Sushi is a food that originated in Japan. It consists of raw fish, usually sashimi, that is composed of a certain amount of water and certain ingredients, such as rice, soy sauce, fish sauce, spring onion, ginger, kombu, and other ingredients. It is served in a variety of ways, including as sushi, sashimi, sukiyaki, and other dishes. It is a popular food across Asia.

Sushi was brought to Europe by the Japanese immigrants. It was introduced to Europe during the Edo period (1603 to 1867) by merchants from the Nagasaki area. Sushi began to be produced in Europe during the late 19th century. The first restaurants in Europe were founded by Japanese immigrants.