I saw on Twitter (now X) that fish oil doesn't make you gain weight, so I decided to have fish today. It's usually crowded during lunchtime, but today I arrived around 11:40 so it was not too busy. You order at the entrance and pay before entering the restaurant. They only accept cash, so please keep that in mind.

Shimbashi area lunch exploration, located a couple of streets from the intersection of Loop Line 2 and Route 15. I had the mackerel mirin dried grilled for 850 yen. It's about a 10-minute walk from JR Shimbashi Station. This restaurant specializes in charcoal-grilled fish dishes, and as you approach the front of the store, you can feel the heat from the burning charcoal, making it warmer inside than outside. Despite having a central cooler, it doesn't seem to work well. The entrance has a menu of grilled dishes, and you pay first before receiving an exchange ticket for your order. The kitchen has one chef, one waiter, and one waitress, making it a busy place. The dishes are prepared in advance and finished on the charcoal grill, but due to the large number of customers, there can be delays in serving. The grilled dish arrived in about 10 minutes, perfectly cooked with a delicious aroma. It was served with grated daikon radish, seaweed miso soup, pickles, and rice, which was simple but tasty. The heat inside the restaurant causes customers to leave quickly after eating, leaving a pile of dishes on the tables. People seem to be drawn to cheap and delicious food, leading to a constant flow of customers. I would like to revisit in the cooler autumn weather. Note: There is a restaurant called Echigoya Hachikichi in Higashi-Ginza (near Kabuki-za) with a similar menu structure. Perhaps they are related. Thank you for the meal.

[Visit date: Mid-July 2023] Visited around 11:30 am on a weekday, with a rating of 3.48 at the time of visit. Arrived before it got crowded. There were still empty seats available. Only had bills, so ordered a reasonably priced fish menu. Here is what I ordered: - Grilled Atka mackerel set meal (¥1000 including tax) The fish itself was mild in flavor, but it went well with the dark soy sauce and the rice was delicious! It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that people come here for the rice. There were some small bones, but the mackerel was soft and easy to eat. Finished the meal in about 10 minutes. Best to visit during less busy times. Also interested in trying the meat menu next time. Thank you for the meal.

[Visit date: Late June 2023] Visited around 12:30 on a weekday, with a rating of 3.48 at the time of visit. I had visited a few days ago and found the food to be very delicious with great value, so I decided to come back. I arrived right in the middle of lunchtime and was lucky to be seated without waiting, although it was a bit crowded with shared seating close to others. Here is what I ordered: - Mackerel sun-dried fish set meal (¥850 including tax) I was curious about what "sun-dried fish" meant, but I assumed it was grilled mackerel so I ordered it. It was served in about 10 minutes. The half portion of mackerel was large and thick. The delicious rice went well with it. The fatty fish paired nicely with the refreshing grated daikon radish. I finished it in about 10 minutes. Once again, I was very satisfied with my lunch. I recommend this place if you're craving fish. Thank you for the meal.

[Visit date: Mid-June 2023] Visited around 1:00 PM on a weekday, and the rating at the time of visit was 3.48. Had lunch near Shinbashi Station. Came here in search of grilled fish. The restaurant had available seats as lunchtime peak had passed. Noticed it was a prepayment system after looking at the menu at the entrance. Received a shogi piece numbered ticket. Since there were empty seats, I chose a seat I liked. Here's what I ordered: Grilled horse mackerel set meal (¥850 including tax). It was served in a little over 5 minutes, probably because there weren't many customers. At first, I thought the fish looked thin, but it was actually thick and juicy, incredibly delicious. Especially the rice was delicious on its own. It was on a different level. Finished in about 10 minutes. Both the grilled fish and rice were so delicious, I was very satisfied. During busy times, there may be shared seating, and the proximity to the neighboring tables can be a bit close. Thank you for the meal.

#Charcoal-grilled dried fish restaurant Echigo-ya 850-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Today I felt like eating fish, after having had meat for a while. It's been a year since my last visit. They're grilling over charcoal right in front of the shop. It creates a nice atmosphere, along with the Sado folk song playing. The thick-cut horse mackerel had delicious fatty flavor. I finished everything except for the backbone. The miso soup was also comforting and tasty. A happy meal.

I was taken here by a senior member. I thought about adding 50 yen for a large serving, but the regular serving was already huge lol. I chose the red snapper kasuzuke. It was delicious! I understand that lunchtime is very busy, but I wish they had brought the tea I requested! Thank you for the meal.

I had the Ooyama chicken sashimi steak here after a long time. They have a variety of fish dishes cooked over charcoal, but this time I chose meat. I cut the piece of meat myself with scissors. It was cooked to a nice medium rare. The rice here is delicious, so even though it's extra, I always end up getting seconds. I also like the miso soup with seaweed. It's part of my rotation for Shimbashi lunches.

I visited during the day on a weekday. There was a menu at the entrance, and I had to order and pay before entering. After paying, I was given a piece that looked like a shogi piece. I ordered the charcoal-grilled pork loin marinated in miso set meal. When I arrived, there were many sold-out menu items, indicating that it is a popular place. The smell of charcoal grilling was appetizing! The pork loin was served for self-cutting with scissors. It was delicious! (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)

In Shinbashi, the "Gokuma" delicious Atka mackerel set meal. My wife is from Hokkaido, so we often have Atka mackerel dishes at home, but rarely eat it outside. However, there is one exception in Shinbashi 4-chome, at the "Charcoal-grilled Dried Fish Restaurant Echigoya," where they serve the "true Atka mackerel set meal" (tax included 1,000 yen). The fatty, hot, large Atka mackerel grilled over charcoal is super delicious! The rice and miso soup are also tasty, and the generous amount of grated daikon radish is a strong point. If you want to eat charcoal-grilled Atka mackerel in Shinbashi, "Echigoya" is the place to go. #Echigoya #Atka mackerel #True Atka mackerel set meal #Shinbashi lunch #Shinbashi gourmet #Charcoal-grilled dried fish #Large Atka mackerel #Love for Hokkaido #Atka mackerel love #Hokkaido love #True Atka mackerel #Atka mackerel #Charcoal-grilled dried fish restaurant Echigoya

After about 10 years, I visited this place again! It brings back memories! I had a great time drinking with old friends and enjoying the atmosphere of this casual izakaya. The must-try dish here is the "Oyama Chicken Sashimi Steak" - it's rare and delicious! The "Grilled Whole Squid" is also a favorite, especially the liver part. They have a good selection of Japanese sake, and the "Konaki Jijii" is my go-to choice. The dried fish dishes are all tasty, with a nice smoky flavor from the charcoal grilling. I recommend trying the "Akatombo Soda" as a chaser, it pairs well with the salty dishes. Towards the end, I enjoyed nibbling on Chanja, pickled firefly squid, and tuna with sake lees. Finished off with a huge rice ball and green onion miso soup. Ah, I'm so full and satisfied!

I ordered the grilled Atka mackerel set meal. The thickness and size of the mackerel were satisfying. The charcoal grilling really enhances the flavor. The mackerel tasted great and had a nice aroma, with a good texture. The rice was also delicious. The miso soup with green onions was tasty as well. It would be even better if they offered combination sets, like a set with dried mackerel and salmon belly.

There are still many unexplored areas in the Shinbashi and Shiodome areas. This place is one of them. Upon entering, you order and are given something like shogi pieces. Were there numbers written on them? I ordered the grilled Pacific saury on my first visit. When it arrived, I was amazed to see the shining white rice. It even seemed divine. The grilled Pacific saury was also exquisite! I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal.

In the Shinbashi area, the beef lunch with plenty of green onions, you can't really tell how much volume the beef liver is buried in haha. In the end, it had a decent amount of volume, so I was satisfied to a certain extent and might visit again. By the way, I looked at various reviews and went to the restaurant, but there was no information about the amount of rice. I should have asked about it (^^ゝ Beef liver seared set meal for 900 yen.

Shinbashi Echigoya-san's Saikyo-yaki set meal for 1,000 yen I wanted to go to a certain restaurant, but it was closed. I was hesitating about where to go next when I was lured by the pleasant smell of charcoal smoke. I decided to have grilled fish here. The highlight of this place is the irresistible smell of charcoal smoke that you can enjoy within a 30-meter radius of the restaurant. Just that smoke alone could make you eat a bowl of rice! The entrance had a menu board where you place your order and pay in advance before entering the restaurant. It was 13:30, and although the restaurant had about 40 seats, it was sparsely populated with a few customers. I later found out online that during busy times, you might have to share a table with other customers, which made me feel a bit awkward about where to sit. There were no partitions or dividers, which made me question the infection control measures. After placing my order, I had to wait quite a bit for the grilled fish to be prepared over charcoal. The grilled fish was delicious and paired perfectly with the rice. However, since it was grilled over charcoal, some of the fat dripped off, resulting in a leaner and less fatty saikyo-yaki, which was a bit disappointing. I learned that dried horse mackerel or hokke fish were popular choices here. The miso soup and rice were delicious, and this place is known for its grilled fish in Shinbashi. Next time, I'll try the dried horse mackerel. Thank you for the meal! On my way back, I once again enjoyed the pleasant smoke. Thank you! #GinzaLunch #GinzaGourmet #ShinbashiLunch #ShinbashiGourmet #TokyoLunch #TokyoGourmet #Shinbashi4-chome #Izakaya #CharcoalGrilled #GrilledFishSetMeal #GrilledFish #CharcoalGrilledDriedFishRestaurant #DriedFishRestaurant #DriedFish #ShinbashiEchigoya #Echigoya #KokoHoreWanWan

I had some errands nearby and decided to step into this place that caught my eye. I placed my order at the entrance, paid, and then took my seat. I wanted to order a single serving of horse mackerel along with the grilled whole Atka mackerel set, but they didn't offer single servings so I just went with the set. The food arrived quickly and I dug in right away. It smelled delicious and tasted great with or without grated radish. I devoured it all in no time. The rice was freshly cooked and the miso soup was quite good as well. Considering the price, it was definitely worth it. I think it's a good deal overall.

Today's lunch was at "Echigoya" in Shinbashi. The restaurant is located on the left side of the T-junction where the Shinbashi Station front Karasumori exit meets Shinbashi Nishiguchi Street. I had never been here before, but I felt like having fish. I arrived at 11:44 AM. The white smoke from the charcoal grill by the entrance was billowing out. As I was looking at the menu next to the entrance, I was greeted with "Irasshaimase" from inside, and when I tried to enter, they informed me that it's pre-payment only. I went back outside, looked at the menu, and chose the mackerel lunch set. They have 20 types of grilled fish lunch sets, as well as 6 chicken, pork, and beef options, ranging from 680 yen to 1,000 yen. The mackerel lunch set I ordered, "Saba no bunka-boshi teishoku," was 750 yen. It's a budget-friendly place for salarymen. When I placed my order, they handed me a shogi piece, which was a gold general with the number 10 on the back. There were three tables for six people, one for two, and one for four, totaling about 24 seats, with almost half of them occupied. They told me to sit at any available seat, so I chose the one closest to the entrance. The mackerel bunka-boshi was ready in about 6 minutes. It came on a tray with rice, miso soup, pickles, and grated daikon. The mackerel had a nice charred skin from the charcoal grill, which looked delicious. It had a good texture and was firm, unlike raw mackerel. It tasted as good as it looked, making me drool. I couldn't resist taking a photo before digging in. The rice portion was not as big as at other places offering large servings, but the miso soup was hot and generous. I was completely satisfied with the taste and portion size. To be able to have charcoal-grilled fish in a lunch set at this price is amazing. I regret not coming here sooner. The smell of smoke on my clothes and coat was a bit bothersome, but it wasn't too bad this time. I highly recommend this place to fish and charcoal-grill lovers.

This is the ultimate lunch spot in Shinbashi! I was a regular customer during my salaryman days and this place truly helped me maintain my health. They have chicken set meals and a variety of delicious grilled fish set meals. Whenever I visit Tokyo, I always make sure to stop by!

Located near Shinbashi and Uchisaiwaicho, this restaurant serves grilled fish dishes in a unique setting. I remember having a grilled green onion here over 10 years ago, but this was my first visit since the completion of MacArthur Road. I was a bit overwhelmed by the variety of menu options and ended up ordering the grilled saury, which was delicious. I also ordered the horse mackerel sashimi for 700 yen. While waiting, I listened to folk music and observed the hustle and bustle of MacArthur Road. My order arrived in just 6 minutes, consisting of a large grilled horse mackerel, pickles, miso soup, and a bowl of rice with a lid. There were two types of soy sauce on the table, but no shichimi chili pepper, so I had to make do with just soy sauce. The grilled saury had a great flavor, and the portion of rice was generous, providing a satisfying meal. I finished my meal in 16 minutes.

I visited this restaurant for the first time since it was closed last month due to COVID-19. This place is known for its delicious grilled fish, but I couldn't help but be intrigued by this menu item that caught my eye outside the store! I forgot the official name, but it's a thick-cut bacon set for 950 yen. It's about 30 centimeters long, 5 centimeters wide, and 2 centimeters thick, similar to Korean barbecue, cut to your liking with scissors. It's fun to enjoy cutting the soft bacon. Rice and miso soup refills are free. I recommend getting a refill of miso soup. You pay at the entrance register before ordering. They do not accept cashless payments. I will definitely visit this place again! (laughs)