From Fine Sushi Dining to Sushi Delivery:
Ten Ways to Enjoy Sushi
From Fine Sushi Dining
to Sushi Delivery:
Ten Ways to Enjoy Sushi
At a sushi bar.
Bellying up
to the sushi bar is an unforgettable
experience. Sushi bars date back to World
War II, when allied soldiers occupying Tokyo
banned food trucks selling sushi from the
street. The sushi vendors moved their carts
indoors, working behind them as a sort of
lunch counter while their customers ordered
and chatted on the other side. The typical
sushi bar’s open counter, accessible to
customers, originates during this time.
Dining at a sushi bar is a truly authentic
way to enjoy sushi.
On the floor.
Some sushi
restaurants include traditional Japanese
dining rooms with low tables, tatami mats,
and cushions. Diners are often required to
remove their shoes before entering these
rooms. Many Western diners are surprised at
how relaxed and comfortable it can be to
enjoy a meal this way.
By yourself.
Go to a sushi
bar by yourself one day, and spend some time
getting to know your local sushi chef. Ask
him for his suggestions and, if you’re
feeling daring, ask him to prepare a plate
of his favorite sushi for you. Many sushi
chefs consider themselves cultural
ambassadors, and they appreciate the chance
to introduce Western diners to new and
sometimes more authentic types of sushi.
With a beginner.
Introduce
a beginner to sushi for the first time.
Impress them with your expert ordering at
the sushi bar, or if you’re feeling less
adventurous, sit at the table and order from
the wait staff. Sushi doesn’t always have to
be raw, so unless you’ve brought an
exceptionally adventurous diner, start off
slowly with some California, egg, or
vegetable rolls.
With an expert.
There’s
nothing like going out for sushi with a true
aficionado. If you have a friend who knows
all about sushi, have him or her pick
favorites for you to try. Ask for
interesting facts about sushi, translations
from Japanese if they know them, and swap
stories about the most extreme sushi
experiences you’ve had. Eating with someone
knowledgeable about sushi is a great way to
learn more about it.
At home. Sushi delivery, anyone?
Many sushi restaurants deliver, and sushi
can be a great snack to go along with a
movie night, a late-night study session, or
any quiet evening at home.
With a party.
Bringing a
big party to a sushi restaurant is a great
way to celebrate. Because display is so
important in sushi cuisine, you’ll get
beautiful platters of sushi sure to make an
impression. If you guide the ordering
process and help make selections for the
group, you’re sure to impress your friends.
At a sushi buffet.
Sushi
buffets are a totally different experience
from traditional sushi bars. Typically
cheaper, you should be able to get your
money’s worth of food even at a pricier
buffet. Make sure you pick a buffet that’s
often busy, so the food isn’t sitting out on
the tables for too long.
In your kitchen.
Sushi
isn’t as hard as you’d think to make at
home. All you need is a sharp knife, a
bamboo mat, and the right ingredients.
Making sushi can be a fun way to spend an
afternoon with a friend, boyfriend, or
girlfriend.
With a vegetarian.
Vegans
and vegetarians often avoid sushi because of
the association with raw fish. But there are
many types of sushi that are perfectly
appropriate for vegans and vegetarians.
Order one of the many types of vegetable,
tempura, or tofu rolls to introduce your
vegetarian or vegan friend to sushi.
Sushi is healthy, great-tasting, and
fun to eat.
There are so many
different varieties of sushi, there’s
practically a type for every taste. There
are lots of different ways to eat it,
too—but the best way is as often as
possible. Enjoy!
Have a question, comment, or
suggestion?Chef Ozaki
loves to talk with his customers—both at the
restaurant and online.Feel free to email him at
Ozaki@Allsushirecipes.com if you have any
questions—or any suggestions on how he can
make this site better
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