September 26, 2026
What Is Sushi Rice? Why It Matters to Nigiri
What sushi rice is, how it differs from plain white rice, and why its seasoning, texture, and temperature matter in a piece of nigiri.
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Sushi Types
Clear guides to the forms, ingredients, and menu language behind great sushi. Start here when you want to recognize what is on the plate and order with more confidence.
Sushi types are defined by form, with seasoned rice at the center
The types of sushi most diners encounter are nigiri, maki, temaki, gunkan, chirashi, inari, and pressed sushi. The useful first distinction is structural: nigiri is hand-formed, maki is rolled, temaki is a hand roll, and chirashi is served over rice in a bowl. Fish or fillings change the flavor, while the form changes the bite. Sashimi often appears on the same menu, but it is sliced seafood without sushi rice. Start with our guide to the main types of sushi, then follow the articles below when you want to go deeper on fish, rolls, rice, or how to enjoy each piece at the table.
September 26, 2026
What Is Omakase? Meaning and What to Expect
What omakase means, how it differs from ordering sushi piece by piece, and how a SUGARFISH Trust Me meal works.
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September 26, 2026
Sushi vs. Sashimi vs. Nigiri: What’s the Difference?
A clear comparison of sushi, sashimi, and nigiri, plus how each one fits into a Trust Me meal.
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Types of Sushi: 7 Styles to Know Before You Order
A clear guide to the sushi styles diners see most often, from nigiri and maki to hand rolls, chirashi, and sashimi.
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September 22, 2026
How to Eat Sushi Properly: A Simple Guide
A practical guide to enjoying nigiri, hand rolls, soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger with confidence.
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September 22, 2026
Sushi Fish Types: A Guide to What You Will Taste
A practical guide to common sushi fish and seafood, from tuna and salmon to yellowtail, sea bream, scallops, eel, and roe.
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September 22, 2026
Types of Cooked Sushi: A Simple Guide
A clear guide to cooked sushi ingredients, rolls, and menu terms for diners who want options beyond raw fish.
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September 26, 2026
Types of Sushi Rolls: 6 Styles to Know
A simple guide to maki, uramaki, hosomaki, futomaki, temaki, and common roll fillings.
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