One of the best thing about Japan is the accessibility to super fresh, high quality, delicious sushi. Not some sushi joint that is owned and operated by non-Japanese staff, who might have received their sushi “certification” at some two-week sushi making course. We got to visit really nice sushi spot in Tokyo. They had interesting “window” on the wall, really thin, long opening that let you peek into the sushi counter. It keeps privacy without being completely separated from the outside world. How did we find this spot? From my gourmet sister, of course!

Right at the entrance is their large sushi counter. We didn’t have a reservation, but we were able to sit at the counter. They have table seating in the back, and it seemed like there was a big party going on back there. The sushi chefs were making crazy amount of sushi for them with precision and great efficiency.

They had lots of fresh selections of the day, and I especially loved the cute little frog welcoming us with a silly dance.

They had chopstick and small plate for soy sauce on a cute paper placemat. As soon as we sat down, they gave us nice hot towel to clean our hands. I love getting hot towels at restaurant, I wish if all restaurants give hot towels…

The interesting part about them is that they are ready to welcome non-Japanese customers, with menu in both Japanese and English. The English menu also have explanation of fish parts used for sushi and sashimi, and also all kinds of basic sushi dishes. How helpful and considerate!

We received complimentary appetizer, which was fresh squid. How awesome is that! It was perfectly cooked, chewy but firm, tasty and a great way to start the sushi feast.

We ordered Today’s Sashimi Special plate (2,100 yen/person). This sashimi plate was for two people portion. It was beautifully plated, with super fresh sashimi pieces. It had Katsuo, Madai (Japanese Snapper), Raw Octopus, Kohada (Gizzard Shad), Horse Mackerel, Scallop, and Aoyagi (Round Clam Shellfish).

They were really great, with just the right firm texture. They were plump, fresh and delicious. They were nice and thick, but not too thick. Each sashimi piece was carefully sliced and we enjoyed them all.

We order few more from à la carte menu. First one was their Egg (200 yen). It is like an egg omelet, but Japanese style. It looks very simple, but yet it is not easy to make the perfect egg omelet. Here, it was nice and big pieces, had nice sweetness without being too sweet. And most of all, it was fluffy! We liked them a lot too, comforting and tasty.

The last but not least, our favorite sushi, Ikura or Salmon Roe (500 yen). We just had to have it… And it was beautiful, like shiny jewels wrapped in black velvet. It was really fresh and the perfect way to end the meal.

We enjoyed our sashimi dinner, and the staffs were very kind and welcoming. They have free WiFi and again, having menu available in Japanese and English was a big plus. I love fining these kind of hidden spot. No matter how hidden or open they are, if they have delicious food, either my sister or I will find them!

Sushi Hide – 4 Chome-7-9 Hatanodai, Shinagawa, Tokyo Japan

鮨英 – 東京都品川区旗の台4-7-9 パル旗の台 1Ｆ