50 years as Sushi Chef - The Sushi Master of Nara

NARA, Dec 28 (Aden Films) - A visit to Kippei in Nara (Japan) to have Sushi and Sake.

The Michelin Guide writes: "Kazuhisa Adachi has more than a half a century of experience as a sushi chef. Every morning, without fail, he goes to the Tsuruhashi Market in Osaka and confers with the wholesalers. His speciality is small tai wrapped in pickled red turnip. The vinegared rice is prepared with a mild flavour according to the customer’s preferences. You can also order single pieces of sushi. This is the local sushi restaurant for local people."

Restaurant name: 吉平

Costs for Sushi and Sake: 15000 Yen (2 people)

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