Sweet Egg Omelet · 玉子 (たまご)

The traditional finale of omakase — a sweet, castella-like omelet of egg, shrimp paste, and mountain yam. Served last and savored like dessert.

Old Tokyo lore says you can judge a sushi chef by the tamago alone — apprentices spend years earning the right to make it.

Category: other · Season: spring (peak Mar, Apr, May) · Origin: Japan

Preparations

Nigiri 握り · Gyoku 玉