We got to town with an appetite and little knowledge of Kanazawa restaurants. We tried one spot, but it was closed, we located another sushi restaurant, but it was full. We found Hachiro on the river with space for me and my son and it felt like exactly the place for us. The owners and their son treated us to the most sublime sushi dinner I've ever had. Being from northern California, I thought I had a handle on good sushi, but I had no idea. We were asked our preferences and wether there was anything we didn't want. We turned over control to our chef and feasted. I'm now ruined for sushi anywhere but Kanazawa.
The place is cozy, clean and welcoming to tourists. They have very workable English and try hard to tell you about the fish they are serving. I regret only having five...
Read moreOur first time at a real sushi place in Japan. It was perfect. On a Monday night it was not busy, but there was another another couple there. We were able to sit where we could see the preparation. Throughout the leisurely meal the chefs showed us pictures of each fish and explained each type of sushi in a way we could understand. They were so friendly and kind. I am no expert but the food was divine and plentiful. It took a couple of hours but was...
Read moreFirst time experiencing authentic sushi omakase at restaurant located along kanazawa old town area along Asano river, accidentally met while walking around exploring the town.
Restaurant run by 3rd generation of Kanazawa sushi master with well selected local&seasonal seafood for serving on top of well cooked rice in authentic japanese atmosphere. This trip would never complete if i didn’t had such a great...
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