Haruzushi

At Haruzushi, you need not begin with nigiri. One option is to start with sashimi and snacks, then choose individual pieces of sushi as you go. One diner wrote that the raw octopus and mackerel in a sashimi platter made a particular impression. Another said they often order sashimi piece by piece rather than choosing nigiri, making this a place to consider when you want to build a meal around the fish itself. The menu includes an upper-grade sashimi platter for one and a platter of the day’s recommended sashimi, as well as a wide choice of individual nigiri, including gizzard shad, cured mackerel and true octopus. Start with a platter or select the fish that catch your eye one piece at a time, depending on your appetite and mood.

For a meal centred on nigiri, the set choices come in three grades: “Jo”, “Toku” and “Tokujo”. Another review mentions enjoying the cured mackerel, suggesting one way to order is to begin with a set and add favourite pieces. Small plates such as whale bacon, bonito shiokara and shrimp-and-cucumber salad make good accompaniments to sushi or drinks. One diner also enjoyed the grilled squid tentacles with mayonnaise and cheese and the miso-marinated cream cheese, so there are options for those who want to linger over dishes beyond nigiri. The catch may offer further variety: reviews mention horse mackerel caught by rod and salt-grilled cutlassfish, and note that rod-caught fish may be available on some days. Rod-caught horse mackerel also appears on the menu, but check what is on offer when you visit.

Drinks include beer and sours, as well as sake. The menu lists a one-go serving of Honjozo from Kikumasamune, along with Ichinokura from Miyagi and Hakkaisan from Niigata. You could choose a few sashimi and snack dishes and take your time pairing them with drinks. The restaurant is described as suitable for dining solo, and reservations are recommended for dinner. Whether sushi takes centre stage or you build the meal around sashimi and other dishes, Haruzushi lets you choose how to order.