Suggested top searches on the subject include “How long does grocery store sushi last?” and “Is grocery store sushi safe?”It makes sense that pre-packaged raw fish might lead to some hesitation, but the majority of our concerns about grocery store sushi are not only misguided; they’re flat out wrong. The problem begins with our outdated notions of what constitutes grocery store maki, nigiri and sashimi. There is even one area in which grocery store sushi outshines its fancy competitors: it’s always available. Its popularity ultimately makes sense: in cities like Tokyo, where omakase and a’la carte sushi restaurant prices can balloon to hundreds of dollars and require months of advanced reservation notice, grocery store sushi offers a convenient and affordable alternative. It’s time we let go of the stigma around grocery store sushi and embrace the dish wholeheartedly — just as we embraced restaurant sushi decades ago.

Source: National Post February 12, 2019 16:18 UTC