Where would our Bothell Japanese restaurant be without soy sauce? It’s a huge part of the Japanese culinary tradition, valuable not only as a condiment for many of our rice and sushi-based dishes, but also as an ingredient in teriyaki sauce and many other classics. But where did soy sauce come from, and how did […]
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 […]
Need a side dish to go with your sushi? When you’re at our Bothell Japanese restaurant, grab a bowl of cucumber salad! You’re sure to find the refreshing taste a welcome complement to the stronger flavors of our other menu items. In Japan, a salad such as this would be called “sunomono”. The word applies […]
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, […]
