Looking for a new and unique restaurant to try out? How does sushi sound? It may be true that good sushi restaurants are hard to come by, but when you find a great one you’ll know it. Good sushi involves top quality fresh seafood and other ingredients, a talented chef, and tons of the amazing and unique flavors that Asian cuisine is known for. Here are a few fast facts about one of the world’s most delicious foods:
1. Sushi Behind The Scenes – Most people have heard that sushi originated in Japan, but did you know that the term “sushi” actually refers only to the vinegar rice used in the rolls and not the actual fish? Also, the next time you are at a unique restaurant enjoying a sushi roll or piece of sashimi, take a look at the chef creating your meal; that chef most likely spent 5 to 10 years training behind a sushi bar if they were trained in Japan. In other words, a lot of hard work has gone into making the meal on your place look and taste the way it does!
2. Health Benefits – There are dozens of reasons to love sushi, but one of the biggest ones is the fact that it is a healthy cuisine. Not only are standard sushi rolls low in calories, but they are usually high in protein. For example, an average nigiri sushi roll has a whopping 10 grams of protein and is only 350 calories. What’s not to love about that? The California roll, which is one of the most popular sushi rolls in America, has around 250 calories. Of course if you are trying to be healthy then you should attempt to avoid sushi rolls that are deep fried, or that contain cream cheese or mayonnaise.
3. Popularity – No one can deny the increasing popularity of sushi in America. It seems that everyone you talk to thinks that the best sushi restaurant is in their city. Research shows that there are nearly 4,000 sushi restaurants located in the United States today and that number is growing rapidly. When groups of friends are looking for a unique restaurant experience it’s highly likely that a sushi place will make their short list. People love the atmosphere at sushi restaurants as well as the ease of having a family style dining experience where several rolls are ordered for the entire table.
As you can now see, there are many reasons that sushi is regarded as a top cuisine around the world. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to create, has wonderful health benefits, and is seems to be more and more popular every single day. The next time you and your friends are looking for a unique restaurant that has stellar food and a great atmosphere, consider a sushi restaurant. Ask some local friends or family members for their recommendations, read some reviews online, and give it a shot. You’ll be thanking yourself later.