Hello everyone, thank you for your hard work! (^_−)−☆I’ve also started a blog!! Please check it out!!https://nakazaki-kenji.jp/Today, I visited "Nakajo" in Kannai!!Previously, I attended a dinner hosted by the entrepreneur and YouTuber Ikko, and I was truly impressed by the quality of the appetizers and sushi!!Reservations for OMAKASE can be made for two or more, but if you call, you can reserve for just one person as well. d(^_^o)Let me briefly introduce the restaurant. _φ(･_･**About the Chef, Kiyotaka Nakajo**Born in 1962 in Kanagawa Prefecture. Having grown up in a family that ran a sushi restaurant, he became familiar with fish from a young age. After graduating from university, he began training at his family’s restaurant, "Sushi Kappo Kiyokawa," and officially embarked on the path of becoming a sushi chef. Originally, the restaurant operated with 60% takeout, but after taking over, he established a new style focused on serving authentic sushi, sourcing fish directly from Tsukiji. Now, it is renowned for sourcing top-quality fish from Toyosu.**Message from the Restaurant** Experience with all five senses, savor the aromaAt "Nakajo," located in Sumiyoshi-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, we place the utmost importance on "aroma." The delicate fragrance spreads in your mouth and wafts through your nose—this is the essence of sushi. We carefully select the finest ingredients and pay meticulous attention to each piece.Reservations for OMAKASE can be made here:https://omakase.in/ja/r/ym180162I got off at Bashamichi Station on the Minato Mirai Line and headed to the restaurant. It took about 10 minutes on foot to arrive.Upon entering, the staff warmly welcomed me. The handsome male staff provided exceptionally attentive service, and their attention to detail was impressive. (//∇//)The interior features a compact layout with an L-shaped counter and private rooms. The bright lighting and warmth of the wood create a soothing atmosphere. (o^^o)I sat at the counter and greeted Chef Nakajo. We had a great conversation, and I learned a lot today. (＾◇＾) It’s true that both shellfish and fish prices have risen significantly. (　ﾟдﾟ)Today, besides myself, there were two other guests, which allowed for a more relaxed dining experience. (^_−)−☆I ordered a soda highball with barley shochu as my first drink. d(￣ ￣) I wanted to drink sake, but with bonuses and other expenses, I ended up drinking shochu again today...Alright!! Let’s start the sushi course at Nakajo!! I was really looking forward to it today!!**Shari** We use both rice vinegar and red vinegar. Both have a gentle flavor that doesn’t tire the palate. The rice is well-cooked, flavorful, and delicious!! The rice vinegar has a nice acidity, and it’s very tasty, similar to what I had at "Mizukami" during my last visit!**Gari** The acidity is strong, and the spiciness is pleasant. As expected, the gari is also excellent.**New Squid** It’s already the season for new squid! Each piece features precious squid!! It’s crunchy with a subtle sweetness that’s delightful!! The more you chew, the sweeter and more aromatic it becomes!! I’m surprised at how rich the flavor is for new squid!! This is truly mesmerizing. (//∇//)**Ala** This is the real Ala from Yamagata!! It’s plump and incredibly delicious with each bite!! The aroma that wafts through the nose is superb!! This is irresistible. (＾◇＾)**Kasugo** It looks absolutely beautiful! (//∇//) It’s well-prepared, with the perfect balance of acidity and flavor!! The more you chew, the more delicious it gets!! Indeed, the more it’s prepared like this, the tastier the Kasugo is!!**Akamu** This is Akamu from the outer Bōsō Peninsula. It’s melt-in-your-mouth sweet and absolutely amazing!! There’s no unpleasant odor, and the aroma is irresistible!! Sometimes, Akamu can have a fatty smell, but this one allows you to enjoy pure aroma and sweet fat. d(￣ ￣)**Kinmedai** This is Kinmedai from Choshi. It’s marinated in kombu, making it incredibly flavorful!! The fat is rich, and the aroma expands with each bite—so delicious!! It’s rare to find Kinmedai with such a rich taste and aroma!!**Shiro Amadai** This one is also marinated in kombu, and the flavor is intense!!!! It has just the right amount of fat, and the aroma is superb!! The taste is truly rich, and each bite brings happiness. (＾◇＾)**Shima Aji** It looks incredibly beautiful!! It’s melt-in-your-mouth good with a lovely aroma!! The fat is refined and melts smoothly in your mouth!!**Shinko** I also got to enjoy Shinko!! Since it’s the season, I had four pieces!! Even though it’s Shinko, the flavor is rich! (　ﾟдﾟ) The acidity is pleasant and delicious!! This is truly tasty Shinko. (//∇//)**Kisu** This Kisu is huge! (　ﾟдﾟ) It’s lightly marinated, plump, and incredibly flavorful!! I’ve never had Kisu with such rich flavor before! (　ﾟдﾟ) It’s definitely Kisu season now. d(￣ ￣)**Katsuo** This is Katsuo from Kesennuma. It’s thickly sliced, melt-in-your-mouth good, and the aroma and flavor are incredible!! The fat is rich, and it’s delicious!! It pairs well with red vinegar too!! I’m surprised at how fatty this is! (　ﾟдﾟ)**Akami** This is Akami from Funka Bay!! It’s rare to have fresh tuna at this time of year!! Wow!! The aroma and flavor are abundant and delicious!! The aroma of the Akami is also delightful!!Oh no!! I forgot to take a picture!! I did it again...**Chutoro** This is from Sado! Wow!! It’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious!! The sweetness and aftertaste are amazing!! I can’t believe I can have such tuna at this time of year. This is the best! ( ◠‿◠ )**Otoro** This is from the same fish as the Chutoro. Words can’t describe this... It’s just sweet and delicious... The time spent savoring the aftertaste is the best. (//∇//)(//∇//)(//∇//)**Kohada** This is it!! This is what I wanted to eat!! As always, it’s packed with acidity and flavor—so delicious!! The Kohada here is truly the best! (　ﾟдﾟ)(　ﾟдﾟ)(　ﾟдﾟ)**Torigai** This is huge! (　ﾟдﾟ) It’s plump and full of flavor and aroma—so delicious!!! The more you chew, the more flavor and aroma burst in your mouth!! I was so happy to eat such Torigai. (//∇//)**Bafun Uni** This is Bafun Uni from Yoichi. Wow!! It’s rich and sweet—absolutely irresistible!! Is it really this flavorful?!**Red Uni** The first red uni is from Amakusa!! Wow!!!! As always, red uni is delicious!! It’s rich and simply amazing!! What is this?! (　ﾟдﾟ) Red uni is truly in a league of its own!!**Red Uni** The next red uni is from Hagi!! I even got to enjoy red uni from Hagi!! Oh no... with Shinko and two pieces of red uni, is today’s bill going to be okay? (　ﾟдﾟ) This is also incredibly delicious!! It’s a bit different from Amakusa!! The small quantity makes the flavor extremely rich. (//∇//)**Kuruma Ebi** This is huge! (　ﾟдﾟ) It’s plump, and the flavor and aroma burst forth—absolutely the best!! I could chew on this forever. ( ◠‿◠ )**Hamaguri** It’s big, plump, and full of flavor!! The more you chew, the more delicious it gets!! Why is it so rich and aromatic?! (　ﾟдﾟ) It’s so flavorful that it doesn’t even need to be simmered! (　ﾟдﾟ)**Shako** I had two pieces. They’re soft with a delicate flavor and aroma that’s irresistible!! Even without eggs, they’re still delicious. (//∇//)**Anago** It’s fluffy, rich in fat, and so delicious!! The simmered flavor is also rich and superb!! The temperature is perfect, melting in your mouth. (＾◇＾)**Tamago** On the left, the dashi omelet has a strong flavor of dashi, which is soothing!! It reminds me a bit of the omelet my mother used to make. ( ◠‿◠ )On the right is the thick omelet with shiba shrimp. It’s fluffy, and the flavor of the shiba shrimp is prominent. The grilling is beautiful, showcasing delicate craftsmanship!!Today, I was completely knocked out by the incredible sushi!! No matter how many times I eat here, I’m always deeply moved!!Here’s what I had today:1. New Squid 2. Ala 3. Kasugo 4. Akamu 5. Kinmedai 6. Shiro Amadai 7. Shima Aji 8. Shinko 9. Kisu 10. Katsuo 11. Akami 12. Chutoro 13. Otoro 14. Kohada 15. Torigai 16. Bafun Uni 17. Red Uni (Amakusa) 18. Red Uni (Hagi) 19. Kuruma Ebi 20. Hamaguri 21. Shako 22. Anago 23. Tamago I thoroughly enjoyed 22 pieces of sushi!! As always, the speed of service was quick, and I was a bit flustered, but somehow, I’ve come to appreciate this speed as part of Nakajo’s charm. d(^_^o)The impact of the flavor and aroma in each piece was astounding, and it was a serious time spent facing the chef’s sushi!!I’ve reaffirmed that Nakajo’s sushi is truly exceptional!! I had a lot of fun hearing various behind-the-scenes stories. (＾Ｏ＾☆♪Thank you, Chef Nakajo and the staff, for today’s wonderful experience!! I’ll visit again in September! (￣^￣)ゞ