Sushi is often said to be best in winter when the fish is fatty, but I actually love summer sushi the most! In the summer, we have surumeika, horse mackerel, red snapper, shrimp, and conger eel in season! My favorite shellfish is also in season in early summer ♥️ The first time I visited my favorite Ichijiro was in the summer. Since then, I have been completely captivated by "Ichijiro Sushi". It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the number one sushi in Osaka and Izumi. It is conveniently located from Kansai Airport, a 10-minute walk from Nankai Izumi-Otsu Station in a quiet residential area. Soft, gentle lights illuminate the bright, white wood interior. The always smiling master warmly welcomes you tonight as well. The soft and moist single plank counter feels comfortable on your skin ✩.*˚ The omakase course starts with appetizers, and you will be thrilled by the seasonal appetizer attack! ◉ Scallop simmered with real sansho pepper and plum-dressed white gourd ◉ Indomaguro chutoro tobio with corn mousse coconut sauce ◉ Shirako and karasumi small bowl of real fugu ◉ Conger eel soup with okra and plum ◉ Aburame and uni soy sauce grilled fig cream cheese ◉ Izumi eggplant lightly pickled with vinegar squeezed on yuzu ◉ New lotus root and simmered clam tempura Here comes the nigiri↓↓↓ ◉ Red snapper ◉ Kohada ◉ Bonito ◉ Pickled mackerel ◉ Horse mackerel ☆ Eel with wasabi ◉ Kenika ◉ Shrimp ◉ North clam ◉ Aoyagi clam ◉ Uni (Hokkaido Rebun Island) ☆ Vinegar yuzu somen ◉ Simmered eel ◉ Sea grapes and fatty tuna ☆ Tamago ☆ Watermelon sherbet Summer sushi is the best after all! Seasonal fish such as red snapper, horse mackerel, bonito, and conger eel are in full swing •*¨*•.¸¸♬︎ The slightly strong vinegar rice that melts softly is perfect for summer with a refreshing acidity! My favorite shellfish, uni, and shrimp were delicious too! The dessert made with seasonal fruits is a delight. This night, we enjoyed a refreshing and juicy watermelon smashing entertainment ✩.*˚ I am captivated by the apprentice's knife skills! Delicious sushi, lively conversations with the cheerful master, and the movements and behavior of the apprentices are all part of the live experience at the counter sushi bar ♥️ I always look forward to the sake ✩.*˚ ☆ Kirin Ichiban Shibori ☆ Kamoizumi Junmai Daiginjo (Hiroshima) ☆ Yoshida Sake Brewery Hyakumangoku no Shiro (Ishikawa) ☆ Super Kudoki Jozu Junmai Daiginjo (Yamagata) ☆ Shinsei Spark (Akita) Hidden sake ♥️ Finally, we took out a conger eel rice ball with plenty of meat in the conger eel broth and the promised "Ichijiro Pudding". The master also has a strong love for sweets. (*ˊ˘ˋ*)｡♪:*° Next time will be in midsummer. I love Ichijiro's sushi, which always offers new discoveries no matter how many times I visit! Thank you for the feast (*´▽`人)

Sushi Ichirou 10-27 Showa-cho, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture Opening hours: 5 PM - 11 PM Parking available for 3 cars 8 minutes walk from Izumiotsu Station ⭐️Menu is omakase only and dishes keep coming in a good way, making you wonder how many more will come! The food was delicious, but what stood out the most was the head chef, who was funny and too cute. Many people come here just to see him, and it's no wonder. My friend got me a Ichirou pudding as a souvenir, and it was so smooth and delicious with chestnuts inside. I can't wait to try the Taipan hot pot made by his brother. This popular restaurant requires reservations.

Yes. "Going again" is what I thought. Correct. I love Ichijiro. I haven't posted on Tabelog, so I don't even know how many times I've been there. It's a restaurant I really want to keep a secret. The creativity and originality are amazing, and I often find myself surprised by the combinations. I look forward to the seasonal fruit dish they serve each time. This time it was peaches. And my favorite dish is the conger eel soup. The chopped okra with plum is seasoned just right, and the broth is so smooth and delicious. I love sea urchin, so I had to ask for seconds, saying "Please double it!" Make sure to try the Ichijiro pudding at the end! It has chestnuts inside and it's delicious.

Invited by a friend, I went to Ichiran for the first time in a long time. It's been over 3 years since I last visited before the pandemic. I'm looking forward to it! Sitting at the counter, I had a fun conversation with the chef while enjoying the delicious food. The taste was as good as ever. My stomach is full. I'll definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!

The atmosphere of the restaurant and the personality of the head chef are great, the cost performance is good, and the food is delicious. It's easy to get to because there is a parking lot in front of the restaurant, but it's hard to make a reservation. The head chef's gentle and enjoyable conversation and cooking skills are top-notch. The staff is also kind and the service is excellent. You should eat at the counter! The amazing food is worth the price. Look forward to the creative desserts that are a nice palate cleanser at the sushi restaurant. A representative sushi restaurant in Izumi, a great place with sake, appetizers, and the wonderful personality of the head chef.

I visited Ichijiro-san in early summer, which I was looking forward to. The restaurant was packed as usual, showing its popularity. Behind the counter, there were many red slices lined up, and I thought they were going to show a tuna cutting show, but it turned out to be a watermelon cutting show (laughs). They were preparing the sherbet dessert. This time, the delicious and fun Ichijiro show began with: Scallop simmered in soy sauce with grains of sansho pepper on top, White cucumber with plum meat, Indian bluefin tuna chutoro with flying fish namero, Corn mousse with coconut sauce, Small bowl of shirako and karasumi, Clear soup of conger eel with okra and plum meat, Grilled black croaker and sea urchin with fig cream sauce, Pickled water eggplant with squeezed vinegar kumquat, Tempura of fresh lotus root and simmered clams, followed by nigiri sushi: Sea bream, Gizzard shad, Bonito, Marinated Indian bluefin tuna, Horse mackerel, Grilled eel with wasabi, Ken squid, Spot prawn, Surf clam, Abalone, Sea urchin from Rebun Island, Vinegar kumquat somen, Simmered conger eel, Toro taku, Tamago, and Watermelon sherbet. The drinks I had were: Black Nikka highball, Kamosuru junmai daiginjo, Yoshida Brewery yamahai junmai, Super Kudoki Jozu junmai daiginjo, Shinsei Spark. Lastly, I took home a rice ball made with rice cooked in kue broth and an Ichijiro pudding. The kue rice ball was delicious with plenty of meat, and the Ichijiro pudding had a rich flavor that satisfied any sweet tooth. Looking forward to the next visit! Thank you for the meal!

I went on an expedition to Izumi-Otsu to visit a recommended sushi restaurant. It was located in a residential area, with a bright and clean interior that made it easy to miss without a sign. Despite being a Wednesday night, the restaurant was fully booked and bustling. Before the sushi, we were served 8 dishes including sea bream, sea urchin, bonito, corn mousse with coconut cream, puffer fish milt rice bowl, and conger eel soup, all of which were luxurious and creatively prepared. The sushi selection was also impressive, with high-quality fish sourced directly from Izumi. The service was exceptional, with the staff even changing the plates to make the sushi look better in photos. The price of 13,500 yen per person for such a high-quality and generous course with drinks was very reasonable. To top it off, I received a homemade pudding as a parting gift from the restaurant, which was delicious. From start to finish, it was a wonderful dining experience that left both my stomach and heart satisfied. I would love to visit again with my family.

【Ichijiro, Osaka Izumiotsu】After 5 months, I visited Ichijiro once again, and this time they had 3 special guests! The menu was omakase only, with a budget of around 12,000 to 15,000 yen per person. Here is the lineup for the day: - Sautéed scallops with sesame oil ponzu - Sweet snapper - First bonito - Corn mousse with coconut sauce - Fugu shirako (blowfish sperm sac) - Conger eel soup - Grilled belt fish with salt and pickled water eggplant - Tomato - Eggplant and eel tempura - Sea bream - Golden eye snapper - Marinated tuna - Kohada (gizzard shad) - Spear squid - Shrimp - Hokkigai (surf clam) - Uni (sea urchin) - Oyster - Fatty tuna with sea grapes - Eel and cucumber roll - Tamago (egg) - Watermelon sherbet Some items may have been missed, but this was the general idea! No matter how many times I go, I am always fully satisfied. Every first-time visitor says the same thing, "How many more dishes are coming?" The variety is amazing. If you're not a big eater, you might struggle, but I always manage to finish everything. The food is delicious, but I love the head chef the most. He is so cute and always a source of comfort. I always bring a special souvenir for the gourmet special guests I bring along - the Ichijiro pudding, which is smooth and delicious with chestnuts. I can't wait to go back again soon. Thank you for the wonderful meal! Restaurant: @sushi.ichijiro Access: About a 10-minute walk from Nankai Izumiotsu Station #Ichijiro #SushiIchijiro #IzumiotsuGourmet #IzumiotsuDinner #IzumiotsuSushi #IzumiotsuSushi #SouthOsakaGourmet #Izumisugourmet #OsakaGourmet #OsakaSushi #OsakaSushi #DifficultReservationStore #WantToConnectWithSushiLovers

I finally managed to make a reservation at a restaurant that I always wanted to visit but was always fully booked. Located in a residential area about a 10-minute walk south of Izumiotsu Station on the Nankai Main Line, this restaurant is a hidden gem. The entrance is stylish, and the interior is elegantly designed. The menu is an omakase course with a variety of dishes such as eel vinegar, clam with salt and wasabi, sea urchin and shirako, onion mousse, mini bowl of salmon roe and bamboo shoots, fuki and clam soup, grilled silver cod, hair crab and iyokan jelly, and a selection of sushi including flounder, squid, vegetables and clam tempura, seared golden eye snapper, bonito, salmon roe, tiger prawn, giant clam, sea urchin sushi, simmered conger eel, red miso soup with seaweed, and hand rolls with sea grapes and fatty tuna. The meal was delicious and the drinks kept flowing, including bottled beer, shochu, and sake. The total cost was around 15,000 yen per person, which is quite reasonable considering the quality and quantity of food. This restaurant is perfect for special occasions or just to treat yourself to a luxurious dining experience. It's a hidden gem that I almost don't want to share with others. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Since my last birthday, I've become a regular at Ichiro's Sushi again. This time, I'm excited to try out the spring ingredients on offer. Let's start with a beer toast! I'm having a Sapporo Black Label. The course menu includes: Nanohana and octopus simmered in cherry blossoms, topped with homemade pickles; Turban shell seasoned with salt, with a strong elasticity and a sea aroma; Young sprout ponzu made with fresh sprouts from Wakayama; Fatty tuna sashimi to be enjoyed with its fat; Blancmange of new onions with onion mousse, jelly, and fried onions; Cod milt rice bowl with plenty of karasumi; Soup with spring cabbage and northern scallops; Grilled salted cutlassfish from Akashi, perfectly cooked with perfect seasoning; Snow crab, setoka, and umeboshi with plum vinegar; Tempura of bamboo shoots and swordtip squid; Nigiri sushi including sea bream, spear squid from Senshu, striped jack, marinated fish from Senshu, sardine from Haruki Port, striped beakfish, mirugai, carabinero, sea urchin, and eel from Tokushima; Red miso soup with rice crackers and fatty tuna; Dessert of tamago, strawberry and milk sherbet. The sake selection includes Sapporo Black Label, Black Jack light cloudy, Jyosen Kudari Ninpei, Yamamoto, and Sharaku. All this for under 15,000 yen, such a great value for money. The local blue fish and shellfish from Senshu are truly delicious. Maybe I don't need any other sushi restaurant besides Ichiro's? But I can't help but be curious about other places and might wander off to try them out. I'll be back in June for another visit. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I regularly go to this sushi restaurant! Every time, the dishes we have with the chef's choice course are all exquisite. Eating and drinking to our heart's content, the bill is around ¥25,000 for two people, which is quite reasonable! The taste, atmosphere, and service are all top-notch at this restaurant. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Favorite sushi restaurant Ichijiro-san♡ Every time I look forward to the creativity of the dishes and enjoying the ingredients. I wanted to keep it a secret, but... it was selected for the Best 100 Sushi Restaurants in 2022. Of course, it's not surprising, but I'm worried that it will be harder to make a reservation now haha. The taste is beyond words. One dish is exquisite. They always seem to consider my appetite perfectly, and I am always completely satisfied.

Family year-end party at Ichijiro in Osaka Izumiotsu✨The food was delicious and I was so happy that I kept smiling☺️Sashimi (Hokkaido red shrimp, Akashi yellowtail), octopus simmered in cherry blossom, shirako small bowl, steamed oyster, swordfish salt-grilled, mackerel sandwich, tomato and crab from Tosakami, red miso with nametake and condensed milk, strawberry ice cream, sardine, sesame fuedai, medium fatty tuna, squid, shrimp, abalone, scallop, sea urchin, egg, conger eel, toro taku. Everything was delicious, and I went planning not to drink alcohol, but the alcohol went down so easily✨I received all the leftovers from the father. The consideration and conversation with the chef were also healing‍❤️On the way home, we also got Ichijiro's pudding for everyone to take out. You can't leave without this. The firm pudding with chestnuts at the bottom is truly exquisite!! I want everyone who goes to try it. The most delicious and fun meal is with your beloved family. By the way, even if you drink alcohol, it won't cost more than 15,000 yen per person! Thank you for the feast! #Ichijiro #IzumiotsuGourmet #IzumiotsuSushi #SouthOsakaGourmet #IzumisuGourmet #SouthOsakaSushi #IzumisuSushi #OsakaSushi #OsakaHardToBookRestaurant #IzumiotsuCity #OsakaGourmet #PuddingFromASushiRestaurant

On my birthday in 2022, my partner took me to my favorite sushi restaurant in Osaka, which is located in Izumiotsu, called Ichijiro. I was so happy! It had been about 2 and a half years since my last visit. I couldn't contain my excitement at the thought of enjoying the exquisite sushi and appetizers prepared by the gentle and warm-hearted chef. First, we toasted with Kirin Lager beer and immersed ourselves in the world of Ichijiro. Here are some of the dishes we enjoyed: - Bonito and Persimmon Vinegar Salad: The perfect balance of tender bonito, sweet persimmon, and vinegar. - 3-Year Aged Blowfish Sashimi: Exceptional flavor with a touch of chili and ponzu sauce. - Taro and Firefly Squid Simmered Dish: A slightly rich taste that enhances the sake. - Red Vinegar Pickled Ginger: Delicious pickled ginger that precedes the sushi. - Cod Milt Rice Bowl: Luxurious cod milt bowl that melts in your mouth. - Steamed Egg Custard: Made with blowfish bones and meat, a rich and flavorful dish. - Beltfish Salt-Grilled: A fatty and flavorful beltfish dish. - Olive Flounder Nigiri: A rich and moist texture that is delicious. - Striped Jack Nigiri: A flavorful and enjoyable dish. - Bluefin Tuna Soaked Nigiri: The king of nigiri sushi, loved by everyone for its easy-to-eat appeal. - Shrimp Head and Egg Roll: A crispy and flavorful shrimp dish. - Large Shrimp Nigiri: A satisfying and delicious dish. - Bluefin Tuna Belly Nigiri: Melts in your mouth. - Sea Urchin and Squid Nori Roll: A combination of sweet sea urchin and firm squid. - Gizzard Shad: Perfectly prepared gizzard shad. - Horse Mackerel Oshizushi: Pressed sushi with fresh horse mackerel. - Shibayama Crab: A simple and delicious crab dish. - Japanese Flying Squid: Flavored with ginger soy sauce, a delightful dish. - Mantis Shrimp Pickled: Perfectly pickled mantis shrimp. - Abalone: Simple and flavorful abalone with a touch of salt. - Akita Salmon Roe and Sea Urchin Rice Bowl: The most amazing salmon roe with a delightful texture. - Tamago: A moist and fluffy egg roll made with shrimp surimi, yam, and meringue. - Simmered Conger Eel: Soft and melting in your mouth. - Red Miso Soup: A red miso soup made with abalone liver that is delicious. Overall, the experience at Ichijiro was amazing, and the dishes were incredibly delicious. I can't wait to go back again!

I have visited this restaurant many times. The taste is so delicious that I never get tired of it. You can enjoy it at any time without getting bored. From simple dishes that bring out the flavor of the ingredients to innovative dishes that surprise you! Personally, I didn't like Nara pickles, but the chopped Nara pickles served at Ichijiro, mixed with ankimo, are so delicious that I have come to love them. The chef's smile is gentle, the atmosphere of the restaurant is great, and I am amazed that you can eat such delicious food at this price! It's a restaurant that I want to keep as a secret.

Sushi Ichijiro in Izumi-Otsu, Osaka offers a neighborhood sushi dinner menu with only an omakase course. The menu includes dishes like blowfish and sea grapes, swordfish, sea cucumber and daikon, shirasu (whitebait), aosa seaweed, and young burdock chawanmushi (savory egg custard), young ayu fish with garlic, splendid alfonsino fish with mushrooms, and strawberries. The sushi selection includes sea bream, cutlassfish, squid, turban shell, lean tuna, mackerel, live turban shell, egg, shrimp, horse mackerel with salt and sudachi (Japanese citrus), fatty tuna with sea grapes, sea urchin with ikura (salmon roe), and sea urchin. The cost performance is surprisingly good, and you can enjoy a meal for under 15,000 yen while having 2-3 drinks. Don't forget to try the Ichijiro pudding with chestnuts, it's delicious! The head chef is very nice and made us feel happy while eating. It was a happy experience for us, enjoying a meal and drinks as a couple. Thank you for the wonderful meal! #Ichijiro #SushiIchijiro #IzumiOtsuGourmet #SouthOsakaGourmet #IzumiGourmet #SouthOsakaSushi #IzumiSushi #IzumiOtsuSushi #OsakaGourmet #OsakaSushi #OsakaPopularReservationRestaurant #IzumiOtsu #Newlyweds #OsakaPudding #IchijiroPudding #HappyTime #WantToEatEveryday

"Sushi Ichijiro" is located in a residential area in Izumiotsu. Their "barachirashi" is like a jewel box, with red vinegar sushi rice mixed with shiitake mushrooms and dried gourds, topped with 10 different types of toppings like tuna and sea urchin. Each bite offers a variety of flavors. The takeout menu includes "kamimaki sushi" and "Ichijiro pudding." I would love to come back and enjoy delicious sushi at the counter when my winter bonus comes in. The price for the "barachirashi" is ¥3500 per person. Reservations are required, so it's best to book in advance, preferably the day before. Enjoy!

Quietly standing in a residential street in Izumiotsu, this famous restaurant recommended by @atsu__mi_n was a delightful experience. The stylish and clean interior set the stage for a luxurious lunch. The pace of serving appetizers and sushi was perfect, and the chef and staff were extremely friendly. The course included: - Red clam with vinegar miso: Refreshing and delicious. - Pike conger with a pleasant amount of fat and a refreshing aroma. - Eel and corn in a crispy shell with a gentle flavor, complemented by eel, corn, pistachio, and hijiki texture. - Flounder with coriander: Great texture with a nice accent from the leek and ginger paste. - Cutlassfish: Nicely grilled and served with a sauce made from sansho pepper, along with burdock root tempura and prickly ash seeds. - Soy sauce roasted beans: Slowly roasted with soy sauce and sugar. - Nodoguro fish head dashi soup: Incredibly delicious broth that I wanted more of. - Kenzaki squid: A delicious and enjoyable piece. - Lotus root tempura with plenty of karasumi: Delicious and satisfying, especially when combined with the rice. - Pike conger with a pleasant amount of fat and a refreshing aroma. - Torigai shellfish: The texture is addictive. - Red clam: The texture is addictive, part 2. - Tomato sauce over rice: A stylish dish with eel and eggplant in a flavorful sauce. - Uni mini bowl: Sea grapes add a unique texture to the rich and flavorful sea urchin. - Carabinero shrimp: The shrimp is lightly dipped in red vinegar, enhancing its flavor. - Dried gourd roll: Simple yet flavorful. - Sorbet: Refreshing watermelon flesh and chia seeds make for a delicious dessert. - Finally, a lively blowfish appeared at the end of the course. This blowfish is aged after being prepared and is a must-try. - The cozy and enjoyable lunch experience was topped off with a recommendation from the sushi restaurant, a smooth and rich pudding with intense caramel and chestnut flavors. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I wanted to visit this shop once a month, but I couldn't find the time to go until now. Today, I finally had the time to go and it was amazing as always. They served 25 dishes, a final course, and dessert - all at a great cost performance! The dishes were all delicious, from the salted kombu to the grilled sweetfish with persimmon butter. The variety of sushi was also outstanding, with each piece being a masterpiece. The warm dishes in between the sushi were a nice touch, and the way they alternated between white and red vinegar rice was brilliant. The total bill came to 10,000 yen for 2 non-alcoholic drinks, 2 oolong teas, and all the food. Thank you for always providing such a wonderful experience!

As usual, we made a reservation and visited the restaurant together. We ordered the chef's choice course, which is different every month, so we always look forward to it. This time, they served dishes that were different from usual, but everything was delicious as always! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

This sushi restaurant offers delicious food, great value for money, and excellent service! It is located in a residential area about a 10-minute walk from Izumiotsu Station on the Nankai Main Line. I sat at the counter and ordered the omakase course as usual. The course on this day included: Yellow peach with white miso dressing, Bonito tataki, Thread-sail filefish, ark shell, and squid sashimi, Whale, young yellowtail, and sea urchin mini bowl, Green onion gratin, Frilled shark grilled with grilled eggplant and raw peanuts, Matsutake mushroom tempura, Sea bream, squid marinated in soy sauce, Tuna, steamed egg custard with horse mackerel, Spot prawn simmered in sake, Clam, salmon roe, conger eel, fatty tuna with sea urchin and sea grapes, Red miso soup with sea bream, Peach sherbet. Each course is always a delightful experience! The raw peanuts that can only be eaten at this time of year were particularly delicious. The sushi rice was served with a combination of white and red vinegar depending on the topping. We had a decent amount to drink and the total bill for two came to 23,000 yen! This restaurant truly excels in taste, service, and all aspects. Thank you for the wonderful meal!