You won’t get thrown out of a Japanese restaurant if you mistreat your fish. However, learning how to eat it the right way will enhance your experience. The correct way to eat sushi is by cleaning your hands and pouring just a little soy sauce on your plate. Next, use your chopsticks with your sushi placed upside down so that the fish rests against your tongue.
You can make your next sushi experience a cultural lesson by learning how to eat it correctly. Sushi isn’t cheap, so why not learn something new and have some fun while doing it?
Interacting With the Chef
Sitting at the counter will allow you to get the most out of the experience. You should be in the front row. Ask your sushi chef for his recommendations only when it is necessary. He probably picked out the fish himself, knows what was in season, and will treat you with extra care if you trust him. You are not interested in what he has to say if you just grab a menu at random and choose. Even if you choose not to follow his advice, it will still be appreciated that you are interested in what is going on behind the scenes.
Sushi: How to Prepare It
You use the wet towel to clean your hands before eating, mainly because you’re probably used to seeing people eat sushi with their fingers. Do not use the towel on your face after cleaning your fingers.
Pour a tiny amount of soya sauce into the bowl. If you need more, you can always add it later. In Japanese dining etiquette, it is not acceptable to waste soy sauce.
Wasabi and Ginger with Sushi
No matter how much you like the heat, mixing wasabi into your soy sauce will not make it taste good. Chefs will add small amounts of wasabi, depending on the type and size of fish to bring out the flavor.
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