モルトバック
After finishing a meeting in Tsukiji, I headed to Sushi Choo, which I had been looking forward to. I had been to Sushi Choo's Ofuna branch a few times and really liked it, so I was curious about the main branch. I visited around 4 p.m. on a Monday and about 70% of the counter seats were already occupied. I decided to order the special Tsukiji 8-piece set. It included ikura, 2 pieces of hon-maguro, crab, salmon, sanma (Pacific saury), madai (red seabream), simmered anago, and one more that I couldn't identify. Oh man, it was delicious! The quality of the fish and the balance of the sushi rice were amazing. It really made me realize how much better it was compared to the conveyor belt sushi restaurant I usually go to with my family. The hon-maguro and simmered anago were exceptional. Of course, 8 pieces were not enough. I also ordered the house mackerel, hamachi, squid, engawa, katsuo, kinmedai, sujiko, gindara, shiokara, and live octopus. The house mackerel was a standout with its thick cut and generous portion. The engawa had a great texture and chewiness. Everything was delicious. The only disappointment was the sudden change in attitude from a young chef towards me after three people started waiting outside shortly after I entered. Of course, if I left, they could accommodate those waiting. However, I wasn't eating slowly or taking my time, so there was no need to rush me for payment and leaving. The quality of the fish, the prices, and the overall experience at this restaurant are great. But the interaction with the young chef left me feeling uneasy when I left. On the other hand, the older chef was consistently kind and friendly throughout.