Tag: Bothell Sushi Restaurant

The Incredible, Edible Edamame

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 […]

Common Chopstick-Related Breaches of Etiquette

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, […]

Seaweed: The Incredible Superfood

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 […]

Potassium-Rich Japanese Food

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 […]

Can I Eat Sushi on a Low-Sodium Diet?

If you’re on a low-sodium diet, you’ve probably found that it’s difficult to go out to a restaurant without putting your high blood pressure at risk. The good news is that, if you’re a sushi fan, it’s not too hard to enjoy your favorites without cheating on your diet. Indeed, most sushi is very low […]