How to Use nigiri in a Sentence

nigiri

noun
  • But the nigiri set the tone for the meal — smooth, fresh and simple.
    — Evan Moore november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Each bite of nigiri or Wagyu was its own show of flavor and texture.
    — Gracie Wiener, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The restaurant serves its classic omakase menu, centered on nigiri.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The uber-buttery snow crab nigiri might just be perfection in a single bite.
    — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • The nigiri and sushi platter made up for it though; there were yummy soup and noodle options as well.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In Japan, hands are actually the norm for nigiri.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Throughout the video, the pair dipped their nigiri and hand roll creations in sauce and happily eat them on camera.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
  • The sequence of nigiri is canonical.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The Peruvian Nikkei restaurant’s ceviches are top-notch, as is its sashimi and nigiri.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Courses will include appetizers like crispy bang bang shrimp, two-handroll sets, two-piece nigiri sets and two glasses of prosecco.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
  • His dishes—things like yuzu clam sashimi and ikura nigiri—don’t conjure typical Oaxacan fare.
    — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2022
  • The nigiri that followed was a stunning sculptural array of fish, shellfish, herbs, vegetables, and edible starflowers.
    — Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
  • Sushi lovers can choose from nigiri, rolls and a slew of raw bar appetizers, while the fish-averse and vegetarians can enjoy other meat-based or veggie entrées.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Diners can order up to 12 pieces of nigiri and temaki during their one-hour time slot (think torched salmon with Kewpie and bluefin tuna brushed with kabayaki sauce.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The lineup will also include an 8-piece chef’s signature nigiri and a hon maguro tasting, including bluefin tuna sashimi akami, chu-toro and o-toro.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 24 June 2026
  • Guests who want the omakase menu can choose between the epic 16-course experience ($165) or the 10-piece nigiri one ($80).
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
  • More than 100 menu items are offered, including 30 types of nigiri, 30 hand rolls (wrapped in seaweed or soy paper) and 22 sushi rolls.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The new menu, executed by head sushi chef Shinsuke Hayashi, includes nigiri made with fish that Lee has meticulously aged for each dinner service.
    — Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The menu spotlights locally sourced Japanese dishes—the nigiri and the sushi rolls are excellent—as well as sake and a solid selection of Japanese whiskey.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
  • Known for its efficiency and family-friendly appeal, Kura offers a mix of traditional nigiri and inventive sushi items, plus playful features like collectible prizes for hitting plate counts.
    — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Optional appetizers and additional pieces of nigiri change daily, often ranging between $8 and $40.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Chef Victor Gonzales, a veteran of Uchiko and Lucky Robot, will oversee a menu that includes nigiri, sashimi and rolls, alongside a selection of hot dishes.
    — Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Plates of spicy edamame, beautifully cut sashimi and nigiri, panko-coated shrimp, and cooked-to-perfection sirloin and broccolini are all worth circling on the menu for future reference, as are the delicate strawberry and cheesecake mochi that round the sitting off.
    — Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
  • Instead of traditional nigiri, Chang incorporated flavors from his native Peru and created some truly outstanding dishes.
    — Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
  • At the eight-seat Sushi Fuji Takumi, from the team at renowned Sushi Sho, fish sourced from nearby Suruga Bay and the waters beyond is turned into delicate seasonal nigiri, served with fresh wasabi from a nearby farm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • As Austin American-Statesman food critic Matthew Odam noted in 2024, the restaurant’s lunch special — eight pieces of nigiri and a roll for $28 — stands out for its value without sacrificing technique.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026

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