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One of the problems with cheap sushi is that the tuna is of a low-quality. You can tell by the texture. If you can bite each piece cleanly, then the quality is good. But if there are fibers that you have to pull with your teeth, then you're getting the cheap stuff.
You can always tell the quality of tempura with the broccoli. The batter must be light enough to become fried inside the broccoli blossoms. If it's too heavy, then you'll find uncooked batter on the inside, and that's just gross.
Sake, like wine, is something that needs to be tasted regularly to find good quality. There are times when a sake producer will have a questionable batch, so going by brand name is not always the best indicator. Plus, there are different styles, much like the differences in red wines. Find one that tastes good for you. Just because some food writer says that a particular brand is good is no indication that your palette will appreciate it in the same way.
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