Sushi Risaki Honten

Each piece served across the counter is more than a fine topping on rice: careful preparation, the temperature of the fish and its precise balance with the seasoned rice all shape the finished sushi. On the second floor of a building in Tomigaya, 鮨利﨑 本店 serves a varied selection of nigiri that makes for a welcoming dinner, with the quality of the ingredients allowed to shine.

A traditional sushi counter can feel formal, but here, easy conversation with the approachable sushi chef helps put the room at ease. Watching the chef's knife work and preparation unfold before you, while listening to the conversation about the food, is part of the experience here.

The dining room is quiet and relaxed, making it easy to talk. It suits an unhurried evening over dinner with someone important, as well as a business meal. Takeaway and delivery are not offered. Come for the pleasures best appreciated at the counter: the temperature of each piece and the deftness of its shaping.