In Omiya, where the image is often dominated by budget lunch sushi and large casual sushi spots, I finally had the chance to visit Ishimaru, known for its authentic sushi. The restaurant is located on the second floor of an older building in a quiet area, a bit of a walk from the station.The omakase course begins with sashimi and a selection of appetizers, paired with carefully chosen Japanese sake, leading into the nigiri portion. The rice, made with a special blend, is perfectly sized and harmonizes well with each topping. To finish off, I added a dried gourd roll to my bill.◎ Bonito◎ Grouper⚪︎ Uzaku (cucumber and eel)⚪︎ Hata (grouper) and eggplant⚪︎ Octopus⚪︎ Spanish mackerelNigiri⚪︎ Whiting◎ Striped jack◎ Tuna⚪︎ Medium fatty tuna hand roll⚪︎ Young gizzard shad◎ Horse mackerel◎ Young sea bream⚪︎ Chicken clam◎ Surf clam⚪︎ Sea urchin⚪︎ Sweet shrimp◎ Conger eelCompared to famous restaurants in Tokyo, the prices here are quite reasonable. The chef's stories are entertaining, making it a comfortable and enjoyable place.
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