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The Best Sushi Tips and Etiquette From a Real Sushi Chef
It appears that there are many people out there who are wondering what the "proper" way to eat sushi is. I suppose I was fortunate to learn sushi etiquette from a sushi chef's point of view.
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I don't go to very many high-end sushi restaurant so I've rarely worried about what chefs thought of me - mostly because I know they're not all that "authentic", and that's fine with me. As long as they follow food safety rules, if it tastes good, I'm fine. But it's kind of a relief to know that genuinely skilled chefs are a bit more flexible than I would've imagined. We have a very famous sushi restaurant nearby that I'd love to go to one day - Tojo's - and while I'll likely follow his recommendations regardless, I'm a little less worried that I'll get kicked out for dipping the wrong part of nigiri in the soy sauce. However, it kind of sounds like younger sushi chefs might be a bit more defensive or strict as the author was.
It can be surprisingly intimidating eating food you're not familiar with, and it's true that sushi chefs are right there looking at you in many sushi restaurants. I was also glad that this chef wasn't so judgmental as I feared. I'm sure it varies, as you say, but I found the article reassuring. I like to put the wasabi in the soy sauce and make a mix, and I've read that this is improper. I just can't help it, though, becasue that's what tastes best to me. I like that this chef thought how you eat something is your choice. That makes sense to me!
You should try out Tojo's and report back to /t/sushi! You can say you're a food critic, haha. Really, you should try it out of you can. I bet it's awesome! Don't be shy! :)