Where Shari and Topping, Sushi and Sake All Find Harmony — Sushi Koruri
Sushi Koruri sits on the first floor of Comore Yotsuya, a three-minute walk from Yotsuya Station. It is a popular
restaurant where an experienced chef’s Edomae sushi and seasonal small dishes are served as an omakase course,
paired with sake chosen by a sommelier who has worked in sake brewing himself.
Here we introduce the allure
of
Sushi Koruri.
The allure of a Sushi Koruri
Source : SUSHI KORURI | Sushi and Sake in Yotsuya
Over a 25-year career in Japanese cuisine and sushi, the chef has kept visiting the markets at Tsukiji and
Toyosu,
and that experience is what lets him judge the season and the provenance of each fish. Ingredients gathered
through trusted relationships with fish brokers are aged and cured differently according to their moisture
content, fat, and the potential of each fish.
For the shari, two varieties are selected: Sakihokore, specially cultivated rice from Ogata Village in Akita
Prefecture, and Yumepirika, Hokkaido’s top-grade brand rice. Each is cooked in a hagama pot and finished as two
distinct kinds of shari, one based on red vinegar and one on rice vinegar, used according to the ingredient and
the order within the course.
The restaurant’s name comes from the koruri, a small bird whose beautiful blue
inspired the lapis tone that runs through the tableware and sake vessels. Shari and topping, sushi and sake, the
restaurant and its guests: this is a sushi-ya that aims for harmony in every one of those pairings.
Sushi Koruri’s recommended menu
The Seasonal Omakase Course, 22 courses from the first small dish through to dessert, built from sushi
and
seasonal plates
The Sake Pairing Course, around eleven sake from across Japan served in small pours to match the
ingredients and dishes of the day
The Short Course centered on sushi, eight pieces, one roll and one appetizer for an easygoing taste of
Edomae craft
Sushi Koruri’s recommended locations
Inside there are just eleven seats along an L-shaped counter. You can watch the chef work right in front of you
and settle in to a calm space dressed in lapis-toned tableware and sake vessels. The restaurant is entirely
non-smoking, and an English menu is available.
Three minutes from Yotsuya Station and yet a step away from
the
bustle of the city, it suits everything from dining alone to a date, and from client entertaining to an
anniversary meal. Private bookings can be arranged for up to twelve guests. Every Saturday from 17:00 to 19:00
there is also a family day, when guests can enjoy Edomae sushi together with small children.
Review by Sushi Koruri
- I enjoyed all 22 courses, from the first small dish through to dessert. There is careful work in every
single plate, and it makes a fine impression.- The sushi speaks for itself, but the sake pairing is remarkable value; I got to try a whole range in
small pours.- Every dish was truly delicious, and above all the generous volume left me thoroughly satisfied.
Basic information about Sushi Koruri
| Store Name | Sushi Koruri |
|---|---|
| Address | Comore Yotsuya 1F, 1-6-1 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 3-minute walk from Yotsuya Station on the JR Chuo Line |
| Phone number | +81-70-5450-6056 |
| Business Hours | Dinner 18:00–23:00 Lunch Wed, Thu, Fri 11:30–13:30 / Saturday-only lunch sushi course starts at 12:00 (reservation required) Closed: Sundays and Mondays |
| Budget | From ¥20,000 (courses ¥8,000–¥30,000) |
| Official Site | https://sushi-koruri.com/ |
Summary
How was it?
Here we introduced Sushi Koruri.
Two kinds of shari, carefully chosen toppings, and a sake to
sit alongside each dish: in a lapis-toned space built around harmony, Sushi Koruri lets you take your time with
the craft of Edomae sushi.
Be sure to pay a visit.