What Is Sushi: The Not-So-Raw Truth
# What Is Sushi: The Not-So-Raw Truth
Shizuko Mishima is a life-long resident of Japan and author of «The Sushi
Sushi is popular around the world, but that doesn’t mean everyone understands
what this dish technically is. For starters, sushi does not not always mean
popular ingredient in sushi.
The term sushi actually refers to foods that use a type of rice seasoned with
vinegar and are garnished with raw fish or vegetable. The sushi rolls (maki)
that you may be imagining are just one of many types of sushi. It’s important
visiting a sushi restaurant.
best thing to do is to read up on the different types of sushi and prepare
## The Different Types of Sushi
There are several types of sushi, making it an appealing food to people with a
wide range of tastes. One form of sushi, _nigiri-zushi_ , are hand-formed
Maki-zushi is the Japanese name for sushi rolls. A sheet of nori (dried
seaweed) is layered with sushi rice, and a row of fish and vegetables. The
sushi rice which are brown and oval-shaped, and chirashi-zushi are sushi
While fish is very widely used in sushi, you’ll also encounter likely uni (sea
urchin) and ikura (salmon roe). Most of the fish used in sushi is served raw,
The key seasonings used in sushi are soy sauce and wasabi (Japanese
looks if you do this in a high-end sushi restaurant). Also, pickled ginger
(called _gari_ ) is commonly served with sushi to serve as a palate cleanser.
Green tea ( _agari_ ) is the best drink to pair with sushi.
If you have the pleasure of eating sushi in Japan or at a high-end sushi
Sashimi should be eaten with chopsticks, but other types of sushi can and
For a more detailed information, read our guide to eating sushi like a pro.
## Where to Get Authentic Japanese Sushi
Sushi is probably Japan’s most famous dish \- but it can be expensive. At
traditional _omakase_ -style places, you can usually order a set of sushi with
favorite sushi pieces as you eat your meal.
For reasonably priced sushi, there are places called _kaiten-zushi_ , where
the sushi plates circle around the eating area on a conveyor belt. These
restaurant, you wait until your desired sushi plate passes near you, and then
There is no lack of incredible sushi restaurants in Japan. Perhaps the most
Japanese sushi in all of Japan.
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# London’s best sushi restaurants
restaurants for the best sushi and sashimi in London
**FEBRUARY 2020:** _We ’ve added Endo at The Rotunda (sushi master Endo
Chopsticks at the ready: we’ve sashimi-d our way round the best sushi in the
of sushi you’ve come to the right place.
## The best sushi restaurants in London
shoo-in for aficionados of pure-bred traditional Japanese cuisine. The sushi
and dots of wasabi. Sushi connoisseurs are welcome to go off-menu here.
signatures such as the ‘modern’ sushi and sashimi are a real wow.
Formerly executive sushi chef of the Zuma group, Endo Kazutoshi is the main
edomae nigiri and new-style sushi, plus some equally dazzling sashimi. In
Japanese bolthole also gives good sushi from its bijou premises on Ham Yard.
various vegetarian sushi. Served in a swish room dominated by an ornate
Jimmy Page, the long-serving Ikeda is a cut above in the celebrity sushi
day – briny-fresh sushi sets served the old way on wooden blocks. Bag a
healthy menu offers its own spin on sushi, meticulously fashioned with various
sushi and sashimi. In keeping with its rustic vibe, Jugemu doesn’t have a
It’s not big on ambience, but high standards and modestly priced sushi mean
raw fish for around £20 – that’s a win in sushi territory. As a sampler, try
An old hand at conveyor-belt sushi, this in-and-out Soho joint is about speed
sushi platter from the carte. Either way, expect plenty of variety: from
his global Nobu chain (remember his iconic black cod in miso), but the sushi
served in a ten-piece ‘cup’ if you want. Also try the sushi at high-rolling
As a stablemate of Zuma, Roka gets the gold seal of approval from sushi
Sakagura’s beautifully presented sushi platters, decorated with edible flowers
So’s long curved sushi counter gets our vote over its polished contemporary
Sushi in the City (with sky-high views thrown in) means serious money, but the
Also check out Sushisamba in Covent Garden.
blowtorch-wielding chefs from all nations. Sushi fans congregate at the
o-toro tuna sashimi and market-fresh ‘omakase’ sushi sets: perfect for a
friendly prices, this fishmonger/sushi bar in Ealing wins no prizes for decor,
but its sushi is bang-on. Expect around 20 items ranging from fatty tuna,
Marylebone bar-cum-takeaway, Sushiology by Atariya.
You can only book a perch at this seven-seater sushi joint online (and it’s a
real palaver), but there’s no doubting that Sushi Tetsu is up there with the
The surroundings are as eye-catching as the sushi at this Japanese spot on the
sushi emanating from the kitchen. You can sample these delights from the carte
Sushi nerds congregate at Uni’s street-level counter in Belgravia, but
also served in the bijou basement dining room. You can have your sushi
Peruvian fusion) running through the mix. Sushi sets (including miso soup,
counter at this jewel of a sushi bar, where the chefs are dedicated to
toes. Cleverly crafted sushi rolls (with or without soy) are one of the
Japanese food and turns up on nearly every sushi fan’s bucket list. Come here
Find more sushi restaurants in London
Whether you’re looking for shrines to sushi or a full-blown kaiseki
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“Best sushi in Vancouver.”
“Amazing sushi for a great price”
“Canadian Sushi…Yeah! … Is Delicious!”
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“Sushi good, decor not so good”
“One of the better Sushi places!”