Sushi is more than flavor; it has to do with tradition, presentation, and respect for an entire craft. Whatever the setting, whether you are having a casual lunch or enjoying omakase in a high-end sushi bar, being in the mode for sushi etiquette will help you appreciate the whole experience like an actual sushi connoisseur.
Follow These Etiquette Tips To Enjoy Every Single Morsel Like a Pro
1. Start Light
When eating multiple types of sushi, start with lighter and milder fish such as flounder or snapper and work your way up to richer ones, stronger-tasting ones like tuna or eel. This way, you will not overwhelm your palate with heavy doses of flavor early on, enabling you to appreciate the light nuances in flavor fully.
2. Use Your Chopsticks or Hands; Either Way is Right
It may come as a surprise, but eating nigiri sushi with your hands is acceptable. Sashimi, however, must be eaten with chopsticks. Maki and specialty rolls can go either way-simply remember to handle them gently.
3. Dip the Fish in Soy Sauce, Not the Rice
If you’re having nigiri, dip the fish part in soy sauce and never the rice. This will protect the rice from soaking too much sauce and falling apart, and retain the balance of flavor meant by the maker.
4. Never Mix Your Wasabi with Soy Sauce
In traditional sushi culture, wasabi is by all means placed between the rice and fish. Adding extra wasabi to your sushi is acceptable; however, in a formal setting, mixing it with soy sauce is unacceptable.
5. Eat One Bite Per Piece
Sushi should be eaten in one bite so that the essential harmony of flavors and textures can be enjoyed all at once. If a roll is too big, going for two bites is fine, just try to keep it clean.
Experience Sushi the Right Way
We at Sushi Incorporated view sushi as an art form that has to be appreciated simultaneously through taste and tradition. Newer ones, as well as even veterans, should follow these etiquette tips to help them enjoy every single morsel like a pro.
This post was written by a professional at Suhi Inc. Sushi Inc. is a vibrant restaurant that offers what is considered the best sushi St Pete. Opening its doors in 2013 and becoming a local staple by offering live music, traditional hand-rolled sushi, and a friendly atmosphere, our guests always have a top-notch experience. Customers love our award-winning, fresh, and creative Sushi rolls, Nigiri, and Sashimi. With a larger selection of tempura, non-Sushi, and teriyaki options, we can accommodate every taste.
