Sushi restaurants in Asia
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Ōshima Endomae-Dokoro
The 30th floor of the Hotel Grand Pacific Le Meridien affords broad views of the cranes, lifts and skyscrapers on the opposite shore. How charming then at such a soaring height that this little spot, with its tiny counter and virtuosic sushi chefs, makes you feel like a bird in a very warm nest. If you're travelling with a loved one, dining on sushi of this quality at such lofty heights is a romantic and altogether memorable experience, especially if the weather is cooperating.
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Ushio
Tachikui (stand-and-eat) noodles are a longstanding (forgive the pun) Tokyo tradition, but tachikui sushi…well, that’s new. So is the way you order. Take a little plastic coin, each with the name of the fish in Japanese and English, from a rack on the counter, plunk it onto a small plate in front of you, and the itamae makes it. Genius. The atmosphere: utilitarian and immaculate. It’s in the corridor as you exit Shinagawa Station.
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Den Shichi
This is our favourite sushi restaurant in Kyoto. It’s a classic – long counter, bellowing sushi chefs and great fresh fish. The lunch sets are unbelievable value and the glass sushi cases make ordering a little easier than at some other places. It’s almost always hopping and doesn’t take reservations, so you may have to give your name and wait – but it will definitely be worth it. Look for the black-and-white sign about 100m west of Saiin Station on Shijō-dōri.
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Musashi Sushi
This is the place to go to try kaiten-zushi (conveyor-belt sushi). Sure, it's not the best sushi in the world, but it's cheap, easy and fun. Look for the mini sushi conveyor belt in the window. It's just outside the entrance to the Sanjō covered arcade.
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Ganko Zushi
Near Sanjō-ōhashi bridge, this is a good place for sushi or just about anything else. There are plenty of sets to choose from, but we recommend ordering sushi à la carte. There's a full English menu, the kitchen is fast and they are used to foreigners. Look for the large display of plastic food models in the window.
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Eki Ichiba
To see a Beppu few travellers find, head to a long and winding shopping arcade under the tracks out the back of Beppu station. This is where local residents fill their grocery bags with fresh fish and veggies, and also pick up wonderful eki-ben (station lunch boxes) and hot meals to take home. You don't need much English to enjoy this bustling, workaday market, and get a good bargain while you're at it.
It's great fun to wander from stall to stall, savouring the yobuko-ika (squid tempura) or futomaki sushi (rice and seaweed roll). On weekends, you'll find lots of university students stocking up on provisions for the week ahead. During the week many elderly folks who live…
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Millak Town Raw Fish Centre
This collection of raw-fish shops provides a rustic dining experience. Located at the northeast end of Gwang·an beach, purchase a fish for around and walk upstairs to eat; the woman selling you the fish will indicate which floor. Inside the seating area, your fish will be prepared and served for a per person fee.
Raw fish is called hoe (회; sounds similar to 'when' without the 'n'). A typical raw-fish dinner starts with a small banquet of appetisers including raw baby octopus still wiggling on the plate. A platter of thinly sliced raw fish without rice is the main course. Fish is dipped into a saucer of chogochujang (초고추장), a watery red-pepper sauce, or a dish of soy…
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Ginnabe
Combining modern and traditional, Ginnabe stands out in Hamano-machi for its style and good value, with generous teishoku set meals like unagi (eel, around 1400) or tempura and sushi (¥1575).
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Harima
Practically a home-away-from-home for Bengaluru's expat Japanese, Harima is pretty much on the mark for its atmosphere and Japanese food, including sushi, noodles, tempura and more obscure dishes such as natto (fermented bean sprouts).
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Fujiwara Restaurant
Just west of Wat In Paeng, Fujiwara has an epic menu including all the Japanese favourites and several set meals. Sushi is the specialty and it’s good, but not cheap.
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Sushi Bar
Set on a frenzied intersection; enjoy the show over delicious Japanese bites. Delivery available until 10pm.
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