Aji no Mise Iwashi
Opened in 2021. The owner, trained as a sushi chef in Los Angeles, serves fresh seafood directly from the Sanriku coast. Hailed as 'shocking value for the quality and freshness.' Selected for Tabelog Izakaya EAST 100 Best 2025. Reservations are hard to get; regulars visit frequently.
'A must-visit when in Morioka! Best izakaya ever' (real X post). 'The nigiri with red vinegar shari is incredible—sea bream 180 yen, squid 250 yen…prices are broken.' Tabelog 100 Best Izakaya EAST 2025, 446 reviews. Many reviewers have visited 5+ times.