This place is closed, and the chef has opened his own place here. But you know, after I went to the place described below a few times, I really soured on the experience because he was a creepy dude and an aggressive biller. Now he’s recreated it, at a much higher price point. Anyway, the […]
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Sushi Zanmai, Akihabara
I have a bit of an unnatural attachment to Sushi Zanmai, at least the Monnaka branch that I like to think of as ‘home base’. The prices are extremely low, and I like to think that the quality is very high if you order carefully. Just so’s you know, that means: scallops, salmon, chu-toro. The […]
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Saji Sushi, Jiyugaoka (鮨どころ佐治)
Jiyugaoka is a nice place. Have you noticed that? Perhaps you’ve seen it featured in every magazine and food/shopping TV show in Japan? No? Then I recommend it. Lots of fun little shops, quiet backstreets, restaurants. Really good. Waaaaay down the road (walking) from the station, the feeling of being in town dies out. In […]
Sushi Aoki, Monzen Nakacho (鮨あおき）
I admit, I had looked at this place before and thought it was fairly nondescript in that slightly scary sushi way where you don’t know what you’re going to have to pay. Then I looked on tabelog, found that this was the top-ranked sushiya in Monnaka, and shamelessly planned to go. I’ll go back; it […]
Seizan, Roppongi (漬山)
Stepping back to a nondescript moment in time…Seizan is “the 5th floor sushi place” that I’ve been to or had takeout from lots of times. I even struggled to remember the name for this after going there yesterday. Due to its location in my office building, it tends to get visited on rainy days. Something […]
Sushigin (すし銀), Roppongi (Azabu Juban)
Tokyo will surprise you every time – there’s always something hidden away, even without resorting to secluded areas or invitation-only restaurants. We went to Juban specifically looking for something new, and since the really delicious-smelling giraffe curry place is takeout only, we had to keep looking. Much faffing around with French and Italian places later, […]
Genji Sushi, Roppongi
今日は。鮨の物語でございます。Do you like California rolls? How about Caterpillar rolls? I have to admit, I always liked them historically but became more of a purist (some would say ‘snob’) once I came to Japan. Genji Sushi is actually “Genji Sushi New York”, and makes good on the promise of providing New York-style sushi, complete with all […]
Ichidai (一代), Monzennakacho
Per earlier comments, I feel like I’ve been eating out in Tokyo for a good while now – especially in Monzen Nakacho and at French restaurants. I guess I should stop being surprised by this, but I was pretty well knocked back when I went into a tiny sushi counter a few days ago and […]
Sushitokoro Nao, Roppongi
Definitely among the best sushi I’ve had, but far, far from the cheapest. Sort of a nice atmosphere (counter, salarymen, hostesses), convenient to Roppongi Crossing on the Akasaka side (if such things are convenient to you), and very good fish in generous (if a bit thick) slices. The one drawback is unfortunately Nao himself, who […]
Sushi Zanmai, Monzennakacho
What am I doing writing about a chain store with Y100 nigiri in a semi-obscure suburb (where I live)? I love it! I’ve eaten in most of the other chain places in Monnaka. I’ve eaten in some of the expensive ones too. I’ve eaten in cheap and expensive sushi places elsewhere, including Tsukiji, and I […]