. Urban, I was more interested in the Thai portion of the menu. But my friends ordered the Volcano Roll, gave me a bite, and I was hooked.

Unfortunately, they don't have an online menu, so I can't tell you exactly what makes up this fabulous roll. I just know there's rice (duh!), raw fish but no roe, a flash-fried coating, and a delicious white sauce topping that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. It is indeed the crispy fried coating and the creamy white sauce that set this roll apart from any other sushi I've ever eaten.

The Volcano Roll has made me request to go to Peter's. It has made me compare other sushi spots to this restaurant. It's made me--dare I say it?--like sushi! And the price is reasonable enough to be able to indulge in this delicious concoction fairly regularly;  weekends seem to be quite crowded, so if you want to avoid a wait, go during the week.

Though a coworker swears by Wild Wasabi in Cummins Station, if you ask me the amateur food blogger, I'm sending you south of town to Peter's. Hurry now, before the volcano blows!

The End Notes:

• Menu features sushi, rice bowls, and more traditional Thai dishes.
• Avoid eating on the weekends to avoid the crowds.
• Grab a seat at the bar to watch the sushi artists at work.
• Wait staff is a little slow and yet always in a hurry, so be ready to order quickly.