A tiny standing sushi bar in the heart of Zushi, Inase has been serving fresh nigiri since 2010 under the guidance of a charismatic chef from Okinawa's Izena Island. The space fits only a few people at the counter — walk in, read the blackboard for the day's catch, and eat. The chef encourages guests to try the sushi with just salt or nothing at all, letting the quality of the fish speak for itself; the rice is made with red vinegar for a traditional Edo-mae character. Alongside local Zushi and Hayama fish, the menu features Okinawan izakaya snacks and an impressive lineup of awamori spirits from the chef's home islands.
