Top 10 Wacky Sushi Facts
Welcome, sushi enthusiasts and curious foodies. Join us as we unravel a few surprising secrets about sushi that you probably didn't know. From gold-wrapped delicacies to tax-paying rolls, sushi has had a fascinating, flavor-packed journey.
{1} Back in the day, a dirty noren, or curtain, was a good sign at a sushi shop. Customers would wipe their hands on it on the way out, so the dirtier the noren, the more popular the shop—because nothing screams "top-notch dining experience" like wiping your greasy fingers on a dirty curtain as you leave.
{2} From Fast Food to Fine Dining: Sushi has come a long way. It was originally a fast food enjoyed by merchants for lunch during the Edo period. Sushi, the Cinderella of the culinary world.
{3} In case nobody told you, you’re only supposed to dip the fish side of your nigiri sushi in soy sauce. The rice wants to stay dry and fluffy and it just can't handle soy sauce without getting all soggy and sad.
{4} Light to Dark: Start with the light-colored sushi and work your way to the darker pieces to savor the full spectrum of flavors. This is because the lighter pieces are also lighter in taste and the darker colored pieces of fish are stronger in flavor and will leave an aftertaste
{5} Diamonds Are a Sushi's Best Friend. For the ultimate sushi indulgence, why not try a gold-wrapped nigiri plate? The most expensive sushi EVER had gold leaf was adorned with real diamonds, and cost $2,000!
{6} Real sushi aficionados flip nigiri sushi over when they eat it to savor the fish flavor on their tongue. It's a sushi-eating hack that will elevate your taste experience to ninja level.
{7} In ancient Japan, sushi was so valuable, it was used as a form of tax payment.
{8} Sushi was street food until the 1923 earthquake in Japan. Due to a rapid drop in property prices, people were able to afford brick and mortar and lots of sushi restaurants emerged quickly.
{9} Not a fan of seaweed? No problem. Sushi has alternative wrappers like egg, rice paper, or sliced cucumber for the seaweed-averse sushi lovers.
{10} Sushi—the superfood: Move over kale, sushi is here to steal the superfood spotlight. Packed with nutrients and health benefits, sushi is not just delicious, it's a powerhouse of goodness for your body.