Now to choose a good restaurant of Japanese cuisine in Florence, you are spoiled for choice: there are many trendy bars, furnished in a minimal way, offering menus for all tastes. Prices, however, are not always within everyone's reach and therefore to organize a slightly more low-cost evening the circle narrows.
Il Pingusto, restaurant a stone's throw from the Piazza Ghiberti parking, is one of the most popular. First of all, it has a strategic position, given the proximity to the parking, a feature not to be overlooked in central Florence, but above all it is not far from Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, the hubs of the Florentine nightlife, ensuring an after dinner full of fun.
It really is then low cost, guaranteeing two very simple formulas: 10 euros for lunch and 20 euros for dinner, drinks not included. Pingusto offers a great buffet from which to restock unlimitedly, stomach permitting. Appetizers, soy noodles, salads, rice dishes with different toppings are within everyone's reach. A special counter is reserved for sushi, well presented and of good quality. Behind a bar counter, on the other hand, the staff makes themselves available to customers to cook steamed ravioli or grilled fish on the spot, without any addition to the final bill.
The environment is very large, arranged on two floors. When you book (and do it in advance!), If you want to win a place in the lower room, specify it, as it is the most characteristic and popular: one wall is entirely covered by a waterfall. The equipment at each table is traditional and sophisticated. Everything is in shades of white and dark brown, almost black.
The self service gives the environment a less serious air and the atmosphere is always relaxed and relaxing. It is very common to come across tables of friends, while it is not really a place for a romantic date. The variety in the offer allows you to go there even with those who do not particularly love Asian cuisine: you can always fold over mixed vegetable or potato salads, as well as grilled fish. Last time I was there, I filled my plate with steamed sushi and ravioli several times: I assure you that you do not leave there with an empty stomach.
