Some Funny Facts About Sushi

Sushi originates in the feudal history of Japan. Not surprisingly, since the first known sushi was served, it has undergone many changes. For example, the earliest recorded sushi was cooked over several months by co-fermenting fish and rice. It wasn’t until the 1820s that sushi was served from fresh, raw fish, and even more time passed before cooks began rolling sushi in the forms we know today.



Here are some fun facts about sushi:
Even before the first sushi dish was prepared, sushi nigiri was introduced in Japan almost 200 years ago. From a technical point of view, sushi nigiri was the third generation of sushi that made them popular, following the traditional fermentation recipes of the previous 1500 years. These sushis needed a source of fresh fish in the immediate vicinity to maintain the quality of the dish.

Sometime in the 1960s, the world experienced a range of technological advances, including cooling and freezing techniques, faster delivery, and more. This allowed fish products to stay fresh longer and promote sushi culture. The popularity of sushi has grown rapidly. Again, nigiri's capabilities were limited. Instead, chefs began looking for more creative ways to produce sushi in larger quantities in less time. This is how the first sushi rolls were created. The chefs were able to roll all the ingredients together, slice them into small pieces and offer them as a bright lunch.

In the 1980s, sushi experienced another revolution. This time the production of sushi became commercial, and the production of sushi rolls was transferred to automated processes. Companies could roll hundreds of sushi rolls one by one, slice them and package them for consumers, while keeping the ingredients mostly fresh. This reduced the cost of sushi and made it widely available, but took away some of the cultural experience of eating sushi.

Today we are witnessing a resurgence of demand for fresh, authentic sushi from experienced chefs. More and more people are realizing that sushi rolls in the grocery store are not the same as the sushi you can order in a gourmet restaurant. This is where Denver sushi restaurants come to the rescue, bringing the history of sushi rolls to a full cycle with an incredible menu of authentic dishes.

Mafia Restaurant invites you to join us for an evening of unique sushi dishes created by our own world-class chef.