LEARN TO MAKE SUSHI AT HOME
Welcome to The Sushi Man, where you’ll learn to make sushi and Japanese dishes at home. From step-by-step recipes to essential techniques and tips, everything is designed to keep it simple and approachable. Plus, sake and drink pairings to complete the experience. Kanpai!
Start Here
Not sure where to start? Begin with these essential recipes and guides.
- How to Make Sushi Rice (Step-by-Step Guide)
- How to Cut Cucumber for Sushi: Step‑by‑Step Knife Techniques
- Spicy Tuna Roll: Step-by-Step Sushi Guide for Home Cooks
- What Does “Sushi-Grade” Actually Mean? (And Why It Matters)
- Best Knives for Sushi: The Only Guide You'll Ever Need (Beginner Friendly)
- Essential Sushi Pantry Ingredients for Home Cooks
Sushi Recipes
Looking to make your favorite roll or an entire sushi platter for your next party? Look no further! You'll find all sushi and sashimi related recipes here, enjoy!
Japanese Cuisine
Don't let The Sushi Man name fool you! I actually started my culinary career outside of sushi and have been making other Japanese/Asian dishes for decades. From super quick and convenient gyudon (Japanese beef bowl) to an elegant cup of chawanmushi (Japanese savory egg custard), you'll find it all here.
- Japanese Cabbage Salad (Easy Izakaya-Style Recipe)
- Traditional Shabu Shabu (Simple & Healthy Japanese Hot Pot)
- Tsukemono: The Crunchy, Salty, Tangy World of Japanese Pickled Vegetables
- How to Make Authentic Chawanmushi at Home
Sushi Fundamentals
Whether it's how to cut an avocado properly or the pantry essentials you're going to need to make sushi properly, you'll find it all here!
Drinks (kanpai!)
I love drinking as much as I love eating! Whether it's pairing Nihonshu with a Japanese dish, mixing up a cocktail to go with that spicy tuna roll, or just sipping on some whisky neat, you'll find all my recipes and recommendations here. Kanpai! (cheers!)
Jun Nakajima
Hey, I'm Jun! A father, husband, and sushi chef that's been in the industry for over 20 years. I'm a huge foodie and love to share my knowledge and experience of Japanese cuisine. Also I'm a veteran drinker who loves to pair food with all types of drinks. Kanpai!
