Saba zushi

This pressed sushi variety consist of a sushi rice base that is topped with marinated mackerel fillet, which is typically covered with a thin, delicate layer of kelp. Unlike other pressed sushi varieties, saba zushi is not made in traditional wooden appliances, but the whole creation is usually wrapped in bamboo leaves to achieve its distinctive form. Saba zushi is often referred to as Kyoto-style pressed sushi, and is considered to be the city’s signature dish.