Sushi restaurants serve a variety of menu items, not just their namesake dish. If you are visiting a sushi restaurant soon and want to know more about the food on the menu, keep reading. We will help you understand the differences between sashimi and sushi.
When you hear the word “sushi,” your mind may automatically go to sushi rolls. However, sushi isn’t just fish, vegetables, and rice wrapped in seaweed. Sushi can also be nigiri or temaki. Nigiri is a combination of rice topped with one single ingredient and temaki is a hand-rolled, cone-shaped form of the dish. In order for cuisine to be considered sushi, the key ingredient is sushi rice.
On the other hand, sashimi is a type of raw seafood dish that is served without any additional ingredients. Sashimi is not typically served with soy sauce or wasabi. Rather, sashimi is simply a delicate piece of well-prepared raw fish. The history of sashimi dates back to ancient Japan. It is one of the oldest dishes and is commonly made from tuna, salmon, or mackerel. You can also find other types of sashimi though, such as squid and octopus.
The thing that separates sushi from sashimi is the ingredients. Sushi includes sushi rice, which is combined with other ingredients, while sashimi is served on its own. Both dishes involve the delicate and skilled process of slicing fish into thin pieces, but the preparation beyond this step is very different for sushi vs. sashimi.
If all this talk about sushi and sashimi is getting you hungry, book your reservation at Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill. We serve Sushi and Sashimi, as well as Curry, Yakisoba, Fried Rice, General Tso’s chicken, and a variety of other options from our hibachi and vegan menus.
To book your reservation, give us a call at 941-366-1033 or visit our website. We are located at 100 Central Avenue, Suite 1022, in Sarasota, Florida, and we hope to see you here soon for a meal your tastebuds will love!