A place to eat nigiri made by a taciturn chef in complete silence. On a day of heavy rain, I was the only customer and no one came after me. No small talk or “Do you live nearby?”—just nigiri arriving one after another with my small bottle of beer and sake, and a 30-minute stay. I find it hard to agree with the high ratings. The nigiri is appropriate for the price. Not bad. The chairs are comfortable.

A sushi restaurant run by a married couple, with 8 counter seats. The space, the service, the careful craftsmanship. In every respect, it goes beyond a neighborhood sushi restaurant. Superb sushi. The husband is a quiet craftsman who neither talks too much nor acts stubborn. His wife is gentle and courteous too. If you come to Shimokitazawa, I'd love you to venture a little farther and eat here. Omakase for 6,000円.