Sushizanmai Main Branch, Japanese restaurant in Tsukiji, Japan
Sushizanmai Main Branch is a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji that works with fresh seafood delivered daily from different regions of Japan. The menu features traditional nigiri as well as specialty rolls served at the counter.
The restaurant opened in 2001 and was the first sushi place in Japan to operate around the clock continuously at its Tsukiji Market location. This marked a shift in how sushi restaurants traditionally functioned.
The chefs prepare each piece of sushi directly at the counter where guests can watch their skilled hands at work. This hands-on approach is part of the restaurant's identity and lets visitors appreciate the craftsmanship involved.
The restaurant is located near Tsukiji Station and has counter seating where you can watch the chefs work while eating. It offers options at different price levels to suit various budgets.
The owner has become famous for placing dramatic bids at the annual tuna auction at the fish market. These high bids for exceptional specimens have brought international attention to the restaurant.
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