KYODO NEWS - Aug 29, 2017 - 20:27 | Lifestyle, All

Revolving sushi chain Kurasushi will offer a low-carbohydrate sushi-like dish using Japanese white radish in place of orthodox vinegared rice, its operator said Tuesday.

Osaka-based Kura Corp. hopes to attract consumers who are limiting their intake of rice and other carbohydrates as the new dish has up to 88 percent less carbohydrates than orthodox sushi.

(Kura Corp.)

The new dish will be available at its restaurants nationwide from Thursday and will be offered with a choice of four toppings, including shrimp and Albacore tuna, and priced at 108 yen each.

Sushi with half the amount of rice will also be available at the same price, the operator said.

"We hope (the dish) will be savored deliciously with vegetables, without (the consumer) worrying about sugar content," said an official of the sushi chain.