Sushi is a Japanese dish with a global reputation for its unique taste, texture and presentation. However, not many people are aware of the different names that have been given to this iconic dish over the years. Traditionally, sushi is known as nigirizushi, which consists of small hand-formed balls of rice topped with various types of fish or seafood. Another common type of sushi is makizushi, which is made by wrapping rice and fillings in seaweed. Further types of sushi include temaki and uramaki. Despite the different variants of sushi, they all have one thing in common; their exquisite taste and flavors that penetrate the palate.