Front cover of Essential Pocket Guide to Sushi by Masataka Fujiwara, paperback

Essential Pocket Guide to Sushi : More Than 300 Types of Sushi Explained! - Masataka Fujiwara

Masataka Fujiwara

£13.99
  • Pages · 256 pages, 333 varieties of sushi; Over 600 full-color photos
  • Publication Date · 07/08/2026
  • Genre · Language teaching & learning (other than ELT)
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The definitive guide to sushi!How many types of sushi can you identify? From high-end omakase restaurants to budget sushi-train conveyor-belt counters, this illustrated guide explains the ingredients, seafood and toppings used in all types of sushi you're likely to encounter. More than 300 varieties of sushi are presented with photographs, Japanese and English names, and a detailed description about the preparation methods, flavors and origins of the fish. They include:Honmaguro Bluefin TunaIkura Salmon RoeAnago Japanese Conger EelSumi-ika Ink CuttlefishAmaebi Sweet ShrimpUni Sea UrchinAlso included is a brief history of sushi, an explanation of the different types of sushi restaurants in Japan, seafood varieties and a glossary of Japanese terms. A "must-have" for all sushi lovers, professional chefs and Japanese food enthusiasts!

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