Ginza, Tokyo, is a world-famous gastronomic destination, and a particularly fierce battleground for sushi restaurants. Hnare Sushi Murayama is located on the fifth floor of a building just a five-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station. As soon as you get off the lift, you are instantly transported to a different world by the elegant white wooden door and the dainty single flower vase.
Ong Shoki, who took over the baton from Daisaku Murayama, is the owner of the shop.
The course is omakase. First enjoy seasonal tsumami, then move on to sushi. The basic soup stock is used for the snacks, with hot dishes served hot and cold dishes served cold. After the seasonal tsumami, the next dish is a nigiri made with the best of the season using red vinegared sushi rice.
Sushi ingredients are sourced directly from the production areas, such as red sea urchin from Karatsu in Saga, or from trusted middlemen in the Toyosu market, flexibly sourcing the best of each season. Of these, Mr Murayama's personal preference is to focus on spring and early summer specialities such as Kasugo sea bream and horse mackerel. The balance of flavours and tastes in the mouth is constantly evolving.
Drinks menu focuses mainly on Japanese sake and wine, with Hitakami sake from Miyagi and Jinkon from Mie served throughout the year. Guests can choose from over 10 varieties, including seasonal ones. Champagne and white wine are also available by the full bottle and half bottle.
There are 8 counter seats in the dining room, each with a view of the open kitchen and a front row view to the restaurant’s charcoal burner and fish cutting station. While located in buzzing Ginza, the restaurant ensconces diners in a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for gatherings with close friends, family, and colleagues.
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Access
A 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station
