The Sushi Kit

Rating:
Summary: For novices only
Review: This kit is a small book coupled with a few small items that assist in the preparation and serving of sushi.
I was disappointed by the brevity of the book. It can be read from cover to cover in 15 minutes. The book contains rudimentary info on sushi history, etiquette, and preparation. Some recipes are included, which would be useful if you have never seen or eaten sushi before. However, if you've eaten sushi a couple of times or more, then this book won't be of much interest to you.
The non-book portion of the kit is not spectacular, either. While the miniature bowls, plate, paddle, etc. are fine, they are not essential for preparing sushi at home and will collect dust most of the time. The only item I thought really useful and unique to sushi preparation is the bamboo sushi rolling mat that comes with the kit. Keep in mind that this item can be bought elsewhere without the accompanying unnecessary items.
Sushi lovers will be bored by this kit, and sushi novices would learn more by visiting a sushi restaurant and watching the chefs at the bar.

Rating:
Summary: For novices only
Review: This kit is a small book coupled with a few small items that assist in the preparation and serving of sushi.
I was disappointed by the brevity of the book. It can be read from cover to cover in 15 minutes. The book contains rudimentary info on sushi history, etiquette, and preparation. Some recipes are included, which would be useful if you have never seen or eaten sushi before. However, if you've eaten sushi a couple of times or more, then this book won't be of much interest to you.
The non-book portion of the kit is not spectacular, either. While the miniature bowls, plate, paddle, etc. are fine, they are not essential for preparing sushi at home and will collect dust most of the time. The only item I thought really useful and unique to sushi preparation is the bamboo sushi rolling mat that comes with the kit. Keep in mind that this item can be bought elsewhere without the accompanying unnecessary items.
Sushi lovers will be bored by this kit, and sushi novices would learn more by visiting a sushi restaurant and watching the chefs at the bar.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent started for those new to sushi
Review: With an innovative approach to learning about sushi, The Sushi Kit comes complete with recipes and all the tools necessary to prepare those recipes. In addition to the book you get a mold to help make nigiri-zushi, a rolling mat for making maki-zushi, a rice paddle, chopsticks, and dipping bowls.

The first part of the book includes a lot of tips to help pick the right ingredients. Needless to say, picking the right fish can make a tremendous difference in the quality of the results. Following this is are short sections on Nigiri-zushi, gunkan, maki-zushi, kappa-maki (cucumber roll), California roll, teriyaki chicken roll, preparation instructions, serving suggestions, and a glossary.

These are easy recipes to prepare and although there are few actual recipes it is easy enough to work from the base provided here to create your own favorites. This book is primarily for the novice as it does not contain very many recipes and all the ones included are both common and easy to prepare without mistakes. With easy to follow instructions and delicious results, The Sushi Kit is recommended for the novice or the average person who just wants to prepare their own at home on occasion.