Kazoku Hitchin

You'll spot the discreet frontage on Bancroft easily enough, but nothing quite prepares you for the moody interior that awaits. Low lighting casts shadows across wooden tables while the sushi counter takes centre stage – this is where the magic happens, with each piece of nigiri and sashimi prepared with the kind of precision that makes you actually pay attention to what you're eating. The menu reads like a love letter to traditional Japanese cooking, though they're not precious about it. Yes, you can get your California rolls, but why would you when the chef is slicing tuna that melts on your tongue? Book ahead – those 4.6 stars aren't just for show, and the intimate space fills up fast with locals who know quality when they taste it.