By Shireen Jamooji
Welcome to the world of sushi! This beginner's guide will introduce you to the diverse and delicious types of sushi, so you can embark on your sushi adventure with confidence.
Classic sushi consisting of a small mound of vinegared rice topped with slices of fresh fish or seafood.
Rolled sushi with a seaweed (nori) exterior, filled with rice, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients, sliced into bite-sized pieces.
Thin slices of raw fish or seafood, served without rice, showcasing the pure flavours and textures of the ingredients.
Cone-shaped hand rolls filled with rice, fish, and vegetables.
Thick sushi rolls with multiple fillings, often including vegetables, seafood, and omelette.
Inside-out rolls with rice on the outside and seaweed on the inside.
A bowl of sushi rice topped with a variety of sashimi and garnishes.
Fried tofu pouches filled with seasoned rice and raw fish, along with other fillings.
Pressed sushi made by layering rice and toppings in a wooden mould.
Small cups of sushi rice wrapped with seaweed and topped with ingredients like fish roe or chopped seafood.