"It's The Best Thing I've Eaten": I Tried Sushi For The First Time Ever, So Here's My Review Of Each Bite

I stopped by Makoto Ocean while on my eighth cruise. This is one of the specialty restaurants aboard Sun Princess , which is one of the tallest cruise ships in the entire world. They specialize in using the freshest and highest-quality ingredients, which meant I was in for a treat.

The restaurant had a regular a la carte menu, but I ordered their signature sushi course so I could get the full experience and taste a bunch of dishes. There were eight courses in total, with nine different selections of fish, and the entire meal cost $45 per person.

Spencer : You really can't go wrong with edamame. I love that this was covered in Japanese red pepper flakes, which gave it a little kick without being too overpowering. It's super flavorful, and I could eat 100 of them, so I'd rate it a 9/10.

Alissa : These were a good first bite to nibble on. I personally prefer when they're just steamed and coated with a little salt, but this is a classic for a reason. A solid 8/10 for me.

Spencer : This is the kind of soup that feels like a warm hug on a cold day. It was such a refreshing, savory starter that had a lot of flavor. The scallions were a great touch, and the broth was super rich. My only complaint is that the bowl wasn't big enough. Give me a gallon of this, and then I'll be happy. My rating is easily a 9.4/10.

Alissa : I loved this miso soup. It was warm and comforting and not too salty. You really can't go wrong with a staple like this. I give it a 9/10.

Spencer : Okay, now we're on to the fish courses! I think this entire meal was sort of a mind game for me. Like, eating raw fish kinda freaks me out a little, so I had to keep convincing myself that everything was totally fine and that millions of people eat sushi every day. This bluefin tartare was a great first step because the flavor was more mellow, and it wasn't a solid piece of fish. The peanut sauce on top was delicious, and the pickles were a great, refreshing bite too. In fact, I'm shocked I liked this as much as I did, and I'd definitely order it again. I'll give this an 8.7/10.

Alissa : Yeah, this is f*cking good. The tuna seems to be of very good quality, the sauce is great, and all the flavors work really well together. It's just a fun bite, and I want more. This is a 10/10.

Spencer : I've never had salmon before. I can remember being a kid when my mom cooked salmon, and my brothers and I were so grossed out by the smell that we avoided the kitchen until it dissipated. But I've grown since then! This particular bite wasn't super fishy, and I think it helped that I could mask some of the flavor with ginger and wasabi. Altogether, it was a nice bite that was way better than I thought it'd be. I'll give this an 8.4/10.

Alissa : Delicious. Again, this is super high-quality fish, and you can tell. It's fresher than other salmon I've gotten in New York. Like, if this restaurant was in NYC then I'd take friends here when they visit, and I'd make sure they order this dish. The toasted sesame seeds on the salmon were also a great touch. Easily a 9.5/10.

Spencer : I'm sorry, but this cut of fish looked like a tongue. The original flavor wasn't as fishy as I thought it'd be, but the aftertaste was a bit stronger than I expected. I think if you like sushi then you'll love this particular bite, but for me it was just a little too overpowering. I did eat the entire piece, but I gave the second one to Alissa (who happily accepted). I'll rate this one a 7.6/10.

Alissa : Between this dish and the salmon one, I like the salmon one a little more. But I'm also biased because salmon is my favorite fish. I grew up in Jersey, so we had access to the freshest fish because we were near the water, but now that we're on a ship in the middle of the ocean I guess we can't get more fresh than that. I'd rate this an 8.2/10.

Spencer : As someone who personally doesn’t like the taste of seaweed, I was a little nervous about this one. I took one bite and tried to keep chewing, but I just couldn’t do it – it tasted too much like the ocean. I knew this was an expensive cut, and I didn’t want to insult anyone, but I had to secretly spit it into my napkin. I'm sorry!!!! I’ll give this a 3/10 because if you’re not a fish person then you probably won’t like it, but if you are then I think you’ll really enjoy it.

Alissa : Turo is one of my favorites. I love it. This one was super fresh and ranks among some of the best I’ve ever had. I especially love it in a hand roll because you get a crunchy bite, but this was very heavy on the seaweed. I just wish there was more filling inside to even that out, so I had to dock it a point. My rating is a 9/10.

Spencer : This was my first time trying crab. Again, I don't care for the taste of seaweed, but I do love shrimp and lobster, so I tried the filling on its own because I didn't want the seaweed flavor to be too overpowering and ruin my review. Overall, this was a bit too fishy for me, but I didn't totally hate it. I think the taste of crab could grow on me, so I'll try it again in the future. I'll give this a 6.3/10.

Alissa : My only complaint about this dish is that, again, I wish it had more filling. The crab is really good, but it tasted more like a seaweed bite to me because I wanted more filling. There's also the perfect amount of mayo in this crab salad, so it isn't too overpowering or saucy. I even told Spencer that I was secretly hoping he'd hate it so I could eat his leftovers (and I did), so I'll give this an 8.6/10.