Nagoya Sushi Shichiri

Sushi Matsumoto is famous among international foodies for its Michelin Star reputation. Initially starting out as a single shop in the cosmopolitan district of Akasaka, the restaurant’s receiving of a Michelin Star in 2019 and 2020 led to a significant uptick in its popularity, resulting in a huge influx of visitors that prompted a rapid expansion throughout the country. Today, Sushi Matsumoto has outlets all over Japan, including in Osaka and Kobe, and even two more in Fukuoka. And yet the spirit of the original remains strong in all of these offshoots: visitors can still expect to find the same dedication to quality, and an interplay of the traditional and the contemporary in the creation of its Edomae sushi. Of course, staples of the Edomae school of sushi are ever-present, such as the restaurant’s clam soup, and fatty bluefin tuna nigiri sprinkled with coarse salt. An extensive selection of sake is also lined up behind the counter, with the chef always ready to make pairing recommendations on request. Demand for good sushi is not limited to the nation’s capital, of course, which is why the Meieki branch of Sushi Matsumoto has been warmly welcomed by the community of Aichi sushi enthusiasts. With the Tokyo outlets being booked several months in advance, the outlet in the Nagoya city center is a much more accessible alternative, and lets even visitors outside of Tokyo have a taste of the region’s traditional sushi.