MAKE SUSHI AT HOME WITH CONFIDENCE
Making sushi at home doesn't have to be intimidating! Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your skills, The Sushi Man is here to guide you with step-by-step recipes, practical techniques, and tips from a professional sushi chef. Plus, explore Japanese dishes, ingredients, and food culture along the way. Kanpai!
Start Here
New to making sushi? Start with these essential recipes and guides to build your skills and confidence.
- Best Fish for Homemade Sushi (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
- 5 Common Sushi Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Fix Them)
- How to Make Sushi Rice (Step-by-Step Guide)
- Best Knives for Sushi: How to Choose the Right Sushi Knife
- How to Cut Salmon for Sushi & Sashimi
- 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)
- Shabu Shabu Recipe (Easy 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!
