What is an egg to you? For many people, eggs are a simple meal that can be fried up for a quick and low-hassle breakfast. With that in mind, you may see the egg-based tamago sushi on our Bellevue Japanese restaurant’s menu and not feel terribly impressed. However, in Japanese culture, the tamago is a surprisingly significant piece of sushi-craft.
The fact is that the tamago is made with an intricate omelette that is very difficult to make properly with traditional means. Its unique texture and taste comes from folding a single layer of egg many times over to create a flaky, flavorful experience. In Japan, a well-crafted tamago was the sign of a skilled sushi chef. Many Japanese sushi diners would order a tamago before starting their meals in order to assess the abilities of their chef.