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Joyce Chen opened her first restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1958. She found that the selection and quality of Chinese cookware in America didn't live up to her high standards… so she developed her own. Today, Joyce Chen Products sources from all over the Pacific Rim to bring the best of Asia to you. The Joyce Chen Sushi Kit is an excellent purchase for the chef interested in learning how to make rolled sushi (maki-zushi). It includes: a bamboo sushi mat, rice paddle, and complete instruction booklet.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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I experimented with making sushi this past weekend, and used this set to do so. I used the rice paddle to turn and vinegar the rice, as recommended in "Sushi For Dummies." The mat made rolling the maki rolls a breeze - I was expecting it to be MUCH more difficult than it was. I would recommend that you purchase more than one mat if you are not making sushi alone. There were two of us and it would have been more fun (and productive) to each have a rolling mat.
Word of caution though: If you are making sushi for the first time, consult a reference other than the pamphlet included with this set. It is not detailed enough to use for a first sushi attempt!
Word of caution though: If you are making sushi for the first time, consult a reference other than the pamphlet included with this set. It is not detailed enough to use for a first sushi attempt!
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Diana Melo
I bought this last year for my husband and it is great. We use it quite often. The only problem we've had recently is we can't get the mat clean, but I figure after a year of use it's time to get another one anyhow. The book is simple but it has a sushi rice recipe which is the most important part. I really like it!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I was pleasantly surprised when I received my Sushi Kit. The mat is of good quality. The spoon will work well for making sushi rice and it even comes with a little pamphlet with some basic instructions for making sushi. The pamphlet although small had some great tips and pointers that my other sushi books have failed to mentioned. For the price this is a great deal!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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First time making sushi, and I've been addicted to making it ever since! The mat does what its supposed to do, I see no reason to spend more money on a "better" sushi mat.
Interesting tip for those that like to make sushi with the rice on the outside: Most people wrap their mat in saran-wrap so the rice doesn't stick. The problem with this is that the saran-wrapping part is actually sort of a pain and often comes off in the rolling process. My solution: Get a big, ziploc freezer bag and put your mat in it. Not only does it do the same thing, its easier to deal with and never comes out of the bag. Also, you don't have to waste plastic because you can just wash the outside of the ziploc bag.
Interesting tip for those that like to make sushi with the rice on the outside: Most people wrap their mat in saran-wrap so the rice doesn't stick. The problem with this is that the saran-wrapping part is actually sort of a pain and often comes off in the rolling process. My solution: Get a big, ziploc freezer bag and put your mat in it. Not only does it do the same thing, its easier to deal with and never comes out of the bag. Also, you don't have to waste plastic because you can just wash the outside of the ziploc bag.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bumpy on both sides, not held together very well - better off going to Chinatown
December 14, 2011
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Sushi rollers are pretty cheap in general, but I was too lazy to go to Chinatown and pick one up so I thought I'd try my luck online. I was surprised that the roller is bumpy on both sides, and the string holding it together is very loose. I've made sushi before on better rollers of the same price, decided to go to chinatown to pick one up instead.
That said it's not unusable, but you need to put a layer of cling wrap on the roller if you don't wanna get sushi rice stuck between the bamboo. Also you won't get very tight rolls, but with a little practice it'll work.
In general I was pretty disappointed, probably will just give this away.
That said it's not unusable, but you need to put a layer of cling wrap on the roller if you don't wanna get sushi rice stuck between the bamboo. Also you won't get very tight rolls, but with a little practice it'll work.
In general I was pretty disappointed, probably will just give this away.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By M. Parent
Man, how many sushi rolls have I made since I bought this kit? TOO MANY TO COUNT! & If I could post the pictures of the end product, you'd agree with me that, this indeed is a SUPER BUY!
The bamboo mat makes rolling the nori encumbered with rice & fillings, easy!
That right there, pays for the kit in & of itself...
The bamboo mat makes rolling the nori encumbered with rice & fillings, easy!
That right there, pays for the kit in & of itself...
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
The kit is great, for under 5 dollars you cant beat it. The only thing is, when they shipped it, it came in an envleope. So the box was crushed. Shipping was more than the kit,if it it was a gift, I would have been mad because the box was smashed up. Thats why it got 4 stars.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By jennmommi
Nice little kit for a great price. Sure beats hand rolling my sushi!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Simple and elegant.
Good instructions for sushi making too. Very good for beginner. I would recommend this product to anyone interested in learning to make sushi.
Published 2 months ago by Bruce Bowen
4.0 out of 5 stars
I can make sushi now
Haven't used it yet but I looked through the book and I can't wait to use it. I'm very excited!!!
Published 2 months ago by Stephanie L. Vanburen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sushi kit
This sushi kit was given as a gift to devotees of sushi. They love using it finding it very easy to make sushi and a lot of fun.
Published 2 months ago by B A Kozak
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Beginners
This is a good kit for starters in sushi making. Not too expensive, not too cheap. But wouldn't go all out using it professional.
Recommend this!
Recommend this!
Published 2 months ago by b-bot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sushi maker!
I could have gotten away without purchasing the wooden spoon. All you really need is the bamboo mat to make sushi!
Published 2 months ago by lalalavalen90
5.0 out of 5 stars
! Awesome
Use this alllll the time when I make rice. It is awesome and a perfect size! The mat to roll the sushi was a little too short, but I guess it's probably cause I'm not experienced... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nina219
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good especially for the cookbook
good cookbook and real wood items, the spoon is ok, the mat is fine not to much to say about them, the cookbook explains how to make sushi rice properly.
Published 5 months ago by Arrigo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
This is exactly what I was looking for.
I was worried that making sushi would be difficult. The directions in places have a rough translation and are a bit smudged, but it is... Read more
I was worried that making sushi would be difficult. The directions in places have a rough translation and are a bit smudged, but it is... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Corey
4.0 out of 5 stars
I really only needed the spoon
I wanted a short-handled bamboo spoon, but I didn't see it offered individually, just in this sushi set. I'm not a sushi fan, so I doubt I'll ever make it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Steve
4.0 out of 5 stars
So-So
Its an alright sushi mat (my ebay one is better) but this is a neat kit and makes a good gift. If you are just looking for a solid mat, I would probably keep looking. Read more
Published 7 months ago by joe
