sashimi

noun

sa·shi·mi ˈsä-shə-mē

sä-ˈshē-

: a Japanese dish traditionally consisting of thinly sliced usually raw seafood

Asian pear brings an unexpected, pleasing burst of sweetness to an appetizer of yellowtail sashimi …—

William Grimes

Fluke … and squid sashimi were especially fine, the squid offering a creamy, almost silky texture.—

Harvey Steiman

There are six omakase choices, paired with miso soup and a house salad—with options to upgrade to premium nigiri and sashimi.—

Heidi Finley

compare sushi

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Guests, including Travis Scott, Takashi Murakami, Manny Jacinto, Pusha T, ASAP Nast, and Sarah Andelman, dined on black cod and sashimi while taking in a vast array of collaborative items and personal collections of the two designers. —

Sam Falb, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 The on-site sushi bar slices and rolls made-to-order sashimi and handrolls, while The Patio—by Thomas Keller—offers poolside dining. —

Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025 Plates are stacked high with colorful sashimi and elaborate parfaits. —

Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024 Must try dishes include the tuna sashimi in any form, including tartare and in the poisson cru—Tahitian style ceviche. —

Kaila Yu, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sashimi