Iroha Sushi Nakameguro Megurogawazoi — Restaurant in Tokyo

This is a great neighborhood sushi spot. It's always very busy, bustling and full of energy. It's full of locals, but also welcoming to foreigners. It's definitely not a made-for-tourists experience, almost nobody speaks anything but Japanese. So, if you want a real-world, lively sushi joint, I highly recommend this place.

Since arriving in Japan, I've had sushi a few different ways. I've done the super expensive omakase, the conveyor belt, and the standup sushi bar. But I think this place was actually my favorite. A local Japanese dude that I met in a English style pub took me here, said he's been going for 25 years. I understand why. I expect I'll be back again, not only because it's in my neighborhood, but also because it was a GREAT experience. My friend wrote our order down on a slip of paper and handed it to the server. Apparently, that's the way it works.

We started with whelk, which seems to be common. I've had it a few other places and it's always good. But these were in an especially delicious sauce, sort of thin sweet soy thing with heavy umami. I kept dipping the sea snail meat in it, trying to soak up as much sauce as I possibly could. We also ordered karaage (fried chicken), which tends to be really good everywhere and this one was no exception. Heavy crunch on the outside, juicy interior. There was nothing super special about this particular karaage, but nothing to complain about either. We also started with an order of tamagoyaki (sweet omelet), which was better than average, discernable mirin flavor and very fluffy.

The sushi platter was all fantastic. High quality, fairly priced. I especially enjoyed the quail egg with spring onions. And I tried kazunoko (dried herring eggs) for the first time. It had a crunchy texture with a briny flavor. Interesting, but not my favorite. Finally, I wanted to try some fatty tuna, to compare it with the lean tuna on the platter. It melted in my mouth.

I definitely want to go back to this place. I think it's a great place to try any of the sushi specialties you've been thinking about tasting. The quality is high and the price is reasonable. I'll definitely order a more deluxe platter next time, now that I get what this place is all about.

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Nestled among all the hip new cafes and western style restaurants in this cool neighbourhood is a little sushi restaurant that feels like it’s been here forever. This restaurant’s got a great authentic vibe and it really delivers on the quality of the sushi. The staff are all elderly and you get the feel they’ve been working here for decades. But they are very friendly and make you feel welcome straight away and speak pretty good English. They have an English menu as well so ordering won’t be a problem. I’ve had a lot of sashimi in the past and I can honestly say the quality is excellent. The sushi chef’s look like they’ve been mastering their craft for a long time so they really put time and effort into the arrangement and preparation of the dishes. The sashimi we tried we delicious, fresh, soft, delicate yet full of texture. The hand roll with minced tuna was also one of the best I’ve tried. Even the miso soup tasted freshly made and delicious and not from a pre-made recipe. If you’re looking for an authentic sushi experience in this lovely neighbourhood, this...

Close to the infamous Meguro river promenade (which is especially a treat during hanami), this local sushi restaurant is definitely an adress I will recommend to people visiting Tokyo.

The service is good, but also foreigner friendly. They have English menus available if you ain't verse in Japanese yet ~

The sushi's quality here is really a 10 out of 10. From it's appearance, it's size, to it's taste... there is nothing to find fault in it.

Sushi-ro restaurants are always a good choice in terms of price/value, but this one is definitely an upgrade to those restaurant by a wooping 80%!

Yes, you will pay a bit more or eat a bit less. However the taste of their sushi is really worth it.

We would recommend you to take a bite at their fattiest tuna and ofc the salmon one. You won't be...