The Epitome of Hanamachi Delivery Sushi! Richly Coloured Like Kyo-yuzen: Kyo-chirashi-zushi from ‘Izuu’, Kyoto [Chirashi Sushi for Early Spring, Part 1]
While Chirashi-zushi (ちらし寿司) may at first glance seem modest compared to Nigiri-zushi, it is in fact full of fascinating secrets. In the Kansai region, the flavour is an extension of Hako-zushi (box sushi) or Oshi-zushi (pressed sushi), featuring no raw ingredients at all. Conversely, in the Kanto region, a unique style known as Barachirashi (ばらちらし) is preferred. In the first part of our deep dive into Chirashi-zushi — a celebratory feast reflecting local food culture — we introduce the beautiful Kyo-chirashi-zushi (京ちらし寿司) from the long-established Kyoto sushi house, ‘Izuu’ (いづう).