sushi roll
noun
plural sushi rolls
: a Japanese dish consisting of a sheet of nori that is covered with vinegar-dressed rice and raw seafood or vegetables, rolled into a tube shape, and usually sliced into bite-sized pieces : maki
The average cost of a sushi roll—typically cut into eight pieces—in the Los Angeles area is between $8 and $10.—
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Chef Paul’s culinary career started 30 years ago in Korea, followed by two decades in the U.S., including a 2014 Best Chef award in Boston for his innovative Toro Jalapeño maki sushi roll, resurrected on this menu.
—Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
There’s a wide selection of sushi rolls, sashimi and noodle dishes like ramen and pho.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
Craft your own sushi rolls at Panzu Brewing in Mint Hill.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Get fresh sushi rolls, flatbreads, tacos, and burgers at the casual U-Tiki Beach near the Jupiter Inlet Marina.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Since opening in LoHi in 2016, locals have flocked to Bamboo Sushi for its fresh nigiri, creative sushi rolls and global flavors.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2025
It is often paired with salmon flesh for a crispy contrast or used on its own in sushi rolls, as chips, sprinkled atop rice, and in a variety of other dishes.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Owner and chef Salvador Ortiz carefully shapes sushi rolls, topping them with pops of orange roe, then prepares a heaping plateful of noodles, broccoli and greens for a group wanting shabu shabu.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
The Gold Standard Roll is available for a limited time at select Nobu Restaurants and is a sushi roll featuring king crab wrapped in salmon that is then garnished with gold flakes and caviar, and served with yuzu sauce.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
There’s a wide selection of sushi rolls, sashimi and noodle dishes like ramen and pho.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
Craft your own sushi rolls at Panzu Brewing in Mint Hill.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Get fresh sushi rolls, flatbreads, tacos, and burgers at the casual U-Tiki Beach near the Jupiter Inlet Marina.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Since opening in LoHi in 2016, locals have flocked to Bamboo Sushi for its fresh nigiri, creative sushi rolls and global flavors.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2025
It is often paired with salmon flesh for a crispy contrast or used on its own in sushi rolls, as chips, sprinkled atop rice, and in a variety of other dishes.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Owner and chef Salvador Ortiz carefully shapes sushi rolls, topping them with pops of orange roe, then prepares a heaping plateful of noodles, broccoli and greens for a group wanting shabu shabu.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
The Gold Standard Roll is available for a limited time at select Nobu Restaurants and is a sushi roll featuring king crab wrapped in salmon that is then garnished with gold flakes and caviar, and served with yuzu sauce.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Sushi roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi%20roll. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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