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    A sushi counter in Nara run by two sisters, one behind the rice and one working the room. The sequencing is the thing: each piece is ordered to move from delicate to bold, so the meal builds like a quiet argument. Tiger prawn arrives without wasabi to let the sweetness speak; conger eel is grilled over bamboo leaves for the scent alone. Thoughtful in a way that never announces itself.

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    • Japanese tiger prawn

      “Japanese tiger prawn is served without wasabi to bring out its sweetness”

      Michelin Guide
    • Simmered conger eel

      “simmered conger eel is lightly grilled over bamboo leaves to impart their aroma”

      Michelin Guide

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