• Sushi - Japanese
  • Sushi - Japanese
  • Sushi - Japanese

Sushi Restaurants in the West Island

While many people believe that the name 'sushi' is referring to raw fish, it actually means something quite different. The term 'sushi' is actually referring to the pickled or vinegared rice that is used to make the rolls stick. The name for the sliced raw fish that often accompanies sushi is sashimi.

Sushi has roots in southeast Asia where they used to soak the rice and raw fish in a salt mixture that would allow them to ferment. Sake, a Japanese rice wine which is served warm, is a common partner to sushi. It is said to greatly enhance the taste of the dish. Sushi has recently become much more popular world-wide. Sushi restaurants or cafes can be found in almost every major city in the United States. This is quite amazing considering that just 10 years ago they were nonexistent. The wide-spread popularity of sushi has made it a internationally popular cuisine choice.