Lisbon guide · 6 min read
Where can you find the best sushi in Lisbon?
How to tell great sushi from average sushi in Lisbon: freshness signals, open kitchens, menu length, rice quality and what a fair price looks like.
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Stories, flavors, and ideas around sushi
Sushi comes in different forms, techniques, and traditions. At Da Maré, we share ideas to help you understand what reaches the table, learn about the differences between some of the options on our menu, and discover more about sushi preparation.
Sushi basics · 4 min read
What is the difference between nigiri and maki?
Nigiri is fish over hand-pressed rice; maki is rolled in nori and cut into pieces. Here is how they differ in technique, flavour and how to eat them.
Read the answerBehind the counter · 5 min read
How is sushi actually made?
A step-by-step look at how sushi is made in a real kitchen: buying the fish, breaking it down, seasoning the rice and pressing each piece to order.
Read the answerIngredients · 5 min read
How do you know if the fish in sushi is fresh?
Freshness in sushi is about handling, not just the calendar. Learn what to look for in colour, texture and smell - and why some fish is deliberately aged.
Read the answerGuides · 4 min read
What are the etiquette rules for Japanese dining?
Chopstick rules, soy sauce, wasabi, ginger and omakase manners - a short, unfussy guide to eating Japanese food comfortably.
Read the answerIngredients · 6 min read
Which seafood is in season in Portugal, and when?
What the Portuguese Atlantic offers through the year - tuna, mackerel, sea bass, prawn and clams - and how seasonality shapes a sushi menu.
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