東西雅
This time, I made a reservation on Tabelog one hour before the day of the visit. It starts at 9:00 PM, which is perfect for those finishing work. The head chef, Nakamura-san, was quietly working and left a good impression. By the way, he mentioned that he respects Chef Nakazawa from Sushi Takumi. As Chef Nakazawa also recommended this place, it seems like a mutual admiration, which is wonderful. I was impressed by their meticulous work attitude. It was also nice to see Chef Nakamura politely reminding customers to silence their phones. One disappointing point was that the entrance is right by the road, so it can get noisy when people who have been drinking are loud. The sushi pieces were thick with a good amount of rice, so for those with smaller appetites, it might be better to ask for less rice from the start. We started with appetizers like simmered shiitake mushrooms and komatsuna, clam and matsutake mushroom soup, simmered clams, octopus with trefoil, white shrimp marinated in kelp, grilled salmon and Pacific saury with matsutake mushrooms, and salted squid. Then we moved on to nigiri sushi like fatty tuna, squid with its legs, Matsukawa flounder, kohada, prawn, battleship roll with salmon roe, young sea bream with kelp, and lean tuna. We took a break with seaweed and vinegar-marinated mozuku seaweed with ginger before continuing with nigiri sushi such as yellowtail with grated daikon, cured mackerel, flounder marinated in kelp, battleship roll with sea urchin, and a nori roll with fatty tuna and shiso leaves. They served a variety of pickles like cucumber, yam, and burdock. Additional nigiri sushi and rolls included yellowtail without grated daikon, Matsukawa flounder fin, battleship roll with salmon roe, lean tuna, and gourd roll. This lineup of delicious dishes showcases the earnest dedication to sushi, making it a must-visit restaurant. Thank you for the wonderful meal.