独創的な技光る小倉前寿司のお店♫ : Sushi Tsubasa

Sushi Tsubasa Located in Kokura, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. Opened in 2012 and relocated to its current location in 2016, it is one of the renowned restaurants specializing in Kokura-style sushi (Kyushu-style sushi), distinct from Edomae sushi. Chef Tanaka, who trained in French cuisine, spent about eight years at 'Sushi Morita,' an established leader of Kokura-style sushi, before opening this restaurant. Unlike Edomae sushi, which often involves various preservation techniques like marinating, simmering, or grilling, Sushi Tsubasa uses fresh, local white fish and shellfish, highlighting the natural flavors with salt and citrus like kabosu, avoiding the use of grilled soy sauce. The restaurant emphasizes creativity through decorative cuts and the innovative use of vegetables, yuzu pepper, and condiments. ✔︎ Omakase Course (JPY 22,000) - Tax Included ✔︎ Draft Beer, Assorted Japanese Sake [Appetizers] - Simmered Clams with Sansho - Flounder Wrapped in Salted Kombu (Quick Kombu Pickle) - Vinegared Sardines with Condiments (Sesame, Green Onion, Myoga) - Chawanmushi with Salmon Roe [Nigiri] - Sea Bream - Needlefish - Meichidai - Red Sea Bream with Yuzu Pepper - Cooked Shrimp - Marinated Red Fish - Sandfish - Sea Urchin (Aijima) - New Child Fish - Conger Eel - Toro and Smoked Daikon Roll - Egg The flounder wrapped in salted kombu is prepared just before serving, enhancing the texture and flavor. It’s delicious and addictive! 🎶 The vinegared sardines with condiments are perfectly balanced, allowing the flavors of the ingredients to shine through. Each dish complements the accompanying sake beautifully. The cucumber served as a palate cleanser keeps the drinks flowing. Chef Tanaka is personable, treating both regulars and first-time guests with warmth and care, adding to the restaurant's charm. Blending elements of Edomae sushi with a free-spirited creativity, this is a must-visit spot for sushi lovers in Kokura. I can't wait to return! 🎶 It was a great meal ( ^ω^ )y// Sushi Tsubasa (☆3.98)