All About Sushi

Rice, fresh fish and nori - traditional ingredients that inspire a new generation of fusion cuisine

The introduction of Edomae-sushi (nigiri-sushi) to the United States in the 1960s launched an evolution of sushi cuisine. Starting with the California roll, 'American-style' sushi maintains traditional nigiri, maki and temaki roll form, but incorporates new menu items and flavor fusions. Today, it is common - almost expected - that American sushi chefs create 'signature rolls' with funky names for their menus.

No matter what style you enjoy sushi's main ingredients remain the same - rice, su (rice vinegar), nori (seaweed) and an assortment of the freshest fish purveyed by discriminating and classically trained chefs. A host of essential condiments enhance the flavors created by chefs in sushi - shoyu (soy sauce), wasabi, shogi (ginger) and a new wave of sauces decoratively place atop new fusion creations.