Sushi is so expensive in America due to the high cost of importing of high quality fish as well as the specialized skills of the sushi chefs and the perception of the sushi being a luxury dish.
Making of good sushi requires the use of extremely fresh and high quality fish, that is often sourced from Japan or other regions, which also increases the cost of the ingredients.
Sushi chefs also require extensive training and also possess specialized skills in preparing of the sushi rice, cutting of the fish and crafting of the rolls which increases the cost of the sushi.
Also the need to transport the fresh fish for sushi long distances, which requires refrigeration and careful handling and the fact that the sushi is considered as a premium or upscale food item, which also leads to the high cost of the American sushi.
Another thing that factors into why American sushi is so expensive is due to the demand and supply.
The popularity of the sushi, in America, combined with the relatively limited supply of skilled sushi chefs and limited supply of high quality fish for the sushi although drive up the prices.
The state in America that has the best Sushi is California.
Other states that have the best sushi in America are New York, Washington and Hawaii.
The state of California has a long history with sushi, and Los Angeles is considered by some people as the birthplace of American Sushi culture and it boasts a wide variety of sushi restaurants, from fusion style restaurants and traditional and modern restaurants
Hawaii is known for their fresh, high quality seafood, including sushi, which makes it a great place to find excellent sushi.
New York is home to many highly regarded sushi restaurants, including some that have Michelin stars, and a thriving Japanese culinary scene.
And Washington has a strong reputation for their quality sushi, which many highly rated restaurants, particularly in the Seattle area.
US sushi is not really unhealthy although it can be unhealthy if consumed in excess.
Traditional sushi with raw fish, rice and seaweed is considered a healthy and nutritious meal.
However many US sushi dishes and sushi rolls in America or the US are loaded with added sodium, unhealthy fats, calories and sugars from fried ingredients or even mayonnaise based sauces.
Sushi in the US is very safe and carries a low risk of foodborne illness.
Although it's still crucial that you remain aware of any potential hazards and take some precautions.
Raw fish can harbor bacteria, viruses and parasites and the safety of the sushi largely depends on the handling and storage practices.
In general sushi in the US is very safe.
I've eaten sushi in the US and never had any issues.
The most common type of sushi is Nigiri sushi, which is sometimes made with a cut of meat instead of seafood, although the majority of Nigiri sushi is paired with raw fish like tuna or salmon.
The reason why restaurant sushi tastes better is because the restaurants use superior and quality ingredients, fresh sushi and they also have specialized skills in making the sushi and also use careful preparation techniques and have experienced sushi chefs.
Restaurants also use quality sushi and use real wasabi which contributes to the enhanced flavor and texture of their sushi.
Sushi restaurants have access to higher quality and fresher sushi and other fish as well as real wasabi roots, which offer more flavor than imitation versions.
The number one sushi restaurant in the US is the Sushi Nakazawa restaurant in New York City.
Other top sushi restaurants in the US are Uchi in Austin Texas and O Ya in Boston.
The reason why there is sometimes no sushi on Monday in some restaurants has to do with when fish markets were closed in the past on Sundays and so deliveries of sushi and other fish that were purchased on Monday may have been sitting in the kitchen since Friday, making the fish or Sushi less fresh.
However today you can still buy and order Sushi on Monday at many restaurants, although some smaller restaurants that sell and serve sushi might be closed on Monday as it's also a traditionally slower day for business and they often use Monday as a day off for cleaning and to allow the staff to rest.
It's not a universal rule that sushi cannot be served or eaten on Monday and many restaurants, and most particularly the restaurants with good sourcing and storage practices are often open and serve fresh sushi every day including Mondays.
Today, many of the restaurants, including restaurants that serve sushi, have very robust supply chains with deliveries occurring throughout the week, including on Sundays, so fish and sushi freshness is less of a concern than it was in years past.
Reputable sushi restaurants also prioritize fresh, high quality fish, regardless of the day, and also often will have strict handling and storage procedures.