Dynamite Roll

A roll whose name means 'heat and richness,' not a fixed recipe — usually spicy yellowtail or shrimp tempura with spicy mayo and masago. Always ask what's in it.

Style: specialty
Typical ingredients: yellowtail or shrimp tempura, spicy mayo, masago, scallion, avocado, cucumber
Calories: ~400 per 8-piece roll (varies by shop)
Raw fish?: No — no raw fish
Vegetarian: No
Origin: North American sushi bars

“Dynamite” describes a vibe — spicy and rich — more than a recipe, so it changes wildly by shop. Common versions feature spicy yellowtail or shrimp tempura with spicy mayo, masago and scallion; some places bake a scallop-and-mayo mixture on top until bubbling.

So: ask

Because it’s raw at one counter and fried-and-baked at the next, the dynamite roll is the clearest case for asking what’s actually in it. Calories swing from ~350 to well over 450 depending on which version you get.

Neta inside

魬 hamachi

Hamachi

Hamachi is young, usually farmed Japanese amberjack — the soft, buttery, mild 'yellowtail' you meet most often at the sushi bar.

Related rolls

Spicy Tuna Roll

Chopped raw tuna bound with spicy mayo and a little heat — the American sushi bar's other gateway roll, and a smart use of tuna trimmings.

Spider Roll

Crispy soft-shell crab tempura with avocado, cucumber and spicy mayo — named for the legs that splay out like a spider. Fried, not raw.