The main types of sushi are nigiri (a slice of fish on hand-pressed rice), maki and hosomaki (rolls wrapped in seaweed), uramaki (inside-out rolls with rice on the outside, such as California and Philadelphia), oshi (pressed sushi cut into blocks), gunkan (a rice “boat” wrapped in seaweed and topped with crab, salmon or roe) and temaki (a cone-shaped hand roll). Below is what each one is, which to choose, and how much to order for one person or a whole table.
Sushi rolls you can order now
Philadelphia Roll
Price range: 199 EGP through 379 EGP (incl. VAT)
Salmon Dynamite Roll
Price range: 239 EGP through 359 EGP (incl. VAT)
Spicy Lemon Sushi Roll
299 EGP (incl. VAT)
New style Philadelphia Roll
Price range: 169 EGP through 305 EGP (incl. VAT)
Hot Ura Shrimp Tempura Roll
Price range: 165 EGP through 285 EGP (incl. VAT)
Holiday Sushi Roll
Price range: 219 EGP through 399 EGP (incl. VAT)
Hot Halloween Roll
299 EGP (incl. VAT)
Volcano Roll
Price range: 175 EGP through 319 EGP (incl. VAT)The types of sushi, explained
Nigiri
A small mound of seasoned rice pressed by hand and topped with one slice of salmon, tuna, shrimp, crab or octopus. Nigiri is the purest way to taste the fish itself. Maxim Food offers salmon, tuna, shrimp, crab, octopus and tempura nigiri.
Maki and hosomaki
Maki is a roll with seaweed (nori) on the outside and rice and filling inside. Hosomaki is the thin version with a single filling, such as salmon, tuna, shrimp, crab or cucumber (kappa). Light, simple and great for children.
Uramaki (inside-out rolls)
Here the rice is on the outside and the nori is inside, often coated with sesame or masago. The most popular rolls in Egypt are uramaki: California, Philadelphia (salmon and cream cheese), Dragon, Rainbow and Spider.
Hot rolls
Rolls that are fried or finished warm, such as tempura and “hot” rolls, plus Dynamite and Volcano rolls topped with a creamy spicy sauce. A good choice for people trying sushi for the first time.
Oshi (pressed sushi)
Rice and topping are pressed together in a mould and cut into neat rectangles. Oshi salmon is rich and filling and looks impressive on a sharing platter.
Gunkan
Gunkan means “battleship”: a strip of nori wraps an oval of rice, and the top is filled with crab, salmon, shrimp or tuna. Easy to eat in one bite.
Temaki
A cone of nori filled with rice and fish, eaten with your hands like an ice-cream cone. Fun for gatherings and for kids.
Which sushi should I choose?
- First time trying sushi: California, Philadelphia or a hot roll.
- Love the taste of fish: salmon or tuna nigiri and oshi salmon.
- Like it spicy: Dynamite, Volcano or Spicy Tuna rolls.
- For children: hosomaki, crab rolls and temaki.
- For a group: a sushi combo or a sushi boat with a mix of everything.
How much sushi per person?
- Main meal: about 12–16 pieces per adult.
- Starter or alongside other dishes: 6–8 pieces per person.
- Party: plan 8–10 pieces per guest and mix rolls, nigiri and hot rolls.
Combos and sushi boats for gatherings
What to add to your sushi order
Soy sauce, pickled ginger and chopsticks complete the experience, and edamame makes a light starter. You can add them to the same order.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between nigiri and maki?
Nigiri is a slice of fish on top of hand-pressed rice, with no seaweed roll. Maki is rice and filling rolled in seaweed and cut into pieces.
What is in a Philadelphia roll?
A Philadelphia roll is an inside-out roll made with salmon and cream cheese.
Is all sushi raw?
No. Many rolls use cooked shrimp, crab sticks, tempura or smoked salmon, and hot rolls are served warm.
Do you deliver sushi?
Yes. Maxim Food delivers sushi across Cairo and Giza, and sushi boats are available for gatherings.