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About this place
At lunchtime, you can choose nigiri by the piece, or go for chirashi or a rice bowl. Sushi Ryu’s lunch menu includes regular and premium nigiri and chirashi, as well as tekka-don, anago-don and a daily sashimi set meal. The menu lists regular nigiri in 9-piece and 11-piece large portions, with the same choice of sizes for premium nigiri. It’s a straightforward way to decide both what to eat and how much. One diner who ordered the large premium nigiri set at lunch praised the balance between the fish and rice, and the pairing of the sushi with miso soup. Another visitor remarked on the red-vinegar rice, noting its tang and how readily it came apart.
For a lunch centred on fish, the daily sashimi set meal or chirashi may appeal; those in the mood for conger eel can choose anago-don. The daily sashimi set comes with a small side dish, and the menu also lists a large rice portion. A diner who tried the nigiri commented that the toppings seemed generous, and mentioned a selection that included simmered conger eel, egg and a tuna roll. From a lunchtime favourite to an evening meal built around individual plates, sushi remains at the heart of the menu.
In the evening, you might begin with sashimi and small plates, then finish with a few pieces of nigiri. Assorted sashimi is listed as a one-person portion, and there are dishes beyond sushi, including thick rolled omelette, shrimp dumplings and seafood gratin. One evening visitor enjoyed namero, bonito sashimi and thick rolled omelette before ordering the special sushi selection. Sake is also on the menu: Masumi and Tanigawadake are listed at 900 yen each, while Suigei and Tateyama are 1,100 yen each. Choose a favourite small plate to accompany your drink and shape the meal as you go.
Some diners describe enjoying nigiri at the counter, while others mention eating at a table or in a tatami room. Lunch is served from 12 to 14, and the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Reservations are available, making it possible to plan around either lunch or an evening meal of small plates.
