01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Sushi Ito hangs its noren in a quiet residential corner of Minami-Yukigaya, Ota Ward, welcoming diners with thoughtfully prepared seafood in an unpretentious setting. At lunchtime, the counter does a brisk trade in 10-piece nigiri sets and rice bowls. The colorful tairyo chirashi and seafood bara-chirashi both come served with a bowl of soup. Sitting at the counter on a weekend afternoon, sipping a bottled beer while your chirashi bowl is assembled, makes for an easy and satisfying lunch.
Grilled Delicacies for Drinks and the Pleasure of Ordering by the Piece
An evening visit is best begun with grilled plates and small dishes before moving on to sushi. Fragrant, unglazed grilled conger eel (anago shiroyaki), rich amberjack collar, and salmon belly appear on the menu, each well suited to a carafe of sake or a pour of a regional brew. After nibbling on an assorted sashimi plate or seasonal catches, diners can order individual pieces of nigiri—such as kohada (gizzard shad), sardine, or chutoro (medium fatty tuna)—at their own pace.
The interior retains a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, appointed with table seating as well as a welcoming counter that makes solo dining effortless. Whether dropping in for a casual evening meal or savoring nigiri and chirashi sets ranging from standard to special selections, it is an easy place to return to.
