La Japanese cuisine is in fashion ea Firenze sushi bars are quite numerous. But this is a style tip, as well as low cost, because it combines the characteristics of Florentine hospitality with the specialties of the Rising Sun. We are in Borgo Pinti, in the heart of the historic center and IYOIYO it's a Japanese trattoria: a tiny place with character.
The tables are few, the equipment is do-it-yourself, everything is taken from a display cabinet. The choice of drinks also follows this logic. Then you go to the counter / kitchen, where a very kind Japanese lady offers the dishes of the day. For lunch, between 12 and 15, you can choose between 4/5 possibilities: for example 2 Onighiri (white rice balls filled with salmon or tuna and tied with seaweed) and a bowl of miso soup 5 €; Lampredotto Don with rice is the offal - so typically Florentine - but prepared in the Japanese style with white rice and costs 6 euros. For vegetarians there is curry rice with vegetables for 7 euros with a bottle of water.
The complete Japanese dish, for those who are very hungry, costs 10 euros and includes white rice, miso soup, salted vegetables, meat or fish. All served in original dishes, black or red lacquered and on request we can also provide sticks. L'authenticity of the place and the cuisine is proven by the many Japanese who eat at the tables. Also open for dinner.
