So now that we've been over what crudo is, you may be asking what the difference is between Japanese sashimi and Italian-style crudo. Truth be told, there isn't really a definitive answer to this, but most experts state that sashimi focuses more on the fish being the star of the show, while crudo preparations focus more on beautiful garnishes. They are often incredibly similar, however, and focus on the raw state of the fish. You may find this fish served with ingredients like soy sauce or ponzu sauce and yuzu at a Japanese restaurant.