Common Sushi Items
The Growing List of Sushi Items Available
Many of the different sushi items are still things that westerners may never have encountered, or still not know much about. New types of fish and other foods that are appearing on menus every day, and many are new to diners in the West.
As sushi continues to become more popular outside Japan, offerings become more diverse and new food items heretofore unavailable are being seen in even in the less traditional sushi restaurants. We have created a new section to highlight the various sushi food items available (with pictures), from the common to the obscure, and everything that goes along with it. For those of you who may wish to know a little more about what you are eating, our sushi item profiles list is the section for you.
We are adding new items continuously and also upon request, and will continue to expand this section with new items. We are open to suggestions for new sushi items to list as menus and options expand. So please feel free to contact us with the form on the home page if you would like to know more about a particular item that you do not see in this section. We hope you enjoy reading this section, find it informative, and enjoy your dining experience. Meshiagare!
A Selection of Menu Items Typically Found And Their Japanese Names
![Akagai Sushi](https://www.sushifaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/akagai-sushi.jpg)
Akagai (Ark Shell Clam)
The highest quality Akagai, or surf clam, is sourced from the pristine and untarnished Northern Atlantic Ocean. Learn about why this sushi item has become so popular here!![amaebi](https://www.sushifaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/amaebi.jpg)
Amaebi (sweet shrimp)
Amaebi (or ama ebi), or sweet shrimp, are the only shrimp best served raw. Read all about how this this succulent and sweet sushi item is prepared and what makes it so special here!![Awabi (abalone)](https://www.sushifaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/awabi-abalone.jpg)
Awabi (abalone)
While the inner shell of the abalone is used in jewelry worldwide due to its bright and colorful nature, it is the tasty meat inside the mollusc which is eaten as awabi sushi, It does require some degree of processing as it can be tough, though, but read on for more detailed information on awabi!![Fugu](https://www.sushifaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fugu-sashimi.jpg)
Fugu (Pufferfish)
Fugu is a delicacy which, in Japan, only licensed chefs are allowed to prepare as if not handled correctly, there are compounds in parts of the fish that can be harmful or even deadly to the consumer.![Gari (Japanese pickled ginger)](https://www.sushifaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gari-pickled-ginger.jpg)