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About this place
A meal at Shige Zushi in Asakusa can centre on Edo-style nigiri, with small dishes and drinks alongside. The menu includes Edo-style sushi, special sushi and extra-special sushi; a set is one option for diners who want to focus on nigiri. One diner who ordered Edo-style sushi and extra-special sushi also chose tempura and yuba as accompaniments to drinks. Another review mentions eating bonito sashimi with mustard, suggesting there are fish dishes to enjoy between pieces of sushi, too.
The Edo-style menu features simmered clam, simmered conger eel, octopus simmered in a cherry-blossom style and simmered abalone. Choosing one of these between pieces of nigiri offers a look at another side of Edo-style sushi. The menu also lists grilled conger eel, seared simmered conger eel and grilled tuna cheek, among other dishes, for those who would like something cooked alongside their sushi.
Drinks include draft beer and highballs. One diner who asked for lemon in a highball recalled being pleased with the generous pour. A review also singles out a clear soup with a memorable yuzu aroma as a satisfying finish to the meal. Counter seating is available, and the restaurant is described as suitable for solo diners, making it an option for an evening of a few pieces of nigiri and a drink.
