Chicken is a significant part of the Japanese culinary tradition, not to mention the single most common type of poultry worldwide. You can even find it in our Bothell sushi restaurant, in the form of our delightful chicken katsu-don. But where did chickens come from, and how did it become the favorite bird of people […]
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Japan and the Importance of Rice
Rice is an important staple throughout Asia, and this comes through in a strong way at our Japanese restaurant in Bothell. It’s a key part of our sushi, our rice bowls, and most other distinctly Japanese dishes. Japan’s affinity for the grain is no mystery, but were you aware of just how important it is […]
Shellfish at our Bothell Japanese Restaurant
Do you love shellfish? So do we! Scallops, mussels, crabs, and more, we’ve got all of your favorites at our sushi restaurant in Bothell! Japan has been enjoying shellfish as a big part of its culinary tradition for many years, loving them not only for their great taste but also for the many health benefits […]
Cucumber Rolls and the Legend of the Kappa
Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply somebody looking for a simple, mild sushi to go with your meal, you’ve got a friend in the cucumber roll. It’s a classic favorite at Sushi Hana’s Bothell Japanese restaurant, consisting of a piece of cucumber rolled up in a layer of rice. In Japan, the cucumber roll is […]
The Value of Supporting Farmed Fish
It’s easy to take the ocean and its bounty for granted. The Earth is roughly seventy percent water, after all, so it’s hard to fathom that it might actually run out of fish. This is, unfortunately, a problem that we need to deal with in the modern world. Unsustainable fishing practices and pollution are putting […]