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About this place
Even when no sushi is passing on the conveyor belt, you can order by writing your choices on paper—a distinctive part of the Kaikou experience. Some diners recall the shime-saba they ordered; others say negitoro and salmon belly are regular choices. The menu also lists shime-saba, negitoro and salmon belly, alongside sushi topped with tuna, sea bream and sardine. To build a plate around your favourite toppings, consider shellfish and prawn options such as ark shell, whelk and raw prawn.
One shellfish-loving diner ordered ark shell, whelk and raw prawn, and remembers the eel for its notably thick flesh. Beyond sushi, the menu includes sashimi platters, seafood yukhoe and tempura, making it suitable for a meal centred on nigiri or one built around drinks and snacks. The chicken wings are seasoned with black pepper and recommended on the menu as a match for beer. Drinks include beer, hot sake and chilled Kikumasamune sake, so you can take your time choosing something to go with your small plates.
For something beyond sushi, try the Kaikou Special Chirashi Sushi, generously topped with seafood, or choose a comforting dish such as chawanmushi (savoury steamed egg custard) or fish miso soup.
