How to Eat Sushi Properly
Eat nigiri in one bite, dip only the fish side lightly in soy sauce, use ginger between pieces, and trust the chef's wasabi dosing.
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Practical sushi guides
How to eat sushi, etiquette, vocabulary: guides to help you get the most out of every visit.
Chopstick Etiquette at the Sushi Bar
Hold chopsticks near the top third, rest them between bites, and never plant, rub, point, pass food with, or lick them. For nigiri, fingers are perfectly correct.
Sushi Glossary: 30 Words to Know at the Counter
Thirty essential sushi terms covering rice and vinegar, fish and toppings, technique, and counter etiquette, so you can follow the conversation at any serious sushi bar.
Nigiri, Maki, Sashimi: What's the Difference?
Nigiri is hand-pressed rice with fish on top; sashimi is fish alone; maki is rice and filling rolled in nori. Each format has its place, and nigiri is the centrepiece of edomae tradition.