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Eating Sushi With Wasabi: A Quick How-To Guide

If you’ve ever gone to a Japanese restaurant and partaken in sushi, then you’ve most likely noticed the pickled ginger, soy sauce, and, most notably, wasabi that are served with your meal. If you’ve tried the wasabi, then you already know it’s got quite the kick that your pallet might not be used to. Eating sushi with wasabi requires a technique that allows the sauce to accentuate the flavor and not overpower it. 

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5 Benefits of Dining Out Over Cooking at Home

People may think that there is less planning and fussing by preparing meals in the comfort of their own homes rather than trekking to restaurants. It is actually a lot more relaxing physically and mentally to opt for dining out, particularly when it comes to celebrating a special occasion or an informal gathering. Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill provides five benefits of dining out over cooking at home.

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How to Properly Eat Sushi

Every culture has its own social mores and customs regarding eating. For example, in the United States, it’s considered very poor manners to have your elbows on the table during a meal. In many middle eastern and African countries, eating with one’s left hand is considered impolite, as it’s usually associated with washing oneself. And when it comes to Japan, you better believe there is a right and wrong way to eat sushi. We’ll address these rules today, so you can eat like a seasoned veteran the next time you go out. 

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A Brief History of Chopsticks

If you’ve ever visited Tsunami Sushi in Sarasota, you’ve likely used a pair of chopsticks to consume your meal. You might not have given it much thought, but chopsticks have a unique history. If you’ve ever been curious, we encourage you to read on. You might just gain a whole new appreciation for this popular eating utensil. 

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Why You Should Eat Lunch Every Day

Let’s face it–life is busy and having the time to stop and do anything throughout the long list of activities we have to accomplish in one day can sometimes be next to impossible. Among these is lunch. While many have held tightly to the old phrase that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, lunch might be just as, if not, more important. Taking the time to enjoy the midday meal is imperative, and we’re here to remind you of its importance to your overall well-being. 

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Eating Sashimi Has Its Benefits!

Making healthy choices concerning our diet isn’t always easy. Often, we tend to think that just because a dish is healthy it lacks taste and flavor. However, at Tsunami Sushi we assure you this isn’t the case. One of the best ways to introduce a healthy dish into your diet is through the Japanese dish, sashimi. While it’s sometimes confused with sushi, sashimi is slightly different. Sashimi is raw fish, sliced thinly, and usually topped with soy sauce. 

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