This is our review of Aburi TORA – Aged and Seared Sushi Futako Tamagawa (Maps), visited in April 2026.
Located on the seventh floor of Futako Tamagawa Rise Town Front, Aburi TORA – Aged and Seared Sushi Futako Tamagawa (Aburi TORA 熟成鮨と炙り鮨 二子玉川店) is a “next-generation sushi restaurant” where Canada’s aburi (seared) sushi meets Kyushu-born jukusei (aged) sushi. Known internationally for its innovative “aging × searing” concept, this spot offers an affordable way to savor a new kind of sushi experience. From bustling lunchtime for locals to lively evening gatherings on weekdays, it’s always full of energy.
Feel the Taste of Spring with the Seasonal Trio
Start with the Spring’s Select Three-Piece Assortment—Spanish mackerel, splendid alfonsino, and salmon (春の厳選三貫づくし(寒さわら、きんき、サーモン)). The Shimane-sourced Spanish mackerel is aged until its umami becomes concentrated, giving it a delicate buttery texture that melts softly on the tongue yet keeps a firm bite at the core. The Sanriku alfonsino, aged to 60% maturity, tastes luxuriously rich like toro (fatty tuna), while still retaining the elegant clarity of white fish. To finish, the house-marinated aburi salmon brings a perfect harmony of sweetness and acidity, its crisp seared skin adding a fragrant touch that deepens the flavor of spring.
The Charm of Aburi and Aged Delicacies
The star of the menu, Aburi Amberjack (炙りかんぱち), is quickly charred over an open flame—crispy on the outside, almost translucent within. The rich amberjack fat melts under heat, blending perfectly with the slightly sweet red vinegar rice, making you crave “just one more piece.”
The Aburi Assortment combines favorites like seared salmon and seared sea bream, with the latter offering a roasted aroma on the surface and a gentle sweetness inside. Paired with citrus-based spring sauce or sea salt, it delivers a refreshing, balanced finish.
A World of Sides to Explore
The Shonai Fried Squid (庄内いかの唐揚) features firm, juicy flesh inside a light crispy coating—an ideal match for beer or sake. Meanwhile, the Aburi Matsu Squid (Aburi松いか) showcases the sweetness of squid combined with the heart of pressed sushi, where the sauce and vinegared rice enhance its depth of flavor. The Avocado Fries (アボカドフライ) add a luxurious touch between sushi bites—the creamy richness of avocado contrasts beautifully with the light crisp batter. Finally, the Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard 茶碗蒸し) offers a savory broth base yet melts smoothly in the mouth, its comforting flavor resetting the palette after rich sushi courses.
A Perfect Finale and What Comes Next
Aburi TORA Futako Tamagawa isn’t just another conveyor-belt sushi shop—it’s a rare place where precise aging and skilled searing techniques come together for true artisanal taste, offered accessibly. Enjoy the season’s trio—Spanish mackerel, alfonsino, and salmon—followed by aburi amberjack and the seared selections to feel the full promise of “aged × seared sushi.” Then, dive into the variety of sides—fried Shonai squid, Aburi Matsu squid, avocado fries, and chawanmushi—for a palette of springtime flavors that turn an evening in Futako Tamagawa into a “spring journey through sushi.”
