Sushi Izakaya Gaku

Known mostly by word of mouth, this insiders’ izakaya (Japanese gastropub) beats the competition with adherence to tradition and supremely fresh sushi and sashimi – no fusion novelty rolls named after caterpillars or California here. A spread of savory and sweet, hot and cold dishes include hard-to-find specialties such as chazuke (tea-soaked rice porridge) and natto (fermented soybeans).