A short history of sushi: from fish in rice to modern rolls
Sushi began not as a dish but as a way to keep fish. A thousand-year story in brief: from narezushi to the nigiri of Edo’s street stalls and the rolls loved around the world.
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Stories about sushi
The history of sushi, Osaka’s food culture, how rolls differ, and a little about us — worth a read before you order.
Osaka, the kitchen of Japan
Why is the city we’re named after called the tastiest in Japan? “The nation’s kitchen”, the kuidaore spirit, Osaka’s pressed sushi and the conveyor belt.
Rolls, nigiri, maki: what’s the difference and how to eat them
Menus are full of names: maki, uramaki, nigiri, gunkan, tempura rolls… A short guide to what’s what, how to use soy sauce, wasabi and ginger, and how much to order per person.
Sushi Osaka Baku: who we are and how to order
Japanese food in central Baku: what’s on our menu, where to find us, opening hours and the easiest ways to order.