Tsukijisushisei Kyoto
Founded in 1889,Tsukijisushisei Kyoto brings its tradition of Edomae nigirizushi (Tokyo style hand pressed sushi) to Kyoto. The downtown location is just south of Nishiki market, next to Daimaru Department Store.
What is Sushi & Sashimi?
Sushi 寿司-slices of fresh fish, seafood, vegetables, etc. arranged on beds of rice mixed with vinegar to which sugar, salt, and other seasonings are added.
Sashimi 刺身-slices of raw fish or other seafood.
Tuna | マグロ |
Bonito | カツオ |
Yellowtail | ハマチ |
Gizzard Shad | コハダ |
Pompano | アジ |
Mackerel | サバ |
Sea Bream | タイ |
Flatfish | ヒラメ |
Octopus | タコ |
Shrimp | エビ |
Squid | イカ |
Salmon Roe | イクラ |
Fatty Tuna | トロ |
Sushi Wrapped in Seaweed のり巻き
Sushi (wrapped in seaweed) | Japanese | Description |
Norimaki | のり巻き | Sushi wrapped in seaweed |
Tekka-maki | 鉄火巻き | Tuna |
Takuan-maki | たくあん巻き | Pickled White Radish |
Shiso-maki | しそ巻き | Beefsteak Plant |
Kampyo-maki | かんぴょう巻き | Seasoned Dried Gourd Shavings |
Ume-maki | うめ巻き | Japanese Pickled Plum |
Kappa-maki | かっぱ巻き | Cucumber |