Azuma Sushi

Shaped with modest portions of rice seasoned with crisp, refreshing sushi vinegar, the nigiri at Azuma Sushi have an easy lightness that tempts you to reach for the next piece right away. Located in Waseda-Tsurumakicho, the restaurant welcomes diners into a relaxed, unpretentious setting overseen by a gentle master.

The documented menu confirms an expansive variety of cuts, spanning staples like tuna, fatty toro, flounder, and yellowtail, to glistening blue-backed fish such as kohada gizzard shad, mackerel, and horse mackerel. Shellfish offerings include ark shell, round clam, and scallop. Rolled sushi is also listed, with tekka tuna rolls, cucumber rolls, and plum-shiso rolls on hand to accompany the nigiri.

To accompany the meal, both beer and wine are available alongside the sushi. The counter operates primarily for evening service, making advance reservations sensible whether dining quietly alone or gathering in a small group. Cashless payments such as PayPay and Rakuten Pay are accepted at the register.