Sushi Hirose

The diverse and charming city of Yokohama is easily accessible from Tokyo and is home to a historic townscape, as well as popular tourist destinations such as Yamashita Park and the Red Brick Warehouse. Yokohama’s Minato Mirai area, meanwhile, is an attractive blend of high-rise buildings and commercial complexes. The city is also packed with restaurants that serve diverse cuisine from around the world, including Japan’s most famous food: sushi.

Sushi Hirose opened its doors in 2019 and immediately became popular, achieving high ratings on Japan’s largest restaurant information website. Perhaps this was no surprise. Thanks to his grandfather, a notable gourmet, owner Junichi Hirose’s palate was nurtured from an early age. He 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 went on to open his own restaurant. In addition to sushi, Sushi Hirose has won praise for various dishes that bring out the innate umami of ingredients.

The restaurant has just one menu, the Omakase Course (“Chef’s Choice Course”), which changes according to the ingredients Hirose sources on any given day. Hirose personally visits markets and also procures ingredients from across Japan. The seafood he sources is prepared in a way that ensures the ingredients’ intrinsic flavors are fully appreciated. The sushi rice is cooked to perfection and just the right firmness. 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 expertly cooked and seasoned, the sushi rice perfectly complements 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 to be enjoyed with meals.

Sushi Hirose is located approximately five minutes on foot from Kannai Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line. With service provided in either Japanese or English, Sushi Hirose is an ideal destination for diners who would like to eat great sushi in Yokohama. Reservations are recommended.

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