Sushi Supplies & Equipment

Sushi Making Supplies: What You Need to Know

Our sushi supplies category covers a broad array of equipment that can be used for preparing and serving this unique food. We carry everything you need to start offering sushi on your menu except the fish, but finding the right pieces for your business can be tricky. You'll need sushi rolling mats for your chefs to prepare attractive rolls, and you'll also need sushi plates on which to serve them. Knives are necessary for filleting fish, and you'll want a table that provides plenty of working room. Merchandising, storage, and display cooking should all be considered.

Attractive sushi equipment can increase the perceived value of your menu items when they're plated, while merchandising sushi cases can highlight your most appealing options and drive sales. However, not every establishment has the capital on hand for a high-quality sushi case – so which of these sushi restaurant supplies are necessary and which are optional?

Common Questions About Sushi Supplies

Which sushi supplies are essential?

Every restaurant will need slightly different types and amounts of sushi supplies, but some pieces are non-negotiable. For example, every sushi chef is going to need an appropriate sushi knife to get the ingredients to an appropriate size and shape before rolling. We carry both sushi and sashimi knives, which are designed to maximize the efficiency of preparation for their corresponding food. If you are going to be doing show cooking, consider investing in high-quality knives with aesthetic value as well as practical value.

You'll also need a sanitary surface upon which to prepare your sushi. Your establishment may already have food-safe tables available for your sushi chef, but if you don't have the extra space, you'll need to invest in prep tables or similar sushi equipment. Of course, you'll also need refrigerated storage to keep your ingredients safe until use. Sushi mats are the traditional method of creating attractive cylindrical sushi rolls and are relatively inexpensive, so these are a great starting piece of sushi-making equipment for anyone hoping to start serving sushi.

Serving plates are also essential if you want to serve sushi. The plates you already have may suffice, but customers ordering a unique item like sushi may not be thrilled to find it served the same way as every other menu item. We carry a variety of attractive serving dishes, from simple and inexpensive to intricate and eye-catching sushi equipment.

Why would I need a display case?

Depending on the nature of your business, making sushi ahead of time can help you keep up with spikes in demand while also merchandising your products to potential customers. The majority of our sushi cases offer both lighting and refrigeration; the refrigeration keeps your sushi safe to eat, while the lighting brings out the artistry of your offerings, making them look more appealing to potential customers. These twin functions ensure sushi display cases are a valuable use of space in many sushi restaurants.

Why would I want expensive display trays?

Display trays can seem like an unnecessary expense, but adding elegant presentation to your menu items can increase customer perception of the value of the dish without increasing the cost of ingredients. If your customers enjoy the experience of dining with you, they are more likely to come back, which increases sales, and beautiful dishes carry a premium of their own. Exceptional presentation enables you to charge higher prices for your menu dishes and can quickly compensate for the capital invested in the dishes. Consider whether your customer base will be willing to pay higher prices before investing in expensive display options, though. Customers without extra disposable income may decide to eat elsewhere rather than pay more.