Eat Healthy and Sustainably with Octopus!

Among the more traditional options you can find at our Bothell Japanese restaurant is the classic octopus nigiri sushi. The meat of these eight-legged beasts is still quite the strange entree to many Americans, many of whom may be more inclined to see such creatures as monsters than as food. However, getting over your anti-tentacle […]


The History of the California Roll

The history of fusion sushi is really the story of the California roll. Without this famous concoction, many of the rolls at our Bothell Japanese restaurant would never have existed. This was a pioneer of American-style sushi, launching the popularity of the cuisine not only throughout the US but also throughout the rest of the […]


The Cultural Signature on your Chopsticks

Have you ever looked closely at your chopsticks?  The next time you eat out, try comparing the sticks at our Bothell Japanese restaurant to those you see at other places.  You might find that there are distinct styles in the chopstick world.  Indeed, though these sticks may seem as simple as utensils can get, it […]


The 4 Most Common Sushi Mistakes

Do you know how to eat sushi?  It may sound like a simple question, but if you’ve never done it before you might be surprised by the particular demands of this unique dish.  Even if you deem yourself a sushi expert, there may very well be a few small ways for you to improve your […]


The Many Health Benefits of Avocados

Though avocados are native to the Americas, they’ve become an iconic part of the sushi world.  At our Bothell Japanese restaurant, you can find this peculiar fruit in many of our fusion rolls and on our California bowl.  Some may think of such sushi as “non-traditional”, but incorporating foreign ingredients into native cuisine is an […]