On my way to the airport, I decided to catch the early lunch.
It's only apt to have sushi.
So Sushi 57 is actually originally from Sapporo, another region in Japan. The entire country has alot of facet dealing with fishing and related businesses, so it's no surprise that different region is trying to take a dip into this metropolitan, a chance for other regions in Japan to expand their reach.
First up: I had salmon & medium fatty tuna
Their version of tamago - which has a tint of sweetness to it.
Arabesque gre - the cut does look a bit like an arabesque design. It reminded me of a yellowtail kind of texture. A tad saltier than the others.
Conger eel - which is supposed to be largest eel around. They span 6.5ft long.
Broiling Mackerel - much like mackerel that I know.
Keiji Salmon - that cost extra because these are 2-3 yr old salmon found in Russian rivers. They found their way back to Japanese water to spawn by around 4-5 years old. I came upon it not even knowing. It was just a YOLO thing for me, but apparently it's the ever elusive thing that sushi lovers were chasing after. How serendipitous.
Obviously the first difference I spotted is the color. It's muted than the fresh orange that we're used to seeing on salmon nigiri. It's lighter in texture and flavor. Is it better? Hmm, I can't tell, to be honest. But it is different and I was treating it as another kind of fish.
I was quite lucky to have gone in early, because as the lunch crowd started, the seats fills up of people working nearby and travelers who also had the same idea.
Tip: if you have your luggage with you at Tokyo Station and you want to go shop and eat, go to the several luggage storage places and park them there for a few. It's much easier than trying to hunt down a locker and also lockers that fits what you need. For a couple hours, the fee was nominal. Also, because they know you'll be back in a short time, they line you up close to the door for easy in and out. I would say it did not cost me more than $20 for 3 suitcases and a carryon bag. That way, it free you up instead of worrying about walking around with your bags. Also, since the place can get crowded, it's keeps the flow of traffic easier for everyone around you.
Sushi 57
Tokyo-to, Chiyoda-ku, Marunouchi 1-9-1
outside JR Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit ticket gates, Gransta Yaekita Kurobei Yokocho B1F
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