Umi no Kami Yama no Kami
A hugely popular fresh-fish izakaya in Uozu City. Uses only fish landed at Uozu Port that morning, served as sashimi, grilled, or simmered. Google rating 4.3+ (180+ reviews). Widely considered the best place to enjoy Toyama's unique ingredients — firefly squid and white shrimp — by locals. Reservations required.
Review highlights: 'There's nowhere else when visiting Uozu', 'The sweetness of white shrimp is shocking', 'Firefly squid marinade is superb', 'The freshness is on a completely different level', 'Can't get a reservation easily but worth every effort.' High proportion of local customers, no signs of fake reviews.