Soft, succulent, and savory, the raw fish on sushi may melt into your mouth like butter and leave behind a nice subtle flavor. I have some American friends who were initially scared of eating raw fish and now they are so hooked that they can have it every day. But, is okay to eat a lot of sushi or should …

Crispy, juicy, and savory, the shrimp tempura rolls are to die for! If you want a beginner who is repulsive to the idea of raw fish, fall in love with sushi, serve this dish to him. This style of sushi roll has such as addictive taste that it doesn’t take long to quickly become someone’s favorite.  What is a shrimp …

If you are a non-Japanese, it’s understandable if you don’t understand the meaning of Chirashi. Interestingly, there are many sushi fans I know who have no idea about this Japanese delicacy and they are often taken by surprise to see sushi in a bowl! What is Chirashi sushi? This is a Japanese name for a type of sushi dish that …

When I am at a new sushi restaurant for the first time, one of my ways of judging the food quality is ordering hamachi sushi. If the food smells ‘fishy’, I can tell that most of the other fish will not be fresh and I would rather stick to cooked meat or tempuras. What is Hamachi sushi? This Japanese delicacy …

Sushi is just rice, fish, and vegetables, so there’s no chance of any gluten in it, right? Heck, no! Your favorite sushi roll may contain hidden gluten coming from soy sauce, vinegared rice, marinade, or tempura – all things you love so much. Many people learn this the hard way after they suffer from unpleasant symptoms, so today, I will …

Imagine that you walk into a high-end sushi restaurant for dinner and you are really excited to try the food. You see people around you eating with chopsticks and wonder whether you can use a spoon or fork. Would it be impolite to ask for one? Does it reveal your shortcomings? Is it something to be ashamed of? The BIG …