I visited Sushi Yoshio in Minamimorimachi, Osaka, which has been awarded two Michelin stars. This elusive restaurant is only open for about three months a year, making it a rare gem. The counter seats eight people, and we enjoyed a variety of sushi and appetizers. The dishes, made with high-quality ingredients, were delicious and visually appealing, creating a sense of excitement. The sushi roll with generous amounts of sea urchin was particularly luxurious and impressive. I personally loved the sweet shrimp and caviar sushi, lotus root tempura, and foie gras hamburger-style fried dish. The restaurant serves hot sake in colorful and cute teacups made by a specific artist, adding to the unique experience. The head chef, with rainbow-colored hair, was friendly and engaging, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere in the restaurant.

Michelin two-star ☆☆ Sushi Yoshii in Minamimorimachi, Osaka, had always been shrouded in mystery for me, but I finally had the opportunity to visit. The unique and colorful hair of the owner, Hiroki Nakano, who also operates in Hong Kong and Taipei, adds to the charm of the place. The restaurant is only open for a limited period from January 14th to April 1st this year, as Nakano-san spends time abroad. The interior features a hinoki wood counter with a quote from Kanjiro Kawai displayed on the wall. The artistic sushi creations offered here break away from traditional sushi concepts, similar to Sushi M in Aoyama or Michelin one-star Udetstu Sushi in Naka-Meguro. Watching the chef prepare the dishes adds an element of excitement and entertainment, as you never know what will be served next. While opinions may vary, I believe that the diversification of sushi restaurants is a positive trend, and I hope Nakano-san continues to follow his unique path. I look forward to visiting again next year!

Sushi Yoshii, who is active in cities like Hong Kong, Taipei, and Bangkok, seems to be rarely in Japan these days. Most of the customers at the Osaka restaurant are from overseas. Last year, he received one Michelin star in Taipei, adding to his two stars in Osaka, making him a three-star chef. The head chef has green hair, a unique look that is quite different from a typical sushi chef. The courses are priced accordingly, with a level of creativity and innovation. It's not your typical sushi restaurant, but rather a blend of sushi and innovative elements. People who like it, really like it, but opinions may vary. However, there's no denying the chef's sense of style, from presentation to dishware to even the artwork in the restroom. Personally, I think it's worth a visit at least once.

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I tried Sushi Yoshii for the first time. First, I was amazed by the head chef's unique personality. Next, I was surprised by the performance-like presentation of the sushi. Furthermore, I was astonished by the distinctive use of ingredients. I found myself falling into a world of indescribable satisfaction. I understand why they have two Michelin stars, but I wonder why their rating on Tabelog is low. Maybe it's because they are busy with their overseas expansion and have to close the restaurant at times? Anyway, I would recommend this sushi restaurant to others. Please let me eat here again, Chef Yoshii!

I heard that it's difficult to make a reservation, so I tried to make one and surprisingly it was easy to get a reservation. The atmosphere is not like a typical sushi restaurant, with a counter and a stylish older chef with long white hair. Most of the customers were foreigners, and the chef mentioned that it's rare for Japanese people to visit. We started with a draft beer (Heartland) and then switched to the chef's recommended sake. Each glass was carefully chosen, some cute and some cool, and the sake selection was great. The dishes all came out at once, starting with a surprise Monaka with sashimi inside, and a box that revealed Temari sushi. It was more creative sushi than traditional. The chef's English was a bit funny due to the many foreign customers. We started at 6 pm and the dessert arrived at 11 pm. It's a great place for those who enjoy food and drinks slowly. The total cost for two people for food and drinks was around 87,000 yen, a bit pricey. It was a restaurant I wanted to try, and I enjoyed it, but I'm not sure if I would go back again.

Sushi Yoshii seems to have also received a Michelin star. Really? I was surprised! The taste is a bit sweet, no drinks included, and it costs 30,000 yen per person. Is it too expensive? Well, it includes high-quality ingredients like Ishitsuka tuna, so maybe it's worth it. Is it trendy right now? I really don't know!

Entertaining and likely appealing to women. However, like French cuisine, each dish takes time. But the creativity is interesting and the food is delicious. Marshmallow roasting takes about 4 hours.

The sushi was delicious, but the price might be a concern.

I hear there are mixed opinions, but I think it's an amazing restaurant. It's a bit pricey at around 78,000 yen for two people, even with drinks, but it's worth it. Some may say there's not enough sushi, but it's not your typical sushi restaurant - there's an entertainment factor that makes you excited to be there. You should definitely visit this place at least once.

Sushi can be made in such innovative ways! Starting with sea bream monaka with caviar inside, adding Saga and Nagasaki red sea urchin to abalone juice (dashi) for a shot, placing it on abalone and eating heartily, topping sweet vinegar or spicy rice with sea urchin, and even adding truffles on top for a unique harmony, using the back of the hand as a plate. The tuna nigiri melts in your mouth, while dipping prawn in rock salt or grilling bonito like marshmallows adds extra flavors. Each ingredient's taste is delicious, and the variety of flavors keeps you excited from start to finish. The price is high, but the value is definitely worth it. The customers were mostly foreigners, enjoying high-end sushi together. It was a lively and enjoyable experience, not a solemn one. This meal changed my perspective on the value of food in my life!

When I first went to the restaurant, my girlfriend who enjoys sushi restaurant hopping mentioned that it might be the most expensive sushi restaurant in Japan, even though it's located in a back alley in Minamimorimachi. I didn't take it seriously, but I was shocked when the bill came with an exorbitant amount. The food is more like creative cuisine rather than traditional sushi. They use high-quality ingredients and pay attention to presentation, such as grilling with straw or using Thai-style molds for sweets. The restaurant has received Michelin stars and is always bustling with Japanese customers at the 8-seat counter, so if you don't mind the lively atmosphere with English conversations flying around, it's worth a visit. They have a variety of sake to pair with the dishes, but be careful as the prices can add up quickly. If you enjoy the unique dishes, presentation, and the personality of the owner, it might be the perfect place for you. However, if you simply want to enjoy sushi, there are many other more affordable options. The owner often travels to Hong Kong and Taiwan for business, so the restaurant may be closed during those times. Last month, they even opened a branch overseas, so I'm curious to visit it someday.

I made a reservation and visited Sushi Yoshi in Minamimorimachi, Osaka. The entrance was dark, making me a bit nervous to enter. The interior was clean but quite ordinary. I enjoyed beer and sake. The dishes included salmon apple salad, hata sashimi, iwashi with caramelized sugar, oyster and tuna spoon, maguro with ikura, shirako, uni, matsutake soup, marshmallow, straw-grilled medium tuna, grilled conger eel, and fruit with coriander sorbet. It was a futuristic sushi restaurant with a unique twist on each dish. The customers were all seeking delicious food and the sushi was truly amazing. The shirako in the gastro pack had no fishy smell and was wrapped in seaweed like soft serve ice cream. The sushi was a mix of traditional and modern techniques, keeping me excited for each new dish. It was the most enjoyable sushi restaurant I have ever been to. The sweet marshmallow and spicy seasoning used on the medium tuna surprised me, but in a good way. The coriander sorbet at the end was a delightful finish. I immediately wanted to go back. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

The restaurant seems to have mixed reviews due to its strong creative elements. Upon visiting, the reviewer found the place to be more like a creative cuisine restaurant that serves sushi, rather than a traditional sushi restaurant. The food and atmosphere were delightful, although it may not fit the typical sushi restaurant image. Overall, the reviewer enjoyed the experience and left satisfied.

I was treated to a meal at Sushi Yoshio by the president of a certain company on my way home from work. I was excited to find out about the greatness of the restaurant, but it exceeded my expectations by far. I have been to non-conveyor belt sushi restaurants before, but this was the first time I experienced such a stylish and sophisticated sushi restaurant. Later I found out that they have been awarded one Michelin star. It is also considered a high-end restaurant in Osaka. It seems unlikely that I would come here with my own money unless there is a special occasion. As you can see from other reviewers' photos, the sushi pieces are large and truly delicious! I was particularly impressed by the sea urchin. What is this abundant sea urchin sushi?! Even if it's the same ingredient as the sushi I usually eat, it's a completely different level, truly amazing. *By the way, not just the food, but also the presentation was stylish. (Including the dishes) The dessert, a fruit platter and ice cream, was also satisfying! I hope to come back someday with my own money!!

When I decided to eat sushi in Osaka, there were so many options that it was difficult to choose. That's when I came across "Sushi Yoshio," which seemed to offer something different. I avoided the high-end restaurants in Kita-Shinchi like "Sae-gi," "Hirano," "Tada," and "Hoshiyama" because they seemed expensive. Upon arriving at the restaurant, I checked it out on Tabelog and found comments like "the most expensive in Osaka"! I didn't realize it was such a place! I was relieved that I had my credit card with me. (laughs) What surprised me even more was the Tabelog rating of 2.95. I usually check the map and rating on Tabelog before going to a restaurant, and it's very rare for me to eat at a place with a rating below 3. Additionally, I heard that they have Michelin stars. So why such a low rating? It turns out that the restaurant is quite controversial. The unique feature is that the appetizers and nigiri sushi are served alternately, with the same ingredients. For example, if sashimi is served, then a nigiri sushi of the same ingredient follows. The contents may vary slightly, but for those who want to try a variety of dishes, it may be unsatisfactory. However, for those like me who don't mind a large amount of food or enjoy comparing flavors, it's great. The chef handles all the cooking, so as more customers arrive, it takes longer. I spent a total of 3 hours and 15 minutes from seating to paying the bill. In addition to the photos I uploaded, some dishes were served by hand and couldn't be photographed, such as small pillar hand rolls, oyster nigiri served by hand, scallop sushi rolls, and conger eel hand rolls. They also served a large abalone to be eaten by hand. I was asked whether I wanted to eat the abalone liver sauce in an Indian or Japanese style. I chose the Indian style. It was served with vinegar rice, and I wondered where the Indian flavor was until I tried it and found it to be curry-flavored. They also served kanpyo maki with olive oil and served sweet shrimp spread out in a square shape. For dessert, they served a large strawberry from Tokushima. Oh, and when I was drinking sake and ordered water for the second time, they brought out "evian Designer's Bottle by KENZO (bottled) 750ml." I felt like there would be an additional charge, so I drank the 750ml and felt quite full. I remembered the "Mineral Water 800 Yen Incident" from a few years ago. In a restaurant, just saying "water, please" resulted in mineral water being brought out and charged at 800 yen. I searched for this Designer's Bottle on Amazon and found it to be over 4000 yen. Oh my, I wouldn't mind paying 800 yen, but if I was charged 4000 yen for saying "water, please," that would be a bit... I nervously asked how much the water was in the bill, and they said it was free. They buy this Designer's Bottle in the largest quantity in Japan, so it's a bit cheaper. When I checked at the hotel, the one I saw was a gift set with glasses (laughs). Overall, I enjoyed the variety of dishes and achieved my initial goal. It was delicious and fun. However, considering the price and the controversial content, it may be difficult to recommend to others. Next time, I would like to try more standard Osaka sushi. Maybe Kizuna in Kyobashi is a candidate...