Sushi may not have the historical roots of other traditional dishes, but the city and its chefs have taken to it with gusto. These days you’ll find sushi on most high-end restaurant menus, and there are dozens of noteworthy sushi spots throughout the city. Though not always true to the traditional Japanese style and techniques, the unique spin on the dish, as well as its competitive pricing compared to other tourist destinations, make this a meal worth seeking out in the city.

Sushi is traditionally made with medium-grain white rice, though it can be prepared with brown rice or short-grain rice. It is very often prepared with seafood, such as squid, eel, yellowtail, salmon, tuna or imitation crab meat. Many types of sushi are vegetarian. It is often served with pickled ginger (gari), wasabi, and soy sauce. Daikon radish or pickled daikon (takuan) are popular garnishes for the dish.