Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan｜Hachiku

I have always loved the Osaka-style of sushi made by this shop. It is certainly unusual, and possibly unique, here in Tokyo. It is a style that even many people here in Tokyo are not familiar with. The shop,we used to buy it from near Harajuku closed some time ago, so this one in Yotsuya is unfortunately the only one left. Although their oshizushi is also eye-catchingly designed and also very tasty, the real show-stoppers are their egg- enveloped sushi “pillows”: each containing a delicious mixture of rice and other fresh ingredients, including a large crunchy slice of pickled renkon (lotus root). The outside covering is also delicious and beautifully tied around the bundle with a single strand of mitsubq. Enough said. This is another style of delicious and beautifully-made sushi that you really owe it to yourself to try.

It’s a cozy restaurant with very hospitable staff! They speak English too. We tried the ¥990 sushi set which was a hearty portion! Like many have said, the conger eel is the highlight. I found the omelette rice just a wee bit too big for my liking. Even their matcha tea was lovely.

Delicious & simple, especially the Eel!!!