Izumi Japanese Restaurant is a sushi restaurant at 2 Monokia St in Hannahs Bay, Rotorua, with a Google rating of 4.3.
Good sushi starts with the rice, which should be lightly seasoned, slightly sticky and just warm or at room temperature, never hard or cold from the fridge. Fish and fillings should look fresh and clean, and rolls should hold together when you pick them up. If you are choosing a Japanese restaurant, look at the breadth of the menu, since many also serve noodle soups, rice bowls and tempura, and ask staff what is freshest that day. Regulars mix a few types, such as nigiri, rolls and a hot dish, use soy sauce sparingly so the rice does not fall apart, and eat sushi soon after it arrives. Tell staff about allergies, as soy, sesame, fish, shellfish and egg are common, and ring ahead for larger groups.
For anyone in Hannahs Bay and around Rotorua, Izumi Japanese Restaurant on Monokia St is a well-rated local choice for sushi.