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About this place
At Sushi Doraku, you can build your meal around nigiri, or branch out into shime-saba and pressed sushi. One diner reported ordering several kinds of nigiri, including tuna, salmon and squid, and noted that the slices were generous, making each piece satisfying. Another visitor also commented on the size of the nigiri and the freshness of the fish. The special nigiri is an option if you would like to start with a selection; one diner also chose individual types of fish, suggesting another way to sample a few favourites.
Beyond nigiri, the menu recommends house-made shime-saba, kizushi, battera and Matsumae-zushi. You could order shime-saba or kizushi as a separate dish, or change things up with battera or Matsumae-zushi, pairing your choice with nigiri. Another recommendation is the “Gokujō no Toro Nikomi”, listed as containing conger eel. It may appeal if you want to add something different from fish nigiri. The available information does not describe how it is prepared or seasoned, so the name is the main guide when considering it.
The drinks list includes beer, the sake Niigata Shimeharitsuru Tokujōhin and shochu. You can make nigiri the focus of the meal, or enjoy drinks alongside a few small dishes. The restaurant offers counter seating and is described as suitable for solo diners. One visitor also said it was possible to place an order across the counter and communicate by pointing. Settle in for a meal and choose from the nigiri, shime-saba and other dishes that catch your eye.
