Sushi Saito
Three Michelin stars. Takashi Saito's counter in Akasaka is considered by many Japanese chefs to surpass Jiro. Near-impossible reservation — requires a regular patron introduction.
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Dishes
Uni Gunkan
Nigiri
Sea urchin from Hokkaido's Rishiri Island, wrapped in nori. The sweetness-to-brine ratio is the test. No wasabi — Saito believes it masks the urchin's actual flavor.
Kohada Nigiri
Nigiri
Gizzard shad cured in salt and vinegar. The most technically revealing piece at any sushi counter — the cure time is the chef's fingerprint. Saito's version is 40 minutes, precisely.