Is it rude to tip a Sushi chef?
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As my dad being a sushi chef yeah he really doesn't take tips like that, maybe on the tab, but what they really do appreciate is a cold beer. No kidding they will love you for that. Especially if you become a regular, the cuts will be from the nicer parts of the slab. He probably doesn't understand what tipping is, even that its gratuity for him it seems like you might be cocky and trying tog et something out of him. He'll probably learn sooner or later.
You pretty much never tip in Japan, although I have supplied a case of beer to dudes who went out of their way to help me out with car stuff before. The envelope thing is more of a general rule for giving money, but usually isn't required for typical transactions at a cash register for example.
But etiquette is location-specific, so typically in the US I go by US rules and tip. It could be possible that they're just running a Japanese style shop where they don't accept tips, but that's probably rare. Either way, they can't hold it against you for doing what's called for in our society, so I wouldn't worry about whether or not they think it's rude. I just always try to tip, and if they say no, I put it back in my pocket and say thank you.
But etiquette is location-specific, so typically in the US I go by US rules and tip. It could be possible that they're just running a Japanese style shop where they don't accept tips, but that's probably rare. Either way, they can't hold it against you for doing what's called for in our society, so I wouldn't worry about whether or not they think it's rude. I just always try to tip, and if they say no, I put it back in my pocket and say thank you.
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Are 5 and 1 the same grade? Seems like 5 and 1 are the highest of the grades after a little google search... Perhaps marked that way to clear any confusion (what's better grade, a 5 or a 1? I bet that's a typical question so maybe that's why they do that? If you look at the pic I provided, the second one where it shows the grades, the #5 grade is cut from the same spot as the #1 grade, so are they the same?)
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OH yah, that's what it's called, thanks Hide. I've been staying away from that part of the menu for a while xD I coulda sworn there was a difference between Otoro and Ootoro? My friend and I were on a mission in Tsukiji looking for OoooOootoro.
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wait, so sushi chefs can drink during work? thats kick ***. i wonder if my brother does that, lol.
when my family had a sushi restaurant i remember there being a tip jar on each side of the sushi bar, hehe.
best nigiri is IKA!!!
when my family had a sushi restaurant i remember there being a tip jar on each side of the sushi bar, hehe.
best nigiri is IKA!!!
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Slightly off topic (still japanese food) but whatever happened to the meet up for Tonkatsu? We had that whole thread going about the best places but then it sorta died off.
Sushi Meat! What? A play on words??
Anyways.. It's not expensive if you make your own, plus learning is fun!
Never mind the turdy looking thing on the lower right, that was steamed Seabass with a fresh Galangal Ginger and Garlic spread on top.. Tasted awesome/looks a little nasty.. But the rest was really good and all made by my wife - her first try. It's pretty fun really and since sushi/sashimi was something I grew up with, it is always welcome.
Oh yeah also that's Aloha Shoyu in a Kikkoman bottle..
In case you have never used Galangal Ginger, it's really good but it can be rude sometimes..
Anyways.. It's not expensive if you make your own, plus learning is fun!
Never mind the turdy looking thing on the lower right, that was steamed Seabass with a fresh Galangal Ginger and Garlic spread on top.. Tasted awesome/looks a little nasty.. But the rest was really good and all made by my wife - her first try. It's pretty fun really and since sushi/sashimi was something I grew up with, it is always welcome.
Oh yeah also that's Aloha Shoyu in a Kikkoman bottle..
In case you have never used Galangal Ginger, it's really good but it can be rude sometimes..
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Sushi Meat! What? A play on words??
Anyways.. It's not expensive if you make your own, plus learning is fun!
Never mind the turdy looking thing on the lower right, that was steamed Seabass with a fresh Galangal Ginger and Garlic spread on top.. Tasted awesome/looks a little nasty.. But the rest was really good and all made by my wife - her first try. It's pretty fun really and since sushi/sashimi was something I grew up with, it is always welcome.
Oh yeah also that's Aloha Shoyu in a Kikkoman bottle..
In case you have never used Galangal Ginger, it's really good but it can be rude sometimes..
Anyways.. It's not expensive if you make your own, plus learning is fun!
Never mind the turdy looking thing on the lower right, that was steamed Seabass with a fresh Galangal Ginger and Garlic spread on top.. Tasted awesome/looks a little nasty.. But the rest was really good and all made by my wife - her first try. It's pretty fun really and since sushi/sashimi was something I grew up with, it is always welcome.
Oh yeah also that's Aloha Shoyu in a Kikkoman bottle..
In case you have never used Galangal Ginger, it's really good but it can be rude sometimes..
mmmm beer...