Tokujo vs. Jo vs. Nami in Sushi, Yakiniku, and Tonkatsu
If you have dined at restaurants in Japan before, you may have noticed that the name of some dishes on the menu has such prefixes as Tokujo (特上), Jo (上), and Nami (並), say,...
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What are Sengyo Sushi (鮮魚寿司) & Katsugyo (活魚)?
Have you ever heard of Sengyo Sushi (鮮魚寿司)? For the unfamiliar, Sengyo Sushi generally refers to Nigiri-Zushi consisting of vinegared rice or Shari (しゃり) topped with a slice of Sengyo. In addition to Sengyo,...
Masuzushi: Toyama’s Trout Sushi Wrapped in Bamboo Leaves
Now, here in Japan, we have the Buddhist festival called “Obon (お盆)”, during which it is believed that our ancestral spirits return home. So we usually go and visit our ancestors’ graves during the period...
The Difference: Nigiri vs. Onigiri
In the previous post, I mentioned Onigiri (おにぎり) rice balls. Actually, O (お) included in the name is a Japanese prefix for making a polite expression. Hence strictly, Onigiri is composed of 2 words, O...
50 Japanese Fish Names for Sushi Ingredients
“Sushi (寿司)” is a traditional Japanese dish widely enjoyed in many countries. As you may know, it comes in various forms and varieties, which include these three types I talked about the other day. By...
Beni Shoga vs. Gari: Japanese Pickled Ginger
When you think of Tsukemono (漬物) pickles for Sushi and the Gyudon (牛丼) beef bowl, what comes to your mind first? For the unfamiliar with Japanese food culture, we like to eat Gyudon with Beni Shoga...
The Difference: Gomoku Sushi vs Barazushi vs Chirashi Sushi
The other day, I wrote about the difference between Kaisen Don and Chirashi Sushi (Zushi) in this article. Out of the two, “Chirashi Sushi (ちらし寿司)” is literally translated into English as “Scattered Sushi”, which actually...
Kaisen Don vs. Chirashi Sushi: What’s the Difference?
Typically consisting of thinly sliced fresh raw fish and shellfish, Sashimi (刺身) is a traditional Japanese dish to savor the original taste of natural ingredients. We usually eat Sashimi on its own, dipping it in...
