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I heard rumors about a delicious sushi restaurant opening in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, so I went there right away! It's great that there are so few sushi restaurants in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. The restaurant opened in January 2024. Even though it's still brand new, it already has a 3.50 rating on Tabelog, which is incredibly popular. I think there are three reasons for its popularity: ① The head chef's proven skills, honed at a famous restaurant. ② The warm atmosphere created by the proprietress and the head chef. ③ A high-quality Edomae sushi course for ¥12,000, offering great value for money. The head chef is from Fukushima Prefecture, so all the sake served is from breweries in Fukushima. It's nice to see that local love. Above all, the service is excellent, and the relaxed atmosphere makes you feel very comfortable. It was a truly happy experience. It's close to my home, so I'll definitely go back! This place is going to be a hit. ▽--------------------------▽ ○Restaurant Name: Sushi Nikko ○Tabelog Rating: 3.50 (as of August 21, 2024) ○3-minute walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station ○Budget: ¥20,000 per person ○Address: FRAME 1F, 3-4-20 Kiyosumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo ○Business Hours: [Tue-Sat] 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM [Sun & Holidays] 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM ※Closed: Mondays ※Credit cards & QR payments accepted △--------------------------△ 【Reservations】 Reservations accepted 【Recommended Usage】 Family, friends, colleagues, couples 【Order】 ◆Omakase Course ¥12,000 ～Drink～ ◇Sanno-maru (Minami Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture) Kaido Otokoyama Sake Brewery ◇Aizu Shikon (Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture) Nakurayama Sake Brewery ◇Nara-man Sake Mirai (Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture) Yumegokoro Sake Brewery ◇Umauma (Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture) Ariga Brewery ◇Summer's Sharpness ☆ Kara 2024 Tatsu Label No. 4 (Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture) Tatsuizumi Sake Brewery ◇Miyajima (Aizu-Wakamatsu City) Miyajima Meijo Co., Ltd. ◇Hirokiki Tokubetsu Junmai (Aizu-Wakamatsu City) Hiroki Sake Brewery 【Course Contents】 〇Grilled eggplant purée 〇Hairtail sashimi: with salt and sudachi 〇Grilled yellowtail (Nagasaki Prefecture): with raw seven spices 〇Grilled conger eel marinated in soy sauce: with a plum soup 〇Spring rolls (eel, eggplant, blue cheese) topped with homemade bottarga 〇Palate cleanser: peach and Shine Muscat grapes with sesame vinegar 〇Nigiri ・Medium fatty tuna ・Horse mackerel ・Squid (Shimane Prefecture) ・Marinated lean tuna ・Sardine (Iwate Prefecture) 〇Small bowl Tocobusi with liver on top 〇Monkfish liver gunkan maki with small-sized watermelon pickled in Nara 〇Mackerel roll 〇Sea urchin hand roll 〇Shishito pepper hand roll 〇Conger eel nigiri 〇Additional Sea urchin: North Purple sea urchin Sea urchin: Saltwater sea urchin 〇Soup: Ginger and soy sauce

The omakase course is an incredible value at just ¥12,000... When you see the quality of the dishes, it's even more of a steal! I heard this place just opened, but I'm sure they'll raise their prices soon. I need to make this place my regular spot before it gets too popular! The interior is surrounded by greenery, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The sushi rice is made with red vinegar. Each grain is distinct and melts in your mouth, blending perfectly with the toppings. I absolutely love it! The specialty dishes are unlike anything I've seen before. The homemade shichimi (seven-spice blend) and bottarga (cured fish roe) are both excellent. Everyone, please visit before it becomes impossible to get a reservation! **Note:** The exterior is literally surrounded by greenery and lush plants, so if you're prone to mosquito bites or wearing a skirt, you might want to apply insect repellent before you go. (I got bitten, lol) **Specialty Dishes:** * Grilled eggplant purée * Sashimi of hairtail Served with sudachi (a type of citrus fruit) and salt * Salt-grilled yellowtail With homemade shichimi * Grilled conger eel in a marinade With corn, cucumber, and mitsuba (Japanese parsley) The broth is flavored with pickled plums * Spring rolls With eel, blue cheese, summer vegetables, and topped with homemade bottarga * Peach and Shine Muscat grapes with Japanese mint Sesame sauce dressing * Tocobusi (a type of shellfish) rice bowl with liver **Sushi:** * Medium fatty tuna * Horse mackerel Lightly seared for a fragrant flavor * White squid from Shimane Prefecture Finely chopped * Marinated lean tuna * Iwate Prefecture sardine With scallions added to the rice * Monkfish liver Wrapped in nori with a piece of watermelon pickle inside The aroma is incredible! Apparently, it's because of the aosa (seaweed) * Goma saba (mackerel marinated in sesame seeds) * Toro-taku (fatty tuna and octopus) * Manjūgaki (a type of pepper) and bonito flakes

A 20-course meal is quite rare. The first five dishes were creative, followed by 13 pieces of sushi, soup, and rolled omelet, if I recall correctly. Everything was delicious, but I was particularly impressed by the monkfish liver gunkan and the mackerel. They even made a cute plate for me, making it a wonderful day. The chef and his wife were both very kind and welcoming, creating a very comfortable atmosphere. I definitely want to go back again.

The food, service, and value for money are all top-notch! Even if you're dining alone, the atmosphere is great and you can relax without feeling awkward. 👌 I got lost and was late (it's not the NICO hair salon on the previous street, so be careful! 💦💦💦), but the owner and the chef were so kind and welcoming. I really liked their personalities. It's a small restaurant with just the two of them, but I think it's the best sushi restaurant that has opened in Kiyosumi Shirakawa. The interior is stylish and very calming, so much so that you might wonder if it's actually a sushi restaurant! 😂 The food is undeniably delicious and the price is incredibly reasonable at 12,000 yen! You get 20 different dishes, which is a lot, and as you can see from the photos, each one is truly impressive! The persimmon dish and the 'Nikko-don' are particularly noteworthy, but everything else is worth trying too. You'll be in for a treat. I had a wonderful time from start to finish. Definitely make a reservation and check it out! ✨

This sushi restaurant 🍣 just opened this year. They take pride in their work, and the quality is excellent for the price. The chef and his wife are both very kind and welcoming ♡ The atmosphere is relaxed and there's no time limit, so you can enjoy your meal at your own pace 🍶. The service was a bit slow, so it would be even better if they could speed things up a bit 👍. It has the potential to become a very popular spot…🤤