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Just a short walk from Ginza Sukiyabashi and Yonchome Intersection. Located in the West Five Building in Ginza Gochome, near Hermes, this sushi restaurant is known as the Gourmet Building. I had been curious about it for a while, so I made a reservation and visited for lunch on a weekday. After having my temperature checked, I entered the restaurant. While it mainly has a counter, there are also private rooms at the back, making it feel spacious and relaxed. The friendly and wonderful head chef seated me, and the experience began! Starting with the fatty tuna from Nachi Katsuura at Yamazuki, the meal consisted of 14 items including a soup, dessert, and a variety of rolls. It may seem like a lot for lunch, but the size of the rice was just right, making it easy to eat. Above all, the head chef's conversation was fantastic. The selection of sushi varies depending on the day, but in addition to squid, golden eye snapper, gizzard shad, and pickled items, there was also a Negitoro roll with shiso and cucumber, which was unexpectedly satisfying. The sea urchin, salmon roe, and sea bream that followed were delicious, leading to the finale of conger eel. Personally, I wanted to have another Negitoro roll at the end, but if I had eaten more, I might not have been able to move afterwards, so it was probably for the best! The sushi is arranged nicely in a course, making it easy to enjoy without needing to add more. The attention to detail, such as the ingredients from Choshi and Tsushima, and the skillful rice that doesn't overpower the toppings, was evident. On this day, there were two chefs at the counter, providing a personalized and well-timed service. The drink menu was also well-stocked, with a list of recommended Japanese sake that made me wish I could have enjoyed it with alcohol if it wasn't lunchtime. The reservations seem relatively easy to make, and the leisurely pace at which you can enjoy the sushi is much appreciated. I would definitely like to visit again. Thank you for the wonderful meal!٩( ᐖ )۶٩( ᐖ )۶٩( ᐖ )۶ I post a lot of lunch information on Instagram around Yurakucho, Ginza, and Shinbashi. Please feel free to check it out @kuidaore_kiki #食い倒れ花子 #kikilog #kikipoyo