Sushi Kanesho — Restaurant in Tokyo

The restaurant is inconspicuous from the outside, a common theme in Japan. We arrived at noon and were presented with the sole menu option: omakase at ¥15000 per person. Furthermore, we ordered some hot sake and some plum wine on the rocks.

The service is excellent. The young apprentice is attentive and kind. The sushi master gave us information about the set course and made friendly banter, revealing to us that he has 30+ years of experience. Thus, we got excited for what turned out to be an excellent meal.

After a simple yet delicious salad, the nigiri were prepared with great craftsmanship. Mackerel, shrimp, squid, tuna and many more, all pieces were amazing. Firm, fresh fish and perfectly cooked rice. The fatty tuna in particular was delightful, one of the best things we tried during our stay in Japan. The course ended with a few pieces of maki, sweet omelette and miso soup, as usual.

Despite the language barrier, the master was friendly, gave us suggestions, asked us about our stay in Japan and was interested in the cuisine of our home country. Seems like a genuinely...

確かな目利きと繊細な仕事ぶりでほんとうに美味しい

Quality speaks for itself. They make careful use of seasonal ingredients and pursue flavor without unnecessary flash.

Sushi looks simple, but – Each day the chef chooses ingredients depending on what is best. – The order of the course is carefully planned. – Aging and storage control the flavor and moisture of the fish. – Cuts and scoring affect the texture. – Garnishes are chosen to match each topping. – The amount of sauce brushed on is adjusted for every piece. – Rice is cooked and seasoned precisely. – The rice is shaped so you can pick it up easily, but it falls apart gently in your mouth.

Occasionally, you’ll see negative reviews from tourists who don’t understand sushi but present themselves as critics. These are not worth paying attention.

Most of the craft behind great sushi happens long before the first piece is served. Some people don’t seem...

This is a gem. If you wanted to experience where locals eat sushi on date night, this is it. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, North of Senso-ji temple, this is off the tourist beaten path. The omakase follows what is freshly available and prepared. It does not follow the standard formula of tuna, salmon, etc. It was amazingly prepared and the chef is very attentive. He'll sneak larger portions if you look hungry or slow the service down if you're looking full. You can order more of what you liked (if you're still hungry) at the end. The staff and chef spoke mostly Japanese but did make conversation in English to accommodate us. Everything was on point and authentic. Highly recommended if you're searching for authentic and non...