Maki sushi or Maki zushi (pronounced as mah-kee-zoo-shee) as it is called in Japanese, is one of my favorites when it comes to oriental cuisine.  I did some research on how it got its name and found two interesting concepts that I would like to share with you. First, maki sushi derives its name from ‘maku’ which means to roll/ …

From my experience and knowledge, I have realized that you need to pair the best of foods with the right drink in order to enjoy your meal to the fullest. There are good and bad beverages for sushi, just like there are for a delicious steak entrée. What’s the best drink for sushi? The crisp Japanese lagers or beer makes …

I know many people who think seafood the moment they hear sushi, probably because they relate the dish to different varieties of raw fish. I don’t blame them because there are so many variations of sushi and the dish has evolved so much over the years that it’s normal for a beginner to be confused. Is sushi seafood? As the …

I grabbed a spicy tuna roll from the grocery store on my way home from the office but forgot all about it until next morning. Now, I had a big question staring at me – should I eat that roll or toss it away? I decided to not risk my health and do quick research to find the right answer. …

I had promised my niece to help her host a sushi party for friends and we chose her birthday to be that occasion. I wanted to make sushi look attractive and colorful for the kids, and I remembered that they serve fish eggs as toppings in sushi restaurants. The soft orange eggs look yummylicious! I looked online to find out …

Whether you eat sushi in a traditional sushi-ya in Japan, a sophisticated upscale restaurant in California, or get pre-packaged stuff from the grocery store, one thing is common – you are going to find some sort of pink or yellow ginger next to your order. Ever wondered, why? I know you too often wonder ‘Why is ginger served with sushi.’ …