A Sushi Glossary

Neta (sushi toppings).

Shari sushi rice.

Toro fatty tuna.

Tekkamaki tuna sushi rolls.

Akamizuke marinated lean tuna.

Gunkanmaki topped with ikura (salmon roe) on the left and uni (sea urchin) on the right.

Engawa flounder fin.

Geso (squid tentacles).

Saba oshizushi (pressed sushi) made from layers of marinated horse mackerel and sushi rice.

Shinko juvenile gizzard shad.

Tamagoyaki rolled omelet.

Kappamaki (cucumber rolls).

A geta board laden with sushi.

Gari (pickled ginger).

Wasabi

Otesho, a small dish to hold soy sauce.

Sasa bamboo grass used for decoration.

Agari, the last green tea before leaving.