Benten Sushi
Ranked #1 in Niigata Prefecture for sushi on Google Reviews (4.4 stars/405 reviews), this is the go-to sushi restaurant in eastern Niigata. The owner personally buys fresh local fish from the market every day. The signature 'namazukushi' (fresh chirashi) sells over 100 portions per day at lunch for just ~1,300 yen—exceptional value by Niigata standards. Takeout available.
Reviewers say: 'This volume for this price is insane.' 'The best value for Niigata fish anywhere.' 'I live in Higashi Ward and come every week.' Ranked #1 sushi in Niigata Prefecture on Google Reviews at 4.4 stars/405 reviews (Nlab Research, Sep 2024).