Sushi Arai

Opened in 2018, Sushi Arai earned one Michelin star in the MICHELIN GUIDE NIIGATA 2020. The restaurant’s menu is simple, with only two types of omakase courses. One is a sushi-only course, and the other is a Japanese cuisine course that includes both sushi and other Japanese food. This course is very popular because it allows you to enjoy not only sushi but also the rich and savory flavors of other dishes in Japanese cuisine. If you sit at the counter, you can observe Chef Arai's meticulous cooking movements. The counter has been carefully arranged so that you can easily see his hands from every seat and admire his animated knife work. Sushi Arai also has a wide selection of sake, including some rare sake. They recommended Kikusui Shuzo's "Kuramitsu," Murasuke Shuzo's "Natsukan," and Ichijima Shuzo's "Hidematsu," which are Japanese Sake. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the sushi at Sushi Arai if you’re on a trip to Niigata!