This sushi restaurant is located about a 5-minute walk from Sakurazaka Station on the Nanakuma Line. It has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Sushi Restaurants in the West 2025" and has also received the "THE TABELOG AWARD 2026 Bronze."The exterior is striking, and the interior has a pleasant atmosphere. Counter seating is available.The owner, Mr. Noguchi, trained at the renowned Edomae sushi restaurant "Sushi Hashimoto" in Tokyo.★My Impressions★ I don’t visit sushi restaurants often, so I felt a bit nervous when I arrived. However, that tension quickly faded away. I believe it was due to the welcoming atmosphere of "Kotan." The chef was very friendly and attentive, not only to regular customers but also to newcomers like myself. I think that’s one of the great qualities of this restaurant. Now, let me introduce the course I enjoyed that day.★What I Had That Day★ Marinated Bonito Hiramasa Simmered Octopus Grilled Eggplant Chawanmushi Ankimo Sea Eel Kohada Meichidai (Tamame) New Squid New Squid Tentacles Chutoro Tuna Nakaochi Shiro Amadai Sardine Sawara Kuruma Ebi Miso Soup Red Sea Urchin Anago Egg 【Additions】 Kama Toro Tuna Mayo《Drinks》 Heartland (small bottle) Senkin (Tochigi) Jikon (Mie) Yamashiroya Seiran (Niigata)This was my first visit, and the sushi rice is truly delicious. The balance with the toppings is excellent, making it a very pleasant sushi experience. The appetizers were also very tasty, and I was highly satisfied with the entire course. I wanted to try the Tuna Mayo, so I requested an addition, and it was playful and delicious. Among the course items, the "Sea Eel" was thick and incredibly delicious! I would love to visit again if the opportunity arises.It was a great meal. Less