Why I always order the eel and avocado roll

I honestly think the eel and avocado roll is the most underrated item on any sushi menu, and I'm prepared to defend that opinion. While everyone else is busy fighting over the last piece of spicy tuna or eyeing the rainbow roll because it looks good for their social media feed, I'm usually the person sitting in the corner happily devouring a plate of Unagi and avocado. There's just something about that specific combination of warm, smoky fish and cool, creamy fruit—yes, avocado is a fruit, let's not forget—that hits different than any other roll. ...

March 1, 2026 · 7 min · Cam Libbey