Nara, Japan｜Echizen Sushi

The service was excellent, the ingredients were all fresh to the point the chef had to capture an escaping shrimp. Definitely recommend, as it is more authentic than most of the belt sushi joints. Also, we got treated both sake and shochu and got a proper sushi eating technique 101 by other local customers.

This was my fourth time in Japan, third time in Nara and visiting Japan as an adult. Ate here in January of 2019; this is my favorite place to eat thus far. The shrimp, tuna and flounder were fabulous. Tried the puffer fish for the novelty aspect--not bad, but not my favorite. I was the only westerner in there and the only one who didn't speak Japanese (but I did have an interpreter). By the time I left, I felt like I was one of the crowd, albeit a very small crowd. The place had that neighborhood atmosphere and the half dozen other patrons seemed like they were regulars. I'll be back in October!

The ingredients were fresh and delicious^^ The staff was also friendly and nice. However, there is no photo menu or English menu. Please note that there is only a Japanese menu.