Crazy sushi rolls on Long Island

Fuzzy bass roll, Matsuya

Fuzzy bass roll at Matsuya, Great Neck: Why is the bass fuzzy? No, it hasn't been drinking. Actually, it derives its name from the jagged edges of its tempura crust. Bundled in with the bass are avocado and spicy romaine slaw -- but, refreshingly, no spicy tuna. Price: $15

Volcano roll, Blackstone Steakhouse

Volcano roll at Blackstone Steakhouse, Melville: Blackstone, where the visuals match the edibles, comes through with this roll, which includes king crab, pepper tuna and honey-wasabi sauce. True to the pyrotechnic name, it's ignited tableside. The price, $38, must include an entertainment charge.

Billy what's up roll, Show Win

Billy what's up roll at Show Win, Northport: Among the 50-odd rolls at Show Win is this intriguingly named number, featuring the ubiquitous spicy tuna with yellowtail and three greens: avocado, asparagus and sinus-clearing wasabi-infused roe. As for the answer to the question posed by its name: Better ask Billy. Price: $12

Banana roll, Sushi Ko

Banana roll at Sushi Ko, Merrick: This is where salmon and cream cheese (but no bagel) meet tempura-fried banana (dessert time already?). Wrapped in soy paper, crowned with eel sauce and roe, this is one roll gone bananas. Price: $12

Victoria roll, Onsen Sushi

Victoria roll at Onsen Sushi, Oakdale: It starts with spicy, crunchy tuna and avocado. Peanuts add the requisite crunch. Then, it's all wrapped up in pink soy paper -- Victoria, the customer for whom it's named, favors pink -- and topped with the ketchup of the sushi world, mango sauce. Price: $14

Scottish goat roll, Nisen Sushi

Scottish goat roll at Nisen Sushi, Commack: A Highlands Olympics event? A barnyard animal wearing a Tam-o' Shanter? Wacky name aside, this roll is a montage of all things popular. Like goat cheese. And Scottish salmon (here, seared, ginger-marinated). And portobello mushrooms. Just try naming something that isn't balsamic-glazed these days. The finishing touch: jalapeño salsa. Price: $16

Icon roll, Ginza

Icon roll at Ginza, Massapequa: Ginza embodies the subtlety of sushi -- except when chili paste is added to the icon roll, giving tuna, chopped yellowtail and avocado a very different dimension. Chamber music becomes arena rock, all for $13.

Surf 'n' turf roll, Insignia

Surf 'n' turf roll at Insignia, Smithtown: Befitting this invariably unrestrained steakhouse and sushi specialist, the surf 'n' turf roll is made with lobster, king crab, seared Kobe beef, and, to ensure that too-much-isn't-enough style, white truffle oil. The price suits the dish: $40

Invincible sandwich roll, Arata Sushi

Invincible sandwich roll at Arata Sushi, Syosset: In a world of cylinders, Arata triangulates. The unconquerable, three-sided production takes in salmon, avocado, tobiko or flyingfish roe, and that ever-elusive "special sauce," which here includes spring onion, mayonnaise and mirin, the condiment loosely related to sake. Invincibility costs $13.95.