Preparing Sushi Is More Involved Than People Think

Sushi may look simple, but the preparation that chefs complete behind the scenes before service even begins is much more complicated than in seems. We visit 15 East in New York City to see some of their techniques. From expertly seasoning rice to handling whole, freshly caught seafood, sushi chefs transform numerous raw ingredients into flavorful, bite-size combinations. Watch the video above for a look at the work sushi chefs put in before sushi assembly. More sushi videos from Eater: .