Nakasaka

Visitors say you can order Nakasaka’s small pieces of nigiri, made with red-vinegar sushi rice, one at a time. Rather than choosing a platter all at once, you can build your meal gradually, trying a little of whatever catches your eye. One diner singled out the sea bass and filefish nigiri; another praised the balance between the rice and fish, and said the rice had just the right firmness. Others have found the rice a little firm, so its texture may come down to personal preference.

There is more than nigiri to choose from: sashimi platters, carpaccio and other à la carte dishes can round out a meal. Diners have reported enjoying pike conger, bonito and abalone on the sashimi platter, while others have paired seasonal fish and dishes with drinks. The menu also includes nigiri topped with house-simmered conger eel, which diners have recommended.

Some visitors have enjoyed seafood grilled over a charcoal brazier. The meal can centre on sushi, with grilled dishes and small plates alongside. The restaurant serves diners in Kire-nishi, Hirano Ward, Osaka, and offers beer, sake and shochu. Dinner reservations are recommended, so booking ahead may be a good idea if you plan to take your time over nigiri and à la carte dishes.