Ryuzushi

It’s a sushi-for-breakfast (or lunch) affair at this 12-seat sushi joint, which quickly settled into its new home in Toyosu Market’s administrative building after relocating from Tsukiji Outer Market in 2018. Between the same customer demographic, counter-only seating and no-frills decor, nothing much has changed since then. The L-shaped counter hugs the tiny space, where diners duck their heads below the noren to enter and order sushi made from possibly the freshest fish. Ryuzushi opens its doors at 6:30 am, and the counter fills in quickly with fishmongers and off-the-clock market workers, shifting to general visitors who arrive early after 9 am. The fish selection changes depending on the season, but most nigiri pieces are inherently Edo-style, which are sushi that uses fish caught from Tokyo Bay. We love the conger eel boiled and brushed with thick sauce, the large shrimp and the horse mackerel. For those unsure of what to order, the sushi sets offer excellent value and a delightful variety of options — although, staying to Edomae sushi, don’t expect to find salmon on the menu. Reservations are available for Ryuzushi.