Tenzushi

Kitakyushu, Japan

Tenzushi was initially founded as a food stall back in the 1930s, serving a thrillingly different take on sushi. Initially run by Tokio Amano and now inherited by his son Isao, who specialises in Kyushu rather than the far better-known Edomae-style sushi, this isn't the stripped-back 'let-the-fish-do-the-talking' style you're used to, as not only does it see soy sauce replaced with kabosu citrus-infused salt, this is one of Japan's only fine dining establishments to showcase this experimental and anti-purist style of sushi. It's not just about the kabosu though, the sushi itself has punchy flavours woven through, for example baby aji horse mackerel, Japanese myoga ginger, tiny green onions and kombu kelp. Amano's signature style has understandably won his five-seater restaurant legions of fans, including the legendary Noma's Rene Redzepi – recommendations don't come much more impressive than that.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $400
• Lunch & Dinner: Mon – Sat
• +81 93 521 5540

Location

3 Chome-11-9 Kyomachi, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 802 0002