While this Japanese delicacy is traditionally created using a woven bamboo mat and years of practice, there are many wild ways to make and serve sushi today. The global popularity of this dish has resulted in a number of innovations designed to make the process that much easier.
The most popular forms of sushi are the maki-roll style and the hand-pressed nigiri. Sushi requires a delicate touch and it can take years to master the art of crafting the perfect bite-sized morsel. Everything from maki-rolling contraptions to fully automated sushi bots have been designed to replicate this age-old technique. There are not only a number of ways to create this delicious meal, but also fascinating and functional ways to serve it as well. Platters with built-in coolers keep the delicate fish and your drinks at the optimal serving temperature.
Sushi has been transformed into everything from wedding cakes to miniature masterpieces. Take a walk on the wild side with these fascinating ways to make and serve sushi.
30 Wild Ways to Make & Serve Sushi
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Lunchbox Maki Makers
The Wakasu Portable Sushi Maker Molds Homemade Meals into Fun
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Sushi Rolling Machine
Bandai Namco
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Sushi Rolling Fees
TAO's 'Spiritual Dining' in Vegas
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Sleek Sushi Carries
Gerlinde Gruber Creates an Eco-Friendly Sushi Takeaway Box
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Nigirizushi-Frozen Sushi
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Sushi-Making Robots
Chef Robot Uses Realistic FANUC M-430iA Hand to Make Nigiri
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Sushi Wedding Cakes
Japanese Couples Cut Tuna, Not Cake
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Minimalist Bento Boxes
This Mark McClean Sushi Tray is a Modern Dish for Japanese Delectables
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Champagne & Sushi Platters
The ‘Dish' by Young Sang Eun Keeps the Party Cool
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Methodical Cooking Commercials
The IKEA 'Make Sushi' Video Captures Efficient Food Prep
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Ergonomic Lap Plates
Lapware from Andrea Marin Encourages You to Ditch the Dinner Table
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Simple Sushi Rollers
Osko+Deichmann Design Makes DIY Maki Rolls Easy
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Rice Roll-Making Machines
The Suzumo Inari Sushi Robot is Seriously Efficient
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Sushi-Making Machines
Autec Offers Four Kitchen Helpers to Make Tasty Japanese Treats
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Patterned Maki Wrappers
Designer Nori Features Gorgeous Designs to Adorn Sushi Rolls
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Ridiculously Large Rolls
Giant Sushi is Taking Over in Japan Among Diehard Fish Fans
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Miniature Seafood Snacks
The Grain 'World's Smallest Sushi' Challenge Will Make You Hungry
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Polar Bear Bento Boxes
The Gel-Cooma Lunch Box is "Beary" Adorable
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Spindly Seesaw Servers
The Platter of Friendship Celebrates the Hungarian Custom of Giving Food
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Multifarious Culinary Collections
The ScanWood Kitchen & Desk Equips a Capable Meal Prep Setup
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Salty Stacked Snacks
The Spam Musubi Push-Pops are Delectable
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Artsy Condiment Cases
The Sushi Palette by Arthur Xin Lets You Feed Your Inner Artist
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Birthday Cake Sushi
Savory Treats from Ryu Gu Jo
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Famous Portraits Made of Sushi
Ken Kawasumi's "Sunflowers"
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Disguised Bento Boxes
The Laptop Lunch Hides Your Meal from Hungry Coworkers
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Sushi Push Pops
The Pre-Rolled Sushi Popper is Like a Savory Push-Up Popsicle
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Chilly Cooling Plates
The Chill Serving Platter Keeps Food Cold
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Wine Barrel Bento Packs
'Suteki Box' Modernizes the Traditional Japanese Lunch Pack
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Sushi-Centric Documentaries
'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' Follows World Renowned Sushi Chef Jiro Ono
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Wooden Sushi Presses
Handy Kitchen Tool Eliminates the Need for Rolling
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Completely Customizable Ramen Meals
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Modernized Traditional Sakes
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Spicy-Sweet Sushi Rolls
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Specialty Meatball Plates
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Crystal Seaweed Candies
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Sustainable Seafood-Free Fillets
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Flip-and-Serve Cakes
Sadaf's Halva Cakes Remove the Stress of Serving a Beautifully Plated Treat
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Stretchy Yogurt Bowls
Mamie’s Serves Uniquely Textured Yogurt Bowls with Fruit & Toppings
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Frozen Mango Sticky Rice
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Intimate Modern Sushi Restaurants
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Japanese-Style Egg Salad Sandwiches
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Ube-Inspired Bread Rolls
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Glass Tableware Collection
Yakush Japanese Winter Tableware Reflects Seasonal Landscapes in Glass
Rice-Infused Yogurt Drinks
Yogost Offers Refreshing Yogurt-Based Treats Mixed with Purple Rice
Modular Serving Dishes
Host Introduces its 'Thermal Serving Dish'
Crispy Ube Sticks
Tropical Fields' Coconut Rolls Filled with Ube Flavor Remix a Fan-Favorite Snack
Modern Electric Samovars
Saki Reinterprets a Beloved Eastern European Classic — the Samovar
New Health-Focused Restaurant Menus
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Multi-Layered Luxury Sakes
Sake ONO RARE Offers a Flavor Journey in Five Sips
Pan-Asian Ready Meals
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Filet Mignon Sushi Rolls
Rock N’ Roll Sushi's Has a New Surf and Turf Roll for Summer
All-Natural Soju Cocktails
Wild Mannered Fuses Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Beverage Trends
Mochi Ice Cream Sandwiches
My/Mochi Created a Fun, Sensorial Treat for Gen Z Snackers
Martini-Themed Puzzle Sets
The Martini Set Pairs a Piecework Puzzle and a Set of Cocktail Napkins
Colorful Whipped Cream Sandwiches
This Chocolate Sprinkles Whipped Cream Sandwich is Going Viral
Branded Sauce Sushi Burritos
The Hissho Sushi Bachan’s Spicy Tuna Burrito is Packed with Flavor
Fresh Mochi Snacks
Mochi Love's Crème Clouds Share Mochi That's Not Served Frozen
Rich Savory Tuna Tins
Fishwife's Albacore Tuna with Soy Ginger is Packed with Umami and Protein
Berry-Infused Salts
JSC x Oishii Infused Koyo Berry Salt Enhances Drinks, Desserts & More
Lychee-Flavored Sake Spritzes
M&S' Lychee Sake Spritz is a Refreshing, Sparkling Cocktail in a Can
Tahini-Inspired Cooking Classes
Mighty Sesame® and Homemade Joined Forces on a Series of Classes
High-End Ceramic Japanese Teapots
Sakuraco's Japanese Drinkware Collection is Chic and Functional
Theatrical Electric Grills
The Teppanyaki by Balmuda Turns Everyday Meal Prep into a Performance
Sustainable Rounded Dish Sponges
Nina Stefanova (Ninavation) Designs the Sun Sponge
Mochi Soup Base Products
Kayanoya Launches Ozoni Soup Base for At-Home Osechi Ryori
Aesthetically Pleasing Bakery Interiors
URBANJOBS Completes the Design for ORIGAMI
Flat-Pack Paper Lamps
The Tsubomi Table Lamp Unfolds from a Flat Sheet into a Sculptural Form
Frozen Plant-Based Fillets
OSHI Makes Alternatives to White Fish and Salmon
Premium Sous Vide Colllectons
Cuisine Solutions® Debuts the Sear & Serve™ Range
Camping Cutlery Tools
Mario Tsai Designs a Chopstick Maker Inspired by Pencil Sharpeners
Couples Snacking Trays
Creminelli Fine Meats Launched an Entertaining Tray for Smaller Households
Japanese-Inspired Mother's Day Boxes
Sakuraco Positions its Boxes as Excellent Mother's Day Gifts
Charcuterie Subscription Kits
Platterful Offers a Complete Gourmet Board Experience
Japanese-Inspired Caesar Salad
Just Salad's New Wasabi Caesar Salad Features a Spicy Twist
Miso-Infused Cream Cheeses
Kounokura Introduced Its Miso Cream Cheese for Adventurous Eaters
Canned Cocktail Restaurant Pairings
Moth Partners With Yo! Sushi To Serve Its Canned Cocktails
Themed Pizza Dough Presses
The 'Pizza Form' Transforms Dough into a Variety of Shapes
Anime-Themed Sushi Dining Experiences
The JUJUTSU KAISEN x Kura Sushi Collaboration is Tasty
Japanes Ume Mochi Products
Sakuraco Spotlights the Soft and Delectable Ume Mochi
Experimental Chopstick Designs
Chopsticks 箸 Exhibition by S—3 Reinterprets East Asian Utensil
Bread-Themed Wrapping Paper Sets
Bakermee Introduces the New Set of Wrapping Paper and Stickers
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Mochi Foods' Butter Mochi Cake & Muffin Mix Features Sweet Rice Flour
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Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Rice-Based Ice Creams
The Rice Creamery Celebrates the Unique Sensory Qualities of Rice
Evolutionary Toronto Dining Experiences
The Drake Hotel Unveiled a Reimagined Gen-Z-Forward Menu
Satisfying Rice-Made Bun Burgers
The 7-Eleven Rice Burger Comes in Two Flavors
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Spring-Themed Japanese Snack Boxes
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Creamy Dessert-Style Sandwiches
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Flexible Catering Formats
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Compostable Sauce Containers
Holy Carp! Packaging Offers an Alternative for Soy Sauce Dispensers
PB&J-Inspired Sandwich Plates
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Brothless Pork Ramen Bowls
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Sparkling Sake Bottles
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Pink-Hued Cancer Awareness Sushis
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Cozy Springtime Snack Subscriptions
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Poppable Paella Bites
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Sustainable Protein Mochi Tarts
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Freeze-Dried Japanese Meals
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At-Home Omakase Experiences
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Spicy Summertime Sushi Menus
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Mochi Pancake Baking Mixes
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Food-Inspired Cocktail Concept Menus
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Signature Chef Noodle Products
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Elevated Salad Bowls
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Artisanal Strawberry Jams
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Plant-Based Salmon Fillets
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