JAPANESE SUSHI GUIDE
Learn about sushi, from fish and rice to preparation, etiquette, ingredients, and the traditions behind one of Japan’s most iconic foods.
Omakase means entrusting the meal to the chef—but the diner still shapes the experience. A sushi chef explains course order, pacing, requests, pricing, and how to choose a counter.
Sushi is one of Japan’s best-known foods, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people think sushi simply means raw fish. In reality, the defining element of sushi is the vinegared sushi rice. Sushi is made by combining vinegared sushi rice with seafood, vegetables, egg, seaweed, or other ingredients. Some sushi contains … Read more