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Where to eat ‘Uni’ (urchin roe) in Tokyo

By on December 12, 2016

A favorite of snarky chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain, ‘uni’, is a prized delicacy in Japan consumed in December and January for Japan’s holiday festivities.

 

Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown, Japan

Many people like its creamy texture and a slightly sweet taste. There are more than 900 species of uni in the world, 180 of which come from Hokkaido. Buffon (bright tangerine) and murasaki (pale orange) sea urchins are said to be the most delicious and widely consumed in Japan.    If you are craving for some uni this winter, these are the places to try.

ICHIRIN
5-12-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
6 pm – 11 pm
Open daily
Tel. 05-5795-6626
Serves Japanese-style urchin roe hot pots and sashimi

AKASAKA TOSHIKIRAZU
Koike Bldg 1F, Akasaka 4-3-9, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Open weekdays 5 pm – 12 midnight (last order 11:30 pm)
Closed Sundays and public holidays
Tel. 050-5571-0423

Serves izakaya style food

UMI KURU YA
1F, 5-10-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku,
Open daily 6 pm – 11 pm (last order 10:30 pm)
Tel. 03-5379-5507

Serves seafood and hot pots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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