Order only the seasonal cuts of sushi.
Most sushi restaurants have recommended sushi for the day (normally around 5) which are often displayed somewhere in the restaurant.
Steve
United Kingdom
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Summer in Shinjuku Chuo Park
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To name a few.I suppose you could go up to them for free for a look. But it is better to go there for lunch or afternoon tea.The view from the toilets at the Mandarin are pretty spectacular b…
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