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Located in Tanukikoji 5-chome, "HUG Eat Tanukikoji Yokocho," this sushi restaurant is a successor to the previous "Sushiryu" that used to be here. I had been wanting to try this place for a while. I visited on a Saturday just before noon without a reservation. When I asked if it was okay to dine without a reservation, the staff mentioned that they had reservations for four and one person starting at noon, but there was still space available. The restaurant has 8 seats, so I was able to enter. The young chef was running the place on his own. He mentioned that he used to work at "Sushiryu" before opening his own place. The menu consisted of only sushi, sashimi, and drinks. When I asked about appetizers, he said, "If you tell me what you don't like, I will serve you an omakase dish with everything else." As it was lunchtime, I opted for "Omakase Sushi" (3,500 yen) and a "Draft Beer" (600 yen). The sushi options included Special (3,500 yen), Upper (2,500 yen), and Regular (1,600 yen). Considering the location in the affordable "HUG Eat Tanukikoji Yokocho," I initially thought 3,500 yen was a bit expensive, but after trying the sushi, I found it to be worth the price. The 13 pieces included "Hokke," "Hime Masu," "Akami," "Ma Aji," "Sweet Shrimp with 2 pieces," "Nishin," "Hotate," "Hokkigai," "Hokke Liver Salad," "Medium Toro Aburi," "Medium Toro," "Kani," and "Uni." The meal also came with "Aosa Miso Soup." The rice was small, and the fish was topped with nikiri. The medium toro was served with aburi and had a good fatty texture. The Hokke included both fresh and "Liver Salad," which was rich in flavor. The Hotate was thick and sweet. The Sweet Shrimp came with two pieces topped with eggs. All the other pieces were equally satisfying. Each piece was carefully prepared and delicious. For the quality and presentation, 3,500 yen seemed reasonable. The chef's friendly and attentive service added to the overall positive experience. Despite being a small restaurant, it's no wonder they have many reservation customers!