Nigiri selection and best sushi rice in Barcelona in Arko, japanese restaurant to eat in Eixample

The word nigiri (ni-giri) in Japanese means “two fingers”. This is a typical portion of rice that sushi masters use to perform the act known as “nigiru”, take the rice that will serve as a base for a piece of fresh fish or seafood (or other more creative ingredients). All the words combined form the final name of nigirizushi, by which this delicious food is known.

Its clean and simple form and presentation makes it the most “honest” type of sushi “without surprises”, that you can pick from any menu, because all of the ingredients always stay visible to the customers. The nigiri seems quite easy to eat- you can do it with chopsticks or carefully with your hands, but when it comes to the preparation it’s not as easy anymore. The way fish is handled and rice is shaped requires a lot of training and dedication. At Arko, the Koshihikari rice ball seasoned with just the right amount of salt, sweetness and acidity is shaped by hand, and the delicately chopped ingredients are placed on top.

Our classic nigiri section offers six different varieties: lemon fish or hamachi, salmon, tuna belly, red tuna loin, kabayaki eel with garlic flower and Wagyu A5 Miyazaki. If you want to try them, a la carte or as part of our omakase menu, you can make a reservation right now through this link.