Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Nigiri (Sushi-ya)
Nigiri is one of my favorite sushi restaurants in the Yokosuka area. It's a small place close to Keikyu Otsu Station on the Keikyu Line. The sushi is reasonably priced and delicious. If you like sushi, they have a lot of options. They have the typical maguro, salmon, and eel (unagi) sushi. They also have sushi rolls such as the california roll, fried shrimp (ebi) roll, and the unagi roll, if you are a sushi novice. They also have an english menu so be sure to ask if you can't read Japanese. Most of the staff do speak some English if you really need help. Be sure to get there before 6 pm if you don't want to have to wait for a seat. I'd recommend getting there earlier if you're with a large party.
One great thing about Nigiri is the sushi special. They change the special according to the season and holidays during that time period. They have eggplant sushi when it's in season. My personal favorite is the fried Chikuwa sushi, which is a long cyclindrical fish cake, they've added some type of green vegetable and put Japanese mayonaise on top for the sushi. If you're really feeling adventurous, I'd really recommend it.
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Directions:
I survive and live by google maps, but in this case I would not recommend using the route provided on google maps since it takes you down a bunch of tiny streets. If you have a smart phone or are familiar with the area, the directions are correct if you want to try another route.
Get off at Keikyu Otsu Station (one south of Horinochi on the Keikyu Line going towards Uraga).
When you exit the station, turn left. Then go straight on the main road. There should be a 100 yen shop on your right and a flower shop on your left. As you continue, you should pass a bank on your right and a dentist shop and daycare center on your left.
At the fork, take the middle road. Most people will be walking in this direction, so try to follow the crowd. There is a white catholic church on the right as you walk down the road. You should also start to see some large white apartment buildings up ahead and a fairly busy intersection.
Keep going straight until you get to the intersection with the 7 eleven at the corner.
Cross the street and make an immediate left after you reach the other side of the street. There will be a playground and white apartment buildings on your right and straight ahead.
Go straight on the sidewalk heading towards the large white apartment buildings ahead of you.
Once you pass the white apartment buildings, you'll see a group of four restaurants. Look for the sushi restaurant that as にぎり on the sign.
One great thing about Nigiri is the sushi special. They change the special according to the season and holidays during that time period. They have eggplant sushi when it's in season. My personal favorite is the fried Chikuwa sushi, which is a long cyclindrical fish cake, they've added some type of green vegetable and put Japanese mayonaise on top for the sushi. If you're really feeling adventurous, I'd really recommend it.
Address:
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Directions:
I survive and live by google maps, but in this case I would not recommend using the route provided on google maps since it takes you down a bunch of tiny streets. If you have a smart phone or are familiar with the area, the directions are correct if you want to try another route.
Get off at Keikyu Otsu Station (one south of Horinochi on the Keikyu Line going towards Uraga).
When you exit the station, turn left. Then go straight on the main road. There should be a 100 yen shop on your right and a flower shop on your left. As you continue, you should pass a bank on your right and a dentist shop and daycare center on your left.
At the fork, take the middle road. Most people will be walking in this direction, so try to follow the crowd. There is a white catholic church on the right as you walk down the road. You should also start to see some large white apartment buildings up ahead and a fairly busy intersection.
Keep going straight until you get to the intersection with the 7 eleven at the corner.
Cross the street and make an immediate left after you reach the other side of the street. There will be a playground and white apartment buildings on your right and straight ahead.
Go straight on the sidewalk heading towards the large white apartment buildings ahead of you.
Once you pass the white apartment buildings, you'll see a group of four restaurants. Look for the sushi restaurant that as にぎり on the sign.
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