I have to admit that when it comes to restaurants, I tend to stay very loyal to the south of Luxembourg. So for me, heading to Mersch already feels a little like stepping outside my usual territory.

That said, every now and then it is refreshing to get out of the routine and discover somewhere different, and Misushi turned out to be a very good reason to do exactly that.

The restaurant moved to Mersch around eight months ago, and the first thing that surprised me was the space itself.

A surprisingly elegant setting

Misushi is much more spacious than I expected, with an elegant and polished interior, plenty of space between tables, and an atmosphere that feels refined without becoming too formal.

And yes, I particularly appreciate restaurants where you can actually have your own conversation without accidentally following the entire dinner of the table next to you.

There are also private rooms overlooking the sushi counter, which are a nice option if you are looking for something a little more intimate or simply want to watch part of the preparation.

What we tried

We were offered a selection of signature dishes from the menu, covering both sushi and some of Misushi’s more fusion-oriented creations.

The mixed tartare pani puri immediately became one of my favourites. Crisp shells filled with fresh tartare, lots of texture and a nice contrast of flavours — exactly the kind of playful fusion dish I usually enjoy most.

The nigiri were another highlight. Nigiri might look like one of the simplest things on a sushi menu, but for me they are often one of the best tests of a Japanese restaurant. There is nowhere for the fish to hide, and here the freshness and quality came through immediately.

Another dish that deserves a mention is the steamed dumplings, particularly the black ink ones. Delicate on the outside, flavourful inside, and definitely one of the dishes I would order again.

Alongside these, we also tried the carpaccio, salmon tataki, scallops with avocado, sweet & sour chicken and tempura rolls.

Everything arrived beautifully presented, and what I appreciated is that the menu offers quite a wide range without feeling completely disconnected.

Not only for sushi lovers

While sushi is obviously one of the main reasons to come here, Misushi also offers plenty of cooked dishes and fusion options.

That makes it a particularly easy restaurant to choose when dining with people who do not eat raw fish.

Or, even more dramatically, people who do not like sushi at all.

Shame on you, but at least you will still have plenty to eat.

The variety also means you can easily mix more traditional sushi and nigiri with dishes that are a little more creative, which for me is where the menu becomes particularly interesting.

Is Mersch really that far?

For someone who mainly eats out in the south, Mersch can sometimes sound much further away than it actually is.

Misushi is around a 10-minute walk from Mersch train station, so it is very easy to reach without a car as well.

And once you are there, the space, the menu and the overall experience make it feel worth venturing slightly outside the usual Luxembourg City and southern restaurant circuit.

Would I go back?

Definitely.

I would happily return for more nigiri, another round of the black steamed dumplings and, most importantly, those mixed tartare pani puri.

Those alone might be enough to convince me to head north again.