Sushidokoro Hiroshi — Restaurant in Tokyo

鮓処ひろ志は特別な場所です。We've been eating sushi with current owner and sushi chef of Sushidokoro Hiroshi for 21+ years and I have been lucky enough to be able to enjoy it since I was a baby! Every time I have visited Tokyo, eating Chef Hiroshi's sushi has been one of the greatest highlights of the entire trip. I truly look forward to eating sushi at this specific restaurant all year long, and in this case, for each of the three years I haven't been in the country. Eat here for a truly authentic Tokyo sushi experience. What is most remarkable about Chef Hiroshi is his attention to detail and ability to make all customers feel like they're at home. The rest of the staff is essential and works hard without a doubt. There is another sushi chef who I am sure is excellent and has been working with Hiroshi for a long time, but I have never eaten with him. Every slice of Hiroshi's sashimi and piece of sushi is, without exaggeration, a piece of art from its presentation to its delicate flavors. His skill with the knife and ability to put together ingredients in just the right manner is one thing, but his professionalism and sense of service are unmatched. I only come to eat here once a year at the very most and the place is always busy with customers, yet still, every time we go, we feel as though we are special customers. There is no doubt in my mind that all customers feel a special connection to this place. My grandfather had passed away a couple of years ago. Because of COVID, we haven't been to Japan and my family hadn't been to the restaurant in 3 years. When he had found out that we had once again made a reservation, recognizing our name and address, he not only called us personally to thank us for returning to eat, but expressed his sentiments on the news of my grandfather's passing, realizing that there was one less seat reserved than in the years past. While we were enjoying the sushi, he made a full box set dedicated to him, free of charge, and briefly spoke about how thankful he is that we've returned to enjoy his sushi for so long. While this is a small and personal example, it speaks both on his character as a chef and as an individual. While Japan has a multitude of talented sushi chefs, this restaurant, and Chef Hiroshi in particular, are very much worth a try. It's easily delicious even for Japanese people who truly know what they're eating and will surely be delicious for any foreigners as well. Be careful, you'll never look at American sushi the same way ever again. We will surely be returning to eat here, we love...

Sushidokoro Hiroshi is a jewel hidden from the privy eyes of travellers. So I will be reviewing the restaurant from the perspective of a traveler to benefit other like-minded tourists with an interest in Japanese cuisine.

Food: The head chef presents the fresh catch of day in a delectable array of dishes centered upon the distinctive style of Edomae Nigiri Sushi - the technique is in essence a modern evolution of the traditional nigiri sushi, where the chef uses rice prepared in red vinegar (aza shari) to prepare the sushi. The ensuing product is a rhapsody of the mellowed tarty vinegar, sweet short-grain, and umami fresh catch. What differentiates Sushidokoro Hiroshi from their contemporaries specializing in Edomae Nigiri is the chef's extensive knowledge in espousing sauces and relishes to the seafood. Like a seasoned artist with full mastery of his palette, he adroitly blends his condiments to bring out the best flavors of each protein. The dishes that best captured the chef's talents are the savory bonito paired with the sweet onion soy sauce, the velvety sea bass paired with grated radish, and of course, the iconic Edomae style fatty tuna (otoro) sushi.

Service - What subtilized the restaurant to excellence was the warmth of the head chef and his team. The chef spoke conversational English and explained to us the inspiration behind each dish, and we were able to appreciate the finer aspect of the Japanese culture. Overall, we felt like welcomed guests dining at the home of a passionate chef.

Atmosphere - The woody interior gave a tranquil presence to the dining atmosphere, but was otherwise stylistically archetypical of Japanese minimalism. It offered a clean, homely environment for diners, but was otherwise not particularly memorable.

Overall, I strongly the restaurant to any tourists looking to experience Edomae-style sushi. However, I'd advise securing a reservation in advance, as any attempted walk-ins would likely be met with the disappointment of a...

西荻窪駅北口にある「ひろ志」。一歩足を踏み入れると、白木のカウンターが清々しく、落ち着いた雰囲気が出迎えてくれます。店主は穏やかで物腰柔らかく、初めて訪れる客でもすぐに打ち解けることができるでしょう。 こちらのお店の最大の魅力は、なんといっても季節と素材を活かした料理と、卓越した技術で握られる寿司の数々です。旬の魚介は店主自らが厳選し、その持ち味を最大限に引き出す丁寧な仕事ぶりが光ります。春には桜鯛や初鰹、夏には鮎や鱧、秋には秋刀魚や新イクラ、冬には寒鰤や牡蠣といった具合に、訪れるたびに異なる旬の味覚を楽しませてくれます。 握りは、シャリの温度や握りの強さも絶妙で、ネタとの一体感が素晴らしいの一言。口に入れた瞬間に広がる魚の旨みと、ほどけるようなシャリのバランスが、まさに至福の瞬間です。また、お刺身や焼き物、煮物といったお料理も、素材の良さを活かしつつ、創意工夫が凝らされており、どれもが唸るほどの美味しさです。 日本酒のラインナップも充実しており、店主が料理との相性を考え厳選した銘柄が揃っています。好みを伝えれば、ぴったりの一杯を見繕ってくれるので、ついつい飲み過ぎてしまうかもしれません。 ひろ志は、肩肘張らずに美味しいお寿司と日本料理を堪能できる、まさに大人の隠れ家のようなお店です。店主の人柄も相まって、居心地が良く、ついつい長居してしまうことでしょう。特別な日の食事にはもちろん、普段使いにもおすすめしたい、...