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Located quietly along Tenjinbashi-suji, Sushi restaurant "Shin" has a simple and inviting storefront. I was invited to enjoy delicious sushi, so I visited for lunch. The restaurant has around 8 counter seats, allowing for a relaxed dining experience. The menu consists of a 6600 yen omakase course, with the option to accommodate preferences or allergies.
- Iwamozuku: A refreshing dish made with Iwate-produced mozuku seaweed, okra, myoga, corn, daikon, and eggplant. The acidity on a hot day stimulates the appetite.
- Meichidai: A red snapper aged for 4 days, resulting in concentrated umami and a tender texture.
- Aji: Aji from Akashi is rich in fat and delicious, with a refreshing finish from ginger and green onion.
- Kensaki Ika: Kensaki squid from Nagasaki is expertly sliced, offering a sweet and slightly chewy texture that is incredibly delicious.
- Osumashi: A simple clear soup with salt and seaweed that provides a gentle flavor to warm the heart.
- Katsuo: Katsuo from Miyagi's Kesennuma is marinated, dried in the refrigerator, and aged for a while, resulting in excellent fattiness.
- Kasugo: Child of red sea bream, with rich fat and a different deliciousness compared to the mild red snapper.
- Tairagi: Tairagi clam, marinated in kombu, offers concentrated umami and a great texture that pairs well with the vinegared rice.
- Nihotate: Delicate and fluffy simmered scallop that melts in the mouth.
- Chirashi Sushi: A luxurious dish with small cuts of kanpachi, tuna, eel, bonito, kisu, shrimp, meichidai, octopus, micro tomato, corn, edamame, topped with karasumi powder.
- Shiitake: Shiitake mushroom sushi, a first for me, was impressive due to my love for shiitake. Squeezed with sudachi from Tokushima.
- Anago: Anago eel from Nagasaki, with a thick and melty texture.
- Akadashi: Red dashi with eggs and plenty of seaweed, refreshing the palate after the fish.
- Maki: Tempura white shrimp with shiso, myoga, and a refreshing taste. Each dish showed meticulous craftsmanship, and I also enjoyed the taste of the shari. The head chef is friendly and creates a space where you can enjoy sushi in a fun atmosphere. I would love to visit again if I can secure a reservation.