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Why do the Japanese people eat tuna raw in sushi, is it a tradition that has been passed down throug

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

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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Where to get sushi quality fish in South Bay, San Francisco Bay Area?

Kaz Matsune

Dec 4, 20181 min read

Where to get sushi quality fish in South Bay, San Francisco Bay Area?

Great news for those living in South Bay, wondering where to purchase Sashimi quality fish. We recently had a chance to visit Marukai...

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Kaz Matsune

Nov 27, 20181 min read

Sushi at Academy of Sciences

At the Academy of Sciences Cafe in San Francisco, we found Rainbow Roll ($15) and Seaweed Salad($6). Despite it's been sushi in the...

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Kaz Matsune

Nov 20, 20181 min read

Selection of Fish from a Private Dinner

For a private dinner in San Francisco. Kampachi/Amberjack King Salmon (last of this season) Scallops (amazing!) Abalone Sweet Shrimp...

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Is Monday the worst day of the week to eat out at a Japanese restaurant?

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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The Best Sushi Tips and Etiquette From a Real Sushi Chef

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 16, 20181 min read

Scallops from Viking Island, NJ

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

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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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100 Surprising Fact about Sushi - #14 Why Eat Gari (Pickled Ginger) with Sushi and How?

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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Rare Sushi Ingredients "Nodoguro" (Blackthroat Seaperch)

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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Rare Sushi Ingredients – Bouze (Ebodai), Tokushima

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

Jun 19, 20182 min read

History of sushi: Is sushi from Japan?

(Funa•Zushi, preserved fermented fish sushi) Contrary to popular belief, sushi did not originate in Japan, but rather in Southeast Asia....

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Kaz Matsune

May 29, 20183 min read

Which one is the best sushi knife?

This is yet another question that I get asked frequently. What I can say about the knife is this: When you hold the knife in your hand,...

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Homemade Recipe for Sushi: Secret to Making Sushi Vinegar

Kaz Matsune

May 22, 20181 min read

Homemade Recipe for Sushi: Secret to Making Sushi Vinegar

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...

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100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #4. Tuna was not a popular Sushi item until 150 years ago

Kaz Matsune

May 15, 20182 min read

100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #4. Tuna was not a popular Sushi item until 150 years ago

Maguro/Tuna is undeniably the most popular sushi item in the world, while many say that Toro/Tuna Belly is the King of sushi. The highly...

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Discover the Fascinating History of Sushi - Fact #2: Sushi, The Original Fast Food

Kaz Matsune

May 8, 20182 min read

Discover the Fascinating History of Sushi - Fact #2: Sushi, The Original Fast Food

(woodprint by Hiroshige Utagawa, 1837「東都名所　高輪　甘六夜待遊興之図」) Did you know that sushi, in its early days, was the equivalent of a modern-day...

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100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #7. Sushi means vinegared rice, NOT ROLLS.

Kaz Matsune

May 1, 20181 min read

100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #7. Sushi means vinegared rice, NOT ROLLS.

(Sushi rice for nigiri is called "Shari Dama" meaning sushi rice ball) What comes to your mind when you hear the word "Sushi"? Would it...

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100 Surprising Facts on Sushi - #6. Sushi is More than Fish

Kaz Matsune

Apr 10, 20182 min read

100 Surprising Facts on Sushi - #6. Sushi is More than Fish

(Photo from Ezu Restaurant) It is true that the majority of sushi is fish - tuna, crab, salmon, shrimp, yellowtail, and freshwater eel....

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Rare Sushi Ingredients - Kinira/Yellow Garlic Chives, Okayama, Japan

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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