Sushi Ryu

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Sushi Ryu is a sushi restaurant that has a great reputation for its fresh fish. Focusing on seasonal specialties, Sushi Ryu offers 30 to 40 different kinds of sushi on the regular menu, all of which are sent directly from local ports on the fresh seafood abundant Sea of Japan. This is one particular restaurant whose popularity is supported by both locals and travelers alike. In winter, you can also try the local specialty of homemade kabura-zushi which uses kabu, Japanese turnip. There is also an abundance of sake rice wine available that goes perfect with the fresh sushi at Sushi Ryu and the restaurant is in a great location found only at about a 5-minute walk from the JR Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa.

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Famous restaurant with a taste you’ll never forget

The sushi chefs at Sushi Ryu are seasoned veterans who have walked the single path of sushi for over 30 years. In addition to the sushi, other seafood dishes made by these professional chefs are masterpieces as well. This restaurant is so well known that many fans outside of the prefecture will even go as far to say, “You won’t know the true taste of Kanazawa until you come to Sushi Ryu.”

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“Jo-Nigiri”, top class seasonal nigiri sushi

If you’re looking for the highest quality of nigiri sushi featuring seasonal specialties, then the “Jo-Nigiri” is for you (2,700 yen tax included). This course allows you to taste the high quality seasonal seafood with nigiri sushi focusing on local specialties like ama-ebi deep-water shrimp.

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Also try Ishikawa Prefecture’s local specialty of kabura-zushi in winter

Kabura-zushi is a local specialty of Ishikawa (available at current seasonal price) which is made from cut turnips, inside of which are put buri (yellowtail) and carrots and is then fermented with lactic acid. The kabura-zushi at Sushi Ryu is all homemade. The sweet flavor of the malted rice and turnip make for a unique style of sushi.