Japanese Sashimi
The most famous traditional Japanese food must be Sashimi, an iconic luxury food in Japan. Sashimi culture started as early as the 14th century. Back in the days, sashimi is commonly referred to raw fish or pork, or those soaked in vinegar. Not until the 15 century, after the introduction of soy sauce, have people started eating sashimi in Japan with soy sauce.
The most common ingredient of sashimi is fish, especially sea fish. The popular fishes are tuna, salmon, snapper, and flounder. Other non-fish seafood, such as octopus, squid, whale, and raw roe would also be used for sashimi. Though many people think of fish when speaking of sashimi, sashimi is not limited to fish products. In fact, scallops, shrimps, crabs, sea cucumber, and urchin are common ingredients for sashimi. Traditional Japanese sashimi uses seasonal ingredient for the best taste, so different type of sashimi are offered in each season.
Chefs usually use shallow dishes, lacquer ware, porcelain, bamboo dish, or pottery to hold sashimi. These plates comes in different shapes, such as square, round, boat shape, and pentagon. For artistic value, sashimi usually plated into mountain, rivers, boats, and island, usually using three, five, seven, or odd number pieces of sashimi. The dishes are named differently according to the design, plate, and shape of sashimi. Each food is served on one plate. Moreover, the container changes depending on the season. As a result, when the dish is presented to clients, it is aesthetically appealing.
When eating sashimi, first use the chopstick to pick a piece of sashimi and leave it in your plate. And then apply some wasabi on the sashimi. Wrap the sashimi around the wasabi, and dip it in the soy sauce before eating. Remember never stir up soy sauce with wasabi, because it is rude and an inappropriate way to eat sashimi.
The order of eating sashimi matters. When you are at a sushi bar, the chefs usually serve the dishes in order, from lightest to strongest in taste, for the best dining experience. Usually white fishes, which are usually fresh and light, are served first. And then followed by shellfish, and lastly red fishes. In that order, clients can experience the unique taste of each sashimi. Sashimi also comes with seasonal side dishes. Mixed sashimi usually has side dishes such as shredded radish and seaweed, known as tsuma. The side dishes changes according to the season. For example, chefs usually wrap sashimi around seagrape and seaweed in summer to dispel odor. Japanese also eat pickled ginger if the fish odor is too strong.
The main store of Kanidouraku is located in Dotonbori, with 50 years of history. The big crab model by the entrance has become it iconic signature. As a long-established restaurant, Kanidouraku's specially prepared crabs as well as the store decorations are the keys to attracting diners from all around the world. This restaurant specializes in crabs, which are cooked in different ways such as roast, bake, boil, fried, and even in sashimi.
Address: 1 Chome-6-18 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Isomarusuisan Dotombori
Isomaru Suisan is another seafood restaurant chain in Japan, and it is a great place for late night dining. They do not only serve fresh sashimi platter but also various grilled seafood.
Address:1 Chome-4-18 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome-17-13
1 Chome-16-10 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Yoshinosushi
Yoshinosushi is a seafood market specialized in selling sashimi. You can choose to carry out or dine in. Staff can provide sashimi cutting and tea without extra charge.
Address: 5 Chome-1-5 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka
As a reliable travel agency in Japan, we offer Tokyo tours with sashimi experience for tourist from overseas. if you have any questions on Japanese Sashimi experience, please feel free to contact us.
The most famous traditional Japanese food must be Sashimi, an iconic luxury food in Japan. Sashimi culture started as early as the 14th century. Back in the days, sashimi is commonly referred to raw fish or pork, or those soaked in vinegar. Not until the 15 century, after the introduction of soy sauce, have people started eating sashimi in Japan with soy sauce.
The most common ingredient of sashimi is fish, especially sea fish. The popular fishes are tuna, salmon, snapper, and flounder. Other non-fish seafood, such as octopus, squid, whale, and raw roe would also be used for sashimi. Though many people think of fish when speaking of sashimi, sashimi is not limited to fish products. In fact, scallops, shrimps, crabs, sea cucumber, and urchin are common ingredients for sashimi. Traditional Japanese sashimi uses seasonal ingredient for the best taste, so different type of sashimi are offered in each season.
How to make the best sashimi
How to make the best sashimi? A sharp knife is essential because it make sure the fish is well-cut without damaging the texture. A professional sashimi chef usually has 5-6 knifes, used specifically for processing fish and shellfish, descaling, chopping, and removing bones. Sashimi chopstick is a special long chopstick with a thin end, used to place sashimi on plates. Sashimi should be cut in size that is easy to chew yet it is thick enough for preserve the texture. Thus, the thickness of the sashimi is the key of a successful product.Chefs usually use shallow dishes, lacquer ware, porcelain, bamboo dish, or pottery to hold sashimi. These plates comes in different shapes, such as square, round, boat shape, and pentagon. For artistic value, sashimi usually plated into mountain, rivers, boats, and island, usually using three, five, seven, or odd number pieces of sashimi. The dishes are named differently according to the design, plate, and shape of sashimi. Each food is served on one plate. Moreover, the container changes depending on the season. As a result, when the dish is presented to clients, it is aesthetically appealing.
When eating sashimi, first use the chopstick to pick a piece of sashimi and leave it in your plate. And then apply some wasabi on the sashimi. Wrap the sashimi around the wasabi, and dip it in the soy sauce before eating. Remember never stir up soy sauce with wasabi, because it is rude and an inappropriate way to eat sashimi.
The order of eating sashimi matters. When you are at a sushi bar, the chefs usually serve the dishes in order, from lightest to strongest in taste, for the best dining experience. Usually white fishes, which are usually fresh and light, are served first. And then followed by shellfish, and lastly red fishes. In that order, clients can experience the unique taste of each sashimi. Sashimi also comes with seasonal side dishes. Mixed sashimi usually has side dishes such as shredded radish and seaweed, known as tsuma. The side dishes changes according to the season. For example, chefs usually wrap sashimi around seagrape and seaweed in summer to dispel odor. Japanese also eat pickled ginger if the fish odor is too strong.
Recommended Sashimi Restaurants
KanidourakuThe main store of Kanidouraku is located in Dotonbori, with 50 years of history. The big crab model by the entrance has become it iconic signature. As a long-established restaurant, Kanidouraku's specially prepared crabs as well as the store decorations are the keys to attracting diners from all around the world. This restaurant specializes in crabs, which are cooked in different ways such as roast, bake, boil, fried, and even in sashimi.
Address: 1 Chome-6-18 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Isomarusuisan Dotombori
Isomaru Suisan is another seafood restaurant chain in Japan, and it is a great place for late night dining. They do not only serve fresh sashimi platter but also various grilled seafood.
Address:1 Chome-4-18 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome-17-13
1 Chome-16-10 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Yoshinosushi
Yoshinosushi is a seafood market specialized in selling sashimi. You can choose to carry out or dine in. Staff can provide sashimi cutting and tea without extra charge.
Address: 5 Chome-1-5 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka
As a reliable travel agency in Japan, we offer Tokyo tours with sashimi experience for tourist from overseas. if you have any questions on Japanese Sashimi experience, please feel free to contact us.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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What matters when eating authentic sashimi in Japan?The order of eating sashimi matters. Usually eat white fishes first, which are usually fresh and light. And then followed by shellfish, and lastly red fishes. In that order, clients can experience the unique taste of each sashimi.
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What are the common side dishes for sashimi?Sashimi comes with seasonal side dishes. Mixed sashimi usually has side dishes such as shredded radish and seaweed, known as tsuma. The side dishes changes according to the season. For example, chefs usually wrap sashimi around seagrape and seaweed in summer to dispel odor. Japanese also eat pickled ginger if the fish odor is too strong.
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What is the address of Kanidouraku in Tokyo?Kanidouraku is a chain store in Japan with 50 year of history. The big crab model by the entrance has become it iconic signature. This restaurant specializes in crabs, which are cooked in different ways such as roast, bake, boil, fried, and even in sashimi. The address of Tokyo store is Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 8-7
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When can I eat sashimi and seafood in Osaka?Isomaru Suisan is a seafood restaurant chain in Japan, and it is a great place for late night dining. They do not only serve fresh sashimi platter but also various grilled seafood. The address is 1 Chome-4-18 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka.
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Is there a Isomaru Suisan restaurant in Tokyo?Isomaru Suisan is a famous seafood restaurant chain in Japan. They have branches in Shinjuku and Akihabara, and the respective addresses are Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−17−13 and 1 Chome-16-10 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
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Which market in Osaka sells sashimi?Osaka has many supermarkets selling sashimi, and Yoshinosushi is a seafood market specialized in sashimi. You can choose to carry out or dine in. Staff can provide sashimi cutting and tea without extra charge. The address is 5 Chome-1-5 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka.
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What is the address of Kanidouraku in Osaka?As a long-established restaurant, Kanidouraku's specially prepared crabs as well as the store decorations are the keys to attracting diners from all around the world. The address is 1 Chome-6-18 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka.
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