Raw Dead Fish — Restaurant in Coeur d'Alene

Any potential customers should definitely choose this location for sushi over other locations in Coeur d'alene! My family and I really enjoyed our experience at Raw Dead fish. It was our first time trying their food truck because the other place we were thinking of eating didn't open until a little later, and we are so glad that it worked out that way. I wholeheartedly think that no potential customer should be deterred by the food truck atmosphere or quality. This food truck was not only stylish and had cool ambiance with the plants and colors, it also had friendly service and just made the overall experience very pleasant. As for the quality of their food, I am very pleased to say that the sushi tasted very delicious, fresh, and the portions were exactly what we were looking for, much more than what we usually get from other locations. It is important to mention that my family and I have eaten Seafood all over the United States including hawaii, but also internationally and we can provide a realistic Testament that this food truck really serves up Seafood that is worth the experience. Something good to note as well is that I am pregnant and can really only stick to having cooked sushi which makes me feel a little less excited than I normally would about getting sushi, but I have to say that I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed the flavors and freshness at this place. Not only that, the service was quite quick and I feel very certain that we will return to get our Sushi here over any other spot in Coeur d'Alene. The only downside which isn't even that big of a deal, and also not the the fault of Raw Dead Fish, was just the area that we sat to eat, there weren't a ton of chairs and it wasn't the cleanest it could be, however one of the people from Raw Dead Fish actually came out and cleaned the tables for us without batting and I which we absolutely appreciated. And either way I enjoy eating outside so it's not too big of a deal, but just a personal preference to maybe have more chairs since I have young kids and I don't always like having them sit on my lap while I'm trying to eat, especially when my pregnant belly is continuing to get bigger lol. But either way I have plenty of good things to say about this food truck itself, the people, the food, and we look forward to...

Driving down Best Ave, a lot of hodge-podge food trucks catches your eye. A sandwich shop--sounds yummy. Barbecue--maybe I'll go with that! Oooh, a fusion place. Your tummy audibly growls. Convinced, you pull into the sparse parking lot, avoiding the potholes, and sharply turn into the one free parking spot visible for miles.

The heat radiates off the asphalt as you step out of your car. You notice a shaded pavilion with ample seating in the center of the food truck sanctuary. Curious, you walk around the porta-potties to the other side.

Momentarily blinded by the reflection of the summer sun, a blue-green blur materializes before your eyes. Oversized pots of fresh herbs come into focus. You're briefly startled by the sudden appearance of Cthulhu, before you realize it's simply his likeness gracing the side of the food truck. The sushi oasis is calling to you.

Mesmerized, you mindlessly put one foot in front of the other until you find yourself on a pleasantly-decorated deck, futilely attempting to decide between a sushirito or specialty roll. Your eyes narrow as you enviously watch other patrons receive their order despite the fact that you haven't even placed yours yet. Maybe you're imagining things, but you could swear those same patrons gave you a sly smirk as they stirred their soy sauce and wasabi: "betcha wish you were me right about now."

You pinch yourself back into consciousness and tell the smiling face in the window what you'd like to try. After the monetary exchange, you seat yourself at the sushi bar. The wait in terms of minutes is not long, but you are on the verge of an existential crisis. Just as you find yourself on the precipice of insanity, a friendly staffer delivers your food. Hands shaking, you open the plastic box to find a certifiable work of art ready to be devoured.

You eat it--no, "eat" is too plebeian a term. The sushi you consume becomes part of you, and you it. The universe suddenly seems balanced. War, suffering, sadness. You know the solution to it all.

And then it's gone. You walk back to your car as the hot asphalt softens the soles of your shoes. Hastily, you crunch the numbers in your head. How often can I eat at rawdeadfish without going into debt? Is it worth dipping into my 401k to come here every day?

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Holy Food Truck, Batman!

Please give these guys a chance. The days of food trucks being roach coaches is FAR in the past for this place.

First, I want to let you know what type of establishment this is. Raw Dead Fish is part of a food truck area where you can get many types of food from BBQ to Mexican to Philly cheese steak to ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. They have community seating in the center. The staff is small, but friendly. They also have plants outside that lend a comforting and fresh smell. They also offer to go and delivery.

Ok, on to the food. I'm normally very matter of fact, but OMG. Each roll has a different taste and you can identify all the ingredients. I tried traditional rolls, a fried roll and a special roll. The only reason I stopped eating was because I ordered too many. They use sauces as well, so it gives a variety. Eel sauce which is sweeter, spicy mayo and some rolls have sirracha. I'm not one for spicy, so I cannot say how those are. What I can say is that the Vegas roll, which is a deep fried roll, practically melted in my mouth. Crunchy outside with that eel sauce drizzled over. I can't describe everything.

All in all, I would always go here for my roll fix. They are reasonably priced, fast, friendly and just plain the best in the area that I have found. Keep up the...