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Tako Nigiri Sushi | Traditional Rice Dish From Japan | TasteAtlas

Tako nigiri sushi

(Tako nigiri, Octopus Nigiri Sushi)

Tako nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of octopus. The dish has a mild, slightly sweet and sour flavor and a texture that can be quite chewy. Traditionally, this type of sushi is eaten by hand in a single bite.


It's usually accompanied by soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger (gari) on the side.