Sushi

In previous centuries, "sushi" referred to vinegar-preserved pickled fish. Sushi is now defined as a dish made from rice that has been cooked with sushi vinegar. Sushi comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Sushi, Japan's most well-known dish, is also one of the most misunderstood. The majority of people mistakenly believe that sushi is simply raw fish. Sushi is a careful combination of vinegared rice, raw fish, and vegetables that comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Sushi nigiri is the most well-known type, consisting of a small bundle of rice with a slice of raw fish, egg, or vegetable perched on top. Sushi that is rolled in 'nori' seaweed is known as maki. Temaki sushi is a cone-shaped sushi with a variety of ingredients. Deep-fried tofu is wrapped around the rice in Inari sushi. There are thousands of sushi shops in Tokyo alone, so you're sure to find something to your liking.

Sushi is a pricey, sophisticated dinner served at special occasions in many countries. It is sold in supermarkets in other countries as a healthy lunch option. Sushi is enjoyed by the Japanese at all price levels and in a wide range of restaurants.