What is good sushi?
Presentation - Sushi is meant to be an art form, and the more effort that has gone into the presentation, the better it is considered to be. Take a moment to appreciate its appearance. It is meant to be a meal for the eyes as well as the mouth.
Shiso - Shiso is the mint-like herb which is traditionally used as part of the presentation. It is hard to find in the west, and is often replaced with bits of green serrated plastics. If a restaurant goes to the trouble of getting the real stuff, you know you're onto a good thing.
Size matters - As the Japanese have been showing us for years, smaller is better. Pieces should be small enough to put the whole thing in your mouth without making an unsightly bulge in your cheeks.
How many chews? - It all comes down to the way the fish is cut. The best sushi will dissolve in your mouth with merely a nibble, bombarding your taste buds with flavour from all directions. Some varieties, such as octopus or squid, may need a chomp or two.
Enjoy your sushi! :D
*Extracted from Urban Living - GTA Edition*
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