Sushi is an indispensable part of Japanese cuisine. However, in recent times, it hasn’t been restricted to merely Japanese cuisine. With the passage of time and the evolution of palates, sushi is now considered to be a global cuisine. As with the proliferation of many cuisines, worldwide, change, fusion and adaptation of recipes are inevitable.

Sushi is being integrated into cultures all over the world and with that, the demand for sushi has been on the rise.
We are at the stage wherein one would be hard pressed to find a large city that does not have at least a few establishments catering to Japanese Sushi. As such, there is immense potential for starting a business in this field. The demand for sushi is at a sky high level and businesses can barely keep up.

Today, we will take a look at whether it is worth it to start a sushi business as well as the possible benefits of starting a sushi business. We will also go over the use of the sushi robot and how it can help you handle and expand your business further without needing a large number of chefs working around the kitchen. We will take a deep dive into the benefits of sushi machines in sushi business.

Starting a Sushi Business

Coming down to the question of how exactly one can start a sushi business, you have to ask yourself the following questions :

Are you or a business partner experienced in making sushi?

Do you plan to set up or expand in an area where there is a large demand for sushi?

Do you have access to high quality fish and ingredients?

Do you have what it takes to maintain traditionalism while still evolving constantly?

If you answered yes to the above, then you are certainly on the right track when it comes to starting your own sushi business.

The first thing to consider when making your own sushi business is the location. Location is paramount to the success of your business. A location that is more centralized or located in a place with more access to the main everyday transit will allow for a thriving business. This is not to say that having it in a different location would not work; if the food is good, customers will come regardless. The former option just makes the process easier.

Once you have established a base of operations, you then have the choice of choosing the scale of the operation. The scale will determine the number of workers, as well as the amount of machinery and equipment one, may need. At this point, knowing your budget is extremely important because this also comes with additional costs, such as costs for the chefs, equipment, raw materials, resources and more. More important than any of these is the aspect of creativity and ingenuity. For an example of some creative sushi recipes, feel free to read our write up on Unique Sushi Recipes. Once you have an idea of both the location, scale, budget, and style of sushi you are interested in, you can then proceed to the next step.

These aspects need to be considered prior to starting the sushi business as having a game plan goes a long way. With a solid plan, you can rest assured your sushi business will process much more smoothly than without one. It is also helpful for your business partner and you in the future to know what you want to do.

Jump start your Sushi Business

While all these steps may seem a little demanding, they are necessary in order to properly build and set up any business. However, there are ways in which you can reduce cost and improve efficiency along the way. While this may seem too good to be true, I most certainly assure that it is not.

Technology and science advance whichever field they come into contact with and sushi is not an exception. Many establishments in both Japan and other countries across the world have started employing the use of a Sushi Machine or a Sushi Robot. What is a Sushi Robot you ask? You can find out more information about the sushi robot here, but for now, a quick summary will suffice.

A sushi robot is a sushi machine that is capable of producing rice sheets or nigiri sushi at a very fast pace. A sushi robot focuses on handing the repetitive, time consuming tasks such as rolling out and measuring the rice into bite sized pieces, ensuring that the proper volume and thickness is maintained for all the sushi produced.

How efficient is a Sushi Machine?

When it comes to a sushi robot, efficiency and hygiene are top notch. While a trained sushi chef is able to make two to four sushi every two minutes, a sushi robot can make up to four thousand sushi per hour. This efficiency is unparalleled and allows for the sushi chef to focus on the ingredients, preparation, and serving. It also allows for more creativity in the kitchen instead of sticking to old time tested recipes.

Traditionalism is not a bad thing. But traditionalism at the cost of creativity and ingenuity festers decay and leads to cuisines being left behind.  A sushi machine can be seen as an assistant to the sushi making process. A sushi machine in no way replaces the human element. Instead, it augments it.

So there you have it. A game plan along with a process involving a sushi machine and sushi robot to hit the ground running. If you’d like to learn more about our Sushi Robot and Sushi Machine Line Up, please keep reading.

Purchasing a Sushi Machine

At Top Sushi, our sushi machine specialists will be more than happy to assist you in finding the perfect sushi robot that is suited perfectly for your sushi business and its individual needs.
If after reading this, you wish to purchase your very own sushi robot or sushi machine and incorporate it into your business, please feel free to peruse our sushi robot and sushi machine line up. We will be more than happy to send you a quotation as well as have a one on one consultation with you via WhatsApp or Skype so please do not hesitate to reach out to us.