Sushi Takutsu — Restaurant in Otaru

A hidden gem next to Otaru JR station. The small 6 seater run by a lovely couple is the best counter nigiri sushi restaurant we have had in Hokkaido and rivals the top sushi joints in all of Japan. We have eaten plenty of top rated sushi restaurants around the world and this chef humbly puts many of them to shame. It could be the ready access to the fresh seasonal produce from Hokkaido but his techniques and pairing with the aromatics and toppings made each bite so delicious and balanced. Both lunch and dinner are priced very reasonably and we couldn't stop ordering more extras to try! Will definitely be back everything we are...

I don’t usually write reviews but this place was amazing! I feel compelled to praise the owners, who were lovely. The food is excellent. It’s a very small restaurant with only 6 sushi counter seats. My friend and I had the omakase menu. The 3 starter dishes and 10-pieces of sushi that are part of the omakase menu that we had was slightly fusion, so only go to this place if you are open to slightly different flavours. Each dish was executed well and the taste combinations worked. In addition to a few sakes and beers, the restaurant also offers wine by the glass and bottles. Price is very reasonable for...

Very small Japanese restaurant inside a small centre which closes its doors at 21:00. It has only 6 spots, so make sure to reserve yours in advance. The owners are extremely friendly and doing their best to make sure everything is top-notch. The sushi and sashimi are very good and have unique fresh flavours. There is also a set menu. Good wines to have, too. We had a great experience and ate a lot since we wanted to taste everything, that's why we paid above average. It was worth...