Sushi FAQ

How long can I keep sushi?

For best results, sushi should be eaten the day it is prepared. It can be kept up to two hours at room temperature. If it is to be consumed more than two hours later, please refrigerate your sushi or keep it in a cool place. After refrigeration, take it out about 30 minutes to an hour before consumption so that the rice isn’t too cold.

How long can I keep sashimi?

Like sushi, sashimi should be consumed the day it is prepared. It can be kept up to two hours at room temperature. If it is to be consumed more than 2 hours later, again, please refrigerate your sushi or keep it in a cool place.

How spicy is “spicy”?

Our “spicy” sushi just means that it contains our house spicy mayo. It’s not that spicy. The spicy mayo contains some chili oil and red chili pepper.  Even children often enjoy our spicy rolls! Still, any roll with spicy mayo can be made without it except for the spicy crawfish salad, since the salad is pre-mixed.

How is sushi-grade fish different from other kinds of fish?

Sushi-grade fish means that it is deemed safe to eat raw because of the way it’s treated from the catch, throughout transportation and storage. The bacteria level is lower than regular fish, which makes it’s safe to eat uncooked.

Do you have any sushi without rice?

YES! There are several options for the carb-conscious. You can order sashimi, which is simply raw, high-quality, sushi-grade fish. We also have a popular roll called the sashimi roll which is three kinds of sashimi wrapped in thinly sliced cucumber. We can make rolls and hand rolls without rice that will include just the ingredients and the wrap, but there’s an extra charge for the extra amount of fish and veggies that go in to making a roll without rice.

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