Sushi term
Chirashi 散らし
Chirashi means "scattered," and that's exactly what it is: a bowl of sushi rice strewn with an assortment of sashimi, roe, tamago and garnishes. It's the sushi chef's tasting plate served all at once instead of piece by piece.
One bowl, many fish
Because it's a spread rather than composed nigiri, chirashi is a great way to sample a range of fish for less than an omakase — and to see the quality of a kitchen's whole fish case at a glance.
Cousins
Kaisen-don is a similar seafood rice bowl; barazushi is a homestyle mixed version. Regional versions vary widely across Japan.
Insider tip. Order chirashi at lunch — many sushi bars sell their freshest daily fish this way at a fraction of the dinner counter price.
Where to try Chirashi near you
Top-rated sushi spots on Yes Ichiban with real, orderable online menus:
Bayridge Sushi
Kissimmee, FL · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8
VOLCANO STEAK AND SUSHIDULUTH, GA · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7
Royal SushiChicago, IL · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7
Bayridge SushiLongwood, FL · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7
Volcano Steak & SushiWEST BERLIN, NJ · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7
Mikata Japanese Grill & SushiKnoxville, TN · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6