Local King Salmon Season
No, it's not snakeskin, but it's Local San Francisco King Salmon! - the Season officially started on August 1st and is expected to last...
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Kaz Matsune
- Oct 13, 2020
- 3 min
Where to get Sushi Fish in San Francisco Bay Area
Part 1: Nijiya Market If you live in the City (San Francisco, that is), the best retail place for you to get Sushi & Sashimi fish is...
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Kaz Matsune
- Sep 15, 2020
- 1 min
Where Can I Get Real Fresh Wasabi?
In our previous post, we've talked about wasabi served at most sushi restaurants in the US, not being "real" wasabi. There is some fresh...
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Kaz Matsune
- Jan 7, 2020
- 3 min
Sushi FAQ: What exactly is sushi vinegar? (2020 updates including FAQ)
You need to add sushi vinegar to turn rice into sushi rice. So, what is Sushi Vinger? Is it different from regular vinegar? Sushi vinegar...
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Kaz Matsune
- May 7, 2019
- 1 min
Why Shark or Swordfish is Not Typically Used for Sushi?
( Kuruma Ebi, pastel drawing by Kaz Matsune) (original post from quora.com) While it's true that Swordfish can be used for sushi,...
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Kaz Matsune
- Oct 16, 2018
- 1 min
Scallops from Viking Island, NJ
Scallops from Hokkaido Japan are favored by many Sushi and Japanese chefs, yet, I urge you to try Scallops from Viking Village, NJ. They...
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Kaz Matsune
- Aug 21, 2018
- 2 min
100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #11. It's NOT Wasabi You Are Eating
Do you know what wasabi is? Have you ever tasted real wasabi? Did you know it's likely that what you think wasabi is not really wasabi?
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Kaz Matsune
- Jul 24, 2018
- 1 min
Rare Sushi Ingredients "Nodoguro" (Blackthroat Seaperch)
Nodoguro, also known as "Rosy Seabass" or "Akamutsu," is a rare and prized sushi ingredient caught along the coast of the Sea of Japan....
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Kaz Matsune
- Jul 17, 2018
- 1 min
Rare Sushi Ingredients – Bouze (Ebodai), Tokushima
In English, Ebodai is referred to as Japanese Butterfish. It’s about 8-12inches in length and is different from “Butterfish” that is...
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Kaz Matsune
- Jul 10, 2018
- 2 min
100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #12. What’s Fresh Today? - Fresh fish does not necessary mean the
Have you ever asked this question to your sushi chef, "So, what's fresh today?" From a sushi chef's standpoint of view, I must confess...
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Kaz Matsune
- Jul 3, 2018
- 2 min
Salmon Sashimi - is it safe for raw consumption?
(photo by Albert Law) Sushi is such a delicacy, and that is why we love it. At the same time, we are aware of laying the risk of...
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Kaz Matsune
- May 15, 2018
- 2 min
100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #4. Tuna was not a popular Sushi item until 150 years ago
Maguro/Tuna is undeniably the most popular sushi item in the world, while many say that Toro/Tuna Belly is the King of sushi. The highly...
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Kaz Matsune
- May 1, 2018
- 1 min
100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #7. Sushi means vinegared rice, NOT ROLLS.
(Sushi rice for nigiri is called "Shari Dama" meaning sushi rice ball) What comes to your mind when you hear the word "Sushi"? Would it...
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Kaz Matsune
- Apr 3, 2018
- 1 min
Discover the Enchanting Mehikari (Greeneyes) - A Rare Sushi Delight from Iwaki, Japan
Mehikari, or "Greeneyes," aptly named for its captivating luminescent eyes that radiate shades of green and blue, is an elusive gem among...
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Kaz Matsune
- Mar 13, 2018
- 1 min
Rare Sushi Ingredients - Kinira/Yellow Garlic Chives, Okayama, Japan
Sushi is more than raw fish. In Japan, many vegetables are used for sushi. For example, Kappa Maki is a traditional seaweed out cucumber...
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Kaz Matsune
- Mar 6, 2018
- 1 min
Rare Sushi Ingredients - Shishamo, Hokkaido, Japan
Shishamo ししゃも It’s a rather small fish – about 15cm (6inches) in length, silver. Only caught on the Pacific Ocean side of Hokkaido,...
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Kaz Matsune
- Feb 27, 2018
- 1 min
Rare Sushi Ingredients - Shiro Ebi (White Shrimp), Toyama, Japan
Shiro Ebi means white shrimp is only found in Toyama Japan. It’s about 6-7cm (2-2.5inches) in length, living deep-sea about 100-600meters....
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Kaz Matsune
- Dec 12, 2017
- 1 min
California King Salmon is Back!
We've just received an email from our beloved fish supplier, Monterey Fish Market that this year's Salmon is looking pretty good. ...
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Kaz Matsune
- Jan 31, 2017
- 1 min
Do You Know What Your Fish Look Like?
Hamachi, Yellowtail Maguro, Tuna Unagi, Fresh Water Eel Uni, Sea Urchin You've probably seen the one on the right, nigiri. Did you know...
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Kaz Matsune
- Jan 10, 2017
- 1 min
Kikkoman Soy Sauce- Make Haste Slowly
Directed by Academy Award™ Nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker, Make Haste Slowly: The Kikkoman Creed tells the story of the rich heritage...
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