🍜 Sushi Sai and Yoshitomo鮨菜 和喜智

Hokkaido is known for its seafood from the northern sea and agricultural products nurtured by its vast lands, earning the title of "food treasure trove." Among its culinary hotspots, Sapporo stands out as the most competitive food battleground. One super famous restaurant that every food lover knows is the Michelin two-star establishment "Sushi Sai Wakichi." The exterior of the restaurant is elegant, and upon entering, you immediately feel a fresh and clean atmosphere. A white wooden counter separates the diners from the chef, creating a unique dining experience typical of high-end sushi restaurants, where dishes are served in accordance with the pace of the customers. The chef, who honed his culinary skills at a renowned Edomae sushi restaurant, carefully crafts each piece of exquisite sushi using seafood from Hokkaido combined with seasonal ingredients from various regions of Japan. The chef's recommended "Chef's Course" includes seven small dishes and about ten pieces of nigiri sushi, allowing guests to enjoy delicate dishes made from the finest seasonal ingredients. Not only the seafood, but the slightly firm rice paired with perfectly balanced vinegared rice is also exceptional. The texture is soft and breaks apart upon entering the mouth, conveying the deliciousness of each grain of rice. The refreshing vinegared rice and the meticulously prepared seafood create a delightful flavor that captivates the hearts of every customer who visits.

The Michelin two-star restaurant "Sushi Sai Wakichi" is a top establishment in the culinary battleground of Sapporo. The exterior of the restaurant is elegant, and upon entering, one immediately feels a refreshing and clean atmosphere. The owner prepares sushi behind the counter, following the unique dining style of high-end sushi restaurants. The owner, who has honed his culinary skills at renowned Edomae sushi establishments, carefully crafts each piece of exquisite sushi using meticulously selected seasonal ingredients. Not only the seafood ingredients but also the slightly firm rice paired with just the right amount of vinegar is truly exceptional.