THE SUSHI TIMES

GOOD MORNINGG cupcakes !

Today I'm bringing you around to the heart of SUSHI, also known as Tsukiji Fish Market.

I've been to Tsukiji for about three times now, and each time with different sushi adventure.

Well, to begin with.. one thing done in my have to-do list. YES ! I went to the famous Tuna Auction! Staying up all night, just to be there by 4 in the morning to see dead tuna fish being auctioned. To be honest, I was expecting more. 

But, Oh well....

This is basically how it looks like

One of this babies can cost up to $2000! Yikes!

So, Leaving the tuna behind...

Lets explore the wonderful world of SUSHIIII

First stop is the FAMOUS SUSHI DAI !

To get in the shop, you basically have to stand in line with the rest of the tourists or customers there for hours. Depending on your luck, the waiting time can go up to 4 hours.

When I was there, I've waited for 1.5 hours. Lucky thing is that the weather is great, and I met some interesting people during the queue. Ended up talking for the whole waiting time. But, to be honest, 1.5 hours was pretty short for Sushi Dai, and is def worth the wait!

So they have a choice between 8 sushi or 10 sushi, if I remember correctly, and for 10 pieces of sushi, you'll get one for free, and it costs 4000JPY ( around 40 USD). Anyway, Sushi Dai is the BEST sushi you can ever find in Tsukiji. Not comparing with Michelin stars sushi restaurant of course, this is BY FAR the best sushi I've ever tasted.

Starting from the simple tamagoyaki (egg) and miso soup that they provided for the appetizer, to their wasabi and tea, everything is oh-so-delicious. Not to mention, the tuna is super fresh and the UNI IS SOO AMAZING. I love the unagi too.

You simply cannot miss this one, if you are one truly sushi lover!

Next stop is, the second most popular sushi shop in Tsukiji....

DAIWA SUSHI!!

Located just next to Sushi Dai. (approximate waiting time 1 hour)

Honestly, when you are not that patient enough to wait that long for a slice of raw fish,

Daiwa Sushi is not a bad choice either. The owner of Daiwa sushi is actually the son of the owner of Sushi Dai, every morning this father and son duo will go fishing together. However, they have a different way of dealing with their sushi, hence... Daiwa Sushi is created.

Fortunately, Daiwa Sushi's waiting line is not as crazy as Sushi Dai. Well, Honestly I do prefer Sushi Dai for its taste. But, again, time is money.
Both the chef in Sushi Dai and Sushi Daiwa is super friendly, makes you that much happier when you swallow this wonderfully fresh sushi!
simply.amazing.

Their Tuna is SO GOOD. Its not as thick as sushi dai's but is just as good :)

And the Last.....

There are so many other sushi shops in Tsukiji. Not as famous as Sushi Dai or Sushi Daiwa though, BUT they  don't have any waiting time. AT ALL. Ofcourse, cheaper in price as well.. But no waiting time, does not mean that it is not good. Everyone who comes to Tsukiji will want to get their hands on the legendary Sushi Dai or Sushi Daiwa. But these unnamed sushi shops deserve some appreciation as well.

So I decided why not try one unnamed sushi shop for a change.

Well, of course, Sushi Dai and Sushi Daiwa tasted better.

However, if you are dying out of hunger, the other sushi shop aren't that bad either :)

I do recommend trying to go for Sushi Dai, its really a sushi to DAI for hahha *get it?;)*

lol anyway,

Enjoy your day, and thank you!

Much love,

Gracious