Sushi Takamitsu Tokyo

NBD, just a collage of pickles and vegetables. All that tuna, caviar and uni requires a frequent palate wipe and this is the way that happens here. The more I think about this meal, the more it reminds me of the #すし匠 style where there is a constant flow of snacks and well-placed palate cleansers. There is even the smoked iburigakko with shari "cheese" (top left) that is a signature of すし匠, so it can't be a coincidence. The tsumami have similar range and variety (more on that in the next post). Less

All the luxury flexes. Clearly Yasuda-san has a predilection for @louisvuitton and @hermes. The staff even wear Hermes headscarves.
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This is indeed part of the "show" here. For example, that huge "quarter" of maguro isn't served at the meal. It gets unwrapped, placed on that vintage LVMH luggage (next to the Yamayuki label, naturally) and then put back away as soon as all the guests snap pictures. The maguro section of the course is served from the saku that are already broken down.
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Is this garish? Many, many sushiya and high end washoku pride themselves on serving on vintage @baccarat plates and glassware (@sushi_ikko famously has glass Baccarat vessels for his shoyu). This isn't very different. My take on all this is that as long as the "show" doesn't disrupt the pace or quality of the food, it's all fun. Yasuda-san knows his audience, and is in on the joke - he quipped that he needs to wear Hermes because other scarves give him a headache 😂. Maybe someday there will be a taisho whose staff wear all Balenciaga, like they're about to attend a staff meeting on the Death Star. Less

It's rare to find even one type of aka uni in a sushi course, although if you're at a high end sushiya between June and late September there's a decent chance you'll encounter it. Aka uni is smaller and more delicate than even bafun uni, and doesn't travel nearly as well, especially outside of Japan. The flavor is less uniformly sweet than bafun uni and oftentimes, notably smoky.
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Unfortunately, these pictures were from almost a year ago and I didn't take detailed tasting notes or other facts on brand/origin/etc (@bootsy_gi who was with me, might remember better). What I do remember is that all three varieties were absolutely pristine in texture and flavor, with distinctly different notes of sweet, smoky, and briny flavor. I am pretty sure the one on the right (with the most nondescript box) was my favorite, coming from the Yamaguchi area. This was a type I only had the opportunity to enjoy once before when I was in Kokura back in 2017, so it was pretty special to encounter it again. Less

Toro at Sushi Takamitsu ~

This piece had the perfect balance between fat and flavor.

As Takamitsu san said himself : during this time of the year, the fish has less fat but the aroma is stronger!

Super delicious Toro nigiri
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Flashy tableware, sophisticated flavors. Smaller than usual nigiri size which I really enjoyed. Perfect Casa Azul digestive. •
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Shimofuri Chutoro and Maguro of the highest quality from @yamayuki.official at Sushi Takamitsu in Tokyo!

Master piece combination of amazing Tuna with magnificent rice. I can only recommend this place to enjoy some of the best Sushi in Tokyo.

Truly delicious ! Thanks @tableall for the reservation !
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Tabelog 4.49 🥈⁣
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Sushi Takamitsu is certainly the most entertaining and exciting sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Chef Yasuda San will keep you entertained from start to finish from displaying his collection of luxurious tableware and cute handmade iPhone case to showing off the uni and maguro of the day. ⁣
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This restaurant is not for the gram only – some dishes were truly delicious such as the mehikari, unagi temaki as well as uni gunkan. If you are looking for a delicious and fun sushi dinner, you have to put Sushi Takamitsu on your to-go list. Reservation is limited to regulars only and you should plan your visit 6 to 9 months in advance. ⁣
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💴 Budget: 40,000 yen Less

Sushi Takamitsu, Tokyo 🍣🔥🇯🇵
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25 courses, 11 seats and 1 Michelin star. Sushi Takamitsu is an intimate omakase restaurant set on the quiet backstreets of Nakameguro. Yasuda-san specialises in sourcing and using the highest quality fatty tuna and most amazing varieties of uni. A lot of the produce is exclusive to Takamitsu and you simply won’t be able to find it anywhere else. If theres something he wants, he will outbid anyone to get it, just so he can serve it to his customers. He’s one of the largest buyers of uni in Tokyo. The courses are unique and interesting with my favourites being the bafun uni and white truffle rice, the black-throat sea perch and his amazing chutoro. The perch nigiri was insane - grilled, fatty and super tender, it melted like butter and the two types of vinegar in the rice really completed the bite. Yasuda Takamitsu is an incredible sushi chef. Knife work was wild. The LV luggage he is famous for displaying his produce on was a gift from one of his regulars and it takes pride of place on the counter. Lovely evening, great vibe, delicious sushi and a very friendly team. No English. I would go back for sure.. #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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