Sushi is a popular food nowadays, with so many diverse options and so many restaurants serving it, it is hard to avoid. However, this Japanese delicacy is not loved by all. According to FoodTruckEmpire, only 62% of Americans enjoy eating sushi, meaning 38% do not. The website also says the top sushi-consumers are between the ages of 25 to 34, followed by those under 24 years old. For those willing to try it, there are many local sushi restaurants, such as Masa, JA Buffet, Tokyo HIbachi and Bar, and more. Sushi usually consists of rice wrapped in seaweed with ingredients of your choice in the middle. More popular kinds are spicy crab, shrimp temperature, spicy tuna, California rolls, salmon avocado, and more. To see how popular sushi really is with people under 24, and what kinds, some students shared their opinions.  

     Reina Unger, junior, said, “I like California rolls or vegetarian ones because I don’t like raw meat, fish, or fish eggs.” Her response shows how there are more inclusive kinds of sushi that pertain to those with eating preferences. Similarly, Madison Redding, sophomore, shared, “I like vegan sushi because I’m allergic to seafood.” Once more, proving that sushi does not have to be made with traditional ingredients.                

     Genevieve Arena, sophomore, added, “I don’t like sushi that much. I don’t like the taste or the rice.” This represents a part of the 38% that does not like sushi, showing that some do not share the same interest in food. 

     Grace Cromyak, sophomore, said, “I’ve never had sushi. I’d definitely like to try it but I’d have to see what kinds there are.” Her response is a bit of a middle ground between the 62% and 38%, showing that she does not like it or hate it since she has never had it.   

     Finally, Isabella Forte, sophomore, shared, “I’ve had sushi before but I thought it was bad, I’d like to try it again because I think I’d like a different kind.” Also showing the middle between liking it and hating it. Out of the five interviewees, two had mixed feelings, two liked it, and one didn’t. Showing there is no definite love it or hate it with people under 24.