Creating sushi is not for everyone. It is an art and a science, requiring a hand and a mind that can put forward something delicious, safe, and aesthetically attractive. So what does it take to become a sushi chef? Here’s what you can expect from the people preparing the food at our Bothell Japanese restaurant.
A sushi chef, known in Japan as an itamae, has to go through a lot of culinary training. True sushi devotees will make a trip to an authentic sushi training program in Japan, which can be both grueling and pricy. It is here that they learn food safety and handling. They must be able to select the freshest pieces of seafood, cook rice to perfection, pair different flavors in a single roll, and easily shape sushi to look pleasing on a plate. A student in a Japanese program may have to demonstrate near-perfect skills before they can practice in a real sushi restaurant like Sushi Hana.