🍣 First Things First: What Is Sushi?
Sushi is actually a broad term. It refers to any dish that uses vinegared rice, not raw fish (yep, mind blown).
Sushi can come with:
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Raw fish
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Cooked seafood
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Vegetables
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Egg (like tamago)
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Even cooked chicken (yes, we’ve got you)
Key ingredient: Sushi rice (seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt)
✅ At Yakinori, our sushi rice is made fresh daily and seasoned with halal-friendly rice vinegar — no spirited vinegar, ever. That means everyone can enjoy our sushi with confidence.
Popular sushi types:
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Nigiri (a slice of fish on top of rice)
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Maki (rolled sushi)
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Uramaki (inside-out rolls)
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Temaki (hand rolls)
🐟 So, What’s Sashimi?
Sashimi is just slices of raw fish or seafood, served without rice. It’s all about freshness and quality — clean cuts, pure flavour.
Usually served with:
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Soy sauce
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Wasabi
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Pickled ginger
Common sashimi choices:
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Salmon (sake)
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Tuna (maguro)
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Sea bass (suzuki)
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Octopus (tako)
👉 If you’re low-carb or on a keto diet, sashimi is your best friend.
🍥 And What’s Maki Then?
Maki is the rolled version of sushi. It includes sushi rice, fillings (like fish, avocado, cucumber), and seaweed (nori) on the outside or inside.
Types of maki:
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Hosomaki – thin rolls with one filling
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Futomaki – thick rolls with multiple fillings
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Uramaki – rice on the outside (like California rolls)
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Temaki – cone-shaped hand rolls
🍗 Don’t like raw fish? You’ll love our cooked chicken sushi rolls — they’re a firm favourite among our regulars.
🧠Quick Comparison
| Term | Contains Rice? | Contains Fish? | Wrapped in Seaweed? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sushi |
✅ Yes |
✅/❌ Optional |
✅/❌ Optional |
Vinegared rice with toppings |
Sashimi |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
Sliced raw fish, no rice |
Maki |
✅ Yes |
✅/❌ Optional |
✅ Yes |
Rolled sushi with rice & fillings |
🥢 Ready to Try Them All?
At Yakinori, we serve a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi and maki, perfect for both curious first-timers and seasoned Japanese food lovers.
✅ We’re proud to be a halal-friendly Japanese restaurant, with options like cooked chicken sushi, no spirited vinegar, and a variety of veggie-friendly dishes too.
👉 Whether you’re popping in for a quick Japanese lunch in Birmingham, or grabbing dinner in Solihull or Bristol, our chefs have you covered with authentic flavours and creative twists.
📍 Visit Us Today
Looking for halal-friendly Japanese food near you? Find your nearest Yakinori location and explore our menu packed with sushi rolls, ramen bowls and sizzling katsu curries.