Sashimi

Sashimi is raw fish or seafood, expertly sliced and served with nothing but soy sauce, wasabi, and a bed of shredded daikon and shiso. No rice — that is the line between sashimi and sushi. Quality is about the cut and the freshness of the fish, not the preparation. It is usually eaten early in a meal while the palate is clean, and the daikon garnish is edible.

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SUSHI & SASHIMI

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Sashimi¥1,000〜¥2,500
ModerateSUSHI & SASHIMI

ABOUT

Sashimi is raw fish or seafood, expertly sliced and served with nothing but soy sauce, wasabi, and a bed of shredded daikon and shiso. No rice — that is the line between sashimi and sushi. Quality is about the cut and the freshness of the fish, not the preparation. It is usually eaten early in a meal while the palate is clean, and the daikon garnish is edible.

DIETARY NOTES

VegetarianVEGETARIAN
Not vegetarianRaw fish or seafood and nothing else. Served with soy sauce (contains wheat) and wasabi.
PorkPORK
No pork in the standard version.
AlcoholALCOHOL
No cooking alcohol (mirin / sake) in the standard version.
AllergensCOMMON ALLERGENS
FishShellfishSoy

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 Sashimi, booked through GetYourGuide (free cancellation up to 24h before on most).

DETAILS

OriginORIGIN
Eating fish raw is ancient in a country this dependent on the sea. The word 'sashimi' and the refined knife work date to the medieval period, when soy sauce and wasabi replaced earlier vinegar and ginger dips.
How to EatHOW TO EAT
Put a little wasabi on the fish itself, then dip that side lightly in soy — stirring wasabi into the soy is common at home but frowned on at good restaurants. One slice per bite; eat lighter white fish before rich tuna or mackerel.
FrequencyFREQUENCY
Moderate — Seen at specialty shops
PricePRICE
¥1,000〜¥2,500