Sushi Bar in Siena

Some months ago a Sushi Bar opened here in Siena and it was an immediate success.

The dishes are prepared with fresh products every day and when this is not possible because fish suppliers are closed -as it happened for example during Christmas time- the owners immediately publish a post in their facebook fan’s page warning they will be closed.

Although reservations can be made on facebook it is better to call by phone to get a more immediate response.

We are delighted to have a place like that in Siena because many Japanese come here for holiday or to attend the University for Foreigners or the summer courses organized by the Academy Musicale Chigiana and although our food is wonderful, it is nice to have an alternative meal.

I had never eaten sushi but I was too curious so I went there with Gaia few days ago.

We could not cheat so we asked the owner for an advise. The only raw fish I had eaten in my life was Cebiche (Peruvian meal) and oysters.

He was very friendly and he suggested us a mixture of uromaki (tuna and avocado rolled with rice outside), maki (seaweed rolls nori), nigiri (raw fish on the 'ball' of rice acetate), sashimi (raw fish fillet) and tempura (fried) shrimp and vegetables. Gaia chose the drink: an excellent white wine Falanghina.

As soon as dishes arrived I realized that I actually had to eat with chopsticks ... In fact there was nothing else on the table. All in all everything went very well and maybe I learned how to use this kind of cutlery.

I really liked the food. I've enjoyed the tempura.

At the end of the meal we ordered a small jug of saké, a 13 degrees alcoholic beverage served hot. It seemed like grappa. Maybe because it was hot it did not seem so strong and I drank that without problems!

There are so many other things in the menu that I will have to try. There is also the option of take away. Very interesting.

The place is small, a dozen tables plus the counter, minimalist design and well cared for. A nice atmosphere located close to Porta Ovile.

For more information please see their page on Facebook

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