Chef Nobu Yamazaki’s Dupont Circle destination is the all-around MVP of DC’s sushi scene. The lineup of premium nigiri is supplemented by a can’t-miss list of seasonal specials from Japan and beyond.

The earliest forms of sushi, believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, were quite different from what we know today. River fish were fermented and eaten on their own, without rice.

If making sushi at home, ... has a few tips for shaping your nigiri. "Take a small amount of sushi rice in your hand, then ...

Santō Silverlake 3822 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026; Hailing from Mexico City, Santō Silverlake serves up some of the most unique nigiri and sashimi creations in Los Angeles.