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Sushiis a beloved global cuisine that people can’t get enough of.

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However, not everything is worth ordering.

Chefs Eat This, Not That!

spoke with have a lot of opinions about what should not be ordered and why.

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“If you are not in a high-end sushi restaurant, don’t order the Spicy Tuna Roll.

Beware of Buffet Sushi

That’s not the only beloved item to pass on.

Customers who love a good buffet should reconsider when it comes to sushi.

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Chef Gentile warns, “They are usually so dry and have small cuts.”

There is too much unnecessary stuff added to it.

Sushi is supposed to be about purity.”

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Watch Out for Imitation Crab

Speaking of purity, let’s talk about imitation crab.

“Always ask about products with imitation crab,” Chef Julian says.

“Imitation crab is highly processed.

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Ultimately, you are just dumping waste into your body.

However, Chef Julian says to keep your money and skip the appetizer.

“It’s too easy to make at home; never pay for this item.

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Most sushi restaurants only steam cook them anyway, and they have no flavor.”

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