Sushi Etiquette: How To Properly Eat Sushi & Japanese Table Manners | Jamila Musayeva

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[@Xantosdude]

Hi! I just wanted to add that you can say, "Itadakimasu (いただきます)," before you eat. It's translated to "I humbly receive," it's not a prayer, but it's to show respect to the life given so that you can eat and to acknowledge the work it took to get the food to your plate. Traditionally you put your two hands together while you say it, but nowadays people just say it quietly to themself and towards the food. If you're at someone's house and they cooked for you, definitely direct it at them. After the meal you can also say, "Gochisousama deshita (ごちそうさまでした)," which translates to "it was a feast" as a way to thank the sushi chef for the omakase. You can also put your hands together as well for this one, but nowadays people omit the action and just say the words.

[@rebeccaedmonds6104]

Thank you so much for your video's . I have enjoyed all of them. Really helpful to brush up on table manners and etiquette. I appreciate all of the videos I have watched. Thank you

[@jilinak]

May I ask u a question? Excuse my ignorance but why do we have to complicate our dining? We got such a complicated life and in general I wanna just pass by a restaurant, have my food and pay the bill! I don’t wanna jump from my pants caring about mental health of a chief who makes his job done which is cooking! We aren’t living somewhere like a hundred years ago to do whatever in order to be accepted by this or that group of society… Especially when the group of ppl are employees of a restaurant since a restaurant exists for consumers and not otherwise

[@rebeccaedmonds6104]

@@jilinak I think that depends on circumstance better to know what to do if necessary. Than be ignorant. You don't have to do it all the time, but if put in a situation where you would be frowned at and not accepted better that at least we can pretent, we know as we have watched, the etiquette videos. It's up to u some people don't care and they don't want to change but just to be accepted. Sigh it gets complicated. Just do what you love 😍.

[@Xantosdude]

​@@jilinak It's an interesting question. Why complicate something that should be so simple? The best answer is that society is complicated. You absolutely have to play by societies rules to be accepted, If you show up naked, the restaurant wouldn't even let you in, let alone serve you. Why wouldn't they serve you if you're a paying customer, albeit naked if a restaurant exists for consumers and not otherwise? The restaurant values customers as a whole and not the individual. Thus if you scare other customers away, they'll make less money and they'll deny you entry. Whether it's by screaming randomly, shooting guns into the air, or being a general disturbance by being naked.

[@jilinak]

@@Xantosdude having morals and caring of chief sensitivity souls aren’t something similar… My question was more about having and enjoying your food but not thinking about what I should avoid in order to “respect” a guy who cooked this food for me… It doesn’t mean I can come there and insult ppl but it shouldn’t be like oh if I use soya souse now or later just to keep the cook in a mental peace, u know what I mean?

[@ellielondor5740]

Thanks for teaching us about etiquette and culture in other countries! More videos like this, please!😍😍😍

[@shaaaairuuu]

Chinese table manners please!! 😍😍 It would be interesting if you ever get to travel to Japan and make a video with an etiquette expert there!! Maybe a collab with kimono mom? That would be amazing!

[@allofnews41]

We need more Jamila in the world

[@patriciarees3776]

Fascinating! We are not educated enough here in America about other manners in other cultures. I have certainly not eaten sushi properly but will strive to do so in the future! Thank you so much.

[@shreedeepking4283]

Hi Jamila, just finished your online etiquette course and i must say the course content , presentation and your knowledge about etiquettes and different cultures is truly exceptional. I truly encourage anyone who is interested in learning the same to do the course. Thank you and good luck with your future endeavours

[@femfiore]

We need more eating etiquette vids from you 😍💋 we love them I suggest italian / french / arabic / American food etiquette

[@bailagringacovers]

Arabic cuisines would be a great one!

[@francy2127]

Japanese culture is respectful in all aspects 👏👏

[@JamilaMusayeva]

It truly is

[@hosaymamozay8773]

Please make a video about etiquette of eating on the floor we live in Afghanistan and we usually eat on the floor

[@abigaileg7345]

I really appreciate that you brought up the perfume. My Japanese boyfriend gets so sad when people wear strong perfumes & it effects his dining experience ❤

[@JamilaMusayeva]

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[@camilac.]

So excited for the video. I love the cultural diversity that you always show ♥️♥️

[@Englishroserebecca]

Lovely video. I always love your elegant voice. So soothing.

[@antoinette4729]

Having eaten sushi in Japan multiple times, it was great to learn the proper etiquette. Thank you! I live in Thailand and the sushi chefs here like to drizzle mayonnaise over the different rolls. I wish they did not do this. It takes away from the flavor.

[@JustMMPS]

Hi from Thailand. I would say it depends on where you go. If you go to authentic Japanese restaurants i’m sure they don’t do that. 😊

[@leila9353]

Hola, Jamila Una pregunta. Dónde debemos colocar el bolso, según la etiqueta, al llegar a un evento?

[@de60565]

I would love to watch a video on wine etiquette, would you ever think about making one? Love your videos

[@littleczbear]

Yes I'd like that too

[@frixz5489]

An extremely valuable guide. Thank you, Ms. Jamila.

[@alidakerimova1197]

Hi Jamila, I’ve learned so much from your videos! Would be so interesting to see a video on etiquette for children. Thanks for your effort!

[@LetThereBeRaineTV]

Thank you so much for this beautiful video! I love the colors. I have a video request: Could you please explain how to be poised?

[@JustMMPS]

Thank you for this video. This is educational and very informative. With all due respect based on how I have been educated to use chopsticks it is not correct to hold the chopsticks with the two crossing one another in the X shape. They are supposed to parallel. Correct me if I’m wrong and Would really appreciate it if any Japanese viewers could help clarify please.

[@sonaxanmcfrova8330]

I leaned from this video a lot about eating sushi thank you God bless you my both inside and outside angel🙏❤️🥰💋👍😇

[@narminmehdiyeva2657]

Thank you, Jamila!❤️ it was very informative

[@mansoor3159]

Thank you so so much Jamila for motivating me and Sushi looks so so delicious and yummy and your videos are really really helpful to me and I will support you so so much✨😀🩷🩷

[@anddygarcia718]

Jamila! You are the bestt💕 always helping

[@JamilaMusayeva]

Thank you!

[@amyethridge1798]

Such a helpful video!! Loved it. Thank you.

[@arushisingh575]

Hello Jamila, You are an inspiration to me! Can we have a video on Indian Dining Etiquette please. ❤ With love. Arushi.

[@melissasalado1555]

Jamilaaaaa!!! ❤ I'm so excited! I've been waiting for this video. I had a first Date with someone and I really troubled eating sushi with chopsticks 😅 Thank you so much!! Love you ❤

[@littleczbear]

Perhaps Korean BBQ etiquette could be considered for an upcoming video? Soy is one of the top 8 allergyns in the world so for many of us Japanese cuisine is difficult to eat since soy is a major component of many dishes and seasonings.

[@vallopez8977]

Thank you so much!!!!! I need this! ❤

[@faridakasumzade4896]

Wonderful job on this video Jamila! I also love Chinar and hope to visit it when I am Baku.

[@aneesmughal2949]

Thanks for the video,and as always you are looking absolutely gorgeous 😊

[@Diklyquill]

Thank you Jamila for this lesson, I was curious about beverage etiquette; when do have a sip of tea, when would it be considered disrespectful to the chef?

[@citymermaid]

Hi, Miss Jamila. I'm a new subscriber and I love watching your videos since I saw the video I first watched in your channel. ❤ If you'll ever notice my comment, I humbly request guides or email etiquettes, how to buy and dress codes at luxury brands like Dior, Chanel, LV, etc. And maybe parenting etiquette because I'm watching your vlogs with my Mom most of the time while eating snacks ❤ If possible, I would like to suggest meal planning or something? I'm so excited to see more of your videos, Miss Jamila! 😍 Sending loveiiieeess! ❤

[@sexyfox1101]

I don't eat sushi but the video makes me like to experience it. Sometimes, the experience makes you like it.

[@Mariammia77]

This kind of content is my favourite, thank you so much 🧡

[@k888k]

Wow This is just WONDERFUL!!!!!! I LOVE THE IDEA ❤❤❤

[@moonahsan]

Wonderful tips. Thanks

[@vivianmakri2280]

I need more videos from other cultures! How to eat and respect in Asia, in Africa … ❤️❤️❤️ Jamila, you are the best ✅❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SweetyHelen92]

Thank you for explaining everything in details.

[@TimothyRandy]

20:50 I'm not sure about this because when it comes to nigiri, especially salmon & tuna, the chef already put wasabi below the "blanket" aka between the salmon and the rice, right underneath. So I think directly put it on top is definitely not what the chef intended.

[@aninditahazra1056]

Some sea food dining ettiquette please, Love from 🇮🇳❣️❣️

[@jasppt]

I have learned some etiquettes from you ❤️ and i appreciate your content 👍🏻

[@Isha-ml6gq]

Thank you very much for creating this video!😊

[@JamilaMusayeva]

You're welcome 😊

[@lenkacorlannova9346]

Thank you

[@JamilaMusayeva]

You're welcome 🙏🏻

[@selyemperzsa1]

Thank you, really informative! :-)

[@anthonys5568]

Thank you. for the wonderful and helpful advice!

[@melissac.5948]

Jamila, thank you for this video. It is so informative. I do have a question: I have a very small mouth and also cannot swallow large amounts of food. Even a large vitamin supplement may cause choking. Eating an entire piece of sushi is just not possible for me. Is there anything I can do, like slicing the piece of sushi in half? This is what I do when eating sushi at home. 😊

[@bookbutterfly2408]

I have this problem too. I'd also like some clarification on this.

[@mico8939]

Im not an expert on high class etiquette, so cant help you there, but at least in more informal setting nigiri sushi such as salmon (oval/rectangular piece of rice with a slice of salmon on top) is ok to eat in 2 or even 3 bites, since youre not messing anything up. Just remember to not place your half-eaten nigiri down on your plate. So, pick up a nigiri sushi with your chopsticks (dont place your chopsticks right in the middle, but a little bit to the side. Say, 1/3 of the sushi on the side where your hand is, chopsticks in the middle, and 2/3 of the sushi ”hanging” out on the other side. This way youll have room to take a bite without the chopsticks getting in the way.). Take a reasonable sized bite, but keep holding on to the sushi, dont set it down! Chew and swallow without hurry, and then finish the rest. Usually 2 bites should be enough, aka eating only half at a time, but if your mouth is very small and the piece is very big, 3 should be fine too. Nigiri is easy to break, it doesnt usually have nori (seaweed) for example, which is chewy and hard to break. In maki sushi (round rolls), dividing the sushi into more than one bite you are messing it up, since not every bite will have all the ingredients etc. Its also wrapped in nori, which is designed to keep ingredients in one compact bite. So breaking it apart is not only physically difficult, it is quite inelegant :(( So I rly cant help there, sorry :/. If you go to a fancy sushi place where having good etiquette actually matters, one would imagine them to also be proficient enough to make ”correct” aka small enough sushi pieces. Only places I’ve been to where maki sushi has been too large to eat in one bite have been western buffets, where having high class etiquette would actually probably be considered gaudy. Sushi should never stand around in a buffet anyway, so not a place to be bougie either. Hope this helped at least a bit

[@kariciagerman]

I've been waiting for this video! Thank you!

[@anagabysanban2836]

I love your videos, I learn so much from them and I was waiting for this one for a long time. Just one suggestion: When you talked about japanese restaurants in other parts of the world, you only mentioned US and Europe, but there are 36 countries in the American continent alone, and they all have this kind of restaurants. I would appreciate a lot if you to say "American continent" whenever you refere to this part of the globe. But that´s just a tiny detail, I appreciate your videos a lot.

[@FrikaWies]

I love your videos! 🥰

[@MelissaTagliabue]

Thank you so much Jamila, really interesting and helpful ❤

[@cherrytea763]

I also heard that it's offensive to point at things using your chopsticks, but you didn't say it on your video.

[@altercatdraw6921]

I really love Sushi!!!! Very grateful!!! ❤

[@SantoshGiri-b3g]

Please more videos like this

[@avalarossa9556]

i know you said not to put ginger on the sushi but it's sooo good😫

[@sorka2309]

Yehey!I’ve been waiting for this!😊

[@Muslim_Student]

Common folk dont like to have alot of rules. At high end restaurants everyone is there for a good experience and good taste to facilitate the experience for everyone. Respect is alwaus welcome

[@sriyagundapu]

can you make a video on Indian food Etiquette

[@onemantwohearts]

❤ thank you for this video, super helpful

[@JamilaMusayeva]

You're so welcome!

[@ilonacheema6088]

I heard the chopstick is not supposed to touch your lips.

[@joanndr]

Hello! I would love to watch a video of how to eat paella since it has shells into rice so I don't know how that would work! Please

[@AhmedBristolskiy]

Can't wait♥️

[@gihanzohdy3284]

And on my wishlist, amen.

[@elena13579]

Can you teach me potato chips etiquette? I really need that.😂

[@Jiwalka]

Interesting! I was taught to eat nigiri the following way: you separate the fish from the rice and dip it in soy sauce. Then you put a bit of Wasabi on top of the rice and place the fish above. I really love the taste of it and do it ever since. But now I wonder if it would be considered rude to do it at a fine dining or traditional restaurant. Because you said that you should not separate the ingredients from each other. But in this case you put them back together afterwards. What is your opinion about it? I would appreciate an answer, thank you. ❤️

[@Xantosdude]

Hello! In a traditional setting, Omakase (お任せ) means "I'll leave the details to you." If you request this and start slathering on more wasabi, it can be quite insulting to the chef after you've just requested his expertise. However, in a traditional setting, usually wasabi isn't given to you on the side to help yourself. The simple reason is that real wasabi is extremely expensive. 95% of restaurants use a mix of horseradish, mustard powder, and green food coloring. Real wasabi comes from the rhizome root and is one of the most difficult to commercially grow root out there. 1kg or ~2lbs of real Japanese wasabi can cost anywhere between $300-400USD. Also real wasabi must be ground fresh using a shark skin or stingray leather NOT metal (as the metal graters cannot be fine enough). That being said, in most other settings, it can be seen as playing with your food to deconstruct and reconstruct your nigiri. It's far easier to take some with your chopsticks and just put it on top of the fish.

[@Jiwalka]

@@Xantosdude Hello! Thank you very much for your detailed answer! Since I have a deep appreciation for the japanese culture and also want to visit Japan very soon I want to gather as much information as possible. And I will keep it in mind to not de- and reconstruct my sushi anymore. 😆 Best regards!

[@Zgoodbook]

In America the hand rolls are large, I would have loved to see how to eat a larger size roll.

[@bhavananaidu1601]

It would have been nice to know how to properly drink sake - in one shot at a time or sip by sip?

[@AminaAbdi-x2z]

I truly feel like I've been transported to Japan! Thank you, Jamila.

[@fairuzmaileen5691]

🙏thank you✨️😅one night I was embarassed at a dinner when someone told me I was eating sushi wrong lol😆

[@anacolh7710]

Love it 😍

[@SSONALII0]

Please make Indian food eating etiquette Like idli sambhr , daal rice roti

[@vSailorGoon]

Loooooove her voice

[@JamilaMusayeva]

Thank you!

[@ambreenabdul-majid5193]

Can you do Pakistani cuisine please 🥺

[@deepalikoli4021]

she is looking more beautiful with curly hairs 😍😍

[@JamilaMusayeva]

Thank you

[@paulromsky9527]

You left out quite a few things. But protecting the delicate dining surface is very important because it is the most irreparable. If I were your chef, I would be very upset watching move your hand and wrist around with those rings, watch, and bracelet on and putting surface scratches all over the beautiful Cypress wood. Also, you forgot to mention: NEVER slide anything (like a cup or plate, essentially anything, like you did at 6:56 to 7:09) across the dining surface - it will damage the finish and wood. ALWAYS gently lift objects and even more gently place them back down. Eating at the Sushi bar is an elegant and graceful experience that is not to be taken lightly. It is NOT a social event, it is more a spiritual experience, but in a less religious sense.

[@AnkitaSharma1111.]

❤❤

[@yangjamir408]

❤

[@RumiLoves]

So no dinner conversation?

[@zabavnaya-xt8tb]

Your videos need to be shown in school, having manners never hurt , it's the lack of manners that leads to the decline of society

[@giorgiofalcao1183]

Halal olsun 🍣

[@talhaliaquat]

14:00

[@laricauruguay]

You clean the flavor with wasabi.

[@paulromsky9527]

At 6:07 You MUST remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists (you forgot to do that). I say MUST because failing to remove jewelry poses a big risk in damaging the dining surface... that is seriously disrespectful to your chef and host... you might as well leave in shame at that point.

[@moniquemanspeaker7803]

Yes about perfume don’t like strong perfume like Charlie make me sick when I work this medical clinic we not aloud to where strong perfume or any because pts have allergic reactions

[@care6414]

I appreciate - but way too much talking!!

[@2007dodi]

Count with me How many times she said Small space Authentic Fish Counter And how many times she is moving her hands - so disturbing

[@yumi-shin7675]

I’m Japanese 23:00 No way..迎え舌 PLEASE don’t do that…😱it’s a very bad manners.😰 I know she is not Japanese but you shouldn’t do that cross chopsticks. It called “クロス箸”that is not good and not elegant in Japan. And also I know this is a video shoot for KZbin , but etiquette is to eat sushi as soon as it is served.

[@Sc9cvsd]

What about talking at Omakase counter? That seems weird not to talk with the chef. I've been to 3 and 2 of them I was chatting with the chef and the people next to me the whole time. We all had a blast, chatting and trying each other's sake and whiskey. The 3rd time the guy next to me didnt seem into talking so that was much more quiet so maybe figure out the audience who is sitting next to you?

[@FrancesScannapieco]

Don’t speak?

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[@ak4ri322]

I would advise not to say "uhmm" or "uhh" when you speak.