Due to the strong sour taste and odor caused by lactic acid fermentation, funa-zushi is not for everyone but it may be more appealing to the palate of those who are unfamiliar with this food if served with a bowl of rice in hot tea.
鮒寿司は発酵による乳酸の酸味と臭気が強いため人の好みが極端に分かれるが、お茶漬けにして食べると慣れない人でも食べやすくなる場合がある。