Komeraku — Restaurant in Tokyo

They kindly stowed my suitcase at the entrance, and I sat down for lunch, a table for one. Here, the fish is so pure and fresh, it’s meant to be savored raw—a taste of Japanese tradition. A staff member gently guided me, explaining the two ways to enjoy the meal. First, a few bites as is, to appreciate the clean, unadorned flavor. Then, the ritual: transferring a little rice and fish to a small bowl, and pouring hot, steaming dashi broth over it, transforming it all into a warm, soulful comfort. Each way was its own...

I arrived at Haneda Airport at 5 AM, and I was already hungry. So I searched online for a good place to have breakfast and found Komeraku. Since I love seafood, I had a hard time choosing from the menu, but I decided to go with shirasu (whitebait). I ate the first half with just the sauce, and for the second half, I followed the recommendation and poured dashi over it to enjoy it as ochazuke. It was absolutely delicious! The portion of rice was generous, and I was completely full.

I highly recommend this place to...

The concept of two ways of eating was both fun and comforting — starting with the original flavor to appreciate the freshness and seasoning of the rice bowl, then transforming it completely by adding dashi, bonito flakes, seaweed, and crispy rice puffs.

The second style felt like an entirely new dish — warm, soothing, and deeply satisfying, almost like it calms your soul with each bite. It’s a simple yet thoughtful experience that makes Komeraku...