Qiān Chūn Yì Yùn Hé Diàn - Otaru

I stumbled over this Sushi place by accident just off a street from the busy road. It had a friendly sign outside that was also in English. I instantly felt comfortable by the welcoming lady. Only few works in English spoken, but enough to figure out what to eat. And it is nice that not the larges platter is recommended it is trustworthy and I have the feeling you still can order extra pieces later or in my case the cook suggested some specials. I really appreciated this initiative as I got to taste yet some other fish. I am far from a Sushi expert but love all kind of fish. I felt the Sushi served here is one of the freshest fish I had in a long time. The different flavours were a pleasure. I accompanied the fish with Sake, served in a beautiful glass standing in a wooden lacquer box. The glass is filled till it overflows into the box : . The chef tries to have a conversation and shows me his guest book. Overall I really liked this small atmospheric place and found it calming to listen to a Japanese conversation I couldn't understand. I loved watching him prepare the individual pieces. So, I would highly recommend this place, it's the best of three restaurants I've tired during my stay in Otaru. Prices are fair for the quality served (but it is not a Sushi train ; I regret not having gone back there a second time it was the best and I should have enjoyed it again... for a future visit.

Family owned restaurant. The owner was very friendly and the food was very fresh ! They serve only sushi and sashimi. Worth to have the experience. Even he cannot speak english he also try to communicate! Very friendly and at the end he gave free sushi too. Thank you Hideo Igarashi san !

Hidden Sushi restaurant in Otaru. Chefs hardly speak any English but very friendly nevertheless! Menu is on the wall! Recommend to go with the popular set! Cash only

Fantastic sushi I ever had in Otaru. Everyone should try. Warm service from the shop owner. Even treated us free sushi. Oishi!

Otaru is famous for sushi, but you can find good sushi like in Masazushi anywhere in Japan. Instead, you come to Chihiro sushi for a unique and memorable dining experience, where you get reasonably priced, extremely delicious sushi served by an extremely charming and humorous sushi chef who has been in the business for more than 50 years. If you come here, you will not just leave with excellent sushi in your stomach but with precious memories that will last for years. Hideo Igarashi ichiban!