Nishikigoi swims elegantly on a plate. Actually, this is "sushi". As soon as you put it out, there is no doubt that you will be cheered "Wow!". Introducing such a wonderful eggplant.


Sushi Ryugu Castle is a product for ordering made at the sushi restaurant "Nishiki Sushi" in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture. It is delivered refrigerated, but it is said that it is devised to last for a long time by adding some effort such as "broiling" and "baking".

Of the several sizes, we all had "Princess" (for 2-3 people) and "Nishiki" (for 4-5 people). In addition to carp-shaped sushi, round sushi and colorful box sushi are packed together. The material for this day was shrimp, Thai, conger eel, salmon, octopus, etc. The gorgeous assortment that makes the best use of the color of the material is a masterpiece.



Among them, the one that stands out is the Nishikigoi-shaped figure. When viewed from above, the three colors of red, black, and yellow (brown) are mixed to represent a beautiful pattern. This is made by putting sea urchin, salmon, kelp, etc. on top of the rice and covering it with thinly sliced squid. The fluttering tail and fins are also beautiful, aren't they?



Not only the appearance but also the taste is beautiful. Each material is entwined to create an exquisite harmony. You can enjoy an artistic taste, which is different from ordinary sushi.


By the way, this sushi is refrigerated, but the rice is not firm and does not dry. Rather, it feels like the ingredients and sushi rice blend in nicely, creating a sense of unity. It seems that it is the result of the method created by many years of experience.

Saiki City, which faces the Bungo Channel (the strait between Oita and Ehime prefectures), is a treasure trove of sushi restaurants. People from all over the country come to seek fresh and delicious "Saiki sushi". The amount and variety of fish is abundant, and most of the sushi ingredients can be purchased locally. Nishiki sushi, which makes the sushi Ryugu castle, is also here, and if you make a reservation, you can eat Nishikigoi sushi at the store.

Orders can be placed by phone, fax, or from the Tansho website. Due to the expiration date the day after the shipping date, the delivery area is limited. But now, he is struggling to reach areas where delivery is not possible.

As soon as you open the box, everyone will be surprised and impressed. How about for a celebration or a party? Many people order it as a gift.


By the way, Saeki has a delicious specialty called "Gomadashi Udon no Moto (commonly known as Gomadashi)". A dish made by grilling fish caught in Saiki Bay, adding plenty of sesame seeds, and seasoning with soy sauce and mirin. Locally, it is popular as "Gomadashi Udon", which is made by putting gomadashi on boiled noodles and pouring boiling water over it.

As soon as it was introduced on TV, the fishing village women's group, Mebaru, was inundated with orders so that there were more than 500 waiting orders. It's a big, big, big, hot seasoning. Some are made by other manufacturers, so if you see one, give it a try! It is full of the blessings of the sea in Saiki.