Sushi Guides

Chirashi Sushi (Chirashizushi): What It Is and How to Order It

What is chirashi? The scattered-sushi bowl explained: typical toppings, Edomae vs Kansai style, chirashi vs poke, how to eat it and how to find it near you.

Unagi Roll: What's in an Eel Roll (and Unagi vs. Anago)

An unagi roll is grilled freshwater eel with sweet soy glaze, usually with cucumber. What's inside, unagi vs anago, eel sauce, allergy notes and sustainability.

Nigiri Sushi Guide: Tuna, Salmon, Eel, Octopus and More

A guide to the most common nigiri: tuna (maguro, toro), salmon, yellowtail, eel (unagi, anago), octopus (tako), shrimp and tamago. Raw or cooked, and how to eat it.

Tamago Sushi: The Sweet Japanese Omelette Explained

Tamago sushi is sweet layered Japanese omelette (tamagoyaki) on rice. How it's made, why it's said to test a sushi chef, and whether it's vegetarian.

The Complete Guide to Sushi Types

Learn the different types of sushi: nigiri, sashimi, maki, temaki, chirashi, oshizushi and inari, plus popular American specialty rolls.

How Long Can Sushi Sit Out? The 2-Hour Rule Explained

Sushi shouldn't sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F. Real-life examples, why the rice matters, and when to throw it out.

How Long Does Leftover Sushi Last? Storage and Safety Guide

Raw-fish sushi: eat within 24 hours. Cooked rolls: 1–2 days. How to store leftover sushi, can you eat it after 48 hours, freezing, and signs it has gone bad.

How Much Sushi per Person? Pieces per Roll and Order

How many pieces are in a sushi roll, nigiri or sashimi order, and how much sushi to order per person for delivery, family-style meals and parties.

How to Order Sushi Like a Pro

Order sushi with confidence: menu categories, how much to order, first-timer picks, omakase, key terms and tips for sushi delivery.

Wasabi and Ginger with Sushi: What They Are and Why They're Served

Why sushi comes with wasabi and pickled ginger (gari), real wasabi vs horseradish paste, what the health evidence says, and how to use them properly.

Sushi Etiquette: Essential Do's and Don'ts

How to eat sushi politely: soy sauce, wasabi and ginger, chopsticks, eating order and what to avoid at a sushi bar.

Health Benefits of Eating Sushi

The nutritional upside of sushi (omega-3s, protein, nori) and the things to watch: mercury, sodium, white rice and raw fish in pregnancy.

The History of Sushi: From Preserved Fish to Modern Delicacy

How sushi evolved from fermented narezushi to Edo-period nigiri, kaiten-zushi and American rolls like the California roll.

Vegetarian and Vegan Sushi Options

Vegetarian and vegan sushi options, from avocado and kappa maki to inari, plus hidden fish ingredients like dashi to ask about.

Perfect Sushi Rice: The Foundation of Great Sushi

How to make sushi rice (shari) at home: which rice to buy, washing, water ratio, sushi vinegar and handling it safely.