Hokkai Banya — Restaurant in Tokyo

We went specifically for their donburi. Since we arrived early, we only had to wait briefly at the entrance before being seated. For a tourist-heavy spot like Tsukiji Market, the wait time was relatively short. The four of us ordered five different kinds of donburi with various ingredients. Each bowl wasn’t too big, but it was packed with seafood, enough for those with smaller appetites. The seafood was very fresh, especially the tuna, which was tender and melt-in-your-mouth. I recommend the 'Five-Color Don,' where you can enjoy five ingredients—salmon, tuna, salmon roe, tamagoyaki, and sea urchin—all in one bowl. Though the price isn’t exactly cheap for the portion size, if you’re looking for guaranteed freshness, Hokai Banya is...

There are a perhaps two dozen restaurants that sell more or less the same thing within 100 yards of this place. And I haven’t tried any of the other restaurants . That does not take away from the great meal I had here.

Healthy servings of fish were arranged on the rice. It came with miso soup as well. We also had some BBQ squid and shrimp. It’s cooked at your table with a small propane grill.

Our server spoke several languages, including Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English.

Price seemed comparable. I didn’t do a lot of...

Looking for your toro and uni fix? You've found the right place. A bowl that personifies decadence. Admittedly, I don't normally eat anything this fatty back home, so both times I've felt a little sick afterwards because of how rich the food was. Almost like just eating butter. I'm sure the next time I return, I'll be eating the exact same bowl again. My Stomach My Brain.

Staff here are very friendly and there are loads of seats so you shouldn't have to wait like most small...