June 18th is International Sushi day, and was celebrated for the first time in 2009, with a very simple motto- to encourage all around the world to eat and love more sushi. There are so many remarkable restaurants in Kolkata where you can have authentic Japanese food. So if you are head over heels for Sushi, you can celebrate the International Sushi Day in these restaurants of Kolkata.

AAJISAI: Keeping the authenticity of Japanese cuisine in mind, Aajisai offers a variety range of Sushi’s like Maki/Roll, Temaki Sushi, also known as Hand-rolled Sushi and Nigiri/Gunkan. Nigiri sushi, Gunkan sushi, Sushi Moriawase, which has three types of rolls (Veg California/Spicy Mushroom/Spicy Cheese) with 7 kind nigiri (Avocado/Shitake/Cucumber/Asparagus/Pickled radish/Tomato/Cheese).

The most preferred Sushi’s of Aajisai are Cheese Thin Roll, Asparagus Thin Roll, Chicken Teriyaki Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Unagi Roll, Rainbow Roll and last but not the least the seasonal Crunchy Mango Roll which comprises mango roll with tofu and cucumber. They offer a variety of Temaki Sushis also, like, Magura Temaki (Sliced tuna and mayo temaki) and Shake Temaki (Salmon and Cucumber Temaki). The price range of the Sushi’s is from Rs. 300/- to Rs. 1000/-.

Where: Aajisai, 5th Floor, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Ali Amir Avenue, Ballygunge, Kolkata

Timings: 12 Noon to 10:30 PM

WASABEE: Wasabee has many kinds of Sushis like Nigiri Sushi (Squeeze Sushi) under which there are Avocado Nigiri, Tako Nigiri, Unagi Nigri and etc. Maki or Rolled Sushis like Ebi Tempura Maki, Buta No Tempura Maki, Tori Teriyaki Maki, and Buta No Katsu Maki. There are Mixed Maki, Futo Maki (Thick Sushi Roll) and Ura Maki (Inside out roll) also. Not only these but also Wasabee has Te Maki Sushi which is Hand Rolled Sushi and Gunkan Sushi which can also be called a Cup Sushi also. The prices of the Sushi’s are from Rs. 250/- to Rs. 1000/-.

Where: Wasabee, 174 A, Motilal Neheru Road, Near Priya Cinema, Desapriya Park, Kolkata

Wasabee, 30, Arya Vidyalaya Road, Kalikapur, Kolkata

Timings: 12 Noon – 11 PM (Deshopriya Park)

11 AM – 11 PM (Kalikapur)

FUJI: Fuji has a variety of Sushis to offer from Nigiri and Maki Mono Sushi in both veg and Non veg variants. Patrons should look forward to Maguro Nigiri, Hotate Nigiri, Unagi Nigiri, Shake Maki, Goa Maki, Delhi Maki, Kolkata Maki, Mumbai Maki, and so on. They also have veg and Non-veg sushi and Nigiri Platters. The price of the sushis range between Rs. 199/- to Rs. 1100/-

Where: 209A, 3rd Floor, Sarat Bose Road, Southern Avenue, Kolkata

Timings: 12 Noon-10.30 Pm

THE JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND GARDEN: The Sushis available here are of 2 variations- Maki and Temaki, and have 4 different options in Veg and Non-Veg They have on the spread Spicy Mushroom Maki, Oshinko Maki, Prawn Tempura Maki, Crab Stick Maki, etc.

The Sushis are priced between Rs. 150/- to Rs. 295/-

Address: Eco Park, Major Arterial Road, Action Area 2, New Town, Kolkata

Timing: 12 Noon to 9 PM

SKAI: If you are a Japanese cuisine fan then SKAI is ready to flatter you with its modern take on your favorite Sushi. SKAI has Avocado, Spicy Mayo and Scallion Sushi, where it is served with Wasabi Air, Soy Pearls and Gari Fluid Gel. The price of this sushi is just Rs. 350/-.

Where: SKAI, Floor 6, Quest Mall, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Beck Bagan Row, Park Circus Area, Kolkata

Timings: 5 PM – 12 AM

To satisfy your craving for Sushi, do visit these places on 18th June, on the International Sushi Day.