Overview
Restaurant Views: 3,006
Awards
- OAD
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Japanese Restaurants 2024, 16
- Tabelog
- 2024 Gold
- La Liste
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La Liste, #142
- Restaurant Ranking
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Restaurant Ranking 2024, #469, PRO #18.33, USER #0.00
Ratings from the web
- Tabelog
- 4.52
Chef
Daigo Sakai
Cuisine
Sushi
Foodle Reviews
Kohada, sourced from Kumamoto, is a paradigm example of Edomae (Tokyo style) sushi. Kohada, a silver-skinned fish (which are generally referred to as hikarimono), is particularly notable for its marination process. Unfortunately, many foreigners who are not fans of raw fish often hold a condescending attitude towards sushi. They mistakenly believe there is no skill involved in “filleting a fish and serving it on top of rice”. This assumption could not be further from the truth, as exemplified... More
Kohada, sourced from Kumamoto, is a paradigm example of Edomae (Tokyo style) sushi. Kohada, a silver-skinned fish (which are generally referred to as hikarimono), is particularly notable for its marination process. Unfortunately, many foreigners who are not fans of raw fish often hold a condescending attitude towards sushi. They mistakenly believe there is no skill involved in “filleting a fish and serving it on top of rice”. This assumption could not be further from the truth, as exemplified by kohada.
The preparation of kohada involves far more than just cutting the fish. The sushi master must carefully select the right kohada and marinate it with the appropriate balance of salt and vinegar. This process requires a deep understanding and experience because each fish is unique. The master must know how long to marinate the fish based on its fat content. This blend of experience and intuition is the essence of sushi craftsmanship. PS: It is worth noting that in the Kansai region, kohada is known as tsunashi.
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Some of the perfect bites at Sushi Sakai, the best sushi in Fukuoka•
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Kohada (小鰭)
Signature piece in Edomae sushi. kohada is said to showcase the mastery of the chef. Needless to say, the kohada at Sushi Sakai was a masterpiece.
If you ever visit Fukuoka, I can only recommend Sushi Sakai ~ This place is crazy good and Sakai san is wonderful!
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Kohada (小鰭)
Signature piece in Edomae sushi. kohada is said to showcase the mastery of the chef. Needless to say, the kohada at Sushi Sakai was a masterpiece.
If you ever visit Fukuoka, I can only recommend Sushi Sakai ~ This place is crazy good and Sakai san is wonderful!
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Sakai san in top form. Great otsumami, Hotaru-Ika, taco and ayu outstanding.
Nigiri, tuna as always from Yamanuki top quality, achi my favorite.
Sakai san continues to produce outstanding otsumami and nigiris. I like the seasoning of his rice a lot, well balanced between sweetness, texture and acidity. He added a sommelier this year, who tries to match the food with a mixture of wines and sakes. I, being European, think the sakes are a much better match as they release mor umami from the nigiris. This, however, is a matter of personal taste.
Sushi Sakai 鮨さかい 3rd visit — really loved how Sakai san could to express bold flavors from both the Shari and the neta yet managed to maintain perfect balance. My first visit last year was one of the top sushi experiences of the year, this time was close. Quite extensive selection for wine pairing although some didn’t work very well.. •
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Sushi Sakai 鮨さかい 3rd visit — really loved how Sakai san could to express bold flavors from both the Shari and the neta yet managed to maintain perfect balance. My first visit last year was one of the top sushi experiences of the year, this time was close. Quite extensive selection for wine pairing although some didn’t work very well.. •
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Sushi Sakai 鮨さかい 2nd visit — my first time here last year was probably the top sushi meal of the year so I had high expectations but too bad the chef was not in today, so the chef from the second shop Gahoijin upstairs filled in. The first couple of otsumami didn’t start out particularly strong but the meal got better and better since. The nigiris were top class even though not as striking as the first time. But overall a very good meal and great value. •
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Sushi Sakai 鮨さかい 2nd visit — my first time here last year was probably the top sushi meal of the year so I had high expectations but too bad the chef was not in today, so the chef from the second shop Gahoijin upstairs filled in. The first couple of otsumami didn’t start out particularly strong but the meal got better and better since. The nigiris were top class even though not as striking as the first time. But overall a very good meal and great value. •
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Sushi Sakai 鮨さかい 1st visit — I’ve been looking forward to trying this place and the meal exceeded my expectations in every way. They flow of service was flawless and the food was impressive. Most mind blowing nigiri was the maguro chiaigishi (血合いぎし), a perfectly intense mouthful of extreme umami explosion, while the temperature, texture and acidity of the shari keeps everything in balance. Possibly among the top 3 sushi experience of all time. •
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Sushi Sakai 鮨さかい 1st visit — I’ve been looking forward to trying this place and the meal exceeded my expectations in every way. They flow of service was flawless and the food was impressive. Most mind blowing nigiri was the maguro chiaigishi (血合いぎし), a perfectly intense mouthful of extreme umami explosion, while the temperature, texture and acidity of the shari keeps everything in balance. Possibly among the top 3 sushi experience of all time. •
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最高の寿司。 すべての料理が美味しかったです。 特製あん肝を含め、おそばみは7品。 握り寿司はどんどん高くなっていきました。 これは今年最も感動的な食事の1つだと思います。BOOM!!!
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鮨 さかい
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最高の寿司。 すべての料理が美味しかったです。 特製あん肝を含め、おそばみは7品。 握り寿司はどんどん高くなっていきました。 これは今年最も感動的な食事の1つだと思います。BOOM!!!
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#料理 #レストラン #東京 #食事 #food #foodie #foodstagram #stuffieat #kevcheeats #kevchetokyo #kevche #鮨 #寿司 #すし #さかい #福岡 #福岡県 TL4.52-S M3* #kevchesushi #kevchefukuoka Less
Third meal in less than 2 years. This Tabelog Gold and now GM three star restaurants is certainly a benchmark in Fukuoka and maybe even in Japan.
It appears to me that the shari changes with the seasons so to better harmonise with the various netas the season is offering. The otsumami is world class and never fails to surprise.
For me an absolute must when in Fukuoka
Tabelog Gold restaurant in Fukuoka. Third meal here, the quality of the ingredients are impeccable and the execution flawless.
- Daigo Sakai
The dining room designed by the country’s top sukiya-zukuri architect Maeda Shinji is breathtaking and stunningly beautiful.
This is one of the sushi places where the Chef gives a felling as if you were in a church during service. Hushed voices, stern observation from the Master himself. As the paying customer you asked yourself why you submit to such a treatment.
Nevertheless, the classical Edo-mae sushi meal with nigiris and tsumami small dishes was great, maybe that is... More
- Daigo Sakai
The dining room designed by the country’s top sukiya-zukuri architect Maeda Shinji is breathtaking and stunningly beautiful.
This is one of the sushi places where the Chef gives a felling as if you were in a church during service. Hushed voices, stern observation from the Master himself. As the paying customer you asked yourself why you submit to such a treatment.
Nevertheless, the classical Edo-mae sushi meal with nigiris and tsumami small dishes was great, maybe that is the answer.
Note: Due to the no photo policy there is only a stock photo as space holder.
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Address
Japan, 〒810-0002 Fukuoka-ken, Fukuoka-shi, Chūō-ku, Nishinakasu, 3, 福岡市中央区西中洲3−20LANEラウンドビル 2F
Hours
Tuesday: 18:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 15:30; 18:00 - 23:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 15:30
Friday: 11:00 - 15:30; 18:00 - 23:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 15:30; 17:00 - 22:00
Sunday: Closed
Phone
+81 92 726 6289
Website
https://sushi-restaurant-419.business.site/