Where do Japanese restaurants get their fish? For most places throughout Japan, there is likely only one answer to this question: the Tsukiji Market. This famous marketplace is one of Tokyo’s more iconic locations, representing a crux of the nation’s fish market that has been supplying the Japanese people with quality seafood for hundreds of […]
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Eating Sushi on a Diet
Are you trying to watch your weight? Even if you are, there’s no reason that you can’t still partake of a satisfying sushi meal at Sushi Hana. If you make your selections carefully, there are many diet-friendly benefits to be found on our menu. It is true that some sushi are high in calories or […]
The Daikon and the Oshinko Roll
The word “daikon” translates from Japanese to “big root”. Occasionally known as the Japanese radish, the most commonly used variety of this vegetable comes in the form of a long, carrot-like radish with a pale coloration and a mild taste. This is a very low-energy food, featuring only eighteen calories in a hundred-gram serving. The […]
The World’s Largest Sushi Roll
What is the biggest sushi dish you have ever eaten? If you’re a regular at our Bothell Japanese restaurant, you may have partaken of our hefty dragon roll, or maybe a bowl full of chirashi sushi. However, you may be surprised at just how big sushi can get. Take a trip across the Pacific to […]
Is Tofu Good for Women?
Some women avoid tofu, believing that it is unhealthy for any woman who is either struggling with breast cancer or has a particular risk of developing breast cancer. This belief is based on the estrogen-like effect possessed by the isoflavones found in tofu, which is thought to have the potential to encourage cancerous growths. However, […]