Sushi Ao, April 2024 (actually, yesterday 😅). Have been here 3 times in the past six months which should really tell you all you need to know how I feel about it.
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Okazaki-san spent 10 years at Sukiyabashi Jiro before opening in 2020. If you believe the press materials, Jiro claims he's his most talented student, which is kinda crazy considering Jiro-san has been making sushi since the 1950s.
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The sushi is exactly what you'd expect from this "school" - a fairly stable seasonal menu and progression, very sour shari with no detectable akazu, and "long" shaping. Lunch is nigiri-only.
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The quality of ingredients here are exceptionally well-rounded, from shiromi to hikarimono to clams. Also of standout quality is the tuna supplied by @maguro.fujita - more on this in later posts.