Sushi Isn’t Just for the Posh By MasterChef DR TetraMegistus NobuNaga Femi, 4D’yanga, Moon Tzu, 4QuaZulu of Orion — AKA Handsome Black Dude
I’ve noticed that people often assume non-Japanese people who enjoy sushi are either posh or trying to appear posh. There may be some truth to that in certain cases, but my own observations have led me to a different conclusion: liking sushi isn’t necessarily about status at all. In fact, depending on where you live and what you buy, sushi can be surprisingly cost-effective, particularly for economically conscious people, including ordinary working-class people. Take my local supermarket, for example. I’m not going to name it, but you can get a substantial bowl of sushi for under £9. It might contain rice, salmon, avocado, cucumber, apricots, fried onions, wasabi, ginger and more. When you compare that with the cost of eating out in London, that’s not particularly extravagant. A typical kebab, burger, fish and chips, or other takeaway can easily approach £10 or more, while a more substantial meal from many restaurants can cost £15 or considerably more. And price isn’t the only consider...