Esteemed Japanese sushi chain ranks the top 15 most popular sushi toppings among customers
Find out whether your favorite made it into the list!
Sushi is the traditional food of Japan, and some restaurants have even gone as far as serving a single type of sushi for 40 years. Laid on balls of vinegared rice are an astounding range of fresh toppings that will satisfy even the most finicky of tastebuds. But even so, there are some that remain more popular than others.
Kyotaru is a sushi chain in Japan that has been operating for more than 60 years and has recently conducted a survey on 1000 customers to find out exactly which sushi topping is the most popular. Here they are from least to most popular:
15. Sea urchin (uni)
ご覧の通りうに軍艦なんですけど、シャリ部分が生の帆立なんですね https://t.co/Ncn7fjzo0a
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中島なかじ (@nakaji_55) August 13, 2017
Uni, as they are known in Japan, are sea urchin gonads. It has a creamy texture and a slightly pungent aroma, which certainly makes it an acquired taste. Many Japanese people consider this a luxurious delicacy.
14. Fried egg (tamagoyaki)
今日ご飯たべずに挑んだら、後半どんどんお腹がすき始めて玉子寿司ジャージに思考ジャックされた・・・・なんなの https://t.co/Wqf8ty0BDB
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柏 (@vrvrbd) September 30, 2017
The sweet and humble fried egg is simple yet elegant, and is a great starting dish for people trying out sushi for the first time.
13. Conger eel (anago)
あなご寿司 https://t.co/NxGWDeGcDB
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コモちゃん★前アカ (@KidAzteca) August 31, 2016
Anago is known for its delicate sweetness, which is a stark contrast to the bold and rich taste of its freshwater counterpart, the unagi.
12. Scallop (hotate)
そしてこれ でっかいホタテ寿司。これがまぁー大きいこと。一口で食べたら 男の子でもキツイくらいでしたwプリプリさいこーー https://t.co/jph3RoJKsK
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おてんば筋肉 (@zomesuke007) January 13, 2017
Scallops are awesome when cooked, but just as fantastic when eaten raw on vinegared rice.
11. Flounder (engawa)
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寿司bot (@kasakioiba) October 28, 2017
Engawa when eaten raw has a refreshing crunchy texture, with a unique flavor that develops as you continue chewing on it.
10. Yellowtail (hamachi)
ハマチ寿司を奢ってくれ。 https://t.co/DG7LHzmuZg
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笹山直規 (@nega_DEATH13) April 08, 2016
The fish’s high fat content creates a smooth buttery texture and rich flavor, making it one of Japan’s favorite sushi toppings.
9. Extra fatty tuna (otoro)
北海道は回転寿司も美味すぎる 本マグロ大トロにございます https://t.co/KIY8uehsAn
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虎視@S1000RR🇩🇪 (@kosi_s1000rr_14) September 15, 2017
Tuna is the beef of the sea, with different cuts having distinctive textures and flavors. The fattiest and most expensive part of all is the otoro, which is so fatty that it can be indistinguishable from high-grade beef at times.
8. Sweet shrimp (amaebi)
Amazing Sushi enjoyed world wide see more @ ift.tt/1Hy9wT4 | #食テロ #長次郎 #寿司 #sushi #甘海老 http://t.co/PQ5J7ABItt
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Buddha Sushi (@BuddhaSushiVi) May 22, 2015
These peculiar shrimps are naturally sweet but small, and are thus served in pairs. As cooking quickly robs them of flavor, they are usually enjoyed in their raw form.
7. Salmon roe (ikura)
寿司業界のサラブレッドが握る この道30年の超高級いくら寿司 寿司の醍醐味を味わい尽くしたい こぼれ いくら 口の中は花火真っしぐらに飛ぶうまさ シャリとつぶつぶ ノリに味負けしないうまさ! 寿司 高級寿司いくら https://t.co/DdmKuppNiZ
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スパイスジャンキーマツコ (@kitaguti_) September 07, 2017
Ikura are essentially bright orange packets of exquisite salmon essence just waiting to burst. Much larger than your average caviar, popping these in your mouth can be so incredibly addictive.
6. Squid (ika)
寿司のリクエストがあったのでいか寿司を張ります http://t.co/RSw5xWxPdh
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コーポラル・マリー (@ac104294) July 15, 2014
Squid can be really crunchy and refreshing when fresh, but become rubbery and tough to chew when they’ve been on the supermarket shelves for too long.
5. Shrimp (ebi)
バックナンバーを聴きながらエビ寿司を食べる。なんて幸せな週末なんだ。 もうこのまま死にたい😭わら https://t.co/AdpcTygfvc
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MM (@im_maikoo) September 23, 2017
Simple and delicious, ebi sushi is a staple in every Japanese sushi restaurant.
4. Minced tuna with spring onions (negitoro)
無限にねぎトロ軍艦頼む人みたいになってる https://t.co/Pwe23sCowc
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島流しぺど (@pedonopedo) February 08, 2016
It might not look appetizing, but minced raw tuna has a surprisingly creamy flavor that pairs really well with soy sauce.
3. Tuna (akami)
先程は垢ミス失礼致しました。お詫びの飯テロでございます。 マグロの旨みがたっぷりと堪能できる8貫の赤身寿司。 #飯テロ http://t.co/r0DfjpSOia
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幸せ食堂[飯テロ] (@happy_meshi_oj) October 04, 2015
Often the cheapest cut of tuna, the akami’s lack of fat is great for people on a diet.
2. Fatty tuna (chutoro)
755 ⭐️ #倉野尾成美(AKB48 チーム8) http://ift.tt/2gKPdIR #中トロ寿司 https://t.co/ccVHPxWv1y
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AKB48 UP (@akb48up) September 21, 2017
Chutoro’s perfect balance between tuna meat and fat makes it one of the top favorites among sushi lovers.
1. Salmon (sake)
ケニア大統領の再選挙で引きこもっているのでサーモン寿司を握って食うの巻。 https://t.co/kGJTafOAbL
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Jiro Iwase (@jiroiwase) October 26, 2017
Universally loved by just about everyone, its unique buttery flavor has won fans not only in Japan, but all over the world as well.
After going through all these pictures of delicious sushi, why not do yourself a favor and head out to your closest sushi restaurant? It might be expensive depending on where you live, but there’s bound to be some really cheap ones if you know where to look.
Source: Kyotaru News Release
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