gourten-lover
Around 5:30 pm on Saturday, there were 3 groups waiting, and the line kept growing. We were able to enter around 6:00 pm. We ordered sesame amberjack for ¥700, tuna assortment for ¥530, shrimp assortment for ¥750, salmon assortment for ¥430, fatty tuna roll for ¥980, shirako tempura for ¥500, squid legs tempura for ¥480, Ishigaki clam (2 pieces) for ¥220, sea bream (2 pieces) for ¥260, tuna (2 pieces) for ¥280, and fried grass shrimp for ¥380 (excluding tax). This seafood izakaya is popular on Instagram, and I had been curious about it for a while. The restaurant opens at 5:00 pm, and there was already a line at 5:30. During busy times, there is a 2-hour time limit. I had been wanting to visit this place, but I was unsure if I wanted to wait in line again. So, I ended up ordering a lot of food with enthusiasm. The sesame amberjack stole my heart with its firm texture, perfect sweetness of the sesame sauce, and rich flavor. The assorted sashimi was satisfying with large pieces of fresh fish. The toro fatty tuna roll was a visual delight, with more toro than rice, and it melted in my mouth. The shirako tempura was a first for me, and it retained the softness of the shirako while being nicely fried. The squid legs were thicker than expected, providing a good chew. The Ishigaki clam was soft and lacked the expected chewiness. The sea bream and tuna were also large pieces with great flavor. The grass shrimp was surprisingly big and crunchy, a delight to eat! After all that food, the bill for two people was under ¥7,000, which was a pleasant surprise as I was prepared to spend ¥8,000 to ¥10,000. The drinks are cheap, and the food is high quality for the price. Waiting in line is tough, but I would love to visit again!