What is the name of the sushi roll that contains avocado, crab, and cucumber?

The sushi roll containing avocado, crab, and cucumber is the California roll. It is a North American sushi creation that became one of the world’s best-known Western-style rolls.

A standard California roll usually contains avocado, cucumber, and crab meat or imitation crab made from surimi. It is commonly prepared as uramaki, an inside-out roll with rice on the outside and nori around the filling. Sesame seeds or flying-fish roe may be added to the rice exterior.

Its exact origin is disputed. Los Angeles chefs, including Ichiro Mashita and Ken Seusa, have been credited with developing versions in the 1960s and 1970s, while Vancouver chef Hidekazu Tojo has also claimed responsibility. The roll’s history is best understood as an evolving dish rather than a settled single invention.

The California roll helped introduce sushi to diners who were hesitant about raw fish or the texture of nori. It is different from a dragon roll, which commonly features eel or shrimp tempura, and from a Philadelphia roll, which typically includes smoked salmon and cream cheese.