Sushi
Yuu
Interview & Photography by
Andreas Roth
Sushi Yuu (寿司勇) located in Roppongi, Tokio opened in 1972. Chef Daisuke Shimazaki serves simple, high-calibre, omakase (お任せ) style sushi that rival some of the world’s most acclaimed sushi dens. Omakase, a Japanese phrase that means, you leave your experience in the hands of the chef - provides seasonal fish depending on the season. In Winter e.g.: tuna, yellowtail, mackerel, cod roe and flounder are delicious. — Sushi Yuu (寿司勇) 1-4-15 Nishiazabu, Minato 106-0031, Tokio
What’s your signature dish?
„My favorite is Kohada (it’s similar to herring).“
What’s the most important in your kitchen, except high-quality ingredients?
„A good quality knife! You’ll have it a whole life time - until you die.“
What’s the most satisfying part of your profession?
„Meet people from all over the world and when I see their satisfied faces after they ate my dish - those happy faces make me happy as well.“
