My favorite seafood restaurant in Kokubunji is Kazuya, a fishmonger with a chef. It had been about 4 years since my last visit. I ordered Shiitake mushrooms grilled over charcoal, octopus karaage with pickled vegetables, stir-fried squid and asparagus, and squid roe shrimp chili. Everything was incredibly delicious, but I was particularly impressed by the squid roe shrimp chili. The sweetness of the shrimp chili and the umami of the squid roe were perfectly balanced. Baked with cheese until golden brown, both flavors were melded together in an exquisite balance. It's really addictive. Since it was close to closing time that day, I definitely want to come back and enjoy the food slowly next time. Thank you for the meal.

I used this place for drinking alone, and the employees were friendly and made me feel welcome. Sitting at the counter gave it a lively atmosphere. They seem to focus more on all-you-can-drink options, but since I prefer ordering dishes individually, I did that instead. The beer and sours had a special touch to them, so I want to go back with my colleagues.

We had the special sashimi platter for 1200 yen each and it was delicious. It included a rare cut called "maguro no nouten" (tuna forehead). The restaurant is about a 2-minute walk from Kunitachi Station North Exit. The staff were all friendly and provided attentive service. They have a variety of alcohol options, and the chilled sake from Ichinokura was delicious.

Fish shop with a cook, Master Kazuya-ya, located in Kokubunji, Tokyo, is the branch of Kazu-ya where you can enjoy delicious fish dishes. It opened on July 19, 2019, but had to close for 3 months due to the coronavirus. Before that, it was only open for dinner, but since July 2020, they have started serving lunch as well. They have taken proper measures against the coronavirus. I have been to the Higashi-Koganei branch a few times and really liked it, so I was eager to visit this branch. Finally, I had the opportunity to have lunch there. It is located on the second floor of a building right next to the Seiyu supermarket on Daigaku-dori, just northeast of Kokubunji Station on the JR Chuo Line. When you go up the stairs, the entrance is on the left. The first thing you see is the showcase of fish. You order and pay at the register in advance. On the left side, there is an open kitchen and a counter with six seats made of natural wood, while on the right side, there are table seats with a raised floor and a kotatsu-style seating area. There are a total of 45 seats, divided into three sections, so it doesn't feel crowded. When you sit at the counter, you will see a mountain of bone senbei in front of you. The menu includes enticing sashimi such as nodoguro, hata, new sanma, fufukidai, and hirame, as well as grilled fish like kinmedai, kamaboko, anago, and new sanma, as well as inaniwa udon. They also have a wide selection of alcoholic beverages. The menu is similar to the Higashi-Koganei branch. For lunch, they offer four options: negitoro seafood marinated rice bowl, negitoro bowl, deluxe seafood bowl, and eel bowl. I chose the deluxe seafood bowl for 1,280 yen including tax. You can choose from regular, small, or large rice portions, and I chose regular. In the center, there is a rare seared tuna brain, chutoro, octopus, abalone, horse mackerel, sanma, hirame, ikura, nakaochi, golden eye snapper, and tamagoyaki elegantly arranged. However, this is just the first impression! The amount of seafood that keeps coming out is amazing. If you choose the regular rice portion, you may run out of rice because there is so much seafood. It was quite impressive. At this price, including abalone, it feels like a great deal. The taste is, of course, excellent! The side dish is chilled tofu, and the miso soup is a very rich fish head soup. Finally, I accidentally knocked over the counter menu, and the remaining miso soup spilled on the tray, dirtying the menu. The staff immediately came over, cleaned up quickly, and were more concerned about my clothes (which were fortunately unharmed) than the menu. I was impressed by their hospitality. There were two male staff members, both extremely friendly. After the meal, as I was the only one at the counter, we had a lively conversation about the local cuisine of Kokubunji. When I asked about the table seats as I was leaving, they kindly showed me around. With this layout, it seems like even groups can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. This is a restaurant where I would like to visit for dinner as well, not just for lunch. Rating: ★★★★★ Parking: None, nearby coin parking available Visit date: September 29, 2020, lunch service available: Yes, takeout: Available, regular holiday: Irregular, business hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00 (normally until 24:00, except during the coronavirus countermeasures period), smoking: Completely non-smoking, credit cards: All accepted, electronic money: Only PayPay accepted, point cards: None, free WiFi: No, power outlets at seats: None, likelihood of repeat visit: High, note: Lunch is pre-paid

"Kazuya" is a restaurant known for its delicious fish dishes, which opened its second branch in Kokubunji last year after starting in Higashi-Koganei. The menu is focused on fresh fish sourced daily from Tsukiji, with a variety of daily specials in addition to a small selection of regular items. During my visit, I enjoyed a luxurious sashimi platter with rare ingredients, crispy fried baby octopus, shrimp and shiitake mushroom fritters, and crispy fried swordfish. The beer selection includes Sapporo Black Label and Lager, served in thin glasses for enhanced flavor. I also tried Niigata's "Asahi Yamamoto Hatsu Shibori" cold sake and finished with a local sake brand, all of which were delicious. The atmosphere was cozy and the staff were friendly and energetic. A rare gem for Japanese cuisine in Kokubunji. Will definitely be back!"

I visited the second branch of the seafood izakaya "Kazu-ya" in Kokubunji, which originally started in Higashi-Koganei. The entrance is a bit hard to notice without a sign, but once you climb the stairs, you'll see a lot of flowers decorating the place. The atmosphere inside is lively with 90s JPOP music playing, creating a relaxed and casual vibe. The manager greeted us warmly and explained that they only serve Sapporo Black Label or Lager in bottles because they use special beer glasses. I tried the Lager and it was delicious in the unique glass they provided. The sashimi selection was almost sold out, but we got a platter with natural tuna, octopus, Hokkaido clams, and more, all of which were very tasty. We also ordered dishes like homemade sweet potato tempura, mushroom and shrimp tempura, and clam steamed in sake, all of which were mouth-watering. The staff, including new members, were friendly and accommodating. The food and service were excellent, and I will definitely be coming back. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

This is a delicious izakaya that serves sashimi and grilled fish.

Simmered black horse mussel, salt-grilled sweetfish, and ratatouille. I love shellfish, so I recommend trying them as soon as possible.

The food was really delicious that day! It's great that they source their ingredients from Toyosu every day.

The seafood was fresh and delicious.

Exceptional dish - Frozen daikon in dashi broth with extremely spicy salmon.

The seasonal fish are all lined up! The sashimi 8-piece assortment is a great deal! I was happy that the sashimi was explained thoroughly. I hope this restaurant continues to do well in the future!

I must order the special large servings that come with the all-you-can-drink option. They were all delicious.

I went to my favorite izakaya, "Kazuya the Fishmonger with a Chef," in Kokubunji, where you can enjoy delicious seafood. I recently found out that they started serving lunch due to the pandemic, so I decided to order their seafood bowls for takeout. They offer a luxurious seafood bowl for 1280 yen and a negitoro & pickled two-color bowl for 880 yen. The seafood bowl was truly luxurious with 12 different types of sashimi, including some rare delicacies. Each piece of sashimi was incredibly delicious. The texture of the red snapper was crunchy yet melt-in-your-mouth, and the tuna was tender without any sinew. The quality of the sashimi was top-notch, and the price was very reasonable. The staff were also very friendly and I look forward to dining in next time. Thank you for the wonderful meal!