People who fear to try a conventional sushi, thinking that it consists of raw fish, can feast on Gen Sushi. Gen sushi, or New Generation sushi, came into existence with the blend of western tastes and has a variety of vegetables and cooked dishes including scallops and tuna, for the timid people who wish to experience sushi. A few things should be kept in mind if you are thinking of trying gen sushi.
Gen sushi is a spin off form of the traditional Japanese sushi, for those who fear to eat raw fish sushi. This style of sushi has forms like the Boston rolls and the California maki rolls. Gen sushi is a great option for those people who do not wish to try the Japanese fish dishes like sashimi or nigiri.
A wide variety of American restaurants are present which offer sushi. Sushi is eaten in a unique style which needs to be followed whether you are trying gen sushi or traditional one. Following traditional methods depicting politeness is very necessary while dinning in a Japanese restaurant.
For instance, sushi should never be passed from one set of chopsticks to another when you are sharing your sushi platter with friends and family, as it is considered as uncivilized and unmannerly to do so at dinner. This custom is observed only at funerals in Japan.
Additionally, do not support your chopsticks by putting them on table with their edge lying on the plate. They should either entirely be on the table or on the plate.
Another subtle error is to waste food, as it is against the culture of Japan to waste food. Therefore, you should add enough soya sauce that is needed.
It is considered bad to waste food in Japanese culture, so you should not leave any sushi or food behind on your plate. Otherwise, it will be considered as an insult to the chef.
You can generally find gen sushi at a specialty sushi store, but many grocery stores and Asian markets do have it in stock as there is a growing demand for it now. You can also try gen sushi at a restaurant, as many chain restaurants are now open that are special only for their style of sushi. Also, some American sushi options will also be found at a traditional sushi restaurant, though that variety would be less than at a gen sushi restaurant.
Ingrid Preube
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