sushi roll
noun
plural sushi rolls
: a Japanese dish consisting of a sheet of nori that is covered with vinegar-dressed rice and raw seafood or vegetables, rolled into a tube shape, and usually sliced into bite-sized pieces : maki
The average cost of a sushi roll—typically cut into eight pieces—in the Los Angeles area is between $8 and $10.—
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Starting from one of the ends, tightly roll the fleece (like a sushi roll) and stick a pin in to hold it at the end.
—Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
Unexpected Asian fusion dishes and sushi rolls set it apart, but a menu including fan favorites like pasta and burgers caters to every palate.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
From shrimp tacos to your favorite sushi rolls, chances are the hands that caught, cleaned, packed, or transported your seafood are from Latinos.
—Camila Cáceres, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The restaurant offers an extesive menu of traditional and specialty sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Sam’s Club Member's Mark sushi rolls are already being rolled out at in-store kiosks in club Fresh departments, so visit your local club to level up your weeknight dinner.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The menu features everything from sushi rolls and authentic ceviche to small plates of crudo and edamame.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
El Pez will serve Japanese-style food with a Mexican twist, such as carnitas ramen and a sushi roll with cotija cheese, ancho chiles and carne asada.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Landucci estimates that a poke bowl is equal to about two and a half to three sushi rolls.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
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Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
Unexpected Asian fusion dishes and sushi rolls set it apart, but a menu including fan favorites like pasta and burgers caters to every palate.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
From shrimp tacos to your favorite sushi rolls, chances are the hands that caught, cleaned, packed, or transported your seafood are from Latinos.
—Camila Cáceres, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The restaurant offers an extesive menu of traditional and specialty sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Sam’s Club Member's Mark sushi rolls are already being rolled out at in-store kiosks in club Fresh departments, so visit your local club to level up your weeknight dinner.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The menu features everything from sushi rolls and authentic ceviche to small plates of crudo and edamame.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
El Pez will serve Japanese-style food with a Mexican twist, such as carnitas ramen and a sushi roll with cotija cheese, ancho chiles and carne asada.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Landucci estimates that a poke bowl is equal to about two and a half to three sushi rolls.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Sushi roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi%20roll. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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