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Sushi Sakai (鮨 佐會) – Fukuoka
Chef: Daigo Sakai
Visit: 11th overall, 2nd in 2025
Otsumami of exceptional quality — some rival the best kaiseki dishes. The abalone was outstanding, perfectly tender and deeply flavorful. The saba, lightly deep-fried with a tempura-like coating, was brilliant — crisp, aromatic, and full of umami.
Nigiri of top-tier quality with an excellent shari, perfectly seasoned and balanced. Sakai-san continues to offer a classic Edomae experience that rivals the very best sushi restaurants in Japan.
An outstanding meal, among the strongest this year. The 2025 visits in particular show remarkable precision, depth, and consistency — a master fully at ease with his craft.
10 / 10
