Food and drinks
- Alcohol Served
- Beer available
- Dinner menu available
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When seeking carefully crafted sushi at a counter in Ikebukuro, Sushi Hakkaku is a natural destination to keep in mind. Guests frequently praise the kuruma ebi (Japanese tiger prawn) nigiri, an enduring specialty highlighted by pristine sweetness and satisfying texture. The anago is also distinctive: seasoned simply with salt rather than traditional sweet tsume sauce, allowing the clean, fluffy flavor of the sea eel to come through unimpeded.
Most diners settle in, entrust the meal to the chef's omakase, and slowly sip sake as the courses arrive. An appetizer of warm shirako (cod milt) in ponzu with an egg yolk occasionally begins the meal, setting a rich, mellow tone right from the opening bite. Across the progression, courses like sea urchin, marinated tuna, and fatty mackerel showcase deliberate, classic craftsmanship.
Seating is limited entirely to the quiet counter, offering front-row views of the chef's blade work and nigiri technique. The restaurant operates from 17:00 in the evening until 0:00 late at night, and is closed on Sundays. Given the small number of seats, reserving in advance is wise when planning an unhurried evening of sushi.
