Iwasa Sushi — Restaurant in Tokyo

Iwasa Sushi, hidden within Tsujiki Market, is one of my favorite sushi spot here at Tokyo. Many people complained about this place having a bit lower grade of the sashimi or uni, but this spot it specialized in mollusk/shellfish sushi set. The set will be served purely made by different type of shellfish, and the quality of them are great! This spot may be hidden under the shine of Sushi Dai or Sushi Yamato, but I am convinced this is more like specialized sushi spot and totally worth the try. The owner does speak english, but very limited. Although he does not seems "hyper" like staffs at Sushi Dai or other places that attracts more tourist, but he has no lesser enthusiasm and passion. The chef and his wife owns the spot, and the Obachan (lady) is really nice, when she found out I was there for honeymoon, she gave us a small can of home-made seaweed paste which taste great. Overall the wait is less extreme than other spots, and food is equally great if you are getting things correct. I will come here more than...

I was curious to check the new fish market after Tsukuji was closed and frankly what a disappointment. Tsukiji was buzzing with people, where restaurants and stalls were in a middle of an open market where you could found a lot of street delicacy.it’s all gone. The restaurants are now located in a concrete building on reclaimed land with no street market and no charm. The old favorites restaurants are there but honestly are they really better than those in town? not for me! It was the all tsukiji atmosphere that made it worth it. The positive point for tourist is that Iwasa has a short menu in English that covers the basic of sushi assortment. Price are in line with downtown and the old lady owner is very kind and helpful ( hence the 4 stars instead of 3). Sincerely not...

Two doors down there was a large queue but, luckily, we weren't going to that one. This one had no queue and was superb. Small, but they accommodated our small Pockit stroller. Initially we folded it, but the woman kindly let us set it up at the table for our sleeping daughter. When she woke up, the same woman gave her an Anpanman treat, which was most welcome. The food? Sublime! Every bite brought me closer to the last; joyous, yet with loss I savoured and swallowed. From Vancouver, where they falsely tout they cuisine arts, this unassuming joint confirmed my belief that my resident city has lost its touch. Upon leaving the woman of the house bestowed us with a parting gift of nori. Again, most welcome. Never has a restaurant in Canada...