Highlights from a recent visit to Kotan in Fukuoka, helmed by Noguchi-san (former second hand at Sushi Hashimoto in Tokyo).
Noguchi-san continues to wow me with his technical ability and nigiri skills. Not only are his nigiri photogenic, but they’re also impeccably formed. They feel different to the touch and show great care has been taken to ensure harmony between the neta and shari, by adjusting shari temperature/density and neta thickness. They’re as close to perfect as you’ll find anywhere.
I highly recommend visiting if given the opportunity. He can already roll with the big boys and girls in Tokyo if he were so inclined.
by m046186
