Located just a few minutes on foot from Akasaka Mitsuke Station in Tokyo, this restaurant is a selected establishment in the Bronze & Sushi TOKYO Top 100.The lunch course consists solely of nigiri, without any appetizers or side dishes. It’s a rare style for a sushi restaurant of this caliber, as even the dinner course features only a few side dishes before the nigiri.The lunch course includes 13 pieces, starting with a hand roll of lean tuna. The lean tuna from Hokkaido is rich in flavor, and the aroma of the seaweed from Saga Prefecture is delightful. Moving on to the nigiri, the rice is slightly firm and has a noticeable acidity. While the rice itself is a bit firm and dissolves well, sometimes it feels a bit sticky—perhaps due to the pairing with the toppings or the temperature?Among the nigiri, my favorites were the Mutsu, Spring Sea Bream, Horse Mackerel, and Herring. The Mutsu from Enoshima was particularly memorable; it was my first time having it at a sushi restaurant, and the lightly salted flesh was wonderfully rich and creamy. The Horse Mackerel and Herring were also nicely fatty and flavorful. The final piece, Anago (conger eel), was thick and tender, finished with a strong sweet sauce that was a perfect ending. The miso soup was rich with fish stock, making me want to ask for a refill.Including extras, I enjoyed 14 pieces over about an hour and a half. The pace was relaxed, allowing for enjoyable conversation with the chef. I would love to see how the offerings change with the seasons.It was a great meal!Today's Course (✅: Favorites)- Lean Tuna Hand Roll (Hokkaido)- Mahi Mahi (Choshi)✅ Mutsu (Enoshima) - lightly salted and creamy- Sumi Ika (with soft cartilage)✅ Spring Sea Bream (Iwate) - topped with oboro✅ Horse Mackerel (Mie)- Sago Fish (Iwate)- Lean Tuna- Chutoro (medium fatty tuna)✅ Herring (Akkeshi)- Shima Aji (Tokyo Bay)- Kuruma Ebi (sweet shrimp)- Anago (with a strong flavor)- Miso Soup (rich stock)Extras: Akagai (red clam)
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