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About this place
Counter seating that invites easy conversation with the chef makes Sakae in Minami Ward, Kyoto, an approachable spot to enjoy seafood. Beyond the nigiri, the kitchen's cooked dishes are well worth exploring, especially the simmered yellowtail with daikon radish, which garners warm praise in customer reviews. An evening can easily start at an unhurried pace over a cold beer paired with an assortment of tempura or silky chawanmushi custard.
The sushi menu accommodates any appetite. Those seeking a straightforward taste of the day's fresh catches can opt for the standard or deluxe nigiri platters, then supplement them piece by piece with favorites like eel, fatty tuna, and yellowtail. Hand-rolled sushi such as tuna or sea urchin rolls, along with battera mackerel sushi and other pressed styles served in portions of 6 pieces, provide satisfying choices to round out the meal.
With business hours running from 17:00 in the evening until 24:00 late at night, the restaurant is a dependable stop for a late dinner or a relaxed evening nightcap. It works equally well for solo walk-ins at the counter on the 1 floor or reserved gatherings over a shared meal, and takeaway inquiries are also welcome.
