With stores all across the Kansai region, Nigiri Chojiro uses the freshest ingredients and the most skilled chefs to craft unbeatable sushi.
You can only have so much Kura Sushi and Sushiro before you start to crave a finer dining sushi experience.
Fortunately, you don’t have to look too far, because stores like Nigiri Chojiro can be found all over Japan, offering premium dishes crafted by expert sushi chefs.
Comfy Waiting Area
While you don’t need to make a reservation for Nigiri Chojiro, you likely will need to wait to be seated. Simply put your name and seating preference (table or counter) down and wait on the comfortable sofas till your name is called.
Awesome Layout
Once you’re in, you’ll be impressed by the restaurant’s layout. A large fish tank rests in the center while a bunch of well-dressed sushi chefs surround the area doing what they do best, crafting delicious sushi!
While Chojiro Nigiri is not actually a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, it does incorporate a conveyor belt to advertise its products and maintain the look of one. However, all orders are made using the touchscreen tablet.
Easy Ordering System
Indeed, using a touchscreen ordering system proves to be the best and most hygienic method for restaurants in Japan.
Not only can you order precisely what you want, but you won’t have to worry about other people touching your dish as with traditional conveyor belt sushi restaurants.
Furthermore, your food is made fresh to eat, after all, who knows how long those sushi dishes have been going round and round on the conveyor belt at traditional sushi trains.
With English language settings, order tracking, and bill calculations, Nigiri Chojiro makes ordering easy, fun, and efficient for all.
Succulent Salmon Sashimi
If you’re ever at a high-end sushi restaurant, the first thing you should try is the sashimi.
Raw salmon and tuna fillets atop a ball of rice is the ultimate combination, providing a harmonious dynamic of taste, texture, and temperature.
The salmon sashimi and tuna maguro dishes at Nigiri Chojiro were far thicker, richer, and tastier than any raw fish I’ve had from mainstream sushi chains.
There is also an abundance of dishes to choose from including half-grilled salmon, sesame seed tuna, and yellowtail fish.
Unique Seasonal Dishes
It’s not all salmon and tuna at Nigiri Chojiro, in fact, there are plenty of unique seasonal dishes on the menu too!
During the spring, you can enjoy their delicious sakura sea bream nigiri sushi which features a fragrant taste and delightful presentation.
There is also the fresh bonito fish with toasted garlic flakes on top which I found to be quite potent in flavor with a pleasant roasted aftertaste.
Each dish of two nigiri pieces typically ranges between 250–500 yen (1.65–3.25 USD), so definitely expect to pay a little more here than at Sushiro.
Nigiri Fiesta!
For those that may not know, the term “nigiri” specifically refers to the type of sushi that features a ball (more like an oval) of rice with a fresh slice of salmon, tuna, or other fish on top.
Given its name, it’s no surprise that Nigiri Chojiro specializes in nigiri sushi, from succulent salmon to tasty tuna and excellent ebi (prawn), it has it all!
What I really like about this restaurant is how they serve 6 pieces of nigiri sushi on one plate rather than using a bunch of smaller plates like the mainstream sushi kaiten (conveyor belt) restaurants.
Perhaps it’s a personal matter, but I find this method of presentation a lot more fancy. It also helps that their salmon boasts a beautiful marbling pattern to enhance the aesthetics of the dish too.
Amazing Desserts
Of course, the best sushi in the business wouldn’t skimp out on the desserts, particularly during Japan’s spring of sakura treats.
I’ve had my fair share of parfaits in Japan, but this seasonal strawberry and cherry blossom parfait is among the best of the best!
Layers of scrumptious sakura pudding, egg custard, cheesecake crumbs, and ice cream are topped with strawberries, sakura mochi, strawberry syrup, and a good old cracker (because why not?).
I’m not even sure what some of these ingredients are, but all I know is this spring parfait tasted absolutely amazing with every bite.
Other desserts included Brulé, ice cream, and milk pudding.
Room For Tea?
It ain’t a complete sushi experience without a soothing cup of Japanese tea.
Nigiri Chojiro doesn’t just offer the standard matcha green tea that every other sushi franchise provides, but it has a range of several types of Japanese teas to choose from.
This includes sencha (green tea), hojicha (roasted green tea), and my personal favorite, genmaicha (roasted brown rice green tea).
Okay, they’re all just variations of green tea, but still, this kind of variety is severely lacking at other sushi restaurants!
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