A chef putting the finishing touches to sushi
By HANNAH BEACH
Why You Should Never Wear Perfume To A Sushi Restaurant
A woman spraying perfume on her wrist
In sushi restaurants, strong perfumes can interfere with delicate flavors. Refraining from wearing heavy scents when visiting ensures an enjoyable dining experience for all.
A chef putting the finishing touches to prawn sushi
The presence of any aroma impacts human taste buds. Heavy perfumes can easily overpower or clash with subtle sushi flavors, creating a dissonance between the food and its taste.
Sushi chefs in a restaurant
Strong scents not only disrupt your senses, they can also affect your dining companions and may even lead to altered taste perceptions. The chef’s skills may also be compromised.
A man spraying scent on his neck
Wearing perfume to dinner can be done with consideration. Choose a subtle scent and limit application to a couple of sprays to avoid intruding on others' dining experiences.