Asia Nine Asia Nine Roll Price

Asia Nine's signature Asia Nine Roll is a specialty maki built with a core of spicy crab and crunchy tempura bits, all topped with a layer of seared salmon. The roll is crafted by forming the spicy crab and crunchy elements inside the sushi rice and nori, then draping it with salmon that is lightly torched to create a smoky aroma and a delicate, warm surface. This popular sushi offering, presented as an artfully cut roll, is priced between $15.00 and $17.00.

The roll’s combination of seared fish and a creamy, spicy filling offers a different experience from other D.C. sushi staples, like the classic Dragontini Roll from Perry's, which focuses on shrimp tempura and raw tuna. Customers often praise the Asia Nine Roll for its "great balance of spice and smokiness" and its satisfying mix of textures. The restaurant's extensive sake menu provides an ideal beverage choice, a crisp, dry sake would cut through the richness of the crab and complement the delicate flavor of the seared salmon.

The Asia Nine Roll is a modern sushi creation, emblematic of the fusion-style specialty rolls that have become popular in American Japanese cuisine. This signature dish is available at Asia Nine, located in Washington D.C.'s Chinatown neighborhood near the Capital One Arena. It serves as a cornerstone of the restaurant's "Nuevo Asian" menu, which draws inspiration from Thai, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese traditions and includes other popular dishes like Korean Sizzling Beef, Crispy Basil Chicken, and Pad Thai.