Bringing great food to Nederland Temaki Tornado bring hand rolled sushi to town most Saturday afternoons, and some Sunday afternoons. The trio started the business in 2020 and it’s taken off as a local favorite rolling restaurant.[/caption]

You never know when you’ll meet people pivotal to your future. You never know what Izanagi and Izanami have in mind for you. For the owners of Temaki Tornado, a food truck centered on sushi, their fates aligned while working at the same restaurant. Later, they became roommates in North Boulder, solidifying relationships which would lend themselves nicely to the joint business venture.

Jeffrey Takahashi and Thang Nguyen found themselves weathering the COVID-19 pandemic together. Isolation and boredom will eventually lead to creativity, and in their case this meant a revolutionary idea – a rolling restaurant. As a result the Temaki Tornado is now making its rounds as the first sushi-based food truck in Boulder County.

With employee Doug Harano, the trio has a combined total experience of 32 years making sushi. They purchased their truck in July 2020, and opened for business on September 30.

The ability to create their own menu was one reason for going out on their own, as well as the knowledge that they could trust each other with regard to work ethic and everyday decision making.

Menu highlights include Tuna Poke, Salmon Avo, Yellowtail Jalapeno, Negi Hama, Unagi and more!

Temaki Tornado makes its rounds, covering the Front Range. Their favorite part of visits to Nederland, by far, has been meeting the people. They love the laid back atmosphere, and the air of casual creativity.

You will find them in Nederland Sunday, July 18, at Knotted Root from noon to 6 p.m. As well as most Saturdays (this week excluded) at Knotted Root from noon to 6 p.m., and at the Nederland Farmer’s Market the fourth Sunday of each month.

Check out their website at https://www.temakitornado.com/ or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ temaki.tornado.21.