Wa-Sushi Yamamoto

Sushi YAMAMOTO

Sushi restaurant • 1-chōme-6-3 Higashiōdōri, Chuo Ward, Niigata, 950-0987, Japan

4.3(80 reviews)

Experience Authentic Delicacies at a Hidden Sushi Restaurant in Niigata

Niigata Prefecture is blessed with an abundance of seafood from the Sea of Japan. Among them, the sushi restaurant "Wa-Sushi Yamamoto" located in prime Chuo-ku is particularly highly regarded. It is a hidden gem tucked away from the main bustling streets and is a popular local establishment.

Enjoy a Full-fledged Sushi Course with Fresh Seafood

As you step inside the restaurant, you will find a serene atmosphere centered around the counter seats. You can indulge in a full-fledged traditional Japanese cuisine, including nigiri sushi, all while witnessing the skilled craftsmanship of the chefs up close.

What catches the eye is the large, plump, and fresh oysters. A winter delicacy of Niigata, the restaurant directly sources them from the production area, allowing you to enjoy the exquisite taste at any time. Additionally, do not overlook the exceptional dishes that bring out the umami of fish such as tuna and bonito.

Complementing the Hidden Sake with Supreme Flavors

The selection of sake is also noteworthy. It includes unique brands such as the local Sado-produced Japanese sake and rare sparkling clear sake. Indulging in the exquisite harmony between the recommended sake and sushi is a delightful experience.

The restaurant also offers private rooms on the second floor, suitable for dates or small gatherings, making it a hidden gem that shines in various settings. It continues to provide an authentic taste to all who visit.

Enjoy the Flavors of Niigata with a Sense of Playfulness

Despite its slightly off-the-beaten-path location, this restaurant is a place that conveys the essence of Niigata's flavors through the freshness of seafood, skilled cooking techniques, and the perfect harmony with local sake. When you want to indulge in a bit of luxury, why not pay a visit and experience the true essence of Niigata's flavors?

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Reviews

5(a year ago)

Thomas Kim

I was visiting Niigata-Shi and just randomly walked into this place. I ordered different side dishes and they all had nice balance in flavour, seasoning and temperature. Sushi was really fantastic. Very nice balance in temperature and flavour. Finished with Niigata-Hegisoba and it was a great way to end the dinner. Price was fantastic for the value. Service from the servers were excellent. Maybe this place is known for locals but any visitors to the city should have a nice meal here.

5(a year ago)

Norman Chow

I had my first sushi meal in Niigata here and was plenty impressed by the quality, service and value. The restaurant was busy (it was a Monday) with people coming and going so it's a good idea to book ahead. I was seated in the private room by the door which was cool, it's Japanese tatami style, my inflexible legs had trouble sitting cross-legged for an extended time. If you're the same then I consider requesting counter seating. The staff spoke some English, Google translate well very you by and they try very hard to provide good service. The food was all fresh and delicious, simply presented. I ended up ordering more than I normally would (the sweet shrimp was very good). The shrimp heads from the sushi was not wasted and used in the miso soup 👍🏽. Seasonal specials are available, definitely have a look (I tried the grilled fugu milt, raw oysters with vinegar). There's a decent selection of sake (didn't look at other alcohol, Niigata = sake), good and generous pours. If you're not sure what to pick, just ask for a recommendation and they will help you with a broad smile. There were small hiccups during the service but nothing big to me and they were very apologetic that I felt bad, seriously no issues 😅😂🙏🏽. No English menu available, but again just use Google translate because the writing on the menu are legible enough.

5(4 months ago)

DavidInZetland

Excellent sushi and friendly sushi chef. In fact, I think it’s the best sushi I’ve ever tasted. The otoro was sumptuous.

5(4 months ago)

Nobuko B

Without booking we dropped in. We hadn’t tried sushi on the counter before - the most expensive wat - so the prices are way higher than sushi train but when we thought about it we do spend that much in Sydney all the time. Sashimi, sushi dishes were totally next level experience for economy class buyers. Fish from Japan sea is fresh and tasty, every piece. Who said calamari doesn’t have taste, here in Niigata there’s real calamari and there are several kinds of them! O-toro, no need to mention it, it melts in the mouth. Apart from the food, I like to mention the guest behaviour and how they handled guests. A young Japanese couple came in without booking and sat next to me. She had enormous cheap kind of perfume (price is not matter here though) I couldn’t breathe. I have chemical sensitivity but even healthy people won’t be able to smell delicate fish and taste it next to her even if her boy friend doesn’t mind. I asked to change seats because of the amount of perfume. The waiter noticed her strong perfume and moved the two people away from us not moving us to the corner. Thank you to the sushi chef and the workers, all kind and friendly, handled my medical attentions, the service was very nice. We’d love to go there again in other seasons to try different fish.

1(6 months ago)

Jes Swope

This restaurant turns away non-Japanese speakers/foreigners. UPDATE: I am adding an update after owner responded. We told the owner that we had a little Japanese language proficiency. He turned us away. Every other store we visited in Niigata allowed us to use our phones to translate, and were generally welcoming. If we felt uncomfortable with our proficiency or ability to understand we left the store without any trouble. I have not been turned away from a store in Japan twice in four trips, and not at all since 2012.

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