plural nigiri
: a Japanese dish consisting of sliced usually raw seafood on top of a shaped handful of vinegar-dressed rice
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Chef Victor Gonzales, a veteran of Uchiko and Lucky Robot, will oversee a menu that includes nigiri, sashimi and rolls, alongside a selection of hot dishes.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Courses will include appetizers like crispy bang bang shrimp, two-handroll sets, two-piece nigiri sets and two glasses of prosecco.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Instead of traditional nigiri, Chang incorporated flavors from his native Peru and created some truly outstanding dishes.
—Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Throughout the video, the pair dipped their nigiri and hand roll creations in sauce and happily eat them on camera.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
But the nigiri set the tone for the meal — smooth, fresh and simple.
—Evan Moore
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Guests who want the omakase menu can choose between the epic 16-course experience ($165) or the 10-piece nigiri one ($80).
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Diners can order up to 12 pieces of nigiri and temaki during their one-hour time slot (think torched salmon with Kewpie and bluefin tuna brushed with kabayaki sauce.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Each bite of nigiri or Wagyu was its own show of flavor and texture.
—Gracie Wiener, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Courses will include appetizers like crispy bang bang shrimp, two-handroll sets, two-piece nigiri sets and two glasses of prosecco.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Instead of traditional nigiri, Chang incorporated flavors from his native Peru and created some truly outstanding dishes.
—Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Throughout the video, the pair dipped their nigiri and hand roll creations in sauce and happily eat them on camera.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
But the nigiri set the tone for the meal — smooth, fresh and simple.
—Evan Moore
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Guests who want the omakase menu can choose between the epic 16-course experience ($165) or the 10-piece nigiri one ($80).
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Diners can order up to 12 pieces of nigiri and temaki during their one-hour time slot (think torched salmon with Kewpie and bluefin tuna brushed with kabayaki sauce.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Each bite of nigiri or Wagyu was its own show of flavor and texture.
—Gracie Wiener, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Nigiri.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nigiri. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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