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Finish what you order

Perhaps it’s a nice idea to leave food on your plate, so you don’t look gluttonous, but in the Japanese culture, that’s poor form. This is especially true if you opt for chef’s choice, called omakase. Giving the chef the opportunity to make what they please for you is an honor, and so not finishing items is considered very rude and wasteful. That’s a good reason to order only what you think you can eat—because too much sushi isn’t healthy. It’s also suggested that, as you enjoy your meal, you eat each piece of sushi as it’s presented to you as opposed to letting items stack up on your plate. Chefs select the freshest items, and are meticulous about pacing out the meal correctly, as well as ensuring the temperature of the rice.