San Francisco Bay Area Crab Season started last Wednesday. "Early signs of this year’s crustaceans are positive" according to this San...

Our fish suppliers have informed us of the start of (long waited) Albacore season. West Coast Albacore from Oregon is rated as "The best...

Click the button below for an updated Article. What exactly is sushi vinegar? (2020 updates including FAQ) Making Sushi Rice is one of...

We are so glad to have Scallops from Viking Village coming back to Monterey Fish - they are absolutely our favorite, sweet and savory....

No, it's not snakeskin, but it's Local San Francisco King Salmon! - the Season officially started on August 1st and is expected to last...

Part 1: Nijiya Market If you live in the City (San Francisco, that is), the best retail place for you to get Sushi & Sashimi fish is...

In our previous post, we've talked about wasabi served at most sushi restaurants in the US, not being "real" wasabi. There is some fresh...

Traditionally in Japan, miso soup is made by adding miso paste to dashi stock. Dashi is made from kelp called Konbu and Katsuobushi,...

The annual first Tuna auction at Tsukiji Fish Market took place on January 5, with the second-highest bid of $632,000. (Source:...

(This video contains how to make sushi vinegar: 0:49) In making sushi rice, it appears (based on the questions we received during our...

We always get excited when the local albacore season starts. This year, they are from Eureka, CA. We've been trying this albacore this...

Local Salmon season just started and this morning, we received this picture from our fish supplier, Monterey Fish Market of California...

A new Japanese Fishmarket is opened in Brooklyn by the owner of Okonomi/Yuji Ramen Japanese restaurant. Their philosophy is simple: To...

Scallops from Hokkaido Japan are favored by many Sushi and Japanese chefs, yet, I urge you to try Scallops from Viking Village, NJ. They...

(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...

Do you know what wasabi is? Have you ever tasted real wasabi? Did you know it's likely that what you think wasabi is not really wasabi?
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Nodoguro, also known as "Rosy Seabass" or "Akamutsu," is a rare and prized sushi ingredient caught along the coast of the Sea of Japan....

In English, Ebodai is referred to as Japanese Butterfish. It’s about 8-12inches in length and is different from “Butterfish” that is...

(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...

To make sushi rice, you need to mix it with sushi vinegar. Aside from adding flavor to rice, the addition of vinegar to cooked rice helps...