Still on the Japanese trail, the Ichitan Company franchise, Sushi Otaru (3/F, Arena 10, Thonglor Soi 10, Bangkok, 02-392-7737) is suitably proud of its Chef Shinji Nakamine, a two-time winer of Japanese cooking show TV Champion, who presents dishes like sashimi matsu (B2,000 for seven kinds of fish), beef Lover Roll (Matsusaka beef maki, B600 for 5 pieces) and soft shell crab salad (B380). They strongly recommend you end your meal with the strawberry daifuku (B120).