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[Sushi Catering Event Report] September 27, 2025 - 2nd Collaboration with Manhattan bakery & bar: A Night with Baby Cuttlefish (Shinika) and Seasonal Sushi by Sushi-batake
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On September 27, 2025, we held our second collaboration event with Manhattan bakery & bar. Once again, Sushi-batake visited the venue to provide on-site sushi catering, offering guests seasonal nigiri. Thanks to everyone, it became another lively and memorable two-hour evening. The real charm of sushi catering lies in the live performance of a sushi […]
Solving a Sushi Chef’s Dilemma: Never Make Sushi in Summer!?
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Hello everyone, this is Sushi Batake! In my last post, I tackled the problem of rice sticking to my hands and shared some tricks like using ice in hand water and vinegar water. Today, here’s the sequel—this time in full honesty. Summer Struggles for Sushi Chefs In summer, my body temperature is higher, which makes […]
Turkey Travel Diary: Cats, Food, Strolling the Streets, and Sushi Culture
A Little Happening at the Café When I tried to check in at the hotel, my room wasn’t ready yet, so I started chatting with one of the staff. They offered me Turkish coffee and asked, “What do you do?” I casually replied, “I’m a sushi chef.” His eyes lit up and he said, “Let’s […]
Sushihatake's First Event at Manhattan Bakery & Wine Bar in Kanamecho | A Night of Sushi at a Stylish Bakery & Wine Bar
Sushihatake's very first event at a stylish bakery & wine bar in Kanamecho, Toshima, Tokyo. Last week, we held our very first sushi event as Sushihatake at the stylish Manhattan Bakery & Wine Bar in Kanamecho, Toshima, Tokyo. The warm aroma of freshly baked bread mingled with the rich fragrance of wine, creating a relaxed […]
A Delicate Duel with “Shinko” – What Baby Kohada Taught Me About Summer Work
Hello everyone, this is Sushi Batake. Today, I’d like to share a story about a true summer delicacy in the sushi world: shinko, or baby kohada (gizzard shad). “Shinko” appears only briefly each year, usually from early summer to just before Obon. These fish are incredibly small—about 5 cm in length, and once you remove […]
Facing the “Face” of Tuna – What I Learned from Handling Fresh Bluefin Cheek Meat
Hello everyone, this is Sushi Batake. Today, I’d like to share a special experience—working with a rare part of the fish: the cheek meat of a fresh bluefin tuna. You might not be too familiar with tuna cheek meat. That’s because it’s incredibly rare—only two small portions can be taken from a single fish, usually […]
Living with Lower Back Pain as a Sushi Chef: The Hidden Cost of Standing All Day
Hello everyone, this is Sushihatake. Today, I’d like to share a bit of a personal and slightly embarrassing story. Lately, I’ve been dealing with some serious back pain… The Toll of Standing All Day Being a sushi chef might seem glamorous from the outside, but in reality, we’re on our feet for hours at a […]
A Moment at Sushikawa Shared by a Customer on Instagram
Hello everyone! This is Sushihatake. I have some wonderful news to share today. I discovered a photo that a customer took and posted on their Instagram story while I was making sushi at "Sushikawa" during my Tuesday and Wednesday shifts! The photo was absolutely beautiful, so I sent a DM to the customer asking for […]
The World of Skill and Beauty I Discovered at a Luxury Sushi Restaurant in Ginza — A Sushi Chef’s Perspective
Hello, this is Sushi Hatake. When you enjoy delicious sushi, what do you look forward to the most? Of course, taste is important, but the visual beauty is also a key part of the experience, don’t you think? This time, I’d like to share my experience dining at a high-end sushi restaurant in Ginza. The […]
Solving a Sushi Chef’s Struggle: My Battle with Sticky Sushi Rice
Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to talk about an unexpected challenge sushi chefs face: “the problem of sushi rice sticking to your hands.” As someone still in training, I’ve been battling this issue every day—and today, I’d like to share my experience and some strategies I’ve been trying. Why does sushi […]