If a chopstick holder isn't provided, make your own by simply tying the paper wrapper into a knot.
- If a chopstick holder isn't provided, make your own by simply tying the paper wrapper into a knot.
- DON'T be the ugly American and fill the bowl to the brim with soy sauce.
- Instead, pour just enough to coat the bottom.
- Add a dab of wasabi to the edge and mix it in as you need it.
- It's perfectly acceptable to use your hands to eat sushi. (Just make sure the chopsticks are resting properly.)
- Turn the sushi upside down to coat the fish lightly with soy sauce. Don't drown it.
- Meals often start with beer and then move onto sake. Never pour your own drink, but rather hold the glass for someone else to pour for you. The pourer should hold the bottle with both hands. Before drinking, say with gusto, "Kampai!"
- Don't forget to return the favor.
- Traditionally, meals start with cold items followed by cooked foods. Also, some lovely Japanese food porn: seared scallops (hotate).
- If the food is too large to eat in one bite, use your chopsticks to break off a piece.
- Eat, and enjoy.
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