Some Rules to Follow to Enjoy the Best Tasting Sushi

We all know Japan is home to the best sushis in the world, but several sushi bars in New York City are making waves serving the best sushis outside of Japan. Apparently, some young generations of sushi chefs have established their own kitchen in the Big Apple. They are giving high-end Japanese-themed restaurants in NYC a run for their money. Eversince food delivery prevailed as the preeminent and safest way to satisfy cravings, there is now an ongoing debate among customers, on where to order the best sushi.

Actually, we found out that in Japan, there are certain rules that must be followed and observed when having your fill of sushi in a high-end Japanese restaurant. The rules are what makes fine dining food always the greatest and most enjoyable.

Some Rules to Know When Eating Sushis in Restaurants

Dining-in big cities is yet to pick up to be where restaurants left off before the COVID-19 forced shutdowns. As it is, people are now more literally at home eating specialty foods that even restaurants have no choice but to deliver when ordered online. However, certain types of cuisine, like Japanese food have to be served immediately while still in their freshest conditions.

Notify about orders in advance when booking a reservation That is also one reason why in high-end Japanese restaurants you have to make a reservation when planning to dine-in. Chefs require only the freshest seafood bought straight from the market, because they are the most important ingredients. Ever since I came to know about this rule, I at least make it a point to order in advance from the sushi near me to ensure I’ll be eating fresh.

Have you heard about the “No-Perfume” rule? Even operators of sushi bars in Japan who serve customers in long narrow spaces, know that strong scents pervading in the air can affect the sushi-eating experience.

As the strong smell of perfume can overwhelm the fish or seafood scent, there is less to experience if the aroma of natural food has been replaced by a synthetic fragrance. It is important to match the taste with the smell as the freshness of the aroma is an indication of the freshness of the ingredients used in preparing the food.

Know that there is a proper order by which sushis are served and eaten. While there are no black and white guidelines written about this rule, it’s a customary practice that younger generations of Japanese diners may have forgotten because of their fast-paced lifestyles.

The proper order of eating sushi is to start with those that have whitefish as an ingredient. Thereafter, partake of the sushi with lighter tasting fish. The last in the order are those with oil-rich toro like fatty tuna or eel.

Go easy on the soy sauce. While the soy sauce and wasabi makes sushi more flavorful, use them sparingly to avoid overwhelming your palate. Moreover, dip the sushi with the fish-side down to prevent the rice from falling apart.