- Last updated 1/21/12 by Nicko

Pieces of raw or nearly-raw fish or other seafood served most often in Japanese restaurants, usually presented in an artistic fashion and using only the highest quality fish. Common Misconceptions Thickness: Most sashimi should not be sliced paper-thin, but rather thick enough that the individual type and cut of fish manifests its own distinctive texture. Second-rate or previously-frozen fish is often sliced very thin to disguise an inferior texture. Raw: Not all sashimi is served raw. In particular, a number of fish are generally lightly... read more