What is a sushi bar item?

"Sushi bar item" is a broad term that encompasses a wide variety of dishes you might find at a sushi restaurant. It includes:

Sushi:

* Nigiri: Single pieces of vinegared rice topped with various ingredients like seafood, vegetables, or eggs.

* Maki: Rolls of vinegared rice filled with different ingredients and wrapped in nori (seaweed). There are many types of maki, such as:

* Hosomaki: Thin rolls with simple fillings like cucumber or avocado.

* Futomaki: Thick rolls with multiple ingredients.

* Temaki: Hand-rolled cone-shaped sushi.

* Uramaki: Inside-out rolls where the nori is wrapped on the inside and rice on the outside.

* Sashimi: Thinly sliced raw fish or seafood served without rice.

* Inarizushi: Deep-fried tofu pockets filled with vinegared rice.

Other Dishes:

* Appetizers: Edamame (soybeans), gyoza (dumplings), edamame (soybeans), miso soup, seaweed salad, etc.

* Sides: Miso soup, pickled ginger (gari), wasabi, etc.

* Tempura: Deep-fried seafood and vegetables.

* Donburi: Rice bowls topped with various ingredients like seafood, meat, or vegetables.

* Ramen: Japanese noodle soup with various toppings.

* Yakitori: Grilled skewers of chicken, pork, or vegetables.

* Dessert: Green tea ice cream, mochi, etc.

Essentially, anything you might order at a sushi restaurant could be considered a "sushi bar item."

It's helpful to clarify what you're looking for if you have a specific item in mind. For example, you could ask:

* "What are some popular sushi rolls at your bar?"

* "Do you have any vegetarian sushi options?"

* "What kind of appetizers do you offer?"