This time I attended a summer party. The course was in the 8000 yen range, but it was very luxurious with dishes like sea urchin, conger eel, and domestic eel. The sea urchin had no bitterness at all and was really delicious. I am always impressed by the elaborate dishes. I also love how easy it is to talk to the owner.

I finally had the opportunity to visit "Sugamo Miken" the other day. While they may not do anything extravagant, the stable taste of their broth, the careful cooking of ingredients, the right amount of salt, and the incorporation of seasonal ingredients in each dish all stood out. It was truly delicious. I have had the chance to try dishes from chefs who have worked at renowned restaurants, but the fact that the chef at Sugamo Miken is from Kyoto Kikunoi really came through in their mannerisms, way of speaking, and flavors. Thank you for the wonderful meal. #SugamoMiken #JapaneseCuisine

Long time no visit. In Kyoto, Takahashi-san, who honed his skills at Heihachi Chaya and Kikunoi, has opened his own restaurant, Sugamo Ajiken. It is a skilled establishment. The long and narrow interior is bright and simple. There are 8 counter seats and 3 tables for 2 people. The cuisine is primarily course-based. There are three course options: - ¥3,500 for those who want to drink with snacks - ¥5,500 for the chosen course this time - ¥8,800 for a course that includes a meal With advance reservations, it is possible to request specific ingredients or dishes, and prices can be negotiated. Recommended course (¥5,500 including tax): - Appetizers: seaweed tofu (egg tofu), boiled octopus, bonito - Hassun: octopus eggs, pickled herring, limpet, loquat eggs, limpet, Wakasa Nanban, Sawagani crab, sea bream eggs - Sashimi: bonito tataki, yellowtail - Soup: clear soup with shrimp, conger eel, shiitake mushrooms, warabi - Grilled dish: grilled Spanish mackerel, sea urchin - Grilled dish: baby corn - Fried dish: sweetfish tempura - Dessert Sake: Koshino Beni Ume Junmai, Kameizumi Junmai Ginjo nama Great value for money! A cozy and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine at Ajiken. Highly recommended!

We were brought here by our golf friends who are neighbors. The restaurant operates with only one chef at the counter, offering set courses priced at 3,500 yen, 5,500 yen, and 7,500 yen. The chef trained in Kyoto and came highly recommended for his delicious food. We chose the 5,500 yen course this time. As soon as we sat down, we eagerly looked at the menu. We started with a toast of draft beer. The first dish was a special red rice dish for the New Year, served warm with a thick sauce. It was a nice touch to have it before starting the sake. The appetizer was also festive for the New Year, with homemade red and white fish cakes twisted together. The orange flower was a kumquat. Since we all enjoy drinking, we moved on to sake. The first sake was "Tanshu" made from 100% Yamada Nishiki rice, a special New Year's version. The sashimi course featured sweet red shrimp and other fresh selections. The next sake was "ZEBRA," an unfiltered, unpasteurized daiginjo sake with a strong and rich flavor. It was delicious. The simmered dish was turnips with grilled tilefish. The tilefish and its roe were firm and had a great texture, very tasty. We then had a delicacy of mullet roe with grated daikon radish. The sake paired with this was "Kosen" from Kobe, which was fruity and different from the previous one, but equally delicious. The boiled dish featured tender beef belly, a favorite of mine. Then came the highlight of the meal, a clay pot with oyster rice. I usually don't eat raw oysters, but I trust well-cooked ones from a reliable restaurant. For dessert, we had almond tofu made from scratch using real apricot seeds. The chef went to great lengths to find high-quality ingredients. It's a shame that they only offer set courses, but considering the quality and price, it's understandable. We have been looking for a good Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood, so we will definitely be back soon with my husband.

Just in time before missing out on the taste of autumn! It was incredibly delicious and I was able to enjoy a leisurely time. All photos are unedited! Thank you so much. The menu included appetizers like simmered turnips with sesame miso dressing, Pacific saury sushi, grilled mackerel in soy sauce, persimmon and eggplant salad, fried ginkgo nuts, and more. The main dishes featured fresh tuna sashimi, sea bream, botan shrimp, and a variety of other delicacies. The dessert was homemade almond tofu topped with salmon roe. The highlight was a stylish dish of sesame-dressed persimmons with salmon roe on top.

Just in time to enjoy the taste of autumn before it's gone! The food was incredibly delicious and I had a relaxing time. No filter used for the photos! Thank you so much. The menu included various dishes like simmered turnips, sesame miso appetizer, saury sushi, simmered fish, persimmon with egg and greens, fried ginkgo nuts, sashimi of tuna and sea bream, boiled shrimp, and more. The dessert was homemade almond tofu topped with salmon roe and a stylish fruit dish of persimmon and sesame seeds.

They also offer lunch, but I visited at night. There is no a la carte menu, only set courses with drinks sold separately. The dishes were beautifully presented with a variety of options, and in addition to that, the meal included sweet potato mixed rice and dessert. I was very satisfied and would definitely love to visit this place again.

JR Sugamo Station, a little before the Togenuki Jizo Shopping Street, there is a Japanese restaurant called "Sugamo Ajiken". The owner, who trained in Kyoto, serves authentic Japanese cuisine in this truly hidden gem of a restaurant. I was amazed by the quality of the food, the meticulous work, and the high cost performance. Knowing that they offer courses that would cost tens of thousands of yen at other places for less than one thousand yen, I am definitely satisfied. It's a tough time during the pandemic, but I will definitely visit again, so keep up the good work. If you're looking for delicious Japanese cuisine in Sugamo, I highly recommend this place!

Located a 5-minute walk from Sugamo Station North Exit on the JR Yamanote Line, "Sugamo Mikken" is a kaiseki restaurant. I decided to visit again because the last course was so good, and after various circumstances, I finally visited after half a year. This time, I ordered the 5,500 yen course. They had everything prepared for the course, which was helpful. From the appetizer to the dessert, each dish was delicious and satisfying. They even served freshly picked onions from Awaji Island as a service, and they were sweet and tasty. The main dish, harasu, had firm flesh and crispy skin, and it was incredibly delicious. They have a variety of Japanese sake available, making it a haven for sake lovers. The owner, Ken-san, is also a nice person. I will definitely visit again!

Located a 5-minute walk from Sugamo Station North Exit on the JR Yamanote Line, "Sugamo Miken" is a kaiseki and traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant. I visited for lunch last time, but finally they have started dinner service as well, so I went to check it out. The dinner menu consists of three courses: 3,500 yen, 5,500 yen, and 8,800 yen. This time, I opted for the 5,500 yen course. They prepare a full menu for the day, which shows their dedication. The course includes appetizers, starters, two types of sashimi, soup, grilled dish, fried dish, rice, and dessert, offering a generous amount of food. I was particularly impressed by the Harmonica Salt Grill and the deep-fried cod liver rolls. The Harmonica Salt Grill is made by grilling swordfish until crispy and then eating the meat stuck to the bones. If you like Korean cuisine, think of it as similar to eating the meat from Kamjatang. It's incredibly delicious. The deep-fried cod liver rolls are exactly as described, with the liver wrapped around and fried, and they are also incredibly tasty. It was a refined and delicious Japanese meal that I hadn't had in a while. They also have a wide selection of sake. Since it's close to my home, I will definitely be coming back!

Twitter ID: jigenace777 Instagram ID: jigenace777 Mr. Takahashi, who honed his skills at Kyoto's Heihachi Chaya and Kikunoi, has now opened his own place, Sugamo Mikken. A younger Takahashi, resembling the singer Senri Oe in his youth, exudes a cheerful demeanor. The long and narrow interior is bright and simple, with a counter for 8 seats and 3 tables for 2. Recommended Course (5,500 yen including tax): - Appetizer: Sesame-dressed persimmon, grilled edamame - Assorted dishes: Grilled chrysanthemum greens, shimeji mushrooms, marinated lemon, rolled kinome leaves, horse mackerel simmered in kurama, autumn swordfish sushi, silk-wrapped cutlet - Main course: Tuna, sea bream, kelp-marinated bonito, spicy cod roe, aged soy sauce - Soup: Hagi potato, maitake mushroom, yuzu - Grilled dish: Silver salmon maple leaf grill, grilled matsutake mushrooms (from Iwate Prefecture) - Fried dish: Autumn eggplant and taro tempura with chrysanthemum sauce - Rice: Chestnut rice, red miso soup, pickles - Dessert: Almond tofu, fruits Sake Menu: - Hokuyo Daiginjo (1,500 yen including tax) - Takayu Junmai Arabashiri chilled (800 yen including tax) - Takayu Junmai Arabashiri leftover (800 yen including tax) - Shichihonyari (500 yen including tax) - Draft beer (650 yen including tax) Each dish is meticulously prepared, and the effort put into them is evident. The prices are very reasonable considering the quality. They offer a variety of interesting sake selections at affordable prices. The detailed daily menu is greatly appreciated, as it can be difficult to remember all the explanations given verbally. With a quick turnover, you can relax and enjoy a comfortable dining experience. Highly recommended, a gem of a restaurant you must try!

Located about a 5-minute walk from Sugamo Station North Exit on the JR Yamanote Line, "Sugamo Aji Ken" is a kaiseki and traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant. Previously, there was a rice bowl restaurant called "Oruchan" here, but it was torn down and I wondered what kind of restaurant would replace it. It turns out, a master who trained in Kyoto for about 10 years has finally opened a Japanese restaurant in Sugamo. The opening seemed to have happened quietly, so it was a surprise. I visited for lunch and ordered the sashimi set, which included fresh tuna, sea bream, mackerel, bonito, and sea urchin. Everything was delicious, including the side dishes provided. The rice was also very tasty, I couldn't help but ask for seconds. I heard that they mainly serve course meals for dinner, so I'm looking forward to trying that next time!

"Sugamo Aiken" is a 4-minute walk from Sugamo Station on the Toei Mita Line. When you pass through the white curtain, you will find a calm space with a counter of 7 seats and 3 table seats for 2 people where the owner's eyes can reach all customers, just the right size. The owner, Kenji Takahashi, graduated from a technical high school and then unexpectedly pursued a career in cooking, training at a ryokan in Yamagata. He then spent 5 years at the long-established ryokan "Heihachaya" in Kyoto, followed by another 5 years at the super popular restaurant "Kikunoi" in Kyoto. It is said to be difficult for chefs who start their training in other regions to train in Kyoto, but he successfully completed his training there, which is truly impressive. After returning to his hometown of Tokyo, he worked at two other restaurants before finally opening his own. Currently, due to the state of emergency, they are only open for lunch. The "Grilled Fish Set Meal" and "Simmered Fish Set Meal" are priced at 1200 yen, while the "Sashimi Set Meal" and "Tempura Set Meal" are priced at 1500 yen. Each set meal includes a main dish, 2 side dishes, pickles, miso soup, and rice. Although it is not explicitly stated, rice refills are generously accepted. I ordered the "Simmered Fish Set Meal" and also added an order of sashimi for an additional 800 yen. The food takes a bit of time to be served because it is prepared with care by the owner who runs the restaurant alone. When the set meal arrived, it was quite filling with a pleasant aroma of simmered fish. The side dishes included simmered eggplant and fried tofu with daikon. The overall flavor of the dishes is on the richer side, typical of Tokyo cuisine, but with a distinct Kyoto influence. As someone born in Kyoto but living in Tokyo for a long time, the flavors were comforting and nostalgic. It's the kind of delicious food that I would want to come back for once or twice a week regularly, rather than just a one-time indulgence. The fusion of the owner's diverse culinary background is evident in the dishes, showcasing a successful evolution. It was a very enjoyable lunch. The price of 1200 yen may seem high for Sugamo, but the quality of the food easily justifies a value of over 1500 yen. Dinner prices start from a light 3500 yen. The owner's recommendation is a 5500 yen course, which is still a great deal. I definitely want to visit once the state of emergency is lifted in October."

Everything was delicious. The small dish in the top right of the first picture is tofu topped with mozuku seaweed and tea leaves(?), giving off a nice tea fragrance.