Sashimi -

: The goal is to preserve the "unspoiled" taste of the sea, making it a "different kind of art" compared to Western cooking styles that prioritize complex sauces and heat. The Art of Sushi - The Tomato

The preparation of sashimi is a rigorous discipline that demands years of training. Because there is no cooking process to mask imperfections, the chef's skill in selection and cutting is paramount. SASHIMI

: Master chefs use specialized knives to create various shapes and thicknesses, such as the paper-thin usuzukuri or the standard hira-zukuri (rectangular slices). : The goal is to preserve the "unspoiled"