Sushi Hirose

Yokohama is a diverse and charming city that is easily accessible from Tokyo. Home to a historic townscape and popular tourist destinations such as Yamashita Park and the Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama's Minato Mirai area is an attractive blend of high-rise buildings and commercial complexes. The city is also packed with restaurants serving diverse cuisine from around the world. The subject of this feature is an establishment offering a signature food of Japanese cuisine: sushi.

After opening its doors in 2019, Sushi Hirose immediately became popular and achieved high ratings on Japan’s largest restaurant information website. But this was only to be expected. Owner Junichi Hirose has a gourmet grandfather, and his palate was nurtured from an early age. Hirose began his culinary training at a long-established sushi restaurant in Yokohama before moving on to Ginza Kojyu, a famed Japanese restaurant in the Ginza district of Tokyo. He then opened his own restaurant. In addition to sushi, Sushi Hirose has won praise for various dishes that accentuate the innate umami of the ingredients.

The restaurant has just a single menu, the Omakase Course (“Chef’s Choice Course”), which changes according to the ingredients Hirose procures on any given day. Hirose personally visits markets to purchase his ingredients and also sources ingredients from across Japan. The seafood he sources is prepared to ensure that the ingredients’ intrinsic flavors are fully appreciated. The sushi rice is cooked to perfection and possesses an optimal amount of chewiness. It is finished with a special vinegar mixture made from three different types of vinegar, the main component of which is red vinegar. With every grain perfectly cooked and seasoned, the sushi rice is the ideal match for the carefully prepared toppings.

Hirose’s culinary skills ensure that each piece of sushi melts in the mouth, and that each mouthful ends in a smile. Comprising appetizers, sashimi, grilled dishes, steamed dishes, and more, the Omakase Course offers an immensely satisfying experience. The restaurant also has a rich selection of sake and wine that can be enjoyed along with the meal.

Sushi Hirose is located approximately five minutes on foot from Kannai Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line. Service is provided in both Japanese and English. Sushi Hirose is an ideal destination for diners wishing to eat great sushi in Yokohama. Reservations are recommended.

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