O’ Sushi | Mount Pearl’s Quirky Japanese Hideaway

🍣 O’ Sushi | Mount Pearl’s Quirky Japanese Hideaway 📍 First Impressions Tucked in a strip mall next to a Dollarama, this 8-seat counter defies expectations: • Decor: Anime murals + fishing nets (Newfoundland-Japan fusion?) • Soundtrack: Studio Ghibli jazz covers on loop • Smell: Toasted nori + unexpected dill (more on that later) Pro Tip: Bring cash – their Square reader "conveniently malfunctions" for bills under $20 🍱 The "Not Quite Sushi" Experience 1. Newfoundland Roll ($14.99) 🐟 • Local Twist: Salt cod + scrunchions (fried pork fat) • Texture: Creamy cod mousse vs. crunchy pork bits • Controversy: Purists rage; locals adore 2. Caribau Nigiri ($6/piece) 🦌 • Protein: Smoked moose (yes, really) • Rice: Surprisingly well-seasoned • Garnish: Pickled bakeapple (Newfoundland’s wild berry) 3. Dill Tempura ($9.99) 🌿 • Shock Factor: Whole dill stalks battered & fried • Dip: Partridgeberry mayo (tangy-sweet) • Verbal Reaction: "Wait… this kinda slaps?" 📊 Authenticity Scale Item Traditional? Tasty? Moose sushi ❌ ✅ Cod mousse ❌ ✅✅ Dill tempura ❌ 🌟🌟🌟 Verdict: 0% authentic, 100% Newfoundland ingenuity 💡 Insider Tips 1. Seating Hack: • Stool #3 has slightly longer legroom • Bring a cushion if over 5’8" 2. Secret Menu: • "Screech Roll" (rum-glazed banana + salt cod) • "Iceberg Handroll" (cucumber + tofu "ice") 3. Timing: • 3pm-5pm: Chef experiments with new creations • Avoid Fridays – high school sushi date rush ⚠️ Reality Checks • Fish Sources: 90% frozen (it’s Newfoundland, after all) • Portions: Small but rich (order 2 rolls minimum) • Chopsticks: Disposable (no fancy hashioki here) Silver Lining: Free miso soup refills (with actual tofu) 📸 Content Creator Notes For our B站/YouTube viewers: • B-roll gold: Watch them torch moose nigiri • Ask about: The fishing net ceiling art (made from actual cod nets) • Easter egg: Menu typos ("scallops" → "scollops") NewfoundlandEats #SushiButMakeItNewfoundland #MountPearl