sake-fermented sushi (Kagoshima specialty)
A regional fermented sushi from Kagoshima, made with sake instead of vinegar. Not widely known outside the area.
Sake-zushi is famous as a local dish of Kagoshima.
Sake-zushi is fermented with sake instead of vinegar.
Standard kanji spelling for this Kagoshima specialty.
Alternate kanji using 鮨, an older character for sushi.
Partial kana spelling sometimes seen in menus or casual writing.
Compound of 酒 (sake, 'rice wine') and 寿司 (sushi). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a traditional preserved food from Kagoshima.