Fresh fish does not always taste the best
"How should we keep this Tai Snapper in the fridge? “Looking at the whole fish, I asked Toru, the executive chef at Yoshida Sushi in...
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Kaz Matsune
Jul 24, 20181 min read
Rare Sushi Ingredients "Nodoguro" (Blackthroat Seaperch)
Nodoguro, also known as "Rosy Seabass" or "Akamutsu," is a rare and prized sushi ingredient caught along the coast of the Sea of Japan....
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Kaz Matsune
Jul 17, 20181 min read
Rare Sushi Ingredients – Bouze (Ebodai), Tokushima
In English, Ebodai is referred to as Japanese Butterfish. It’s about 8-12inches in length and is different from “Butterfish” that is...
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Kaz Matsune
Jul 10, 20182 min read
100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #12. What’s Fresh Today? - Fresh fish does not necessary mean the
Have you ever asked this question to your sushi chef, "So, what's fresh today?" From a sushi chef's standpoint of view, I must confess...
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Kaz Matsune
Jul 3, 20182 min read
Salmon Sashimi - is it safe for raw consumption?
(photo by Albert Law) Sushi is such a delicacy, and that is why we love it. At the same time, we are aware of laying the risk of...
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Kaz Matsune
Mar 13, 20181 min read
Rare Sushi Ingredients - Kinira/Yellow Garlic Chives, Okayama, Japan
Sushi is more than raw fish. In Japan, many vegetables are used for sushi. For example, Kappa Maki is a traditional seaweed out cucumber...
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Kaz Matsune
Mar 6, 20181 min read
Rare Sushi Ingredients - Shishamo, Hokkaido, Japan
Shishamo ししゃも It’s a rather small fish – about 15cm (6inches) in length, silver. Only caught on the Pacific Ocean side of Hokkaido,...
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Kaz Matsune
Feb 27, 20181 min read
Rare Sushi Ingredients - Shiro Ebi (White Shrimp), Toyama, Japan
Shiro Ebi means white shrimp is only found in Toyama Japan. It’s about 6-7cm (2-2.5inches) in length, living deep-sea about 100-600meters....
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Kaz Matsune
Feb 14, 20172 min read
Why don't seafood restaurants keep their fish alive in tanks?
This question was originally posted on Quora.com. This question has been a topic of curiosity for many, and I can shed some light on the...
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Kaz Matsune
Jan 31, 20171 min read
Do You Know What Your Fish Look Like?
Hamachi, Yellowtail Maguro, Tuna Unagi, Fresh Water Eel Uni, Sea Urchin You've probably seen the one on the right, nigiri. Did you know...
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