Nigiri at Asanebo Sushi, Los-Angeles: Reviews | Hungru

Nigiri

Assortment of nigiri sushi, each with a unique flavor profile.

Nigirizushi is a type of sushi characterized by a small mound of vinegared rice topped with an ingredient, most commonly raw seafood. Sushi itself is a traditional Japanese dish where vinegared rice, seasoned with sugar and salt, is combined with various ingredients. The vinegared rice, known as shari or sumeshi, is the defining component of sushi.

Origin: Japan
Key ingredients: rice · seafood

Taste profileJapaneseLightFreshUmami

Where can you eat Nigiri?

Nigiri is served at Asanebo Sushi. In the kitchen: Tetsuya Nakao. Similar dishes on Hungru: Otoro Nigiri at Sushi Miura, Nigiri at Fukasawa and Nigiri at Asia.

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Asanebo Sushi

Los-Angeles, United States

A Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Studio City, co-founded by Chef Tetsu Yahagi and his brother Chef Shunji Nakao, celebrated for its exquisite sushi and omakase.

Created by

Tetsuya Nakao

Co-owner and chef at Asanebo Sushi, recognized for his expertise in traditional and creative Japanese culinary arts.