After the gym, I had a holiday lunch at Aoi Sushi in Shakujii Park. It's a sushi restaurant in the town near the housing complex on the east side of Shakujii Pond. The entrance has a kitchen and a counter with 4 spacious seats on the left, and on the right, there are 6 sunken table seats x 3 tables. It seems like a father and son team running the place. I sat at the counter and ordered the lunch set, which included assorted sushi and miso soup for 1300 yen including tax. It was served on a long plate after a 6-minute wait. The presentation was beautiful. The miso soup was brought by the owner. The sushi included tuna, squid, scallop, horse mackerel, shrimp, squid legs, salmon roe battleship, egg, and cucumber roll. The tuna didn't seem like premium tuna in appearance or taste. The scallop and horse mackerel were interestingly blanched. The horse mackerel looked like sanma (Pacific saury) at first glance. The shrimp was sweet with red shrimp and not steamed. The squid legs were light. The sushi rice had a subtle vinegar flavor, not overpowering the toppings. The miso soup had seaweed, wheat gluten, and trefoil. I would rate the lunch sushi 3.4 stars. It would be nice if they served it on a wooden stand at the counter. It seems like this lunch set used to come with pickles in the past, which is a shame that it's gone now. The value for money index is 0.98 at 1280 yen out of 1300 yen. It's fair. Thank you for the meal!

【Reason for visiting】I had some business nearby and was looking for a place to have lunch, so I searched and found this restaurant.【Atmosphere】The restaurant is a 6-minute walk from the station. The entrance with a noren is easy to spot. Inside, it has a high-end sushi restaurant feel.【Taste】● Lunch Nigiri 1300 yenI ordered the weekend-only lunch set. It included sushi, tamagoyaki, clear soup, and ice cream.《Sushi》The sushi included akami, squid, yellowtail, shellfish, shrimp, octopus, gunkan ikura, tamago, and kappamaki. The taste was slightly better than Sushiro.《Tamagoyaki》It was almost like eating it raw, which was good.《Clear Soup》The temperature was too high for the wakame.《Ice Cream》Vanilla ice cream rated 3.5 out of 5. (Average score of 3)【Overall】Although the taste of the sushi was slightly better at Sushiro, considering the content, the cost performance of this restaurant is excellent.

In the evening, I realized that I hadn't eaten anything yet. Maybe I'm not hungry because I haven't been active. I could go to my usual soba shop, but decided to explore a new restaurant while taking a drive for a change of pace. I found a restaurant with a coin parking lot next to it in the upscale residential area of Ishigami rather than Minamitanaka Danchi - it's a sushi restaurant called Machi Sushi. There were no other customers, just one group after me. I ordered a non-alcoholic beer and was served salt-boiled baby octopus, kombu-seaweed shellfish sashimi platter, scallop, aoyagi clam, hiragai clam sushi set, and a small portion of assorted nigiri sushi. I also added a chawanmushi with squid, shrimp, and anago, as well as a kanpyo and wasabi roll. The restaurant was clean and the sushi rice was slightly firm, on the smaller side for a neighborhood sushi place. There were no particular standout features, just a traditional and orthodox style. The chef, who seemed young for a sushi chef in Nerima Ward, left a good impression by not boasting about the quality of the ingredients or sourcing. I spent about 30 minutes there without alcohol, and the true quality of the place is still unknown. The bill came to 7800 yen, and I would like to visit again once the state of emergency is lifted. [Extra News] A hand-made udon noodle shop called Fuji Midai Aikitchen opened next to it. It seems to offer the famous hard udon noodles from Fujiyoshida, not the typical Musashino udon. A new competitor to Yoshimi Udon has appeared! I have to go check it out.

A few minutes' walk from Shakujii Koen Station, this sushi restaurant is located in front of Wadahori Park. It is a long-established shop that has been in business for over half a century, currently run by a cheerful second-generation master. The family-run establishment has a bright atmosphere, making it easy for first-time visitors. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. I visited this restaurant on my leisurely sushi tour this year, on my way back from the Shakujii area. The environment around Wadahori Ryokuchi, near Shakujii Park, is rich in greenery. Upon opening the door, there is a spacious counter where the master greets guests warmly. To the right, the landlady is tidying up the table in a sunken kotatsu-style seating area. The restaurant has a spacious first floor, and I heard there is a tatami room on the second floor that can accommodate about 20 people. From a distance, I could hear lively voices, perhaps from a New Year's party being held there. The variety of sake and side dishes is diverse, as indicated at the storefront. I ordered cold sake and started with some light dishes. The "Marinated Horse Mackerel" for 800 yen was pounded with miso, green onions, and had a good balance of saltiness. The fresh horse mackerel had a slight sweetness and a great taste. I enjoyed it slowly while sipping my sake. Next, the "Grilled Flat Clam" for 900 yen arrived, with the clam shell grilled with soy sauce and wrapped in seaweed. Initially, the seaweed flavor seemed prominent, but biting into it revealed the robust taste of the clam. It was delicious. Feeling satisfied, I also ordered a single serving of sushi. The "Matsu Nigiri" for 2,200 yen included various types of sushi and accompaniments. The red clam had a rich umami flavor, and the vinegared rice had a slightly chewy texture. It was well-balanced with mild sweetness and acidity, enhancing the flavor of the toppings. Although the portion was sufficient, I couldn't resist adding one piece of "Grilled Conger Eel" that a nearby customer had ordered. The eel was plump and lightly seared before being served. The large eel had a luscious texture, and the simmered tail was perfectly balanced, making it a delightful piece of sushi. This time, I ended up enjoying my sake with each dish, and with one serving of sushi per person, the total bill should be comfortably under 5,000 yen. Despite being a well-established shop with many regular customers, I felt at ease even as a first-time visitor.

I had it delivered to my house. I ordered the special quality. The tamago had shiitake mushrooms in it, and the rolls had cucumber and sweet egg, among other colorful ingredients. The taste was average. Personally, I wish they had included conger eel in the special quality.

As New Year's Eve approaches, I needed to pick up osechi at Le Brestwa in Shakujii Park. I decided to search for a place to eat near Shakujii Park Station for lunch. I found a sushi restaurant and decided to give it a try since sushi restaurants are likely open during the New Year. The restaurant was about a 10-minute walk from the station, located in a residential area near Shakujii Park. I arrived at 1:30 pm and there was only one other group of customers. The interior of the restaurant was clean and pleasant. I sat at a table with a sunken kotatsu-style seating area. There was an ashtray on the table, indicating smoking was allowed, although there were no other smokers at the time. I would prefer if all seats were non-smoking in a sushi restaurant. Looking at the menu, there wasn't a specific lunch menu, but nigiri and chirashi were available starting from around 1000 yen, which was reassuring. My wife and I ordered the premium nigiri, and our son ordered kappa and tekka maki. The sushi was prepared efficiently and served promptly. The premium nigiri included 8 pieces of nigiri and a roll. It had a nice combination of tuna nigiri and tekka maki, which was interesting. I started with the tuna nigiri, which was in good condition and delicious. The rice was a bit too large and too cold, which affected the overall texture. However, overall, it was not bad. The chu-toro was also good. In terms of a casual sushi restaurant, the satisfaction level was quite high. The other types of sushi were also generally good. For 2000 yen, including chawanmushi, it was a good deal. Since the restaurant is close to the park, it could be a perfect stop for lunch before visiting the park. I would like to visit again if I have the chance to go to the park in the future.

The sashimi of skinned fish, pickled horse mackerel, steamed mushrooms, fatty tuna rolls, and gizzard shad rolls were delicious. The liver of skinned fish was also tasty. The steamed mushrooms I wanted to eat at lunch, accompanied by only sake, penetrated my body with its broth. Among today's sushi, the fatty tuna rolls were the best.

I wanted to visit a sushi restaurant that was a favorite of Danshi. The curtain said that they offer a lunch set with nigiri sushi and chirashi sushi, so I ordered one of each. It was delicious. Among the sushi restaurants in Ishigami, this one might have the best quality fish. I would like to come back at night to try the steamed egg custard and salted squid.