Sushi Saito Hanare, 鮨さいとう はなれ (Tabelog 4.06) Nakameguro, Tokyo

"3110NZ by LDH Kitchen" in Nakameguro officially rebranded to "Sushi Saito Hanare NANZUKA" early in the year with the continuous collaborations between the sushi shop and the gallery NANZUKA. Contemporary art pieces are displayed on a rolling basis behind the wooden counter, promoting works from both local and international artists.

The shop is currently headed by Ryusuke Numao, formerly the second-in-command at the Saito Roppongi main shop. In my recent visit, I went with the lunch nigiri option and personally felt the overall quality here is slightly better than both Tsubomi and Saito Azabudai Hills, however, the course was also priced higher at 22k yen. Highlights were the opening piece of kawahagi, tiger prawn, and tuna shimofuri. Numao-san is friendly and interacts with diners when each piece is served, but stays fairly quiet throughout the rest of the meal in contrast to the lively vibes back in his Roppongi days.

Lunch nigiri course as of 2025 winter

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1. Vinegar marinated kelp and jellyfish | くらげとわかめの酢の物

2. Steamed egg with white shrimp | 白海老の茶碗蒸し

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1. Filefish topped with its liver | 皮剥肝のせ

2. Yellowtail | 鰤

3. Gizzard Shad | 小肌

4. Lean Tuna | 赤身

5. Tuna Belly | トロ

6. Tuna Belly Shimofuri | 霜降り

7. Squid, with grilled tentacles on the side | 墨烏賊, ゲソ焼き

8. Tiger Prawn | 車海老

9. Mackerel roll | 鯖の棒

10. Ark Shell | 赤貝

11. Monkfish Liver roll | 鮟肝巻き

12. Uni | 馬糞雲丹

13. Saltwater Eel | 穴子

14. Tuna Belly roll with pickled radish | とろたく巻き

15. Egg | 玉子

🍰 Cheesecake to finish