SushiQuikSushi Making Kit with Rice Spreading Training Frame, Rice Paddle, Rolling Mat, Roll Cutter, Base, and Soy Sauce Caps - Sushi Kit for Beginners and Kids

Pros: Made out of sturdy material, very easy to use and clean, clear instructions, funCons: Hard to grasp sushi to cut if sushi is thickerI love sushi, but I was sick and tired of paying $11-$13 per special roll at restaurants. I love to cook and prepare meals, so I thought purchasing a sushi making kit would be right up my alley. This kit is so easy to use, and it comes with very straight forward, step-by-step instructions. I'm not a fan of the seaweed wrapper, so I purchased the soy wrapper instead, and it works well with this sushi kit.The instructions included within this product tells you exactly how to make "sushi" rice, and it also gives you suggestions and the ingredients to put within your sushi roll. My first two rolls included cucumber, avocado, and sushi grade raw tuna. I thought it was quite fun making the sushi by myself, so I'm sure if you make it a family affair with your kids, it'll be a great time!I was a little confused with how to use the plastic sushi mat to roll the sushi. I'm not sure if I was reading the instructions incorrectly, but it didn't make sense to me in regards to rolling up the sushi. I just decided to get my hands dirty, and use my hands to roll it in combination with the mat. Some of my rolls were a tad bit bigger than I expected (probably because I didn't roll is tight), but this caused the green sushi cutter to not fit over the sushi. I had to open it out a little more, and then cut the sushi. Other than these two minor things, the sushi turned out well.This product is very easy to clean, as well, which was a major plus for me.All in all, I'd say this was an excellent buy. I love sushi, and I now enjoy making sushi for myself and others. With the step-by-step instructions, and the ease of using the product, I thoroughly recommend it. If you're anything like me in regards to your love of sushi and preparing food, then this product is for you. I'm personally elated with my purchase.This is an honest review. I purchased this item with my own money at full price, and wanted to give honest feedback. I hope this helps!

I used my Sushiquick Kit for the first time today and I love it! I've never attempted to make sushi before and I must say that the finished product looked very professional thanks to his kit! First of all, the folding mat easily attaches to a base and the sheet of nori (seaweed) lays on the mat. I also purchased Kazu 100% Organic Sushi Nori from Amazon. With a measurement of approximately 8.5 x 8.5, the sheets perfectly fit on the folding mat. As an added bonus, a free lightweight bamboo mat was included in the package of 50 sheets! Back to the sushi kit -- there is a plastic frame that is placed on top of the sheet of nori and this frame allows you to perfectly spread your rice and serves as a guide for the thickness of the rice layer. The included rice paddle makes this effortless. I found it even easier to moisten the paddle with some water while spreading the rice. There is an area at the top of the nori which will not be covered by the rice that will be dampened with water for sealing the sushi roll. After removing the frame, I added thin strips of carrots, cucumber and avocado on top of my brown rice and I was ready to roll! The mat easily and neatly folds and seals the sushi roll and then there is a cutting guide that you place over the roll and expertly slice perfect portions! It's also helpful to dip your sharp knife in water while cutting each piece. There is a helpful instructional sheet enclosed with photos showing each step of using the Sushiquik Kit. If you're interested in making your own healthy sushi at home and saving money as well, then I highly recommend that you purchase this kit!

As far as the "sushi gadgets" go this is probably the best of them all. I tried quite a few in my quest to teach my staff how to make Sushi in a fast casual concept. The picture attached to my review is the result of someone attempting a Maki Roll for the first time ever with the SushiQuik and no prior experience. The results are actually impressive for a first timer.If you just want to make maki rolls at home this is a great tool. If you want to learn on a more serious level I would suggest this as a good starting point. It teaches you enough of the basics to get into more serious techniques. That being said, some parts of this kit I continue to use even though I am experienced and do not need them, specifically:-The rubber rolling mat which is very well designed. It's a pleasure to work with and unlike Bamboo mats it can be cleaned very easy. The well thought out grooves prevent ingredients from sticking and it did not deform in our commercial dishwasher. *Tip: AVOID cutting anywhere near this ting. A sushi knife will make quick work of it.-The cutting mechanism, this thing is great for portioning and cutting Maki rolls. I use it every single day and love it. Slides right over a roll and allows for perfect cutting. Make sure to get a good quality sushi knife, do not think you can use a kitchen knife, you will never get good rolls because you won't be able to cut them properly and they will deform.