Store Name: Shimbashi Shimizu Address: 2-15-10 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 【Profile】 Kunihiro Shimizu - Trained under Hisashi Ishimaru at "Tsuruhachi Shimbashi" - Established "Sushi-dokoro Shimizu" in 1999, later renamed to "Shimbashi Shimizu" 【Features】 - A traditional Edomae sushi known for its firm rice made with red vinegar and salt, paired with aged toppings. * Rooted in the fast sushi concept created by Hanaya Yohei during the Edo period, the techniques have been passed down from Yanagibashi "Mikako Sushi Honten" to Jinbocho "Tsuruhachi" and then to Shimbashi "Tsuruhachi", making it a direct descendant. - Limited selection of alcoholic beverages, with a focus on the sushi itself. 【Classification】 ① 【Reservation Difficulty】 ★☆☆☆☆ 【Reservation Method】 Table Check 【Actual Reservation Method】 Table Check 【Dishes】 Kisu Sumiika Maguro Chutoro Kohada Torigai Kasugo Hamamatsu Aji Kuruma Ebi Uni Anago Tamago _________________________________________ 【Details of Each Item】 - Classification: Four categories ① Delicious × Classic ② Delicious × Modern ③ Tasty × Classic ④ Tasty × Modern * Delicious... A simple composition of the five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami). This type conveys the quality of the ingredients and their natural flavors directly. * Tasty... A complex composition of the five flavors. This type features layered cooking techniques, aromas, and aftertastes that create a sense of "depth," "richness," and "expansion." * Classic... Traditional and basic cooking methods and flavor directions. A style that follows the context of classics and standards. * Modern... Innovative and contemporary. A style that incorporates new approaches in techniques, ingredient combinations, and presentation. - Reservation Difficulty ☆☆☆☆☆ └ ★☆☆☆☆... Reservations available (openings available weekly to monthly) └ ★★☆☆☆ … Possible to reserve once a month └ ★★★☆☆ … Possible to reserve once every 2-3 months └ ★★★★☆ … Possible to reserve once every six months └ ★★★★★ … Level of 0-1 reservations per year (effectively unavailable for reservations)