Isezushi — Restaurant in Otaru

trekked here through snow and it was 100% worth it. they have a michelin star for a reason. their sushi was impeccably fresh and the most delicious i have ever had in my whole sushi-eating lifetime.

we were a walk in and came in right at their opening time. thankfully they had seats for us and at the counter too. as i am gluten intolerant i asked if it was ok to use my own gluten free soy sauce that i had bought and they allowed me to do so. they were able to speak in english too. they were aware of gluten allergies so even though i also wanted the ise course they advised that i get their omakase course instead (as the ise course comes with soy sauce painted on the sushi). they also provided substitutes so i didnt feel like i was missing out.

the photos uploaded are just a few of many including stuff that my companion had.

truthfully words are not enough to describe how fantastic the food is here. their service is also very friendly and the courses are well worth the price (imo it's actually quite affordable for...

Went there for lunch. The place is really popular so reservation is a must. I had the omakase set which included 16 pieces. I found the sushi extremely refined. The fish selection is really diverse (you even get shako !).The chef has a very delicate way of arranging each piece according to the fish. Of course you will recognize the usual soy sauce and wasabi flavors but these are subtly mixed with different ingredients such as Yuzu, Shiso, sesame and even dried bonito flake to name a few that still comes to mind at the time of review. Some might think the place is a bit expensive, but I don't agree. After trying many sushi places in Otaru, Isezushi is by far the most elaborate. So I find the price tag justified, and I would even say reasonable, given the quality I got. This is definitely a place I will visit again on my next...

Having omakase in Otaru is an absolute must—and this spot truly delivered. We are lucky to have made reservation here! The sushi and uni were incredibly fresh, with each piece showcasing the quality and simplicity of the ingredients. They don’t serve soy sauce here, as they want you to fully appreciate the natural flavors of the sushi—and it really makes a difference. For foreigners, they offer an English menu, which makes the experience even more accessible and enjoyable. The price point is also worth highlighting—it’s incredibly reasonable for the quality you’re getting. You’d be paying significantly more for something like this in Singapore. Even now, the taste still lingers in my mind. If I return to Otaru in the future, this will definitely be on...