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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Nori comes in thin, dry strips often wrapped around a sushi roll.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Across the country, at nearly every military position, from large cities to small and obscure villages, Japanese sushi rolls—classic and with a Ukrainian twist—are part of the diet of hungry troops.
—Tim Mak, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
Learn how to craft your own sushi rolls in an interactive class at Hi-Wire Brewing.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
California’s crabby conundrum Dungeness crabs are plucked from the Pacific to use for sushi rolls, salads and their namesake cakes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
In concrete terms, that means several sushi rolls made with fresh fish flown in daily and entrees such as Thai Bronzino and A-5 wagyu cooked over a hot stone.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 28 Mar. 2024
Think about it: tacos, sandwiches, wraps, empanadas, bao, sushi rolls, hot dogs.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
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
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Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Across the country, at nearly every military position, from large cities to small and obscure villages, Japanese sushi rolls—classic and with a Ukrainian twist—are part of the diet of hungry troops.
—Tim Mak, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
Learn how to craft your own sushi rolls in an interactive class at Hi-Wire Brewing.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
California’s crabby conundrum Dungeness crabs are plucked from the Pacific to use for sushi rolls, salads and their namesake cakes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
In concrete terms, that means several sushi rolls made with fresh fish flown in daily and entrees such as Thai Bronzino and A-5 wagyu cooked over a hot stone.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 28 Mar. 2024
Think about it: tacos, sandwiches, wraps, empanadas, bao, sushi rolls, hot dogs.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
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
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“Sushi roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi%20roll. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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