10 Types Of Sushi Every Beginner Should Know

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.

Nigiri

Classic sushi consisting of a small mound of vinegared rice topped with slices of fresh fish or seafood.

Maki

Rolled sushi with a seaweed (nori) exterior, filled with rice, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients, sliced into bite-sized pieces.

Sashimi

Thin slices of raw fish or seafood, served without rice, showcasing the pure flavours and textures of the ingredients.

Temaki 

Cone-shaped hand rolls filled with rice, fish, and vegetables.

Futomaki

Thick sushi rolls with multiple fillings, often including vegetables, seafood, and omelette.

Uramaki

Inside-out rolls with rice on the outside and seaweed on the inside.

Chirashi

A bowl of sushi rice topped with a variety of sashimi and garnishes.

Inari

Fried tofu pouches filled with seasoned rice and raw fish, along with other fillings.

Oshizushi

Pressed sushi made by layering rice and toppings in a wooden mould.

Gunkan Maki

Small cups of sushi rice wrapped with seaweed and topped with ingredients like fish roe or chopped seafood.