Japanese Fish Dishes

Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or shellfish (or even meat) served with soy sauce and other ingredients such as wasabi or ginger paste. Most common ingredients used in the preparation of sashimi are tuna, squid,... READ MORE

The Japanese term himono encompasses various types of dried fish products. It is usually prepared with smaller fish varieties such as mackerel or sardines, which are typically butterflied, cleaned, occasionally marinated, and then sun-dri... READ MORE

Temaki is a hand-rolled type of sushi characterized by its conical shape. The dish consists of rice, raw fish, and vegetables wrapped in a piece of nori seaweed. Due to the ease of preparation, temaki is most commonly made at home, and is somewhat... READ MORE

Hitsumabushi is a traditional dish originating from Nagoya. Although it's similar to unadon regarding most of the ingredients, histumabushi consists of sliced grilled eel that's served on top of steamed rice, but it's accompanied by assorted condi... READ MORE

Maguro nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of tuna. Different cuts of tuna are classified as otoro (fatty), chutoro (medium-fatty), and akamiREAD MORE

Sake nigiri sushi is a Japanese type of nigiri sushi, with origins in Norway. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of salmon. The dish has a soft texture and a clean finish that makes it good for sushi newcomers, althou... READ MORE

Unagi nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of freshwater eel that's usually cooked. The dish has a soft texture and a mild flavor. If desired, the eel can be lightly s... READ MORE

Unadon is a Japanese dish consisting of grilled unagi (eel) fillets placed on top of steamed rice. The eel is grilled kabayaki-style, where the fish is split, gutted, butterflied, cut into squares, skewered, then diped in tare sauce befor... READ MORE

This pressed sushi variety consist of a sushi rice base that is topped with marinated mackerel fillet, which is typically covered with a thin, delicate layer of kelp. Unlike other pressed sushi varieties, saba zushi is not made in traditional wood... READ MORE

Otoro nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of fatty cuts of tuna. Different cuts of tuna are classified as otoro (fatty), chutoro (medium-fatty), and... READ MORE

Tekkadon is a simple Japanese dish that consists of steamed, vinegar-flavored rice that is topped with pieces of sashimi-style, raw tuna. The dish is often garnished with strips of nori seaweed and sliced scallions and is usually served with a soy... READ MORE

Ankimo is a refined Japanese dish prepared with monkfish liver which is cleaned and soaked in milk, then rinsed and brined in a marinade infused with sake and mirin. It is traditionally rolled in a cylinder, steamed, then served sliced, accompanie... READ MORE

Yakizakana is a term denoting all Japanese-style grilled fish dishes, and the fish is always served whole. This simple dish is served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in Japan, and the fish can be left as it is, salted, or marinated, usually in soy... READ MORE

Shirasu don is a traditional dish originating from the Kanagawa region. It’s a specialty of Chigasaki, Enoshima Island, and Kamakura. The dish is made with shirasu – baby sardines, sand lances, and herring. The fish are eaten ... READ MORE

Chutoro nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of medium-fatty cuts of tuna. Different cuts of tuna are classified as otoro (fatty), chutoro (medium-fa... READ MORE

Hamachi nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of young Japanese amberjack, also known as yellowtail tuna. The dish has a soft texture and flavors that are not as deep a... READ MORE

Buri daikon is a traditional dish consisting of buri (yellowtail fish) and daikon radish. Other ingredients that are typically used in the dish include ginger, water, sake, sugar, and soy sauce. The fish is simmered in water, sugar, soy sauce, and... READ MORE

Nanbanzuke is a Japanese dish consisting of fried fish that is marinated in vinegar and served with vegetables. The fish used for nanbazuke is usually small yellowtail, smelt, blue mackerel, or whiting, while the marinade typically consists of vin... READ MORE

Tai-meshi is a traditional dish consisting of seasoned rice with red sea bream. The fish is scaled, gutted, cleaned, seasoned with salt and sake, then lightly grilled. The stock is made with a combination of kombu kelp, salt, soy sauce, mirin, sak... READ MORE

Also known as tetchiri and prepared hotpot-style, fugu chiri is a Japanese dish that consists of large chunks of fugu - a fish infamous for its poisonous parts, along with vegetables such as cabbage, mushrooms, and leeks. The dish is usua... READ MORE

Akami nigiri is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of akami (red meat) tuna. There are also otoro (fatty tuna) nigiri sushi and chutoro (medium-fatty tuna) nigiri sushi varieties, a... READ MORE

Black miso cod is a Japanese fish delicacy that is made by marinating black cod (sablefish) fillets in a miso-based mixture for several days before cooking them until their exterior becomes crispy. The marinade typically consists of a combination ... READ MORE

Anago nigiri is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of saltwater eel (anago). Anago is always cooked and the fat breaks down during the process. As a result, the meat develops a very... READ MORE

Buri nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of Japanese amberjack, also known as yellowtail tuna. The dish has a soft texture and flavors that are not as deep as salmon ... READ MORE

Narezushi is believed to be the earliest form of sushi that appeared in Japan. With a first written mention dating back to the 10th century Japan, it is thought that this combination of fish pickled with rice and salt appeared much earlier as a wa... READ MORE

Iwashi nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of sardines. The dish has a very fishy flavor and a texture that can be somewhat tough. The aromas are pungent, even when t... READ MORE

Kohada nigiri is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of kohada or gizzard shad, a silver-skinned fish that's inexpensive and mostly used for sushi. The fish is typically salted and m... READ MORE

Katsuo no tataki is a traditional dish originating from Kochi. It consists of lightly broiled, sliced bonito (skipjack tuna) that's served with ginger, garlic, and spring onions on the side. The dish is seasoned with vinegar, citrus, and either sa... READ MORE

Saba misoni is a traditional fish dish originating from Japan. The dish is usually made with a combination of mackerel fillets, sake, soy sauce, mirin, miso, and sugar. The fillets are cooked in a pan with sugar, soy sauce, water, sake, and mirin.... READ MORE

Funazushi is a type of narezushi that can easily be found in Shiga Prefecture in Japan. The dish is made with a kind of Japanese goldfish called nigorobuna, and it can only be found in Lake Biwa. The fish is preserved in salt, ag... READ MORE

Hirame nigiri is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with hirame or olive flounder. Most sushi restaurants serve hirame nigiri from late autumn to the end of winter. The fish has a chewy texture... READ MORE

Tai zuke don is a traditional dish originating from Japan. The dish is usually made with a combination of sea bream fillets, rice, egg yolks, and chives. The sea bream is thinly sliced and marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sesame seeds, ... READ MORE

Gindara teriyaki is a traditional fish dish. It's made with a combination of black cod (gindara sablefish), teriyaki sauce, oil, and often a pinch of salt. The cod fillets are washed, dried, seasoned, and fried in hot oil until the skin turns brow... READ MORE