Craving sushi for lunch in the area, I found that my options are either mediocre kaiten, or I can…read morebe adventurous and try some local little place. Normally it's not a good idea to go adventurous when it comes to sushi, especially in a less fancy neighborhood, but I am pleasantly surprised with this one.
This place is known for its gigantic nigiri. I put my chopsticks next to the sushi so you can appreciate the size. The quality of the fish is average, but I think it's something about eating over-sized food that somehow gives us a satisfaction. Maybe it brings back, subconsciously, the happiness of childhood, when everything looked big to us. So biting a giant cookie, licking a giant lollipop, gives us a joy we don't get from eating regular sweets.
Two giant salmon, slightly charred with blow torch, runs $38, so it's quite affordable, as you can likely get filled with six pieces or so. There are also lunch menus that runs about $80, with an entree, rice, soup and salad.