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  1. Edamame: What It Is and How to Eat It ProperlyWhat is edamame? It is the Japanese name for young soybeans harvested before they fully mature. The beans are usually steamed or boiled while still inside…
  2. Why We Serve Pickled Ginger Between CoursesAt Sushi Ya - Garden City, pickled ginger is served as more than a colourful garnish beside sushi and sashimi. Known in Japanese as gari, it has a clean,…
  3. The Origins Of The California Roll: A Classic ReinventedThe California roll is one of sushi’s great acts of adaptation. It looks familiar on menus around the world, yet its story begins with a meeting of Japanese…
  4. How to Tell if Sushi Fish Is FreshFresh sushi should look appealing before you taste it. The fish should have a clean, mild ocean smell, a bright natural colour and a firm, smooth texture. If…
  5. White fish sashimi worth discovering at Sushi YaOur favourite white fish for sashimi begins with two dependable choices: delicate fluke and clean, gently sweet snapper. These fish show why sashimi is about…
  6. The Art of Plating Sushi and Why Presentation MattersSushi is experienced with the eyes before it reaches the palate. A carefully arranged plate creates a sense of anticipation, showing the diner where to begin…
  7. How to Store Leftover Sushi for the Next DaySushi is best enjoyed soon after it is prepared, but careful storage can preserve some pieces for the following day. The safest approach depends on the…
  8. What is tobiko? The tiny orange roe on your rollThat bright orange sparkle scattered across sushi is often tobiko, the cured roe of flying fish. The eggs are small, firm and naturally pale to golden,…
  9. The Best Tempura Dipping Sauce With Soy, Dashi And DaikonA good tempura dipping sauce should be light enough to keep the batter crisp while adding savoury depth to prawns, vegetables and seafood. The classic Japanese…
  10. How to Read a Japanese Sushi Menu With ConfidenceA Japanese sushi menu can look unfamiliar at first, especially when it combines traditional terms, chef-created rolls, cooked dishes, and regional specialties.…