Who invented the California Roll? (2024 version with Chat GPT & Gemni)
The original answer California Roll has become the iconic Sushi item in the US and rest of the world. As far as I know from working with...
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Kaz Matsune
Oct 15, 20191 min read
What parts of tuna are suitable for Sashimi?
Tuna Pastel Drawing by Chef Kaz Matsune (Originally posted on Quora.com) Let's start looking at the whole fish - Yellowfin, Bigeye, and...
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Kaz Matsune
Jun 25, 20191 min read
Why are Kaiten•Zshi (conveyor belt) sushi restaurants so popular in Japan?
Mako Garei, pastel drawing by chef kaz matsune (originally posted on Quora.com) On top of the price, quality, and family-friendly...
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Kaz Matsune
May 7, 20191 min read
Why Shark or Swordfish is Not Typically Used for Sushi?
( Kuruma Ebi, pastel drawing by Kaz Matsune) (original post from quora.com) While it's true that Swordfish can be used for sushi,...
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Kaz Matsune
Mar 26, 20191 min read
Why do the Japanese people eat tuna raw in sushi, is it a tradition that has been passed down throug
Saba - Pastel drawing by Chef Kaz Matsune (Originally posted on Quora.com) Despite its current popularity, Maguro/Tuna was not widely...
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Kaz Matsune
Feb 5, 20192 min read
Japanese Food: Why do people eat fugu if it is so dangerous?
Fugu, Pastel drawing by Chef Kaz Matsune (originally posted on Quora.com) Fugu, also known as the infamous pufferfish, has garnered...
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Kaz Matsune
Jan 29, 20192 min read
What part of the salmon is used for Sashimi?
Salmon, Pastel drawing by Kaz Matsune (Article originally posted on Quora.com) If you've ever wondered which part of a salmon is used for...
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Kaz Matsune
Jan 15, 20191 min read
Is it true that sometimes sashimi is eaten with salt only instead of soy sauce?
Nodoguro, Pasel Drawing by Chef Kaz Matsune (Originally posted on Quora.com) Yes, it is true. One of my favorite ways to eat sashimi is,...
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Kaz Matsune
Jan 8, 20191 min read
What food is Tokyo traditionally famous for?
(originally posted on quora.com) Question: What food is Tokyo traditionally famous for? "I am aware that most of the regional menu...
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Kaz Matsune
Dec 25, 20182 min read
What are the best and coolest ways to eat your food like a pro?
Wasabi Pastel drawing by Chef Kaz Matsune (Originally posted on Quora.com) Eating Fish Sashimi It's likely that many people are used to...
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Kaz Matsune
Dec 18, 20182 min read
What is Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife)?
The so-called Sashimi knife is what's referred to as Yanagiba (willow blade), because of its long thin shape. Yanagiba is designed...
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Kaz Matsune
Dec 11, 20181 min read
How Many Types of Sushi Are There?
Have you ever wondered how many types of sushi are there, besides Roll, Nigiri, and Chirashi? I never counted myself, and this was a good...
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Kaz Matsune
Nov 13, 20181 min read
Is Monday the worst day of the week to eat out at a Japanese restaurant?
(Originally posted on Quora) Yes and no. I worked for sushi restaurants in Los Angeles and San Francisco. All the fish suppliers in both...
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Kaz Matsune
Nov 6, 20181 min read
Why is the education of a sushi chef so insanely long?
(Originally posted on Quora.) Simply put, it is because the depth of mastery has no end. As simple as the techniques of sushi is, one can...
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Kaz Matsune
Oct 23, 20181 min read
The Best Sushi Tips and Etiquette From a Real Sushi Chef
(Originally posted on Quora, published on Huffington Post) What's the correct way to eat sushi?: originally appeared on Quora: The best...
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Kaz Matsune
Oct 2, 20181 min read
What is it like to train to be a master sushi chef?
Someone asked me this question, and so, I wrote my experience, starting at a Sushi Restaurant in Los Angeles back in 2000, with no...
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Kaz Matsune
Sep 11, 20181 min read
Fish Aging for Sushi
(originally posted on Quora) Many people think sushi fish must be super fresh as if they are right off the boat. The truth is not...
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Kaz Matsune
Sep 4, 20181 min read
Why Sashimi is Difficult?
(originally posted on Quora) Sashimi, at first glance, looks very simple and easy. After all, it's just slicing fish with a knife, right?...
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Kaz Matsune
Aug 28, 20181 min read
100 Surprising Fact about Sushi - #14 Why Eat Gari (Pickled Ginger) with Sushi and How?
Some things are pretty obvious, and some things aren't. I think that is the case with Gari. As virtually all Japanese know why they eat...
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Kaz Matsune
Nov 14, 20171 min read
100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #9.Eating Fugu is not as deadly as you think
No one dies from eating Fugu. Contrary to popular myth, eating fugu does not automatically mean a death sentence like Homer Simpson...
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