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    Are you supposed to eat wasabi with sushi?
    Daniel Siriban
    Japanese Personal Chef
    Daniel Siriban is a Japanese Personal Chef and the Owner of Roshi Experience. With over 18 years of culinary experience, he specializes in sushi, teppanyaki, and traditional Japanese dining. Daniel holds an AA in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management from The Art Institute of California, Orange County.
    Japanese Personal Chef
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    Usually wasabi is added by the sushi chef, but if you want to add more, ask for it on the side and put just a little bit on top of the fresh fish.
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    Is it disrespectful to dip sushi in soy sauce?
    Daniel Siriban
    Japanese Personal Chef
    Daniel Siriban is a Japanese Personal Chef and the Owner of Roshi Experience. With over 18 years of culinary experience, he specializes in sushi, teppanyaki, and traditional Japanese dining. Daniel holds an AA in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management from The Art Institute of California, Orange County.
    Japanese Personal Chef
    Expert Answer
    Not at all! Soy sauce should be used, but remember to Always dip the fish side of the sushi on it, not the rice side.
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    What if I do not like the sushi? What do I do?
    Community Answer
    You may offer it to another individual in your group, or just ask for a different kind. You can politely say that this type of sushi doesn't suit your palette. If you prefer another kind, ask for it.
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    Can I refuse to drink saki?
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    Of course, you do not have to drink saki. Ask your friends not to pour you any and order something else instead.
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