Sushi Ryujiro Main Counter, 鮨 龍次郎 (Tabelog Silver 4.40, 1*) Minamiaoyama, Tokyo

Nigiri-only course at Ryujiro man counter last month.

Dined on a weekday without ordering any add-on pieces. Neta cuts are prepared ahead of seating, and the meal wrapped up in just an hour. Flavor profile of the Shari continues to be on the heavy seasoning side with strong notes of salt and vinegar, pairing well with Hikarimono and tuna pieces. Highlights for me were Sayori, Shirasu Gunkan, Kohada, and Eel-cucumber roll.

For just under 20k yen, nigiri lunch at Nakamura’s counter remains one of the better cost performers in the Minato area.

🍣 Nigiri as of 2026 February

1. Longtooth Grouper | 九絵

2. Squid | 墨烏賊

3. Halfbeak | 針魚

4. Young Sea Bream | 春子鯛

5. Whitebait Gunkan | 生しらす軍艦

6. Lean Tuna | 赤身

7. Tuna Belly | 大トロ

8. Gizzard Shad | 小肌

9. Sea Urchin | 馬糞雲丹

10. Tiger Prawn | 車海老

11. Pen Shell | 平貝

12. Tuna Roll | 鉄火巻き

13. Eel-cucumber Roll | 穴きゅう巻き

14. Egg | 玉子