New Hampshire
Beginner’s Guide To Sushi: Start With California Rolls And Spicy Crab Rolls At These Local Spots
If you’ve ever looked at a sushi menu and thought, “I have absolutely no idea what any of this means…” you are definitely not alone. I was there once. I was thrown into the fire rather quickly.
For a lot of people, sushi can feel intimidating at first. Raw fish? Seaweed? Tiny little sauces? Words you can’t pronounce?
But once you figure out the basics… it becomes one of those foods you suddenly crave all the time.
I’m deep into the Sushi and I would get the giant boat and probably try to eat it all.
And after asking the station App and Facebook listeners where the BEST sushi spots are in New Hampshire… let’s just say New Hampshire has opinions. Favorites, to there is no good place for sushi, lol)
First Things First… What Exactly Is Sushi?
A lot of people think sushi just means raw fish.
Not exactly.
Sushi is actually the seasoned rice. (I didn’t know this) The fish, veggies, crab, shrimp, avocado, cucumber and all the other ingredients are what get paired with it.
Here are the beginner basics:
Sushi Roll
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Rice and ingredients rolled in seaweed and sliced into bite-sized pieces.
Usually the most approachable for beginners.
Nigiri
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Slices of fish served over rice.
Simple. Fresh. More “traditional.”
Sashimi
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Just the fish by itself.
No rice.
This is usually for people who are already deep into their sushi era.
Best Beginner Sushi Rolls to Try
If you’re new to sushi, don’t immediately jump into something super adventurous.
Start here:
- California Roll
- Spicy Crab Roll
- Shrimp Tempura Roll
- Philly Roll
- Sweet Potato Roll
- Crunchy Rolls
A lot of these are cooked, crunchy, creamy, or have familiar flavors that make sushi WAY less intimidating.
And yes… it is completely acceptable to drench it in soy sauce your first few times. You will usually get soy sauce, ginger and wasabi. Be very careful with the wasabi. Too much and your eyes will water and your mouth and nose will feel it.
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So Where Should You Actually Go in New Hampshire?
After asking you on Facebook at the app, these places came up over and over again.
Orient Pearl
Chris Kozlowski said:
“Orient Pearl in Epping has the biggest rolls for the best prices by far!”
Big portions and beginner-friendly pricing is honestly a great combo if you’re trying sushi for the first time.
Domo Japanese Cuisine (Portsmouth)
Jackie Orosz recommended Domo in Portsmouth and mentioned they’re currently closed for renovations but expected to reopen sometime in August.
If you know Portsmouth food people… Domo gets mentioned A LOT.
Kume Bistro (Newmarket)
This might’ve been the most-mentioned spot overall.
Jenna George simply said:
Kume (Seabrook)
Mike Scott also shouted them out, and Cecile Rhines made it VERY clear:
“Kume in Seabrook. NOT the Epping location. The SEABROOK location.”
When listeners start specifying locations that passionately… you know they mean business.
Sushi Time (Plaistow)
Shelly Dawn called it her favorite, while Billy Bartlett added:
“Sushi Time in Plaistow is pretty freaking amazing.”
Multiple votes usually means it’s worth the drive.
Delaney’s Hole In The Wall (North Conway)
Diane Blake recommended this North Conway favorite.
A lot of people know Delaney’s for comfort food and pub vibes… but apparently the sushi deserves attention too.
Koung Sushi Mart (Laconia)
Michelle Renée Renzi shouted out Koung Sushi Mart in both Meredith and Laconia.
Locals LOVE hidden gems like this.
Kumo Sushi (Windham)
Rachelle Rachelle said:
“Kumo Sushi is delicious. The owners are super kind and the food is oh so fresh.”
Honestly… fresh fish and kind owners is basically the perfect sushi combo.
Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse (Salem)
Kathy Keefe Botterman recommended Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse.
Great option if your group has sushi lovers AND people who just want hibachi.
Lemongrass Restaurant and Sake Bar (Moltenborough)
Another recommendation from Michelle Renée Renzi.
Lemongrass has one of those “date night but also casual enough for a random Tuesday” vibes.
Final Beginner Sushi Advice
If you’re brand new to sushi:
- Start with cooked rolls
- Don’t overthink it
- Try multiple things
- Go with friends who know sushiDon’t be afraid to ask questions
And most importantly…
Ignore Sean Patten, who commented:
“No such thing as a good sushi spot.”
Because based on the WOKQ listeners… New Hampshire might secretly be loaded with them.
37 New Hampshire Restaurants Locals Always Recommend To Friends
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Iconic Diners in New Hampshire
There’s just something about a diner… the coffee that never stops coming, the same booth people have probably been sitting in for 30 years, and a breakfast that somehow hits every single time.
As I’ve been getting to know New Hampshire, one thing became very clear — this state LOVES its diners. And not just any diners… we’re talking iconic, been-here-forever, locals-swear-by-it kind of places.
So I went down the rabbit hole (and got very hungry in the process) and pulled together some of the most iconic diners across the Granite State.
Did we get your favorite? Or are you already mad we missed one? 😅
Gallery Credit: Garret Doll
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Nashua Man Indicted On 8 Child First-Degree Assault Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Indictments
Matthew Mann, 40, of no fixed address in Nashua, on felon in possession and two controlled drug acts; acts prohibited-intent to sell, fentanyl and cocaine charges, all felonies. He was accused of possessing a switchblade knife, more than half an ounce of cocaine, and three baggies of fentanyl. Mann is a felon due to a possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute conviction in Middlesex County Superior Court in October 2007.
Adam Money, 37, of Cathedral Lane in Hudson, on a felony controlled drug act; acts prohibited-methamphetamine charge on Jan. 5, 2024, in Nashua. Previously, according to the indictment, he was convicted of possession in January 2019 in Rockingham County Superior Court.
Antwaun Roach-Baptiste, 37, of Park Street in West Haven, Connecticut, on a felony theft by unauthorized taking charge. He acted in concert with Tyler Paolini to steal more than $1,500 worth of merchandise from Home Depot in Nashua, according to the indictment.
Marques Stanford, 37, of no fixed address in Nashua, on two felony counts of controlled drug act; acts prohibited-cocaine and fentanyl, and a felony count of controlled drug act; acts prohibited-buprenorphine-with intent to sell on Feb. 9 in Nashua. Previously, according to the indictment, he was convicted on a possession charge in January 2018 in Hills South.
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Report card reflects New Hampshire’s maternal mental health improvements, room for growth – Concord Monitor
When maternal mental health report cards were introduced in 2023, New Hampshire received a failing grade.
The state’s poor performance has since improved, meeting the recommended ratio for maternal mental health therapists and psychiatric provider-prescribers per birth. Momnibus 2.0, a bill signed into law last year, built off of the gains of Momnibus 1.0 to broaden postpartum care, extending Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a full year after birth.
New Hampshire’s latest report card is reflecting those incremental strides: The state scored a C, on par with the national grade. No states earned As on their report cards, according to the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.
Heather Martin sees the report cards as a helpful benchmark for states to track their progress.
“We didn’t have the right support for it, and now we do. And now we can do something, and moms don’t have to suffer alone,” said Martin, a lead perinatal navigator for New Hampshire Mom Hub, a maternal mental health program operated by nonprofit Hope on Haven Hill.
According to Mom Hub, 40% of childbearing people experience symptoms of anxiety and depression following birth, and 75% of these cases go untreated.
The program works to empower and educate mothers on the resources available to them, bridging the gap between health providers and mothers in need. Report cards are a step in that direction, Martin said.
The report cards grade each state on 27 measures broken up into four domains: screening and detection, providers and treatment, policy and payment and parental support.
Over the past few years, New Hampshire improved on multiple fronts. The new bills expand screening options for new mothers and supports them in hiring doulas, non-medical professionals for physical and emotional support during the birthing process.
Mothers screened at Dartmouth Health Children’s Hospital have had the opportunity to see community support therapists for follow-ups, Martin said.
“It’s not always about mental health support, it’s about community support, moms not having family around, access to childcare, so many different supports,” she said.
Mom Hub is partnered with numerous organizations and refers patients to birthing hospitals, community mental health centers, family resource centers and obstetrician and pediatric centers.
Despite New Hampshire’s improvements, there are still eight unmet measures on its 2026 report card, including parental support, provider consult accessibility, screening and health plan accountability.
One of the gaps is the inconsistency of screening data. While mothers are being screened, their results may not be documented and billed properly, according to the Maternal Mental Health Gap Analysis.
The state lost two points in the parental support category, due to a lack of paid maternal leave and accessible childcare. New Hampshire has no mandated public paid parental leave program and no guaranteed 100% wage replacement for low-income families, according to the analysis.
Currently, the Granite State Paid Family Leave is a voluntary program with about 60% wage replacement up to six weeks.
Specialized treatment programs for mothers are also lacking, especially in rural areas, according to the 2026 report cards.
New Hampshire also lacks consult lines for perinatal care. A consult line would serve as a hotline for mothers to receive support and guidance from anywhere in the state. An existing hotline only provides pediatric resources.
New Hampshire is also offering services to help with full family support out of local family resource centers like Waypoint, which has locations in Manchester and Concord. Martin emphasized that these centers are not just for low-income families but for anyone in need of support.
“They do home visiting, and they’re on the front lines of supporting families where their needs are,” she said.
Adequate health care for mothers is important beyond pregnancy, she said, since symptoms can go unnoticed for long periods of time.
“All moms need support. We are all tired, we are all sleep deprived and together is how we can support each other,” she said.
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