A guide to finding and eating the best sushi.

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How to eat better sushi, and eat sushi better

by | 17 May 2024

Japan takes food way more seriously than the rest of the world. Even restaurants serving non-Japanese cuisines do it better than most other places I’ve eaten. For example, I had one of the best Neapolitan-style pizzas of my life in Tokyo. And, of course, sushi is at the top of the list of food crafted to perfection in Japan.

It’s a well-known fact that sushi masters train for seven years in order to earn the title. This kind of dedication to the art deserves the diner’s respect. While perhaps you won’t find quite the same level of expertise at most restaurants outside of Japan, we can still learn some lessons from the best.

Caitlin Kennedy

Caitlin Kennedy

Caitlin is a Capetonian chef and aspiring farmer with a deep love for the local food scene. When not cooking or eating, she can be found pottering about in a garden somewhere.

All views and opinions expressed in this article represent that of the author, Caitlin Kennedy, and do not represent that of Dineplan or the companies we work with. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

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