The rise of bizarre sushi delicacies coincides with a surge in the culinary world's creativity. Shows like 'Top Chef' and 'Hell's Kitchen' have taken viewers into the complicated realm of cuisine, introducing millions to new recipes and inventive manners of operation. These ventures have, in turn, spurred a fascination with bold dishes, many of which are centered around Asian cuisine.
Fishy time tellers and zombie food treats have reinvented the mixture of white rice, seafood and raw ingredients. Though many stray away from the concoction, others have emphasized its health benefits with reference to the frequent inclusion of carrots, avocado and cucumbers. Sweet-flavored maki rolls have also become mainstream, bringing about colorful dessert food trays disguised as savory grub.
40 Bizarre Sushi Delicacies
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Sweet Easter Sushi
Peeps Sushi Will Surely Induce a Sugar Coma
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Sushi Cupcakes
Fish-Friendly Baking
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Gamer-Centric Sushi
Laura Bento Creates Xbox Controller Bento Box
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Sushi Art
Fancy Sushi Rolls, From Cartoons to Flowers, Make Rice More Fun
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Sushi Sandwiches
Insanewiches.com Creates the Weirdest Sammies (UPDATE)
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$1,000 Sushi
Foie Gras High Roller at Koi
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Cleverly Disguised Donuts
The Shop Psycho Donuts Designs a Bento Box of Sweets
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Edible Insect Sushi
Ento Uses Creative Branding to Encourage Eating Creepy Crawlers
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Candy Sushi
Sweet Treats Made of Marshmallow, Puff Rice and Licorice
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Incredible Inedible Fish
17 Sushi-Inspired Products
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Edible-Inspired iPhone Skins
Suetake Sample Cases are Made from Hyperreal Food Sculptures
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Sweet Sushi Playthings
The Fakir Design Sushi Toy is an Adorable Delight
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Veggie Sith Lords
Learn to Carve Your Very Own Carrot Darth Vader
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Fruit Sushi
Unagi & Banana Rolls at the Bellagio
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$2,700 Sushi
The World's Most Expensive Sushi is Garnished in Gold
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Nigirizushi-Frozen Sushi
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Sushi Wedding Cakes
Japanese Couples Cut Tuna, Not Cake
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Stylish Sushi
Issey Miyake 'Pleats Please' Ads Show Fashions as Food
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Sushi Bars for Pets
Feed Your Pet Raw Food at S.A.D Dog Sushi or Pussy & Pooch
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Strawberry Shortcake Sushi
'Take a Megabite' Surely Makes a Scrumptious Sweet Sushi Snake
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Potato Chip Sushi
The Pringles Rice Infusions Campaign is Tempting
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Ridiculously Large Rolls
Giant Sushi is Taking Over in Japan Among Diehard Fish Fans
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Breakfast Sushi
‘Sushi Pop-Tarts' Will Cure Your Morning Blues
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Making Food Cute
10 Sushi Chic Designs
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Mystical Sea-Inspired Fish Curations
The Saucy Mermaid Sushi by Sarah Alonzo is Tempting
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Sweet Maki Mock-Ups
Epic Meal Time Crafts Sickly Sweet Candy Sushi
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Fishy Desserts
Indulge with Sushi Themed Chocolates
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Sweet Maki-Inspired Bites
These Sushi Cake Pops are Almost too Darling to Nibble
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Obama Sushi
New Food for Those Who Can't Get Their Fill of Obama
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Birthday Cake Sushi
Savory Treats from Ryu Gu Jo
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Fake Sushi Fraud
Cheap Substitutes Passed Off As Red Snapper
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Gigant Seafood Art
The World's Largest Sushi Mosaic Contains More than 8,000 Pieces of Sushi
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Fish-Faced Sushi (UPDATE)
Tsujitka LA Offers Contemporary Cuisine with Beautiful Decor
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Fishy Frozen Treats
'Sooshi' Ice Cream from New Zealand Natural
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Zombie Food Treats
The 'Body Parts Sushi Gummy Candy' Assumes the Undead Have Sophisticated Taste
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Maki-Inspired Winter Accessories
The Sushi Scarf Rolls and Unrolls for Easy Storage
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Sushi Cologne
Smell Like Dinner Wherever You Go
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Fishy Time Tellers
The Sushi Clock is for Serious Japanese Cuisine Lovers
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Fishy Mini Cars
The Paramodel Tommmy Sushi Trucks Advocate Food on the Go
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Deceptively Sweet Sushi
The Crackle Snap Pop Roll is a Tricky Treat
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Ice Cream Cone Pumps
Oyee Design Heels are a Yummy Treat
14 Food-Inspired iPhone Accessories
From Meaty iPhone Sleeves to Cupcake Phone Cases
50 Mind-Blowing Scarves
From Stylish Sailor Accessories to Meat-Inspired Knits
70 Sushi-Inspired Novelties
From Sci-fi Eating Utensils to Sassy Sashimi Accessories
Villain Vacation Photos
The 'Dark Holiday' Series by Nick Presniakov Shows Darth Vader Sunbathing
Disturbing Dietary Comparisons
The '20 Worst Drinks in America' are Bad for Good Reasons
Cupcake Phone Cases
The Danielle London Etsy Shop is Full of Tasty Tech Treats
Intergalactic Sportswear
Wear the Force with the Star Wars x Adidas Originals FW 2011 Collection
54 Bite-Sized Edibles
From Fun Finger Food to Petite Fast Food Pastries
Sweet Bridal Bites
These Bakerella Wedding Cake Pops are a Great Addition to Buffets
Big-Mouthed Coffee Cups
The Face Mug Safely Secrets Your Workplace Sweets
Candy Operations
Documenting Gummy Bear Surgery is Delicious
54 Unusual iPhone Cases
From Sushi Sleeves to iPhone Lingerie
Silky Scarf Pinup Spreads
The Charlotte Di Calypso November 2011 Vogue Brasil Shoot is Sultry
Cleverly Disguised Donuts
The Shop Psycho Donuts Designs a Bento Box of Sweets
Maki-Inspired Movables
Moroso Sushi Collection Brings Asian Culinary Technique to Upholstery
Paper-Crafted Pinwheels
Artist Mia Liu Features Artwork Made from Recycled Materials
Clone Wars Cake Pops
'Clone Trooper Candy Pops' are Star Wars Inspired Confections
Bacon-Donut Burgers
Crave Shack Serves Up Culturally Sensitive Heart Attack Fare
88 East Asian Food Innovations
From Naked Sushi to Chopsticks for Cheaters
Fishy Fundraising
Cakes for Japan Includes Pop-Up Shop for the Red Cross
Villainous Vacation Videos
This Darth Vader Disneyland Video is Full of Laughs
Edible-Inspired iPhone Skins
Suetake Sample Cases are Made from Hyperreal Food Sculptures
Sweet Sushi Playthings
The Fakir Design Sushi Toy is an Adorable Delight
Creepy Cinematic Character Candies
The Jack Skellington Cake Pops are a Halloween Treat to Die For
Chunky Crochet Scarves
The Spratters & Jayne Collection Comes Directly from Peru to Keep You Cozy
39 Killer Cuisines
From Murderous Hamburgers to Heart Attack Grills
Scrumptious Puppet Desserts
Bakerella's The Muppets Cake Pops are Deliciously Adorable
Micro Meals
Paris-Based Artist Stephanie Creates Delicious Detailed Miniature Foods
Desk-Ready Donuts
The Mini Donut Factory Makes Instant Donuts On the Fly
22 Faux Food Jewelry Pieces
From Bento Box Bling to Elegant Porky Pendants
Sith Lord Microsoft Parodies
The Death Star Was My Idea Ad Spoofs Windows 7 Commercials
$2,700 Sushi
The World's Most Expensive Sushi is Garnished in Gold
Delectable Nigri Notepads
Sushi Memo Blocks Provide Literal Food for Thought
12 Sweet Sushi Confections
From Cleverly Disguised Donuts to Raw Fish Candies
88 Sensational Sushi Finds
From Maki Roll Cushions to Sushi-Inspired Apparel
10 iPhone Apps for Foodies
From Food-Tweeting iPhone Apps to Sushi iPhone Sleeves
Giant Gummy Candies
The World's Largest Gummy Worm Weighs 3 Pounds
Sushi Wedding Cakes
Japanese Couples Cut Tuna, Not Cake
Cookie-Infused Truffles
The Oreo Cheesecake Pops are Yummy and Bite-Sized
Sci-Fi Carved Vegetables
Okistugu Kado Sculpts Star Wars Characters Out of Veggies
Avian Dessert Delights
Angry Birds Cake Pops are a Scrumptious Gaming Treat
Edible Booze Dispensers
The Gummy Shot Glasses Tell Jell-O Shots to Suck It
Strawberry Shortcake Sushi
'Take a Megabite' Surely Makes a Scrumptious Sweet Sushi Snake
Gross Gelatin Christmas Treats
The Gummy Reindeer Turd is Surprisingly Tasty
Sushi iPhone Sleeves
The Bento Box Japanese Cuisine Gadget Case Keeps Your Phone Clean
Potato Chip Sushi
The Pringles Rice Infusions Campaign is Tempting
Patterned Maki Wrappers
Designer Nori Features Gorgeous Designs to Adorn Sushi Rolls
Ridiculously Large Rolls
Giant Sushi is Taking Over in Japan Among Diehard Fish Fans
18 Donut Delicacies
From Opportunistic Hopevertising to Donut Hamburgers
Maki Roll Cushions
The Sushi Yummi Pillow is Fit for Comfort-Seeing Foodies
Japanese Junk Food
Epic Meal Time Infuses McDonald's With Sushi to Create Fast Food Sushi
Breakfast Sushi
‘Sushi Pop-Tarts' Will Cure Your Morning Blues
Miniature Sith Lord Torches
Brighten Up the Galaxy With the LEGO Darth Vader Keychain Light
Marvelous Muppet Treats
The Cake Poppery Whips Up Sesame Street Cake Pops
Sassy Sashimi Accessories
These Sushi Boat Earrings Look Good Enough to Eat
71,488-Calorie Pasta
Epic Meal Time Shows Us How to Make Fast Food Lasagna
25 Fishless Sushi Features
From Sweet Eater Sushi to Sushi Sandwiches
Raw Fish Candies
Hope the Sushi Bonbons Don't Taste as Fishy as They Look
Sith Lord Sound Systems
The Darth Vader CD Boombox by Jazwares Makes for Imperial Sound
Mystical Sea-Inspired Fish Curations
The Saucy Mermaid Sushi by Sarah Alonzo is Tempting
Unborn Baby Bonbons
The Gummy Fetus is a Terrifying Little Treat
Breakfast Pastry Flagship Stores
'Pop-Tarts World' Officially Opens Up Shop in Times Square
Sci-Fi Morning Brews
Star Wars Darth Vader Dark Side Coffee is for Those Who like a Dark Roast
Edible Wound Dressings
Candy Bandages are Disgustingly Delicious
Fishy Jewelry Pieces
Wear Your Love for Japanese Cuisine in a Sushi Necklace
Affordable Luxury Chocolates
Godiva Ice Cream Truffles to Launch in Japan
Precious Phonic Platters
These Alphabet Dinner Plates Use Food Items to Form Letters
Sweet Maki Mock-Ups
Epic Meal Time Crafts Sickly Sweet Candy Sushi
Edible Arbor Adornments
Foodie Urban Outfitters Christmas Tree Ornaments are Delectable
Wasabi Caviar Crepes
This 'Lox on Crepes' Recipe Packs an Unusually Spicy Punch
Sweet Maki-Inspired Bites
These Sushi Cake Pops are Almost too Darling to Nibble
Fearless Food Vlogs
The Boys at Epic Meal Time Tackle Monstrous Meals
Ethical Sashimi
Bamboo Sushi in Portland is a Certified B Corp That Values the Environment
Artsy Condiment Cases
The Sushi Palette by Arthur Xin Lets You Feed Your Inner Artist
Intergalactic GPS Guides
Find Your Way Through the Galaxy with the Garmin Star Wars Voices
Sushi-Inspired Lighting
The Nendo Maki Pendant Lamp Looks Simply Delicious
Raw Life-Like Accessories
The Mackarel Fish Pencil Case Keeps Things Safe in Your Favorite Food
Fishy School Supplies
These Sushi Erasers Look Good Enough to Eat
Fish-Faced Sushi (UPDATE)
Tsujitka LA Offers Contemporary Cuisine with Beautiful Decor
Sushi Push Pops
The Pre-Rolled Sushi Popper is Like a Savory Push-Up Popsicle
Fishy Frozen Treats
'Sooshi' Ice Cream from New Zealand Natural
Quotable Villain Portraits
Vader by Evan Travelstead is Bound by the Cryptic Character's Words
Zombie Food Treats
The 'Body Parts Sushi Gummy Candy' Assumes the Undead Have Sophisticated Taste
Aquatic Anatomical Cushions
Mutsumi Kozasa Creates Sashimi-Inspired Pads
Maki-Inspired Winter Accessories
The Sushi Scarf Rolls and Unrolls for Easy Storage
Educational Eating Utensils
The Panda Darake Kit Will Help You Learn How to Use Chopsticks
Chewable Turkey Treats
These Thanksgiving Gumballs are Unexpectedly Meaty
Deceptively Sweet Sushi
The Crackle Snap Pop Roll is a Tricky Treat