At his sushi-ya, chef Nomura Yuji specializes in Edomae sushi and is very particular about his seafood ingredients, the quality of the rice, and the ratio of vinegar in the shari. The rice is made of organic Koshihikari rice and Hokkaido seven-star rice from Shikoku Mizuho-cho, cooked with spring water from Mount Fuji, and then mixed with red vinegar and white vinegar to make vinegared rice. The exact recipe changes depending on the seafood and even the season.

There are three Japanese restaurants in Taipei that have been awarded one star by Michelin, but Sushi Nomura pips the others to this list purely based on the inventiveness and incredible skills of the restaurant’s chef, Yoji Nomura. Diners are constantly wowed by the fare on offer at this restaurant and although it’s a little on the expensive side, the simple décor and straightforward attitude of the staff make it a very homely place to dine.

In Taipei, Danny’s Steakhouse (教父牛排), Da-Wan Yakiniku Dining Restaurant (大腕燒肉), Golden Formosa Restaurant (金蓬萊遵古台菜), Impromptu by Paul Lee, Ken Anho Japanese Restaurant (謙安和), Kitcho Sushi Restaurant (吉兆割烹壽司), L’Atelier de Joel Rebuchon (侯布雄), Longtail Restaurant and Bar, Ming Fu Taiwanese Seafood Restaurant (明福台菜海鮮), Mountain & Sea House Restaurant (山海樓), Mume, Sushi Nomura (鮨野村), Sushi Ryu (鮨隆), Three Coins Cantonese Restaurant (大三元酒樓), Tien Hsiang Lo Restaurant (天香樓) of the Landis Hotel Group and Ya Ge Restaurant (雅閣) of Mandarin Oriental Hotel maintained their one-star ratings.

A dark, simple, yet compelling aesthetic awaits you at Taipei’s Michelin-starred Sushi Nomura. Diners enjoy Nomura’s curated menu (ranging from $100 to $230 per person) from a bamboo-adorned, elevated sushi bar, or amongst black marble walls seated on elegant wooden furnishings. All menus are omakase, meaning diners entrust their meal to the chef.

Sushi Nomura (野村壽司) Chef, Yuji Nomura (野村裕二) came to Taiwan 11 years ago. Known as “The God of Sushi” in Taipei, he is grateful to be awarded a Michelin star, but finds it quite challenging and stressful, so he keeps a low profile and refuses any interviews. What attracts foodies most are his excellent cutting skills and impeccable ingredients.

For sushi enthusiasts, Sushi Nomura is an absolute must-visit. Helmed by Chef Nomura, who moved to Taiwan years ago, this one-starred Michelin restaurant serves aged fish on sushi in an Omakase menu. According to the chefs, its rice is cooked in Mount Fuji spring water – imported in gallons.

Tucked away in a quiet Taipei alley, Sushi Nomura is a secret spot loved by sushi fans. It's a mix of modern style and Japanese beauty, offering a peaceful place that feels like Tokyo. Why we love it: Sushi Nomura is more than eating; it's an adventure.

Nomura Sushi– If you want a traditional Japanese Omakase this is the best hidden gem in Taipei. The Omakase starts off with sashimi slices and then moves on to Nigiri sushi, served one by one by Chef Nomura.