A cozy sushi bar in Ogikubo, only 10 minutes from Shinjuku.
Our monthly seasonal menu and Japanese tea pairings—featuring sencha and matcha—offer a uniquely refined omakase experience.
On the Sushi Shutatsu blog, we’ll be sharing a wide range of topics—from simple etiquette tips for enjoying your visit to a sushi restaurant, to our philosophy behind crafting sushi, as well as fun and informative facts about seasonal fish and ingredients.
One of the most common questions people ask at a sushi restaurant is whether they should eat sushi with their hands or with chopsticks. This is something even many Japanese diners are curious about. To give a clear conclusion: in modern sushi culture, both ways are...
On the Sushi Shutatsu blog, we’ll be sharing a wide range of topics—from simple etiquette tips for enjoying your visit to a sushi restaurant, to our philosophy behind crafting sushi, as well as fun and informative facts about seasonal fish and ingredients. Our goal is...
A Guide from a Sushi Restaurant When dining in Japan—especially at a sushi restaurant—manners are not about strict rules or formality.They are about respect: respect for the food, the chef, and the people around you. Here are some essential dining manners to help you...
A Special Japanese Sushi Tradition Eaten for Good Fortune In early February, you may hear the word “Ehomaki” in Japan.Ehomaki is a special type of thick sushi roll traditionally eaten on Setsubun, a seasonal event in which people pray for health, happiness, and...
Why Sushi Chefs Use Salt — and Why Not Every Fish Needs It When people outside Japan hear the term Edomae sushi, they often imagine “very fresh fish served raw.”However, authentic Edomae sushi is not about serving fish as-is. It is about technique, preparation, and...