SHINTARO in Nice

"If you’re looking for truly authentic sushi in Nice — not the Westernized California roll variety, but real Edomae-style sushi — this place is an absolute gem. Operated by a Japanese chef with impeccable skills and attention to detail, every piece of sushi here is a testament to precision, tradition, and flavor. The rice is perfectly seasoned, the fish is incredibly fresh, and the knife work is flawless. You can feel the craftsmanship in every bite. No flashy sauces or over-the-top garnishes — just pure, delicate balance that lets the ingredients shine."

"Japanese meal on this level we had only in Japan. With very classic sets of sushi and bento, we really traveled back to Japan. What a joy to have such a lunch, and how lucky people are to have that restaurant here in Nice. I’ve never had a better Japanese meal in France. The service is also very polite and friendly. For everyone who complained about not having a soy bottle on the table: it’s also a Japanese experience, so just enjoy your meal and savor the experience without complaining, as it’s very rare to have such a level of food and service"

"So happy to have finally found a proper Japanese sushi place. My friend and I shared Beef Tataki, Miso Fish of the Day, Carpaccio Amaebi & Octopus. I had Nigiri Unagi, Ikura and Scallops. I ordered Maguro and the waiter was nice and said it wasn't great that day so my friend had Toro."

"Way beyond expectation, the review from the japanese dude is real, Shitaro san made authentic dishes just like the good one you can find in JPs local restaurants.. my taste buds were more than thrilled to be back. The dressing on the appetizers are both vinegar base but fine turned with different seasoning to stand out from each other. The Aubergine is very smooth and meaty, comes perfectly with a little taste of the ginger. Carpaccio gambas are very fresh and luscious the flavor has been enhanced with a slight touch of yuzu and shiso ( if I am correct) The coat on the tempura is really thin and delicate, you don't find it greasy. It's a perfect mix of choice on the ingredients, and the quality is so good that you can feel the nature of them. The sushi variety on the 12 pieces set is indeed delightful. It's intriguing to encored those in season. Unfortunately the kani gunkan is a special that only comes with the set and I feel guilty to not order chinchard again. We call it a night with the kakigori _ Ujikintoki Mellow red bean + full bodied mocha + buttery vanilla ice cream. What a memory.. the Shitaro 和食屋 would definitely be my day to day restaurant.to cure homesick .if I am based in Nice."

"The 12 piece sushi plate was amazing, and my wife had 2 rolls. Both were equally impressive. The presentation was impeccable. The freshness only compared to sushi I had in Hawaii."

"An amazing discovery in the heart of Nice. The sushi and tempura are authentic and outstanding and the friendly service is the “best of Japan”. Highly recommended."

"Fantastic Japanese owned and run spot in Nice, reading all the reviews I had to come along. In London we have many Japanese restaurants but all of them are not run by Japanese people, this however was great. Would definitely come again in the future."

"One of the best meals we had in Nice and probably the most authentic Japanese food outside of Japan! The chef and the two staff were very accommodating towards us as well The sushi and sashimi was incredibly fresh and the tempura was fried to perfection with the batter being incredibly light and delicate. The Agadashi tofu was perfect as well, with the tofu being soft but with a beautiful outer fry. The meal was topped off with a refreshing and delicious matcha Kakigori with red bean paste and vanilla ice cream!"