How to prepare Mako Garei/Karei ( 真子鰈) for Nigiri Sushi

The write up for Mako Garei can be found alongside Hirame as they both are flatfish. It can be found … More

How to prepare Shima Aji (縞鯵) for nigiri sushi

Another classic Edomae fish, Shima Aji or striped jack mackerel, fish with firm and luscious flesh with just the right … More

The world of flatfishes is complicated as it consists of 11 families and over 500 species so let’s try and … More

In season during autumn and spring, Botanebi, or Pandelus Nipponesis, are shrimp that live at depths between 300 to 500 … More

The cornetfish/cornet fish, also know as Yagara or Red Yagara (赤やがら) is not a traditional fish used in Edomae sushi. … More

Following on from how to prepare kill and fillet live Anago from here. We can use the same techniques to … More

As winter comes along in Japan, the ocean temperature surrounding Japan starts to drop, creating ideal conditions for Amaebi to … More

One of the classics of Edomae-sushi, Tai or sea bream, can be said to be one of the tastiest of … More

Mantis Shrimp, more commonly known as Shako (シャコ,/蝦蛄) in Japan, or Oratosquilla oratoria, is a kind of shrimp commonly … More

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