Returning to Okinawa from Tokyo, I decided to have an early lunch or brunch at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, right near Tokyo Station. My destination was not the familiar "Pota-Tama" but the place two doors down, "Nemuro Hanamaru" standing sushi bar. I arrived right at the 10 am opening time, and there were already customers inside. The restaurant, with a counter of 14 seats, had been adjusted for social distancing to accommodate around 10 seats. Once seated at the counter, you fill out an order sheet and hand it to the chef. "Nemuro Hanamaru" is a Hokkaido restaurant, so you can expect quality Hokkaido ingredients. While squid is often considered a cheap option at revolving sushi restaurants, Hokkaido squid is different! I started with the most affordable option, the Squid Ear (120 yen). Despite the price per piece, the squid was large and had a nice chewy texture. Next, I tried the Red Surf Clam (190 yen). It wasn't fruity, but the smooth flavor of the surf clam was delicious. Then, I tried the mysterious menu item, the True Squid with Chives Gunkan (120 yen). The combination of chewy squid and crunchy chives was tasty. Following that, I had the mysterious Cut-off of the Day Gunkan (120 yen). I wasn't sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a single type of fish. The appearance at a Hokkaido restaurant... I thought it might be a type of soy sauce, but the texture was soft. I couldn't quite figure it out, but it was delicious. I then tried the Two-Layer Scallop (370 yen)! Thick and creamy, it lived up to expectations. Next was the Salmon Roe Gunkan (190 yen). It wasn't salty, but the small fish flavors were strong. It would go well with alcohol. Finally, I had the True Cod (370 yen), specifically the cod milt. It was the beginning of the season, but it was already creamy and delicious. To further enjoy Hokkaido, I tried the Herring (190 yen). I've had herring at Sushiro's Hokkaido Fair and Orisuta Sengyo-ten, but this was on a different level of deliciousness. It was one of my favorites among the day's selection! I had to order more right away!

The Ganbeshi Hanamaru in Nemuro is a popular restaurant in Hokkaido. While there is also a branch at Sapporo Station, the wait there is still around 2 hours. On the other hand, this branch near Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit is easily accessible, as you can see there is plenty of room to enter. Perhaps it is not yet well-known. The sushi ingredients are fresh, the vinegared rice is not too sweet, which I think suits the taste of people in Tokyo. The 8-piece set for 1450 yen is a good deal. I am satisfied, my stomach is full with two servings. Thank you for the meal.

Quick to order, quick to eat! This restaurant is highly recommended. The herring is always delicious whenever I come. It was incredibly tasty. Thank you very much.

It was very delicious. I think it's a good value for the money. It's a standing sushi bar, so the turnover is quick. The rice and fish portions are large, so even one piece is quite filling. The chef was friendly, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was nice. Personally, I liked the herring and miso soup.

Recommended by My Reviewer, I had been wanting to try this restaurant for a while. Standing sushi bar Nemuro Hanamaru has branches in Ginza and Marunouchi, but this one seems to be the best. Today, I did well at work, so it's time for a reward. I arrived at 7:00 pm and was seated right away at the L-shaped counter with about 9 seats. The menu includes sushi pieces ranging from 120 to 370 yen (all tax included), as well as set meals and limited edition items. To order sushi and other dishes, you write them down on an order sheet and hand it over. I started with a draft beer for 640 yen (tax included), which was a Premium Malt. I ordered fresh squid for 190 yen, herring for 190 yen, salmon gunkan for 190 yen, and a limited edition chopped gunkan for 120 yen. The recommended items on the menu are marked in red, such as fresh squid, seared herring, and salmon gunkan. Although I don't usually order squid or herring, they looked delicious so I gave them a try. The freshly made sushi arrived shortly after. I had herring, squid, and chopped gunkan. The chopped gunkan was made with abura karei (flounder). It was quite a deal and had a nice texture with good fat content. The salmon gunkan was a first for me. It's made with the back bone (kidney) of the salmon marinated in salt, a rare delicacy. It was fresh, not too fishy, and had a good taste. Next, I had a seasonal set of 5 pieces for 950 yen (red shrimp, marinated bonito, today's white fish, fresh sardine, and crab gunkan) and a bouzu ginpo for 270 yen. The marinated bonito had an added flavor from the kelp. Today's white fish was abura karei, a first for me. It was from Nemuro and had excellent fat content. A must-try! The red shrimp was sweet, rich, and had a velvety texture. The fresh sardine was not on the regular menu, but a great choice for those who like oily fish. It was fresh and had a strong sardine flavor. The crab gunkan had a rich crab taste and wasn't watery at all. The bouzu ginpo was also a first for me, from Nemuro as well. The white fish was indeed velvety and delicious. A must-try! Lastly, I had seared salmon with burnt soy sauce for 190 yen and a torotaku hand roll for 370 yen. The seared salmon was done using a searing machine, giving it a fragrant soy sauce aroma. The torotaku hand roll had fatty tuna, lean tuna, and thick wasabi wrapped in seaweed, but the rice was lacking and the ingredients were too large and separate. It wasn't my favorite. It's nice to be able to enjoy fresh Hokkaido seafood, especially the "hokke," "bouzu ginpo," and "abura karei." There were many solo female diners, creating a welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Yaezu Midtown because Tsujihan in Nihonbashi had a long line. There, I had around 10 pieces of delicious crab soup and sushi at Nemuro Hanamaru. It was tasty, but the service was a bit slow. I wish they could improve their operation for a quicker dining experience.

This was my first visit to this restaurant. Even early on a Saturday morning, there was a line forming, but the seating inside was ample and the turnover was quick. The soy sauce for the seared sushi was sweeter here than at the Ginza location, which I personally prefer. I tried the scallop white roe for the first time and it had a unique thickness and a mix of scallop flavor, which was delicious. I brought my daughter with me, and they kindly cut one piece into two for her.

After seeing my mother off at Tokyo Station, I had some extra time so I decided to visit "Standing Sushi Bar Nemuro Hanamaru Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Store" that I had been wanting to try. Since it had been featured on TV before, I thought it would be really crowded around lunchtime, so I arrived before 11:00. For my first order, I got salmon, seared salmon, fatty tuna, seared gizzard shad, and lemon sour. For my second order, I focused on items not usually on the menu like gizzard shad, herring, seared herring, scallop, and salmon roe battleship sushi. Everything was delicious and I left feeling very satisfied.

Visited around 1:00 PM on a weekday. No waiting in line to enter. Unlike the Oazo branch, here the chefs are reliable so you can feel at ease. You can have fatty tuna for about 500 yen, and it's incredibly delicious. The sweetness and melting texture were amazing.

Hanasaki crab battleship ¥370 Scallop white roe ~ Ponzu sushi ~ ¥190 Grilled peeled shrimp ¥370 Nemuro-produced herring ¥190 Choshi-produced sardine ¥190 Nemuro three-piece (octopus legs, bouz silver treasure, true sardine) ¥640 Today's soup (Hanasaki crab soup) ¥190

I have been to several Hanamaru restaurants in Nemuro, but this was my first time here. Maybe because of the location, it was less crowded compared to other branches. The seating capacity is about twice as much as in Ginza. I usually order maguro and aburi engawa, which are always delicious. On this day, the shrimp was particularly tasty! I will definitely visit again.

I used to line up for a long time because the service was good and the food was delicious, so I was a repeat customer. However, when I came back after a while, the service operation was terrible, and I don't think I will ever go back. I went there planning to eat a lot, but I felt so bad that I left after placing my first order. It's disappointing because it was a place I liked.

We went to Yaesu Midtown for the first time without any plans. We started by having drinks at a standing food court called Yaepabu, even though it was late for lunch and we weren't very hungry. Then, we decided to eat sushi after having ramen for lunch. It was our first time at this place, and we were amazed by the variety of dishes on the menu. We tried dishes like seared herring, mackerel with green onions, scallop with ponzu sauce, crab roe battleship sushi, marinated small fish, live clam, fatty tuna sushi, and shrimp from Nemuro. The crab roe was surprisingly black, and we joked that it would keep coming out of our teeth. The staff found our jokes funny, and we had a great time. After paying the bill, we left the restaurant feeling satisfied and happy with the experience.

The standing sushi bar Hanamaru in Nemuro. I first ordered the special selection of 5 rolls with salmon, Abashiri herring, red squid, scallop roe, egg, and soup. The soup, made with white fish stock, is delicious with a strong umami flavor. I also ordered the second floor scallop, shrimp, surf clam, enoki mushroom, today's assorted nigiri, and fatty tuna. All the sushi dishes taste just as good as eating at the same store in Hokkaido. It's convenient to eat quickly at a standing bar.

At the standing sushi bar Nemuro Hanamaru in Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, I had a quick bite before a meeting. I arrived right at the 10 am opening time and had the whole counter to myself. I enjoyed grilled sardine, herring roe gunkan, snow crab innards gunkan, snow crab, and marinated tuna. The 10 am opening time was convenient.

This was my first time at the Yaesu branch. It was around 3 pm on Sunday and the place was always full, but the turnover rate was good so we didn't have to wait long. The sushi rice was small but tasty. The tuna was consistently delicious, and with Mitsui points, it felt like a good deal. The tuna was tender even in the lean cuts, and the limited shrimp was also delicious. There are no disappointments here.

Midtown Yaesu might still be a hidden gem, I thought, as I waited in line for about 15 minutes. I had a hard time choosing the sushi I wanted to eat, but I ended up with a carefully selected 14-piece set and a soup. The pace was too fast and the sushi was getting congested! Delicious! My favorite today was the scallop.

This restaurant offers good value for money, quick and easy to eat, with a focus on unique Hokkaido ingredients. I have been there several times and find it convenient. The chefs seem to be a bit flustered at times, but that's understandable given the standing style and affordable prices. There are fewer chefs compared to the number of orders, but that's just how it is. I think it's interesting to try unusual ingredients that you don't usually eat at this restaurant.

The access is good and there are a lot of bus tours, so you can see people carrying suitcases here and there. I have a special attachment to the Ginza store and love it, but it can feel a bit cramped. The space here is spacious and you can wait comfortably, so the stress level is low. The counter is long and straight, so you can eat comfortably without worrying about the people next to you. The pressure from people waiting in line is surprisingly minimal, and even someone like me who can't stand people coming up from behind can relax! Of course, I don't linger unnecessarily! There are people waiting in line, so I eat at a good pace, especially since the speed of serving is slow. I noticed that there may not be enough chefs and the cash register and sake are being handled at a steady pace! What I Ate: - Ikura sushi - Scallop white roe with ponzu sauce - Hokkai shrimp - Fresh sea urchin - Medium fatty tuna - Seared fatty salmon - Seared mackerel - Sardine - Bincho tuna - Seared flounder fin - Flavored fresh cod roe - Bouzu Ginpo - Starting with the intense salmon roe, ending with the salmon roe. It may not compare to the deliciousness of the first meeting, and the size is a bit smaller, but the famous salmon roe is still reliable. It ended with a suitable level of deliciousness... It was delicious!

Delicious! I slipped in when it was not crowded! I always think that herring sushi is delicious. The shellfish was also tasty this time. Ate 9 pieces, drank beer, stayed for 30 minutes, and it cost exactly 3,000 yen! Very satisfied!

KITTE, Tokyu Plaza, Oazo, and now NEMURO Hanamaru - this is my fourth stop. Each place has been delicious, affordable, and with lovely staff, so I lined up here with high expectations. After waiting for about 20 minutes, we were seated. We ordered the following: salmon, herring roe, grilled squid, bonito sashimi, iwashi (sardine), zuwai-gani (snow crab), bin-toro (fatty tuna), white fish (I forgot the name), squid, taraba-gani (king crab), thick-cut eel. The sushi was truly delicious, no complaints there. Especially the taraba-gani roe - it was my first time trying it and it was so tasty! However, unlike the other locations where the staff were so nice, the staff here seemed cold and it made me wonder if something had happened. The person who seemed like the manager was very kind, so it was disappointing. I had thought NEMURO Hanamaru was known for their great service too... I really like the staff at the Tokyu Plaza location, so I think I'll go there next time...