sashimi
noun
sa·shi·mi
ˈsä-shə-mē 
sä-ˈshē-
sä-ˈshē-
: a Japanese dish traditionally consisting of thinly sliced usually raw seafood
Asian pear brings an unexpected, pleasing burst of sweetness to an appetizer of yellowtail sashimi …—
William Grimes
William GrimesFluke … and squid sashimi were especially fine, the squid offering a creamy, almost silky texture.—Harvey Steiman
Harvey SteimanThere are six omakase choices, paired with miso soup and a house salad—with options to upgrade to premium nigiri and sashimi.—Heidi Finley
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Opening in Fall 2025, the new restaurant will feature a bunch of design elements that set it apart, alongside signature dishes that Nobu is famous for (such as the miso marinated black cod and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno).
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Some dined at the resort’s Nobu restaurant where $34 sashimi and $65 lobster salad are on the menu.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
There’s a wide selection of sushi rolls, sashimi and noodle dishes like ramen and pho.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
Guests, including Travis Scott, Takashi Murakami, Manny Jacinto, Pusha T, ASAP Nast, and Sarah Andelman, dined on black cod and sashimi while taking in a vast array of collaborative items and personal collections of the two designers.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Some dined at the resort’s Nobu restaurant where $34 sashimi and $65 lobster salad are on the menu.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
There’s a wide selection of sushi rolls, sashimi and noodle dishes like ramen and pho.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
Guests, including Travis Scott, Takashi Murakami, Manny Jacinto, Pusha T, ASAP Nast, and Sarah Andelman, dined on black cod and sashimi while taking in a vast array of collaborative items and personal collections of the two designers.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Sashimi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sashimi. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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