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 […]
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Change Your Tune About Tuna!
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 […]
Little Known Facts about Sushi
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 […]
Algae in My Sushi: at Bothell Japanese Restaurant
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 […]
Sustainable Fish Populations
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 […]