I remember the Japanese guys I was chatting with being pretty horrified at the idea of putting cream cheese or mayo anywhere near their sushi (California roll etc) They are purists over there.
Having lived in Japan, I'd have to say that there are at least 3 different types of sushi restaurants: neighborhood, bar/shopping areas, and nice restaurants. Each has a different experience.
The neighborhood restaurant is really a hangout for locals. The sushi quality is generally excellent but lacking the more exotic, the cook tends to be a neighbor, conversation is welcome and the beer is cold. Quite often, you'll be given free samples of anything unusual such as an unusual fish, a new recipe, a new brand of sake, or if your opinion about some quality of the cooking is wanted.
Those in the bar/shopping districts are really fast food restaurants for the most part or a place to bring a date or grab a quick bite to eat. Most people don't know each other and often the sushi is served in little colored plates that the hostess counts when you leave to determine your bill. They often use a gimmick to deliver the sushi such as trains or boats carrying the sushi. Don't expect much conversation or any samples unless you are a friend of the owner.
And, finally, nice restaurants are VERY nice. Unless it is in a tourist area, you should be chaperoned by a local as there is certain etiquette to observe. The bill could induce heart failure among the unsuspecting. The food is exquisite. Most Japanese will use a business account to pay for the meal while hosting a 'business' guest. Expect to hear some drunk Japanese singing in the room next door. In these situations, much fun is had by all.
I went to a sushi place in Roppongi once, a japanese girl (friend of NickB took me there), they pick the fish out of the tank, put it on a cutting board, slice and dice him up, and then put him in front of you ready to eat, and the raw "sushi" fish is still moving (I took a video of it actually).
They do eat the freshest fish possible haha.
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they are different everywhere. I've never been to japan, but worst "california rolls" in my life i have eaten in los angeles city.
Правдоподобно. В Киеве ахуенные суши, к тому же довольно дешевые. в Еропе кладут больше рыбы, прада, но цена хуй знает почему высокая - говорят рыба из Гамбурга йопта ЛОЛ. В Ну Йорке суши были ок.
Ok i've never eaten sushi in japan but the difference here in perth is great one place in the city has a moving track with really good sushi better than ive tasted before. i think its just depends on how fresh the fish is of course japan is going to be the best.
Ok i've never eaten sushi in japan but the difference here in perth is great one place in the city has a moving track with really good sushi better than ive tasted before. i think its just depends on how fresh the fish is of course japan is going to be the best.
Tell me the truth, does water really spin down in the sink anti clock wise in your place?
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