Roll eaten a neta consisting solely of very finely chopped wasabi horseradish. Eaten with soy sauce, each bite gradually reveals the sweetness and fragrance of wasabi, combined with a subtle sharpness. Chopping the wasabi finely rather than grating it suppresses its spiciness, but with chewing, a hot and tear-inducing flavor sensation gradually spreads up the nasal passages. The key to enjoying wasabi-maki however is to savor the sweetness and aroma of the wasabi, minus its intense hotness. Usually a condiment relegated to a supporting role, when married with nori, rice and soy sauce, it shines at center stage.