鯒) for Nigiri Sushi

The Bartail Flathead, is a luxury fish that has traditionally been eaten in Japan since the Edo period. As a … More

Showmanship, and Balancing and Eating Nigiri- how to make Edomae Sushi

Be smooth and graceful like a wave, adapting to the changes like water flowing down a river. Don’t get set … More

Preparing and Filleting Silver Beltfish (Tachiuo/太刀魚 / たちうお) for Nigiri Sushi

Tachiuo, or Silver Beltfish, is a member of the cutlassfish family, and is season in Japan during the summer. Whilst served as sushi, it is not a fish typical to Edomae-style sushi as it was not caught in Tokyo Bay and served back then. However, it is served in high end sushi restaurants nowadays nonetheless.