Sushi stories from Las Palmas
Stories from the counter
13 August 2026
Sushi types: the complete guide to nigiri, maki, uramaki, temaki and sashimi
Every type of sushi explained from the counter: nigiri, hosomaki, futomaki, uramaki, temaki, gunkan and sashimi. What each one is and what to order first.
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12 August 2026
What is sushi: origin, history and what really defines it
What sushi really is: seasoned vinegared rice (su-meshi), not raw fish. Its origin, history from narezushi to nigiri, and where to try it in Las Palmas.
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11 August 2026
How to make sushi rice: step-by-step su-meshi recipe
How to make sushi rice at home: a su-meshi recipe with exact ratios, the vinegar seasoning, the 6 key steps and the common mistakes you really should avoid.
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10 August 2026
How to eat sushi: chopsticks, wasabi, soy sauce and ginger, done right
How to eat sushi properly: chopsticks or hands, where wasabi goes, how to dip in soy, what the ginger is for and the order to eat, explained by Hito.
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9 August 2026
Where to eat sushi in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: an honest guide from a neighbourhood Japanese
Where to eat sushi in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: what a neighbourhood Japanese looks for, the best areas, and why Hito breaks down bluefin tuna in-house.
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8 August 2026
Bluefin tuna and Atlantic fish in sushi: what we cut at Hito's counter
Bluefin tuna, akami, chutoro and otoro, and which Atlantic fish work in sushi. Straight from the counter at Hito, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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