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DINING FATSUMO SUSHI
Fatsumo Roll.
ADDRESS
125 David Ave., Ste. C Pass Christian
CONTACT
228.222.4647
WEBSITE
fatsumosushireviews.com
SOCIAL
Facebook @fatsumointhepass
HOURS
Wed.-Sat, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.
story and photos by Kimberly C. Rasmussen
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Good sushi is sometimes hard to come by. Most often, it’s the perspective of the diner. We tend to find our favorite roll, at our favorite place, prepared by our favorite sushi chef and that’s the end of that. Nothing else compares.
But sometimes you’ll come across a
sushi restaurant that is universally loved
by all sushi patrons. Such a place exists in downtown Pass Christian: Fatsumo Sushi. I’ve had friends tell me for years that Fatsumo was the place to go for great sushi and after my two-hour dining review, I can easily say my friends were definitely on to something.
John “Solo” Nguyen is the new owner and head chef at Fatsumo. Having worked under the tutelage of the previous owner for over 15 years, it was an easy transition for Nguyen to take over the reigns of this sushi empire in January 2023. Since then, he has been doing what he does best – slicing and dicing a variety of ingredients and turning them into tiny bite-sized masterpieces.
Nguyen cooked his first omelette at the
age of five when he began taking care of his siblings and helping out around the kitchen. His love of sushi developed over the years as he began to hone his knife skills, paving the way for what would become an incredible sushi career.
Fatsumo has everything from simple raw options, to decadent rolls, to even a sushi burrito! Yes, you read that correctly. House made sauces flow in abundance and are the perfect finishing touch to a number
of dishes. Everything is carefully crafted and constructed, then perfectly presented for an all-around wonderful dining experience.
Nguyen serves his mother’s recipe, house made eggrolls that are stuffed full of
pork, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, and vermicelli noodles. These meaty egg rolls are a symbol of pride at Fatsumo. Gyoza dumplings are available steamed or fried (fried, duh!) and come with a side of house sweet ponzu sauce. Don’t sleep on the Ginger Salad. This understated, yet beloved dish is served with Nguyen’s signature ginger dressing that has just the