Sushi Ito

In Kiguramachi’s lively dining district, this is a small-counter omakase to choose for a focused Kanazawa seafood meal, not for a casual drop-in or off-premise plan. Sushi Ito opened in 2026 as the sister venue to Sushi Ikuta, and the seven-seat counter makes the decision simple: book it when the occasion benefits from a tight, chef-led format and a room built around attention rather than breadth.

A seven-seat counter for Kanazawa seafood, not a flexible night out

The appeal is the format. Young chef Ranmaru Ashiba presents Kanazawa’s seafood culture through Edomae-style omakase, with seasonal highlights including finely scored aori-ika, kombu-cured Kanazawa ama-ebi, aged Noto tuna, and assorted fresh seafood and vegetables over sushi rice. That is enough reason to consider it for an event where the meal itself is the event.

The tradeoff is control. A seven-seat counter is intimate by design, so it suits diners who are comfortable giving the pace and sequence over to the chef. It is less suited to anyone looking for menu flexibility, a long à la carte spread, or food that can be separated from the counter experience. For takeout or delivery-minded diners, the case here is weak: the draw is the live omakase structure and counter setting, not portability.

Who should choose it

Choose the restaurant for a special-occasion sushi booking in Kanazawa when a small room, seasonal seafood, and a young-chef counter are the point. The connection to Sushi Ikuta gives it a useful trust signal, while the 2026 opening makes it a newer name rather than a long-established local classic. Children are only a fit if they can enjoy the same course menu as adults, so this is better treated as an adult-paced omakase booking.