Nigiri Sushi
Nigiri is a small oval of vinegared rice pressed by hand and topped with fish or seafood, sometimes brushed with soy or a smear of wasabi by the chef. Good rice is body-temperature and loosely packed, not cold and dense. At a counter the chef often seasons each piece, so the soy dish is for occasional use, not every bite. The cheap conveyor-belt (kaiten) format and a high-end omakase counter are the same food at very different prices and pace.
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ABOUT
Nigiri is a small oval of vinegared rice pressed by hand and topped with fish or seafood, sometimes brushed with soy or a smear of wasabi by the chef. Good rice is body-temperature and loosely packed, not cold and dense. At a counter the chef often seasons each piece, so the soy dish is for occasional use, not every bite. The cheap conveyor-belt (kaiten) format and a high-end omakase counter are the same food at very different prices and pace.
DIETARY NOTES
General guidance for the standard version of this dish. Recipes vary by shop and region — always confirm with the restaurant if you have an allergy or a religious dietary requirement.
COOKING CLASSES & EXPERIENCES
Hands-on classes and food tours featuring Nigiri Sushi, booked through GetYourGuide (free cancellation up to 24h before on most).
DETAILS