Karin

A cod burger, then a Karin Roll filled with simmered eel: Karin’s omakase adds unexpected dishes to the familiar rhythm of sushi. The course costs 12,100 yen. Diners’ accounts describe a succession of dishes between the nigiri, including deep-fried eggplant simmered in broth and savoury egg custard; the selection varies from day to day. One visitor recalled the rich sweetness of sweet shrimp and the fragrant sear on blackthroat seaperch. Across its many courses, the meal explores Japanese cooking as well as sushi.

The cod burger brings a change of pace to the course. One visitor described fried cod served with homemade mayonnaise and a sauce based on eel. To finish, the Karin Roll is a thick roll filled with simmered eel, thick omelette and cucumber. Diners have noted the eel’s savoury flavour, the omelette’s gentle sweetness and the cucumber’s crisp texture. The house-signature roll is another reason to look forward to the meal.

Sake is available by the half-go, alongside a set of 3 seasonal recommendations served by the go and a tasting set of 3 varieties in small sake cups. These options make it easy to sample several kinds or choose a glass to suit your taste. At lunch, a limited omakase course is offered for 4,400 yen, with 10 seats available; opening hours are 12 to 14. The dinner course can also be ordered. With just 10 counter seats, booking ahead is worth considering.