I remember a bud of mine and his bud went into a take out sushi place ( cheap but clean) they each order a 36 piece. the guy comes out with 1 36 piece . they asked where was the other , and the guy was surprised they want 2 36 platters. I don't know about you guys but rice doesn't fill me up. I am a bottomless pit when it comes to sushi...I also don't do raw...so that limits you to California rolls, lobster and shrimp...minimum 16 pieces. Love wa-sabi