What is maki?
Maki · Japanese
Rolled sushi: rice and fillings wrapped in seaweed and sliced into rounds. Inside-out rolls with rice on the outside are uramaki.
What it tastes like
Bite-size mix of tangy rice, savory nori and whatever's inside, from plain cucumber to crunchy, saucy specialty rolls.
Where you’ll see it
Sushi menus everywhere, from simple tuna rolls to American-style specialty rolls like California and spicy tuna.