Why Ginger? Ginger is a big part of the culture throughout much of Asia. For centuries it has served as a delicious part of the culinary tradition, as well as a potent medicine. At our sushi restaurant in Bothell, it’s a simple side used to cleanse your palate between sushi rolls. The next time you…
Process of Making Soy Sauce Soy sauce is an indispensable part of our Bothell sushi restaurant. Every sushi fan knows the value of having a carefully mixed bowl of soy sauce and wasabi to dip their favorite rolls and nigiri into. But how is soy sauce made, exactly? Indeed, this classic brown fluid has a…
Getting tired of Salmon? Try Tuna! There was a time when tuna was king among seafood, and all other fish were mere serfs amid the surf. In recent years, however, it has lost its seat as the country’s favorite fish in favor of shrimp. This is, in a big way, due to fears that arose…
Know the Truth about Your Sushi There was a time when sushi wasn’t the fine and ultra chic dining experience enjoyed now in restaurants. It used to be a quick, cheap snack, eaten with the hands, along the sidewalks in post wartime Japan. No one though it could be eaten indoors in style. It has…
Japan’s Best Known Seaweeds Let’s look at some popular seaweeds that you can find in your Japanese dish. Do you know Kelp? This is a very broad genus of sea plant comprising about 300 species. They are the brown marine algae that grow wild in shallow coasts in many parts of the world. The Japanese…
With many species of fish in danger of being over-harvested to extinction, places like our Bothell sushi restaurant need to be more concerned with promoting sustainability. You can join in the sustainability movement yourself by seeking out fish that are commonly farmed, or fish that have proven themselves to be more resilient to overfishing. With…
Need a good side dish to go with your sushi at Sushi Hana? Try a bowl of edamame! These boiled soybeans are a popular appetizer in many Japanese restaurants, well-loved not only for their good taste but for their healthy attributes. What makes edamame so valuable is that it is a “complete protein”, which is…
Japan is big on tradition, so it should hardly come as a surprise that the dining ritual is laden with rules and etiquette. Even something as simple as the way you use your chopsticks can be an absolutely scandalous affair. Keep the following in mind the next time you’re dining at our Bothell sushi restaurant,…
Understanding Seaweed Nutrition They are called seaweeds but are not actually ‘weeds’; rather are sea vegetables that thrive in dense ocean waters all over the world. Where the shoreline is rocky, for they attach themselves to rocks, they float near the water surface to be able to receive adequate sunlight. All types of seaweeds require…
Are you getting enough potassium in your diet? Many people don’t think about this valuable nutrient too much, but failing to get the potassium you need leads to many significant health problems. Such problems include high blood pressure, arthritis, digestive problems, infertility, and even some forms of cancer. The good news is that there are…