Find the Best Sushi By City
🗽 New York City
World-class omakase and legendary sushi counters rival Tokyo itself.
🌴 Los Angeles
Fresh Pacific fish and innovative California-style rolls.
🌉 San Francisco
Sustainable sushi and innovative Japanese-California fusion.
🏙️ Chicago
Hidden omakase gems and upscale sushi in the Midwest.
🌊 Miami
Trendy sushi spots with Latin-Asian fusion influences.
🎰 Las Vegas
Celebrity chef sushi and high-roller omakase experiences.
🌲 Seattle
Pacific Northwest freshness with Japanese tradition.
🎸 Austin
Creative sushi scene with Texas-sized portions.
🏔️ Denver
Surprisingly excellent sushi scene in the Rockies.
🦞 Boston
Fresh Atlantic fish and traditional sushi craftsmanship.
🍑 Atlanta
Southern hospitality meets Japanese precision.
🚀 Houston
Diverse sushi scene in America's most diverse city.
⛪ Dallas
Upscale sushi and trendy Japanese concepts.
🌲 Portland
Farm-to-table meets ocean-to-table sushi philosophy.
🏖️ San Diego
Coastal sushi with Baja California influences.
🌵 Phoenix
Desert oasis for quality sushi lovers.
🔔 Philadelphia
Classic sushi bars and BYOB omakase gems.
🎵 Nashville
Music City's growing Japanese food scene.
⚜️ New Orleans
Unique Cajun-Japanese fusion sushi creations.
🏛️ Washington DC
Power lunch sushi and diplomatic-grade omakase.
🍣 Sushi Ordering Guide
Omakase ("I leave it to you") is a chef's tasting menu, typically 15-20 courses of the best fish available. Expect to pay $100-$500+ per person at top spots.
Nigiri is hand-pressed rice topped with fish. Traditional sushi purists prefer this simple, classic style.
Sashimi is just the fish, no rice. Great for low-carb diners or those who want to taste pure fish quality.
Maki rolls are the most common style in America—fish, vegetables, and rice wrapped in seaweed.
Sushi Tips & Etiquette
🥢 How to Eat Nigiri
Flip it fish-side down into soy sauce (lightly!). The rice should never touch the soy. Eat in one bite.
🍃 Ginger is a Palate Cleanser
Eat ginger between different types of fish, not on top of your sushi. It refreshes your palate.
💰 Lunch Omakase Deals
Many high-end spots offer lunch omakase at 40-50% off dinner prices. Same chef, same fish, lower cost.
📅 Best Days for Fresh Fish
Tuesday-Thursday often have the freshest fish. Monday can be older weekend stock; Friday/Saturday may be picked over.