Yes, it's meat sushi, not your regular fish sushi.If you can have fish raw, why not have meat fresh too?The meat they provide is high-quality horse meat, beef, pork, chicken and duck.Meat sushi is still a new concept in Japan too, but it's growing in popularity.Check it out in Fukuoka!
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Yes, it's meat sushi, not your regular fish sushi. If you can have fish raw, why not have meat fresh too? The meat they provide is high-quality horse meat, beef, pork, chicken and duck. Meat sushi is still a new concept in Japan too, but it's growing in popularity. Check it out in Fukuoka!
What is Nigiri Meat Sushi?
Do you consider yourself a carnivore? Do you enjoy eating meat more than fish? Well then, don’t miss out on your chance to try delicious nigiri meat sushi (also known as nikuzushi) while you are in Fukuoka.
Nigiri meat sushi is high-quality raw meat served on top of warm vinegared sushi rice. Sushi means vinegared rice, so there is no fish included in this dish. It’s simply meat and rice. The meat is served raw or a little cooked. You might feel a little intimidated by the thought of eating raw meat but many who have tried it say it’s flavorful and delicious. So why not give it a shot?
Nigiri meat sushi is still a new concept in Japan. The first meat sushi shop (Nikuzushi) opened in May 2010 in Ebisu, the trendy part of Tokyo located close to Shibuya. The number of meat sushi restaurants have since grown, and now they are everywhere in the country and enjoyed by many. The first meat sushi shop in Kyusyu opened in Fukuoka in December 2017.
Nigiri meat sushi is high-quality raw meat served on top of warm vinegared sushi rice. Sushi means vinegared rice, so there is no fish included in this dish. It’s simply meat and rice. The meat is served raw or a little cooked. You might feel a little intimidated by the thought of eating raw meat but many who have tried it say it’s flavorful and delicious. So why not give it a shot?
Nigiri meat sushi is still a new concept in Japan. The first meat sushi shop (Nikuzushi) opened in May 2010 in Ebisu, the trendy part of Tokyo located close to Shibuya. The number of meat sushi restaurants have since grown, and now they are everywhere in the country and enjoyed by many. The first meat sushi shop in Kyusyu opened in Fukuoka in December 2017.
Several Types of Meat You Can Have as Nigiri Meat Sushi
There are several types of meat you can have as nigiri meat sushi, and below are the best things to do in Nikuzushi. If you are at the restaurant already, why not give all of the meat a try.
Horse Sushi
Horses have been long-time companions of humans and some people have them as pets. It is therefore understandable if you say “neigh” to horse meat but when we say “nigiri meat sushi,” the most popular meat that is eaten in Japan is actually horse meat. Although the concept of horse sushi is rather new, there is a long history of Japanese people eating raw horse meat, commonly in sashimi-style (raw meat cut in slices) particularly on Kyusyu Island. This is perhaps the reason many Japanese people are not hesitant about trying horse sushi.
If you can say “yay” to horse meat, it’s definitely worth a try. In Japanese, horse meat is called “sakura (cherry blossom) niku (meat)” due to its pink color. It’s also low in fat, lean and the texture is very tender. It’s juicy and flavorful.
You can choose which part of the horse you want to try: “Akami (lean meat)” “harami (belly)”, “nakaochi (back)”, “negi toro (diced fatty meat with green onions)” among other parts.
Horse Sushi
Horses have been long-time companions of humans and some people have them as pets. It is therefore understandable if you say “neigh” to horse meat but when we say “nigiri meat sushi,” the most popular meat that is eaten in Japan is actually horse meat. Although the concept of horse sushi is rather new, there is a long history of Japanese people eating raw horse meat, commonly in sashimi-style (raw meat cut in slices) particularly on Kyusyu Island. This is perhaps the reason many Japanese people are not hesitant about trying horse sushi.
If you can say “yay” to horse meat, it’s definitely worth a try. In Japanese, horse meat is called “sakura (cherry blossom) niku (meat)” due to its pink color. It’s also low in fat, lean and the texture is very tender. It’s juicy and flavorful.
You can choose which part of the horse you want to try: “Akami (lean meat)” “harami (belly)”, “nakaochi (back)”, “negi toro (diced fatty meat with green onions)” among other parts.
Beef Sushi
To those who were hesitant about horse meat, you’d be happy to hear they also have beef. Beef sushi may not be that scary, considering, steak is eaten rare sometimes. Isn’t the concept similar?
Using high-quality Japanese wagyu, you can have the beef as roast beef sushi, (the beef’s) tongue sushi, and the most popular way to eat beef is “sashitoro” which is a thin slice of meat that is seared before serving. If you are worried about eating meat completely raw, it’s a good idea to have it as “sashitoro.” It’s mouth-watering.
To those who were hesitant about horse meat, you’d be happy to hear they also have beef. Beef sushi may not be that scary, considering, steak is eaten rare sometimes. Isn’t the concept similar?
Using high-quality Japanese wagyu, you can have the beef as roast beef sushi, (the beef’s) tongue sushi, and the most popular way to eat beef is “sashitoro” which is a thin slice of meat that is seared before serving. If you are worried about eating meat completely raw, it’s a good idea to have it as “sashitoro.” It’s mouth-watering.
Chicken, Duck, and Pork Sushi
Sushi and other forms of cooked dishes are available with chicken, duck and pork. Examples are teriyaki chicken, chicken with Japanese ume plums and Japanese basil shiso rolls, raw pork, and raw duck. Perhaps you are interested in eating at a meat sushi shop, but your traveling buddy isn’t. The restaurant also has pickled celery, salad, fried meat (fried chicken, French fries), steak, sausages, and miso soup, so there’s plenty of non-raw stuff also available!
Sushi and other forms of cooked dishes are available with chicken, duck and pork. Examples are teriyaki chicken, chicken with Japanese ume plums and Japanese basil shiso rolls, raw pork, and raw duck. Perhaps you are interested in eating at a meat sushi shop, but your traveling buddy isn’t. The restaurant also has pickled celery, salad, fried meat (fried chicken, French fries), steak, sausages, and miso soup, so there’s plenty of non-raw stuff also available!
Restaurant Information: Nigiri Meat Sushi (Nikuzushi) in Fukuoka
Nigiri meat sushi provider, Nikuzushi, opened in Fukuoka in December 2017, as the first meat sushi restaurant on Kyusyu island. By mixing the traditional Japanese food “sushi” with high quality raw “meat,” the restaurant provides a new form of food that is growing in popularity. Although horse meat has been traditionally eaten raw as sashimi, this restaurant offers different parts of the horse which is tasty in different ways.
Unlike many sushi bars, sushi served at Nikuzushi is known to be very affordable. You can also order in tiny amounts and stop ordering when you’re full.
The restaurant offers a variety of drinks that go with nigiri meat sushi. A variety of Chuhai or shochu with soda water and a flavor mixed to it, Japanese beer, Japanese highball (whiskey and soda), sake, shochu, umeshu (sweet Japanese liqueur made from ume plums), to mention a few. If you don’t drink alcohol, they also serve juice, soda, and tea.
Since the restaurant is popular, make a reservation before going if you can.
From Monday to Thursday, Sundays and national holidays,
they are open from 5 PM to midnight (last order at 11 PM).
On Fridays, Saturdays and one day before a national holiday,
they are open from 5 PM to 5 AM (last order 3:30 AM).
Reservations can be made online (in Japanese) or by phone (phone number under “How to Visit.”)
Unlike many sushi bars, sushi served at Nikuzushi is known to be very affordable. You can also order in tiny amounts and stop ordering when you’re full.
The restaurant offers a variety of drinks that go with nigiri meat sushi. A variety of Chuhai or shochu with soda water and a flavor mixed to it, Japanese beer, Japanese highball (whiskey and soda), sake, shochu, umeshu (sweet Japanese liqueur made from ume plums), to mention a few. If you don’t drink alcohol, they also serve juice, soda, and tea.
Since the restaurant is popular, make a reservation before going if you can.
From Monday to Thursday, Sundays and national holidays,
they are open from 5 PM to midnight (last order at 11 PM).
On Fridays, Saturdays and one day before a national holiday,
they are open from 5 PM to 5 AM (last order 3:30 AM).
Reservations can be made online (in Japanese) or by phone (phone number under “How to Visit.”)
How to Visit
The plane ride from Tokyo (Haneda) to Fukuoka is about 2 hours. Ride the train from Fukuoka Airport to Hakata Station (5 minutes). Nikuzushi is two minutes by walk from Hakata Station.
Address:
1st floor, 2-1-24, Hakata-eki Higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka 812-0013
Tel: 81-50-5269-7556
Address:
1st floor, 2-1-24, Hakata-eki Higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka 812-0013
Tel: 81-50-5269-7556
