Food enthusiasts looking to get a little bit creative with their Japanese dishes will definitely want to check out these imaginative sushi recipes, which transforms an otherwise simple dish into an over-the-top creation.
Sushi is a much beloved Japanese cuisine, the combination of seaweed, flavored rice and a variety of raw and cooked fish gives this dish a very unique and recognizable appearance. These imaginative sushi recipes however, have revamped this iconic Japanese dish and incorporated them into all sorts of other meals and ingredients you wouldn't normally associate with sushi. From salmon-infused sushi salads to sushi rolls made into sandwiches and breakfast items, these imaginative sushi recipes will have even the most reluctant sushi eaters willing to take a bite out of these one-of-a-kind dishes.
27 Imaginative Sushi Recipes
27
Sweet Easter Sushi
Peeps Sushi Will Surely Induce a Sugar Coma
26
Sushi Cupcakes
Fish-Friendly Baking
25
Sushi Art
Fancy Sushi Rolls, From Cartoons to Flowers, Make Rice More Fun
24
Sushi Sandwiches
Insanewiches.com Creates the Weirdest Sammies (UPDATE)
23
$1,000 Sushi
Foie Gras High Roller at Koi
22
Candy Sushi
Sweet Treats Made of Marshmallow, Puff Rice and Licorice
21
Fruit Sushi
Unagi & Banana Rolls at the Bellagio
20
$2,700 Sushi
The World's Most Expensive Sushi is Garnished in Gold
19
Fresh Sushi-Inspired Salads
Dress Up Your Diet with Some Refreshing Sashimi Salad
18
Strawberry Shortcake Sushi
'Take a Megabite' Surely Makes a Scrumptious Sweet Sushi Snake
17
Revamped Japanese Dishes
Quinoa Sushi Rolls are a Healthy Option Packed With Nutrients
16
Japanese Dish Desserts
Sushi Cake is a Savory Meal That Looks Incredibly Sweet
15
Melting Maki Bites
These Sushi Ice Cream Cupcakes are a Cute and Kitschy Way to Beat the Heat
14
Ridiculously Large Rolls
Giant Sushi is Taking Over in Japan Among Diehard Fish Fans
13
Breakfast Sushi
‘Sushi Pop-Tarts' Will Cure Your Morning Blues
12
Fishy Desert Dishes
Ice Cream Sushi Pairs Vanilla with Seaweed
11
Salmon-Infused Sushi Salads
This Cook Kosher Recipe Offers a Bizarre Take on a Japanese Classic
10
Sci-Fi Themed Sushi
This Ewok-Shaped Star Wars Sushi Puts a Delicious Twist on an Iconic Franchise
9
Wasabi Caviar Crepes
This 'Lox on Crepes' Recipe Packs an Unusually Spicy Punch
8
Sweet Maki-Inspired Bites
These Sushi Cake Pops are Almost too Darling to Nibble
7
Obama Sushi
New Food for Those Who Can't Get Their Fill of Obama
6
Birthday Cake Sushi
Savory Treats from Ryu Gu Jo
5
Supersized Sushi Rolls
The Umewaka Restaurant Specializes in Giant Servings
4
Fishy Frozen Treats
'Sooshi' Ice Cream from New Zealand Natural
3
Savory Latin-Fused Sushi
Sushiritto San Francisco Makes Burrito Style Rolls
2
Artful Mosaic Sushi Tutorials
‘Sorted Food’ Shares a Tutorial on How to Make Mosaic Sushi
1
Deceptively Sweet Sushi
The Crackle Snap Pop Roll is a Tricky Treat
Related Ideas
Japanese-Inspired Bath Bombs
Lush Debuts Ippuku Bath Bombs Inspired by Japanese Bathing Tradition
Indulgent Seaweed Bites
Rootless' Daily Seaweed Bites are Alternatives to Iodine Supplements
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
Gousto's Popcorn Line Captures the Flavors or Curry, Roasts & Pizza
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Moon Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Tokyo Treat Boasts a Moon Festival Theme with Its Latest Box
Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries
Studio Wok References Japan in This Milan Bakery & Wine Bar
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Visually Stimulating Pastries
Lysée Bakery Boasts Chef Eunji Lee's Breathtaking Desserts
Tuna Advent Calendars
Bumble Bee Seafoods Launched the Tuna Lovers' Advent Calendar
Japanese-Inspired Ice Creams
Kōri Ice Cream Makes Novel Flavors Like Tofu Vanilla and Genmaicha
Better-for-You Shrimp Bowls
Scott & Jon's Launched Convenient Frozen Shrimp Entrees
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Beet-Based Vegan Poke
Trader Joe’s Vegan Poke is a Plant-Based Take on a Popular Dish
Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus
Subway Canada Has Introduced Four New Globally Inspired Subs
Japanese Snack Subscription Boxes
ICHIGO Inc.'s Sakuraco Contains 20 Curated Artisanal Snacks
Elevated Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Celebrates the Autumn Moon Festival with Snacks
Cartoon-Themed Kitchen Products
The Yoshinoya at Home Campaign Features Sanrio Characters
Seaweed Ramen Broths
These Fragrant Broths Are Plant-Based and Sustainably Sourced
Fish Lover Snacking Sets
The Tinned Fish Serving Set from Fishwife Blends Snacks and Accessories
Culinary Sauce Bath Oils
The Dreams Co. Rayu and Shoyu Soaks Take After Familiar Foods
Sushi-Inspired Pet Treats
The Peppy Ehomaki Sets Come in Varieties for Cats and Dogs Alike
Frozen Onigiri Snacks
Konscious Foods' Plant-Based Onigiri is Ready to Thaw and Eat
Canned Sparkling Sakes
Nihonsakari Japan Soda Pairs Well with Heavier Foods & Strong Flavors
Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants
Masquespacio Designs the New Ichi Station Restaurant in Milan
Savory Seaweed Flakes
This Seaweed Topping Can Be Used to Enhance and Elevate a Variety Of Dishes
Moon Viewing QSR Menus
The McDonald’s Tsukimi Family Menu Includes Several Delicious Items
Upside-Down Pastries
This Viral TikTok Recipe Layers Honey, Fruits or Veggies and Cheese
Deep-Fried Candy Bar Desserts
These Kushi Katsu Tanaka Desserts are Made with KitKat
Chef-Inspired Seafood Snacks
Scout's Bold Flavors & Packaging Makes Fish a Take-Anywhere Snack
DIY Mochi Donut Kits
Global Grub Partners with Chef Morimoto for This Playful Product Offering
Divisive Herb Pizzas
Pizza Hut Japan Created an Over-the-Top Cilantro Pizza for Gen Z
Couples Recipe Books
Two Hot Asians' Recipe Therapy Book Serves Up Mealtime Inspiration
Cereal-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Cereal-sly Delicious Series Plays with Breakfast Flavors
AI-Created Japanese Cocktails
Kirin Jojo Shochu Soda Was Made to Pair with Traditional Food
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Soft Serve Croissants
Evana Patisserie & Cafe's Decadent Dessert is a French-Asian Fusion
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Alt Seafood Burgers
The ISH Company's Salmonish Burger is Made with Regenerative Ingredients
Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough
Doughpamine Makes Unconventional Flavors Like Miso Peanut Butter
Sake-Spiked Lemonades
Kiko's Bottled Sake Cocktail Puts a Twist on Traditional Lemonade
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Moroccan-Inspired Frozen Entrees
Saffron Road's Heat-and-Eat Meals are Ready in Minutes
Japanese-Peruvian Fusion Cuisine
Toronto's Chotto Matte Introduces Steak and Sushi Sundays
Supergrain Seaweed Puffs
Sea Monsters Introduces Seaweed Snacks to American Kids
Plant-Based Raw Seafoods
Green Surf Future Fish Comes in Three Varieties
Puffed Seaweed Snacks
Sea Monsters is a Regenerative Seaweed Snack Available in Different Flavors
Plant-Based Mochi Bites
Mochidoki's Vegan Passionfruit Mochi Combines Fruit Puree & Coconut Cream
Anime-Themed Cafe Meals
These New Menu Items are Coming to the Pokémon Cafe in Japan
3D-Printed Cheesecakes
Researchers Created a Seven-Ingredient Cheesecake Slice with a 3D Printer
Celebratory Moon Viewing Pizzas
Pizza Hut Tsukimi Huts Melts Come in Two Varieties
Vegan Luncheon Meat Snacks
OmniFoods & 7-Eleven Hawaii Launched Plant-Based Katsu Musubi
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Intense Matcha Soft Serves
This Matcha Treat is Paired with Intensely Green Umami Biscuits
Plant-Based Tinned Fish
Seed to Surf is Sustainably Reimagining the Seafood Experience
Exquisite Canapé Menus
Pusateri’s Fine Foods Thoughtfully Crafts Canapés for TIFF
Asian Cuisine Seafood Meals
The Fish Said Fred Oven Ready Range Has Two New Options
AI-Concocted Alcoholic Libations
Sapporo Taps IBM To Help Develop a New Generative chūhai Model
Asian-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
TOCHI's Gourmet Popcorn Line Features Flavors Like Salted Egg & Ube
Unconventional Fish Alternatives
WOOP4 Makes Inventive Plant-Based Products Like Vegan Piranha
Miniature Handheld Graters
Gensuke Kishi Designs the Colorful Irogami Grater for Tsuboe
Plant-Powered Tuna Salads
John West's Plant-Based Salads Feature a Tuna-Style Protein Alternative
Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
Umami Soy-Free Sauces
Umami Joy Sauce Made with Just Three Simple Ingredients
Yuzu Juice Spheres
Acetaia Leonardi's Yuzu Pearls Add a Burst of Freshness to Dishes
Crispy Seaweed Stickss
ZALG's Algae-Based Product Introduces New Ways to Savor Seaweed
Tangy Lemon Cinamon Rolls
Cinnaholic's New Lemonberry Crunch Roll is Perfect for Spring
Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes
2foods Gâteau Chocolate Can Be Enjoyed Three Ways
Expressive Sake Sodas
Each Soso Sake Variety Has a Unique Flavor, Character & Packaging
Sushi-Themed Pet Feeders
The Sushi Feeder Tray is Designed to Feed Pets with a Playful Flair
Pink Plant-Based Sushi Rolls
The Barbie Roll by Niku Nashi is Wrapped in Pink Soy Paper
Collaboration Japanese Strawberry Cakes
The Lady M Oishii Omakase Berry Mille Crêpes Cake is Chic
Authentic Tin Sake Cups
Metaphys Designs the New Set of Stackable Sake Kitchenware
Chef-Crafted Poke Bowls
Pei Wei's New Salmon Poke Bowl Was Created with Chef Partner Jet Tila
Simple Satisfying Meal Kits
Green Chef x Emily Mariko Collaborated on Wholesome Premium Recipes
Umami Superfood Snacks
Honest Sea's Seaweed Bites are Boosted by Texture-Rich Additions
Sushi Beer Pairings
Asahi Super Dry Offers the Perfect Pairing on National Sushi Day and Beyond
Asian-Inspired Snack Cups
These Sun-Butter Chocolate Cups Feature Globally Inspired Fillings
Frozen-to-Fresh Poke Bowls
Konscious Foods' Plant-Based Poke Bowls Make Quick Meals
Asian-Themed Burger Debuts
White Castle Introduces the New Asian-Inspired Flavors for its Sliders
Plant-Based Tuna Bowls
Island Fin Poké Co. Just Added a Vegan-Friendly Faux Ahi Tuna Bowl
Seaweed-Infused Cookies
Smile & Take Shakes Up Classic Cookie Recipes by Adding Seaweed
Japanese Croffle Restaurants
'Fuwa Fuwa' is Bringing Japanese Pastry Flavors to Canada and the U.S
Oversized Tofu Burgers
The Freshness Burger Atsuage Tofu Japanese Burger Comes in Two Options
Goji-Flavored Vodka Beverages
Tart Berry and Green Tea Flavors Meet in Goji Soju
Rice-Infused Tea Chocolates
Jade Chocolates' Genmai Bar Boasts a Sweet and Toasty Flavor
Savory Beef Cocktails
The Savory Project Serves Unconventional Drinks Like "Thai Beef Salad"
American Restaurant Sushi Menus
The TGI Fridays Krispy Rice Menu Boasts 11 Options
Limited-Edition Collaborative Sakes
SOTO Sake Unveil Exclusive Series with Japan's Breweries
Grab-and-Go Salmon Salads
Trader Joe's Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon is Packed with Protein
Seaweed-Infused Cocktails
Bar Iris' Seaweed & Tonic Spotlights the Taste of Local Dulse
Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks
Crushi is Premium Frozen Sushi That Goes Into the Oven or Air Fryer
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Personalized AI Culinary Assistants
SousChefAICaters to Diet Restrictions and Preferences
Sake-Infused Yuzu Spritzes
Something & Nothing's New Canned Concoction Combines Sake & Yuzu Juice
17-Course Omakase Restaurants
Sunset Sushi Miami Will Open on a Fishing Pier
Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Salmon Meals
Scott & Jon's Microwavable Salmon Bowls are High-Quality
Furniture Retailer Matcha Menus
The 2024 IKEA Japan Matcha Fair Has Five Exclusive Sweets
Asian Cuisine Seafood Products
Young's Seafood Taste of Asia Range Includes Four Options
Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snacks
Trader Joe's Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack is Deliciously Crunchy
Purple Rice Wraps
Ocean’s Halo Organic Purple Rice Wraps are Rich in Fiber & Antioxidants
Japanese Style Fried Rice
Trader Joe's Japanese Style Fried Rice Quickly Goes from Freezer to Bowl
Seasonal Seared Tuna Menus
MAD Greens Just Aded a New Seared Ahi Tuna Menu
Tinned Fish Boards
This "Sharkuterie" Board Spotlights Trader Joe's Products
Sake-Infused Ice Creams
Kori Sake Ice Cream Contains 3% Alcohol
Sake-Pairing Potato Chips
Wine Chips Created a Snack Specifically for Pairing with Sake
Asian-Inspired Sliders
White Castle Concocted Unique Slider Recipes for National Noodle Day
Pre-made Tofu Spring Rolls
Trader Joe's Spring Roll with Tofu Has Been Added as a Lunch Staple
Asian Fusion Pizzeria Items
These California Pizza Kitchen Menu Items are a Limited Time Offering
Bio-Printed Fish Fillets
Steakholder Foods 3D Bio-Printed the World's First Cultivated Fish Fillet
Spicy Seafood Protein Bowls
WaBa Grill is Serving Up New Seafood Bowls for the Lenten Season
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Elevated Sushi Offerings
Kura Sushi Revolving Sushi Bar Introduces New Menu Items
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Cell-Cultured Unagi Eels
Forsea Foods Ltd. Unveils the First Cell-Cultured Eel for Asian Chefs
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Plant-Based Foodservice Sashimis
NH Foods is Launching Plant-Based Tuna Sashimi in Japan
Seaweed-Infused Kombuchas
This Fermented Beverage Combines Two Superfood Ingredients
Tuna-Packed Poke Burritos
Flat Top Grill is Serving Up a New Fresh Poke Burrito This Spring
Spiced Salmon Cans
Fly By Jing Taps Fishwife for the Smoked Salmon with Sweet and Spicy Zhong
Whole-Cut Plant-Based Salmon
Oshi's Salmon Alternative Supports an Eco-Friendly Food System
Refrigerated Indian Cuisine Meals
These New Sukhi's Indian Entrees Come in Three Recipe Options
Ube-Infused Rice Treats
Loaf Language Reinvents Rice Crispie Treats with Asian-Inspired Flavors
Microwavable Seafood Bowls
Scott & Jon’s Microwavable Salmon Bowls are Nutritious and Convenient
Vegan Tuna Prototypes
Loryma Debuts a Vegan Fish Prototype Created from Plant-Based Ingredients
Pistachio-Crusted Salmon Tacos
Tacodeli Created a New Salmon Pistachio Taco for Spring
Savory Plant-Based Pies
Wagamama & Willy’s Pies Made the Mushroom, Kimchee and Edamame Pie
Effortless Recipe Management Tools
Umami Streamlines Recipes and Sparks Creativity
Canned Fish Dinner Dates
Ali Hooke's Tin Fish Date Night is an Unexpected, Now-Viral Idea
Contemporary Sharp Sakes
This Collaborative Sake Drink Fuses Tradition and Modernity
Frozen Seafood Alternatives
Happiee's Product Range Includes Shrimp, Squid & Calamari Alternatives
Plant-Based Egg Salads
Umami United & KENKO Mayonnaise Created Ready-to-Eat Marude Tamago Salad
Flavor-Packed QSR Edamame Dishes
Yoshinoya Sweet & Spicy Edamame is Covered in Seasoning
Sushi-Grade Plant-Based Poke Bowls
Pokeworks Plant-Based Tuna Was Created by Impact Food
Game-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors
Square Enix Unveils a New Dessert Collaboration with Tsun Scoops