Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan｜Himeshara

Very refreshing Edomae styled sushi with unique presentation and use of aged fish and red vinegared rice. Sake paring but no wines on menu. Location in quiet residential part of Maruyama. Servings are bigger than most

Amazing Omakase experience! Wonderful food, very beautiful restaurant, excellent service.

Dinner at Himeshara. 🍱 . We made this reservation through a third party company and an email with strict rules followed. This combined with Arika Tanaka being a two Michelin starred chef and my pigeon level speaking of Japanese made me quite nervous and I had the impression it would be a very quiet stern type of affair - I couldn't be more wrong. . Tanaka was so accommodating, despite not speaking much English himself he taught us the different fish names in Japanese and managed to get a voice translator for his staff to use to explain how to eat everything. My partner made a comment at one point that he liked the chopstick holders and at the end of the meal he gave us two to take home(!)He then jumped out from behind the counter and took a photo with us. What a guy. ☺️ . Himeshara specialises in edo style sushi and I have never tasted anything like it. It was a great combination of fresh and cured fish and some unusual options in there too (Milt, anyone?) He served up so many different variations on Uni and I dont think i have ever been so full. A meal that will stay with us for a long time, I'll definitely be back next time we are in Sapporo 💖 .