(Don’t be mistaken) This is not Ginza Jiro:
This review about Sukiyabashi Jiro is the restaurant located at Roppongi (the owner’s son’s restaurant). For the sushi lovers out there, I’m sure many of you have heard of the sushi documentary about Jiro, supposedly the world’s best sushi. Although I haven’t had the opportunity to dine in the main Jiro restaurant located in Ginza, I did manage to dine to at his son’s restaurant in Roppongi twice. I blogged about the restaurant the first time at another blog a few years ago on blogger so this is the updated version.
I came to this restaurant for lunch. The place itself was small with only a few counter seats. I had the 18000 Yen Nigiri Sushi only course. Here are some of the pictures taken:
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| From Top Left to Right: Hirame (Flounder), Sumi Ika (Squid), Sayori (Half beak), Akami (Tuna Lean meat), Chu Toro (Medium Fatty tuna, Kohada (Gizzard shad), Akagai (Ark shell), Aji (Horse Mackerel). |
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| From Top Left to Right: Ikura (Salmon Roe), Tako (Octopus), Uni (Sea Urchin, Saba (Mackerel), Anago (Conger Eel), Otoro (Fattest tuna), Tamago (Egg), Uni from Hokkaido |
The 18000 Yen nigiri sushi course consisted of about 14 to 15 large pieces of sushi. One thing to note, the pictures may look very ordinary, but actually being there and tasting every single piece of sushi is entirely different. Many of the sushi served had this “melt in your mouth” effect including the Ikura sushi, Otoro sushi and the Anago sushi.
I also liked the fact that his assistant chefs would explain the characteristics of every single piece of sushi. For instance, I was told that the Tako sushi will initially taste like octopus, but as I chew it more, I will be able to taste flavors like crab and prawn (which I actually did). Jiro-san himself also explained about the process of making his Tamago and how much time and effort he committed to perfect it.
The sushi meal was definitely a darn good experience. The sushi pieces were big and the balance between the thickness of the fish and the amount of rice was perfect. Do note that Jiro-san expects you to focus on his sushi (try not to have conversations with other patrons). Whenever Jiro-san looks at you or personally explains a kind of fish to you, it is recommended to either nod or praise his sushi (which I had no problem with since it was really good sushi). At the end of the meal, he thanked us for patronizing his restaurant and appreciating his sushi. He also walked us to the door and allowed me to take a picture with him.
A great sushi experience! Please make reservations and dress well when you come here!
Address: 106-0032 Tokyo, Minato 六本木6−12−2
My rating: 5/5
Budget: 18000 Yen & Above
Reservations Needed
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