Makimono vs. Sushi — What's the Difference?

Makimono is sushi rolled in nori seaweed with rice and fillings.

Sushi is a Japanese dish with vinegared rice and various toppings.

Makimono are cylindrical sushi pieces made from a bamboo mat.

Sushi includes different forms like nigiri, sashimi, and maki rolls.

Makimono is often garnished with sesame seeds or roe.

Sushi is often accompanied by condiments like soy sauce and wasabi.

Makimono is commonly served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Sushi rice is seasoned with a blend of vinegar, sugar, and salt.

Makimono can include a variety of ingredients rolled inside.

Sushi can be enjoyed with a variety of fillings and presentations.

A horizontal Japanese decorative scroll featuring pictures or calligraphy.

Sushi (すし, 寿司, 鮨, pronounced [sɯɕiꜜ] or [sɯꜜɕi]) is a traditional Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice (鮨飯, sushi-meshi), usually with some sugar and salt, accompanying a variety of ingredients (ネタ, neta), such as seafood, often raw, and vegetables. Styles of sushi and its presentation vary widely, but the one key ingredient is "sushi rice", also referred to as shari (しゃり), or sumeshi (酢飯).Sushi is traditionally made with medium-grain white rice, though it can be prepared with brown rice or short-grain rice.

A type of Japanese hand scroll which unrolls horizontally, or laterally on a flat surface.

Cold cooked rice dressed with vinegar that is shaped into pieces and topped with raw or cooked fish, or formed into a roll with fish, egg, or vegetables and often wrapped in seaweed.

Rolled sushi; makizushi.

A Japanese dish made of small portions of sticky white rice flavored with vinegar, usually wrapped in seaweed and filled or topped with fish, vegetables or meat.

(proscribed) Raw fish, especially as a Japanese dish.

Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed

Not traditionally, but it's often enjoyed for its convenience and fast serving style.

Yes, makimono is typically served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Makimono is a type of sushi roll enclosed in nori with vinegared rice and fillings.

Makimono is a rolled form of sushi, while sushi is the broader term for all dishes with vinegared rice.

No, sushi can also include cooked seafood, vegetables, and even fruit.

California rolls and tuna rolls are common types of makimono.

Yes, with the right ingredients and a little practice, you can make both at home.

In traditional settings, it might be, but it's commonly done elsewhere.

Yes, makimono rolls are often included in assorted sushi platters.

Absolutely, many makimono rolls feature raw fish among their fillings.

Sushi rice should be seasoned with a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.

Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that combines vinegared rice with various toppings or fillings.

Yes, there are many vegetarian sushi options that include vegetables and tofu.

Sushi is typically served at room temperature, with the fish being cool.

Depending on the type, sushi can be eaten with chopsticks or fingers, often in one bite.