The Times
Charlotte Ivers scrubbed off the last vestiges of any perfume, as instructed in advance, to gain access to a “tiny, largely undecorated box room” where ultra-serious chef Toru Takahashi – “his nickname, Tetsu, means ‘iron’” – and his wife Harumi serve immaculate sushi to just seven diners at each three-hour omakase sitting.
Charlotte’s booking was secured by a friend who had spent three years on the project. It was worth ithe effort and expense, she reckoned, just as it was “wonderful to think there are two people who are devoting their lives to this odd, magical, beautiful thing.”
“There is none of the showy stuff you get at many fancy sushi places to justify the price. No caviar, no truffle. Everything is simple and perfect.”
Charlotte Ivers - 2025-02-23
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