January 18th, 2011
Sushi Simon, Restaurant, Review, Sushi, Boyton Beach, Florida, Palm Beach County, South Florida
I don’t know what comes to my mind first, the craving for a particular food that takes me to that restaurant to review it, or that I pick a restaurant because it is time to review a restaurant.
I think it is the former. I don’t give it too much thought. It is like wanting pizza, or a good juicy hamburger, Indian food, Thai, or, Oh, I feel like having a crepe. For example, yesterday I was driving and stopped at Eming’s Chicken, which is closer to Bethany Beach, Delaware, but away from the beaches. Well, I will probably be there Friday because they are having a pig roast starting at 11:00 a.m. I got that craving. If I do go, believe me, that will be a post in the making.
I thought about this particular post a few times. Already you know that I like sushi, and sashimi. I feel good after I eat it; satisfied but not overly full.
I was having dinner in Delray Beach back in December with Anita and my husband. We were at Lemongrass, which I have written about a few times, and one of my favorite restaurants in Delray. Talking and chatting away, interjecting in Spanish with Anita; back to English. The tables were close to each other so you could really see what other patrons were eating and some times even hear what they were talking about.
Our entrees arrived and out came my camera. A couple next to us, started a friendly chat. Of course, I told them what I was doing. They, actually, ordered my fish, since they saw how gorgeous it looked. Then, the gentleman proceeded to tell me that I needed to try a sushi restaurant in Boyton Beach called Sushi Simon. That it had very innovative combinations in their sushi. That’s all I needed to hear so, yes, we went there the next day and one other time after that. Here is my personal opinion and review.
Sushi Simon is located at 1614 S. Federal Highway, Boyton Beach, Florida 33435. The actual location is at the SE corner of Woolbright Rd. and Federal Hwy., right on that shopping center. Tel. 561-731-1819. No website but you can find them on Facebook. Their business hours are Mondays – Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 – 10:00 p.m. They also have lunch specials Mondays through Fridays. Carry out is available, as well.
Boyton Beach is located just north of Delray Beach and South of Palm Beach. Not far; easy to get to.
When I first entered the restaurant I thought I smelled fish, which usually turns me off, but that dissipated and did not happen again. The restaurant was small, and not very wide; plenty of tables and a sushi bar, though. A couple of tables outdoors too. It was cozy and people were friendly.
Looking through the menu I thought it looked good, even though I do not like imitation crab. It seemed that it was used a lot in their rolls. Also, cream cheese was used a lot.
The rolls I decided to try were:
Little Havana which had eel, avocado, cream cheese, plantains, and mango. I will tell you that it was delicious and perfect for a South Florida roll. The plantain and mango combination was great. Loved it. That was what the gentleman told me at Lemongrass. Innovative combinations.
Little Havana and Ichigo Roll
Ichigo Roll was delicious, as well. It had also eel, masago, avocado, cream cheese, strawberries, and macadamia nuts on top. I had not had a roll with macadamia nuts. It was a first and really liked that crunchiness and fruit together with the eel.
My husband had the Kawaii Maui Roll with coconut shrimp, avocado, cream cheese, pineapple, papaya, with mixed macadamia nuts on top. He thought it was the best roll he had had in a very long time. Could not stop talking about it. We had taken our own gluten free soy sauce. The restaurant had not had anyone ask for something like that in the past.
Kawaii Maui Roll
Next visit came about because my husband could not stop talking about the Kawaii Maui Roll. Tommy and Michael came with us and it got a little tricky because Sushi Simon, practically, does not have too much for the person that does not like sushi, or seafood, for that matter. The only thing he could have was Gyoza which were steamed or deep fried pork and vegetable dumplings.
Gyoza
But, wait, he decided to try the roll my husband was raving about. I could see it in his face, it was a no go, as he was trying to eat it. The other ones finished that roll for him. Happy, yes, they were.
We ordered pretty much the same thing. I added the Crazy Lucy soup, which was a special soup of the day. I really liked it. It was a Miso soup but with different fish added to it. Tasty.
Crazy Lucy
I again, ordered that Little Havana roll and then tried another roll that was on their special that evening. I cannot remember its name but it did have the avocado on top. It was good, but not memorable like Little Havana and Ichigo Roll.
The concensus was that it was good, but for the size of the rolls, it was expensive. I would go again for that Little Havana Roll and the Ichigo Roll. My husband will go again for the Kawaii Maui Roll. I thought his roll was small; a few more pieces were needed.
It is great to have choices…..talk to you later…and have a great day!!
Simon
Tags: Asian food, Boyton Beach, Delray Beach, dinner, Florida, lunch, lunch and dinner, Palm Beach County, Restaurant, Restaurants, Reviews, Sashimi, seafood, South Florida, Sushi Restaurant, Sushi Simon
I love sushi and this looks like a great place to eat. We have a sushi place near us that’s not half as nice as your place. Wait, let me get my chopsticks – I’ll be right over!
Hi, I am the girl from “the couple that started a friendly chat” & ordered the “Holy Snapper” you all were taking a picture of at Lemongrass in Delray, but where is the photo of it on this site? You’ll have to add it on for your readers to see because the presentation is lovely. Unfortunately I misplaced your “About My Beaches card & finally found it to be able to read your thoughts & suggestions. Thank you for such a creative & informative site.
Just wanted to say that I am glad you made it over to Sushi Simon, but you forgot that we wanted you to try the “No Name” roll. So when you come to visit next, please try that one. I think you’ll really enjoy it! No soy sauce needed it has its own sauce.
Now, if you like pizza you’ll have to go to Frankies on Ocean Ave. in Boynton Beach. The crust is thin and well cooked so if you prefer it softer without the little burt edges on top of the bubbles in the crust then ask them to make it a little lighter. Located North on Federal from Delray just north of Woolbright on the SouthEast corner of Ocean & Federal, before the intracoastal. Please try the Zappeli’s for dessert. Don’t ask what it is or how it is served before hand – just order and watch, then enjoy. It is not gluten nor sugar free 🙂
That is so funny. I am so glad you wrote to my blog. If you put on the search Lemongrass. I think I have a picture of that snapper in one of the posts. I have had it so many times that at times I don’t take a picture of it. I think I had the No Name at Sushi Simon. At the moment I don’t remember what it had. I have gone several times. He used to work for Sushi Joe. That pizza sounds great and I will definitely try it next time in Florida which will be maybe this month. There are so many new places in Delray. I went the last time to the new self serve yogurt. It was so good. I tried the new coffee “spot”. Went back to Jimmy’s Grill which I am so glad he is doing so well. Hope to see you around Delray.
Hi Kathryn again. Look on the month of December of 2010 and scroll down to the 9th. See you.