Click the button below for an updated Article. What exactly is sushi vinegar? (2020 updates including FAQ) Making Sushi Rice is one of...

We are so glad to have Scallops from Viking Village coming back to Monterey Fish - they are absolutely our favorite, sweet and savory....

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...

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...

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...

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...

( Kuruma Ebi, pastel drawing by Kaz Matsune) (original post from quora.com) While it's true that Swordfish can be used for sushi,...

Scallops from Hokkaido Japan are favored by many Sushi and Japanese chefs, yet, I urge you to try Scallops from Viking Village, NJ. They...

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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Nodoguro, also known as "Rosy Seabass" or "Akamutsu," is a rare and prized sushi ingredient caught along the coast of the Sea of Japan....

In English, Ebodai is referred to as Japanese Butterfish. It’s about 8-12inches in length and is different from “Butterfish” that is...

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...

(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...

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...

(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...

Mehikari, or "Greeneyes," aptly named for its captivating luminescent eyes that radiate shades of green and blue, is an elusive gem among...

Sushi is more than raw fish. In Japan, many vegetables are used for sushi. For example, Kappa Maki is a traditional seaweed out cucumber...

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,...

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....

We've just received an email from our beloved fish supplier, Monterey Fish Market that this year's Salmon is looking pretty good. ...