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On Monday at 7:00 a.m., I went to "Takahashi" in Toyosu Market for breakfast with a gourmet friend. On Saturdays, "Takahashi" offers a fabulous breakfast for about 10,000 yen by reservation, but on other days you can enjoy a delicious meal for around 2,000 to 3,000 yen, making it a more affordable option. We arrived before 7:00 a.m. and carefully looked at the menu with my friend. There were plenty of options to choose from, making it a tough decision. Some of the choices that stood out were:
- Tuna marinated rice bowl with miso soup and side dish for 2,000 yen including tax
- Chiba Katsuura-produced local kinme simmered set meal with rice, miso soup, and side dish for 2,000 yen including tax
- Soft-boiled Miyagi eel simmered for 2,000 yen including tax
- Chiba Katsuura belly-side bonito sashimi seared on the spot for 3,000 yen including tax
Additionally, for an extra 500 yen including tax, you could turn it into a set meal with rice, miso soup, and side dishes included. The miso soup that day was a large clam miso soup, and the side dish was tofu. Furthermore, for an additional 2,000 yen, you could upgrade to the special set meal, which included rice, miso soup, four additional side dishes, fruit, and coffee. We decided to go for the Chiba Katsuura belly-side bonito sashimi seared on the spot for 3,000 yen including tax and added the set meal for an extra 500 yen.
The restaurant opened at 7:00 a.m., but on that day, it opened a little after 7:10 a.m. We were greeted by a third-generation owner who was very knowledgeable and a young woman. The interior was elegant with a black color scheme, and we were seated at the counter. Classical music by Chopin was playing in the background, which created a fantastic atmosphere. We were served hot hojicha tea, disposable chopsticks, and plates. We ordered the Chiba Katsuura belly-side bonito sashimi seared on the spot for two, and luckily, it was the last portion available that day.
The Chiba Katsuura bonito was impressive, and it was the season for first bonito in early July. The owner expertly seared it on a gas stove, and the fat sizzled beautifully. The bonito was then chilled in ice water and served with seaweed, ginger, green onions, and horseradish. It was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and generous in portion. The clam miso soup was also exceptional, highlighting the rich broth and fresh ingredients. Overall, the experience at "Takahashi" in Toyosu Market was delightful, and I highly recommend it for a taste of seasonal seafood.