Did you know most of the "wasabi" served at #sushi restaurants isn’t real #wasabi  at all! 😱 ✅ Authentic wasabi  is made from the root of the Wasabia japonica  plant — it's rare, delicate, and expensive.  ❌ What you usually get is a mix of colored horseradish, mustard, and artificial flavorings  — designed to mimic real wasabi’s spicy kick! 👉 Real wasabi has a milder, more floral heat  and fades quickly, unlike the sharp punch of fake wasabi.  👉 Because true wasabi is so h