I made a reservation through Pocket Concierge and visited the restaurant. While it can be relatively difficult to secure a reservation, I found that the Shibata main branch is still more accessible compared to the Niigata location.It’s about a 10-minute walk from Shibata Station, and there’s a long arcade and shopping street along the way. However, most shops were closed by the evening...At Tokiwa Sushi, you can enjoy dishes primarily made with local ingredients from Niigata, including not only seafood but also unique vegetable dishes and sushi. On this day, I had rolls with young corn and anago (conger eel) that included vegetables, and the "kaki no moto" (edible chrysanthemum) was exceptionally delicious.The sushi and a la carte dishes were crafted with great care, each one showcasing a thoughtful touch, resulting in a perfect balance of traditional and innovative flavors. Everything was incredibly tasty.The atmosphere of the restaurant was relaxed yet not too casual, and the chef was very friendly, creating a wonderful ambiance. The course menu was reasonably priced, and even with additional drinks, the total came to around JPY 35,000, which I felt was a good value for the quality offered.I believe this is one of the representative sushi restaurants in Niigata that maintains tradition while also embracing innovation.- Grilled eggplant and rice porridge- Sashimi of Hon-Ara from Sado- Dish of hairy crab- Akai ika (red squid)- Suzuki from Matsuhama at the mouth of the Agano River- Lotus root from Gosen- Marinated and grilled Mahata from Sado- Fried sweetfish with crispy scales and cucumber with grated daikon- Niigata specialty edible chrysanthemum "kaki no moto" in a light broth- Young sweetfish from Murakami- Nanban shrimp- Medium fatty tuna with herb-infused soy sauce- Freshly harvested young corn- Plum sorbet- Sliced and seasoned shellfish from Sado with a hint of plum- Grilled Nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) with boiled flesh- Shibata asparagus, baby melon, and anago rolls- Clear soup made with dried Eso fish- Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette)(Additional)- Kuro-mutsu (black mutsu)- Haruko (young spring fish)- Otoro (fatty tuna)
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