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About this place
One of the pleasures of Sushi Wagense is being able to order sushi one piece at a time. Some visitors say the nigiri is small, so they were able to enjoy a range of different kinds. The menu offers individual pieces from tamago and budō-negi (bunching onion) to kohada, marinated tuna and kinmedai (splendid alfonsino). You can start with a few that catch your eye, then add another favourite later.
Visitors have also mentioned kohada, eel and tamago, along with scallop, simmered hamaguri clam and kensaki squid. Several recommend the tamago. The menu also lists it as a single piece, while options such as toro-taku and saba-gari are available as thin rolls, giving diners other ways to choose what they like.
For those who would like to begin with a drink and a small dish or sashimi, the seasonal sashimi assortment is one option. One menu example features six kinds, with one slice of each; the selection may change with the season and what is available. Visitors have described a meal of sanma and sea bream sashimi, matsutake tempura and simmered octopus roe—a reminder that you can make a meal of more than nigiri alone. The menu also notes that fish may be served as karaage or agedashi, depending on the variety, offering another way to enjoy the day’s catch.
At the counter, diners have said they could watch the chef at work. It can also be a good seat for a solo meal, with the preparation unfolding in front of you. Sushi and hamo shabu-shabu courses are by reservation, so contact the restaurant in advance if you are considering one. Sushi Wagense in Tamatsukuri offers room to shape a meal around trying individual pieces of sushi, or pairing seasonal fish with small dishes to enjoy alongside drinks.
