Even diners who enjoy sushi on a regular basis often forget some of the key terms that describe the different sushi dishes. Sushi dishes come in a variety of formats, including vegan options, and can a great meal for a group of friends to enjoy.

Start with cooked fish when you start experimenting with sushi. And you can always opt for mild seafood like shrimp, halibut, and scallops. Plus eating rolls (with rice) will help buffer the flavors and textures.

Thanks to the popularity of sushi restaurants, the cooks and servers that prepare and deliver these dishes are open to questions. In fact, you can describe you hesitations about eating sushi and opt for OMAKASE — a plate of the chef’s choosing.

MAKI — seafood rolled in rice
SASHIMI — raw fish
KAPPA MAKI — cucumber rolls
TEMAKI — hand roll
HOTATEGAI — scallop
TAI — red snapper
IKA — squid
OHYO — halibut
MAGURO — tuna
KAMABOKO or SURIMI — imitation crab meat
TAKO — octopus
EBI — shrimp

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Sushi Basics
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Even diners who enjoy sushi on a regular basis often forget some of the key terms that describe the different sushi dishes.
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