Sushi platters are light, healthy, delicious, and perfect for sharing with friends and family. Whether you’re new to Japanese cuisine or it’s one of your favorites, you may wonder whether or not you’re eating it correctly. Here’s some helpful information about how to prepare the perfect bite.

Do:

Eat it in one bite.

Sushi chefs typically cut rolls into six to eight individual slices. Each piece contains an intricate medley of fish, rice, vegetables, and aromatics, which are meant to be eaten together. Stay true to the flavor balance by eating even the larger pieces in one bite.

Cleanse your palate.

Pickled ginger makes the perfect palate cleanser between eating the different fish and rolls on your sushi platter. Pickled ginger is astringent, refreshing, and will prepare your taste buds for the delicate flavors of the next item.

Don’t:

Add a lot of soy.

Try not to douse each bite in soy sauce or ponzu, as you’ll overwhelm the flavors of the sushi. Dip the fish into the sauce lightly for a bright hint of saltiness and acid. Remember to dip fish side down so that you don’t break up the rice.

Use too much wasabi.

Although you may have a habit of mixing wasabi into your soy sauce, it’s traditionally meant to be eaten directly on top of the fish. You’ll see a dollop of prepared wasabi on your sushi platter, but start small when adding it to each bite since it has a pungent and spicy flavor that’s similar to horseradish.

The next time you’re in the mood for a fresh sushi platter, place an order with Ahi and Vegetable in Honolulu, HI. This seafood restaurant and market offers custom sushi and sashimi platters, bentos, poke bowls, and wholesale fish. View their menu online, or call (808) 845-3500 to place a takeout order.