FIVE MAIN TYPES OF SUSHI
Nigiri (握り寿司) -A topping, usually fish, served on top of sushi rice. Not all nigiri is raw, though this dish is best for people who want to appreciate the flavor of the fish, shellfish, or other toppings.
Sashimi ( 刺身)- Fish or shellfish served alone (no rice). This is best for people who really love to taste the fish or shellfish since it comes with nothing else
Maki- (巻き寿司) rice and filling wrapped in seaweed. This is what most people think of when they think of sushi rolls.
Uramaki– (裏巻, “inside-out roll”) Similar to the above, but rice is on the outside and seaweed wraps around the filling
Temaki (手巻き寿司)- Sushi that has been hand-rolled into a cone shape. The cones are not as easy to share as the rolls (though very delicious!)