Home > Gifts/Novelty > Sushi/Bowl Gift SetsDine in style with authentic sushi and bowl gift sets. Sushi Set, Blue and White Cherry Blossom Availability: Usually Ships in 3 to 5 Days Sushi Set, Blue and White Cherry BlossomThis porcelain Blue and White Cherry Blossom Sushi Dish Set for two features a cherry blossom flower in the traditional blue and white design. Made in Japan, this charming set includes two sushi plates, two sauce dishes and 2 pairs of wood chopsticks. Comes beautifully packaged in a black gift box. Sushi Plates are 8 3/4" L x 5" W Sauce Dishes are 3 1/2" in dia. and 1 1/4" high Chopsticks are 9" long Gift Boxed Made in Japan Share your knowledge of this product. Be the first to write a review »Any lover of good quality sushi knows that if you’re going to enjoy toro or uni, you probably aren’t going to enjoy getting the bill. That’s the lesson that Vice contributor Chris Galletta and his friend Matt learned after eating at a New York sushi restaurant opened by a sushi chef trained by Jiro Ono, the greatest sushi master in the world.

Galletta and his friend Matt had planned to watch the play “Waiting for Godot” starring actors Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. Before going to watch the play, however, the two friend’s decided to try what was supposed to be a great sushi place nearby. Galletta detailed his hilarious misadventure: “Not too far from the theater, it turned out, one of Jiro’s protégés had opened his own sushi restaurant. It was supposed to be transcendent. sushi kaiser onlineAnd so it was decided: We would fill our bellies with potent, nutrient-dense raw fish and then listen to Magneto and Professor X say some old words.”how to make sushi rice with vinegar As they entered the restaurant, they were greeted by the extremely polite staff and were encouraged to sit at the bar. japanese sushi rice gi

Jiro’s protégé, Toma, was there that night to serve the two what might be some of the best sushi in New York. They proceeded to enjoy themselves. “We started with tuna, then fatty tuna. Then upped the stakes to toro. After each roll, the wait staff would remove our plates and bring new ones, along with a fresh set of hot towels. Chopsticks were discouraged and so were any dipping sauces. It was like being on Mars. Or perhaps like being in Japan.”best sushi roll diet After the tuna, they moved on to uni: “The uni was particularly good. Uni is sea urchin, which has a disarmingly soft consistency—imagine frozen yogurt that tastes like the bottom of a sailboat. I loved the stuff.” But as the friends were enjoying themselves, the thought that this excellent food and service they were enjoying must come at a price. “At a certain point, Matt leaned over to me and said, ‘This is gonna cost us.’

the food was incredible and the service peerless. “But we were prepared to pony up at least one hundred. Amazing sushi served by a sushi chef trained by Jiro himself for just $150? Only a rookie would be so naive: “When the bill came, we took a deep breath. ‘This is going to be more expensive than the tickets,’ I joked. We opened it together, like shitty Golden Globe presenters. “The bill read one-one-zero-zero. “As I mentioned, I write for a living. I didn’t have $1,100. As the two friends were slapped in the face with an unexpectedly large bill, they panicked trying to think about what they would do next. “My immediate reaction was that it was a misprint. ‘No, no, we need the bill in regular dollars,’ I said, assuming the number in front of me was in yen. The place was authentic, why stop at the bill? Alas, it was eleven hundred American dollars. The wait staff, to their credit, calmly pointed out that the bill was correct and what had really happened here was that the uni was ‘fresh.'”

A piece of the fresh uni they so enjoyed had easily racked up $100 each. Galletta contemplated jumping out the window to escape the bill, but Matt had a more rational plan: “Matt had a plan. ‘Here’s what we’ll do,’ he said. ‘I’ll put it all on my credit card. Then I’ll call the card company, and I’ll fight it. I’ll fight the purchase.'” Then another panicked thought dawned on them:We can’t not tip them.’ And of course, he was right. The service was first-rate. What’s 20 percent on top of $1,100? More than my last week’s worth of food, easily.” A bill for $1,100 plus $220 for tip. The painful numbers continued to traumatize the friends as they headed to the theater to watch the play: “On the walk to the theater, Matt kept mumbling ‘… gonna fight it, that’s all… fight the purchase…’ I walked to an ATM right after the theater and took that very large sum out of my savings account and paid him cash.” “We agreed next time we’d just order a pizza and watch X-Men, because I still don’t remember a word of that fucking play.”

The lesson here is that good sushi, and I mean THE BEST, served omakase by a chef trained by THE BEST sushi master in the world, at a restaurant in New York City, no less, is NEVER going to be cheap. Still, it makes for a hilarious and lifelong story to tell. Create and organize lightboxes on the go with your Apple or Android device.Whether you are a fan of sushi or not, you probably knows someone who is crazy about it due to the popularity of Japanese cuisine. People who loves sushi might not only be satisfied with dining in Japanese restaurant, but also make sushi at home or even want to have some sushi-like things. Here are our top ten gifts any sushi lover will love, from making kit to dining dishes, from non-stick rice knife to cute seaweed puncher. These gifts will offer up some humorous ways for foodies to showcase how much they enjoy sushi rolls. 1. Sushiquik – Sushi Complete Training Kit [buy here] The hardest thing to do as a beginner is to spread the right amount of rice.

Too more or too less rice is commonest reason why you fail. Sushiquik, the awesome sushi training kit is designed to make sure everyone can make a sushi roll the very first time. Sushiquik measures exactly the amount of rice you need to make a perfect role. The non-stick rice paddle provided helps you spread the rice along the training frame, and the roll cutter lets you evenly cut your rolls while saving your fingers. As the hidden bonus, the end caps of rice paddle can be used as soy sauce holders. 2. Msc International Sushi-service For Two [buy here] If you want to set up a lovely sushi meal with your friend or beloved half, this adorable Sushi Service for Two will shine on your table. It includes 2 serving plates, 2 dipping bowls & holders, and 2 sets of chop sticks. Makes a great hostess gift for your favorite sushi fan. 3. Non-stick Sushi Chef’s Knife [buy here] Rice is sticky, especially sushi rice. Hence, to make a perfect sushi, non-stick sushi knife is essential.

The non-stick coating and integrated holes allows this knife to glide effortlessly through raw fish, vegetables, meats, cheeses and more. The 10 “vents” along the edge of the blade not only reduce sticking, but they also make the knife lighter and more easy to handle. 4. Sushi-Time Sushi Plate [buy here] From my view, this sushi plate is perfect for single user even it comes with two sets of wooden chopsticks. The plate is expansive enough to hold a wide variety of sushi. Moreover, it slopes toward the center dipping dimple ensuring that no soy sauce will splash on your table during your dipping. 5. Oshizushi Hako: Wooden Sushi Press Mold [buy here] The three-part wooden sushi press, called an oshibako, is a traditional mould for making Kansai-style ‘oshi-zushi’ or ‘pressed sushi’. The box can be taken apart into three parts, a bottom part, the rectangular walls, and a top part. The sushi press or mould should be soaked in water before use to prevent the rice from sticking, or alternatively line with clingfilm.

6. Rice Cube [buy here] Rice Cube is an easy to use mold that turns Rice and many other food stuffs into very cool bite sized cubes for entrees, platters, mains and desserts. As a modern twist with the versatility, rice cube can make sushi from all rice types, including brown and wild rice, cutting down calories and preparation time. It will also be easy to teach children how to make healthy food in a fun way, great for family activity. 7. Perfect Sushi Roll [buy here] Training kit is good, but if you don’t need that many piece and only want an easy way to make perfect roll. “Perfect Sushi Roll” is here for you. Simply put in the different ingredients, fold down the handle, pull the flap and the perfect Sushi roll is formed. 8. Seaweed Nori Punch Decorating Tool [buy here] Creating fun faces on Nori, Rice balls have never been so fun and simple to do. Just use it as normal hole puncher, take a piece of seaweed and use Nori Punch to punch out the eyes and mouths that you want to use to decorate your bento lunch.