Nihonbashi Kaisen Don Tsujihan Kagurazaka
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spirit_mindspirit_mind
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Highly, highly raved on almost all of my social media platforms. Was it worth it? It's not mind-blowing, but it is a really good bowl of seafood don. We queued for about 30min at around 8pm, and we were probably the last group of customers in. There are menus and signs in English, and the staff could also converse pretty well in English too. I had the Matsu Couse (2,200yen) and the first thing on my mind was that the bowl was a work of art. Just a heaping mound of cut and shredded seafood topped with a healthy amount of ikura plus a spoonful of uni atop. Beautiful! I tried a slice (out of three total) of the sea bream sashimi but it was alright. I then dug into the seafood don and while the seafood were fresh I thought that I couldn't taste the individual flavours of the different seafood within. The uni, noticeably, was less sweet and briney than the one I had for my omakase the day before. At the halfway mark, I asked for the sea bream broth to be poured over. The broth was so delicious, especially with the yuzu shavings adding a fresh zestiness to the bowl. They will also ask if you want to add extra rice, which I gladly accepted. Loved the warm heartiness of the rice porridge but do remember to choose which seafood you wouldn't mind eating 'cooked' - I made sure to finish the uni and tuna as I preferred them raw. Overall, it was a delicious meal at a reasonable price, but I wouldn't want this experience to be marred by queueing 1+hour for it. Also, the seafood and broth has shrimps in it - while the chef can remove the shrimps from the seafood for your don, the sea bream broth is a no-no.
DarrenDarren
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Let's talk about HOLE in the WALL joint, but everybody knows about it. This place literally was that! You almost could barely see it from the street level and with only 11-12 seats at the bar, be prepare for a wait. We came after the lunch hour rush around 2-2:15pm and we still had to wait about 30mins. Their menu is simply zeitaku don, with 4 different sets depending on how hungry you were and also what you crave. I chose Matsu Course that has salmon roe, tuna, nakaochi, shrimp, whelk, geoduck clam, squid, herring eggs, cucumber, green onion, with extra crab, sea urchin and salmon roe. Once you ate, leave about 1/3 of the portion, they will add tai-dashi soup and you can add the sashimi that was provided on the table prior to your meal. The soup was so delicious, I could eat that all day. You also have the option to add more rice if you want to prior to the soup being poured. This was a steal at 2200yen with very courteous chef and server. I can't wait to come back in the future. So so good.
Jenny WidjajaJenny Widjaja
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We arrived at the restaurant around 2 pm during lunchtime, so fortunately, there was no long wait. The complimentary appetizer, tuna sashimi, was presented with lots of sauces that overwhelmed the natural flavor of the fish, making it difficult to truly appreciate its taste. The highlight of the meal was the zetaiku don, a seafood bowl that differed from the traditional sashimi presentation. Rather than sliced fish, this dish featured chopped and mixed seafood, resembling almost like a salad bowl. However, the mixture of different fish types made it challenging to identify the specific flavors of each fishes. The sea urchin, unfortunately, had a slightly bitter taste instead of the anticipated sweetness reminiscent of the ocean. It would have been preferable if the restaurant offered real wasabi to accompany the dishes. On a positive note, the soup was outstanding. With the soup delivering a rich umami flavor that was incredibly satisfying. Lastly, I was surprised to see the main chef using his hands to handle the iPad and cash. In Japan usually it's expected to have another staff member to handle the payment, as the main chef's hands are typically dedicated to only handling the food and ingredients.
Mason TMason T
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Prior to this I did not like raw fish, but I went twice. I guess that says a lot, I'm still craving it a week after flying home. First picture is Take, second is Matsu. I didn't really notice the Uni once I mixed it all up so unless you're a big fan, I suggest getting the Take since it's like 600 yen cheaper. I didn't like the dashi they suggest you put before finishing the bowl, I enjoyed it more without. Guess it's worth a try though. First visit: Thursday 2pm, was 4th in queue but got in after around 10-15 mins wait? Surely wasn't long compared to the popular branches. Second visit: Friday 10 mins before opening, I was 2nd in line. We were immediately served right after we got in. The only thing I didn't like was that I smelled like fish when I got seated in front of the chef. My jacket too 😭 But it's a worthy sacrifice. I'd gladly smell like fish for a week just to eat this again 😭 Side note, they only accept cash.
Rica RicaRica Rica
20
Got there around 5:45 on a Tues and we were able to sit 4 of us right away. We got the sliced fish first (which you eat a couple of pieces, but leave a couple for later), then came the bowl of rice with the scraped fish mound on top. The fish was really fresh, and we got the one with the uni and ikura, which was a delicious addition. You eat about 2/3 of the fish and the rice, then hand back the bowl so they can pour broth over the rice, and then you eat that with the sliced fish you saved. This was one of the best meals we had in all of Japan! Just remember, Japanese are pretty quiet people, so this isn't a place to be chatting away. And although we were lucky to seat 4 of us immediately, when we left, there were several people in line, so savor the food, but then be polite and get going so others can also enjoy the incredible meal.
Alexandra SmithAlexandra Smith
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Japan, 〒162-0825 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kagurazaka, 3 Chome−２−2-15 Yamanouchi Bld, 1F
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Straightforward restaurant with an understated ambiance specializing in fish dishes.
attractions: Yasukuni-jinja Shrine, Tokyo Daijingu, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Akagi Shrine, Yushukan Museum, Zenkoku-ji Temple, Printing Museum, AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū, VIA INN Iidabashi Korakuen, APA Hotel Tokyo Kudanshita, restaurants: Canal Cafe, Ryūhō, JRA Wins Korakuen, Gyozanomise Okei, Le Bretagne Creperie, Takeko, Kagurazaka Saryō, Oreryu Shio Ramen Kagurazaka, Hong Kong Café Chan Ki Iidabashi, Ishiusubiki Teuchi Kyōrakutei
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