Narita: Edokko Sushi 江戸っ子寿司

Narita may be just a small town that’s known more as a stopover station than a tourist destination per se, but some of the best sushi in Japan can be found over there! On the flight to Narita, I asked my Japanese colleague whether she has heard of Edokko (江戸っ子寿司). Turned out that not only has she heard of it, but she’s been there a few times personally! To quote her directly: “Edokko is special”.. And special it is indeed.

536-10 Hanazaki-cho, Narita City

Note that there are two Edokko in town, one near to the train station and the other closer to the temple. I went to the latter and it’s real easy to spot. Just walk along Omotesando, the main street leading to the temple, and it’s on the right hand side~

Super duper love my Matsu Set (¥2,730)! 7 pieces of superlative nigiri sushi, a tuna maki, plus a bowl of deeply flavoured miso soup. I think Edokko’s trademark is that all the sushi comes with extremely generous toppings of sashimi over vinegared rice. And the quality is top-notch, no less fresher than what I had from Tsukiji!

Look at the thick and long slab of chutoro!

Tuna to rice ratio is about 3:1!

Whoa, this is my first time trying fresh kani (snow crab leg) in the form of sushi and it’s unforgettable! So incredibly sweet 😀

Such a plump piece of hotate (scallop) *swoon*

❤ anago!

Briny ikura (roe) and creamy uni (sea urchin).. Sigh, thinking of them now~

Before the meal was over, the chef popped this onto my side plate.

“Eat the whole thing.. Like a snack” was his explanation when I looked at him with question marks in my eyes.

So I did. Prawn’s eyes, brains, intestines and all. Hmm, smokey flavour and very crunchy.

Very special, I decided.

Just like Edokko.