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Saijo Handroll & Kushiyaki
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Saijo Handroll & Kushiyaki
8.3
An intimate hand-roll and kushiyaki counter from the JINYA group that focuses on warm temaki served moments after being rolled. The compact room and set menus make it feel like a guided tasting without losing neighborhood casualness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature hand roll set (3x3 or 4x4), Bluefin toro hand roll, Binchotan-grilled negima skewer
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 7.3
Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: Temaki-first menu where each roll is built to be eaten immediately.
Who should go: Hand roll fans and small-party diners.
When to visit: Weeknights right at opening for fastest pacing.
What to order: 3x3 set, toro-taku hand roll, Chilean sea bass skewer.
Insider tip: Sit at the counter for the best roll-to-hand timing.
Saijo Handroll & Kushiyaki
8.3
A tight, 24-seat handroll and kushiyaki counter from the JINYA team focusing on crisp nori temaki and binchotan-kissed skewers. The experience is quick but polished, with strong fish sourcing and a menu that rewards ordering a flight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature hand roll (blue crab, shrimp, salmon belly), Smoked seared toro one-bite roll, A5 Miyazaki wagyu kushiyaki
Scores:
Value: 7.7
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Handroll-focused counter dining paired with binchotan skewers in a minimal space.
Who should go: Handroll fans and weeknight diners wanting something sharp.
When to visit: Early dinner to beat the small-room rush.
What to order: Handroll flight, toro one-bite, wagyu skewer.
Insider tip: Sit at the counter for the fastest pacing and best nori crunch.