Tonight's dinner is at #Boomerang Dining #Abeno Harukas #Depachika Gourmet Festival representing Nara Prefecture, #Yasuke Sushi's pressed sushi with ayu fish is truly delicious. Tonight's #happy meal (^-^) ... #HappyMealPlus #PressedSushi

I had a meal with my younger brother and his wife at home, and we enjoyed half portions each of winter's last yellowtail and mackerel sushi, as well as half a portion of sansho sushi. It's always delicious no matter how many times I eat it. The sansho sushi has a nice spicy kick to it that makes it delicious. The rice in the boxed sushi is also important, not too hard and just right. Among the sushi restaurants in the department store, this is one of my favorite places.

This is a sushi shop located in the basement 2nd floor of Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, directly below Osaka Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line. I stopped by the department store on my way home from work because I didn't feel like cooking at home. When I arrived, there was a long line at the sushi shop corner, as it was Setsubun, and everyone seemed to be buying rolled sushi. I'm not particularly interested in these customs, so I bypassed the line and looked at other shops. However, at the "Yasuke" store front, they were stacking up rolled sushi as well. Unfortunately, due to its location in a back alley, it didn't seem to be selling very well. They were selling two types of rolled sushi, "Fukumaki" (594 yen) and "Uemaki" (1,026 yen). Since it was "Yasuke," I decided to purchase the "Uemaki." I brought it home. The thick roll included dried gourd, shiitake mushrooms, trefoil, and egg, as well as shrimp and eel, which are the reasons for it being called "Uemaki." The sweet sushi rice has a soothing taste. The flavors of the dried gourd and shiitake mushrooms seeped in well, combining with the savory aroma of the eel to create an exquisite harmony. As expected from a top-notch traditional sushi restaurant. I unintentionally followed the custom, but I was satisfied to encounter high-quality sushi.

This sushi shop is located in the basement of the Kintetsu Department Store at Abeno Harukas, directly below Osaka Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line. I stopped by here again on my way home from work because I didn't feel like cooking at home. I found a great deal on a sushi assortment that was discounted (1,080 yen to 864 yen) as the store was closing. I didn't hesitate and bought it right away. When I opened the package at home, I found grilled ayu and sansho sushi, anago sushi, ebi sushi, and a small variety of futomaki rolls. The futomaki rolls had ingredients like dried gourd, fried tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and trefoil, giving them a rustic and simple taste. The sweet sushi rice was very comforting. The anago sushi was fluffy, and the ebi was firm and juicy. The sushi rice had the perfect balance of firmness and softness. The highlight was definitely the grilled ayu and sansho sushi. The ayu was grilled to a crispy perfection, with a rich flavor accompanied by the sweetness of the bones. The sansho added a refreshing taste that spread in the mouth. "Tsurube Sushi Yasuke" is a super long-established sushi shop with over 800 years of history, with its main store in Yoshino, Shimomachi. It is the same shop that appears as "Tsurube Sushi" in the third act of the Kabuki play "Yoshitsune Senbonzakura." Yoshino's sushi has become widely known through Kabuki and has expanded nationwide as a brand. If you search for "Yasuke" or "Yoshino" on Tabelog, you will find numerous sushi restaurants associated with these names. This place can be considered the headquarters of all these sushi shops.

☆ I went to Abeno Harukas for a food event, where each shop in the underground grocery floor sells limited-time items. I was intrigued by the "turnip sushi" at this shop, so I went to buy it close to closing time at 8 o'clock. This shop seems to have a different atmosphere from the bustling surrounding shops, with a history of 800 years in Yoshino. The staff at the shop seemed surprised when I placed my order, but they quickly started making it for me! It seems they make it fresh upon ordering (^-^) I brought it home right away. The sushi was delicious, with the moist buri and the turnip part tasting sweet and sour like senmai-zuke, and the sushi rice was just the right amount of fluffy and tasty! The "ayu shiso sushi" also looked delicious, so I would like to try it next time (^-^) Thank you for the meal~

On a Sunday afternoon, I went with my best friend. We had a set of red snapper, grilled sweetfish, sansho pepper, and conger eel pressed sushi, as well as a set of thick rolled sushi. The red snapper was moist and tender. The grilled sweetfish had a deliciously smoky flavor. The sansho pepper added a spicy kick to the bonito's umami. The conger eel was soft and fluffy. The thick rolled sushi was filled with a variety of ingredients and had a harmonious taste when bitten into. The grilled sweetfish and sansho pepper, which are the signature dishes of the restaurant, had a consistently delicious taste. I was pleasantly surprised by the deliciousness of the thick rolled sushi. Fans of kabuki or bunraku might recognize the restaurant that appears in the play "Yoshitsune Senbonzakura Sushiya" - it is the main store of Yasuke in Nara. The main store is the oldest sushi restaurant in Japan that still exists. It is not easy to visit the main store, so it is convenient to be able to buy their sushi at the department store. I heard that during the summer season, they offer sweetfish nigiri sushi, so I definitely want to try that as well.

When I went to Abeno Kintetsu, I remembered this restaurant and bought the seasonal conger eel sushi. It was delicious with a nice touch of sansho pepper. The sushi rice was not too hard and was fluffy, which I liked. Both the toppings and the rice were delicious, so I really like it.

The main store of this restaurant is in Yoshino. The only branch is in Abeno Kintetsu Main Store, so I occasionally go there to buy. I often buy Yamaszushi (available all year round), Hirezushi in summer, and Mackerel sushi wrapped in turnip in winter. This time, they had Amberjack sushi, so I asked for a combination of Mackerel sushi and Amberjack sushi (5 pieces each). The use of turnip as a substitute for kelp adds a nice accent, making it not too heavy and refreshing. You can mix and match half portions freely, so it's convenient for when you have guests.

Located on the B2 floor of Abeno Harukas, "Yasuke" is a sushi restaurant with its main branch in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, with a history of over 800 years. Their specialty is the Ayu-sugata sushi. This time, I got a takeout of pressed sushi and rolled sushi set. The pressed sushi included 2 pieces each of shrimp, conger eel, and pike conger, while the rolled sushi had 2 pieces. The total was 1600 yen excluding tax. Let's dig in! First, the conger eel. The sansho pepper adds a nice touch. Next, the shrimp. The light taste of the shrimp goes well with the sweet and sourness of the vinegared rice. The pike conger is grilled, giving it a fragrant and crunchy texture. The rolled sushi was average. The overall taste is dominated by the sharpness of the vinegared rice, which may be tailored for the Ayu-sugata sushi. I look forward to trying that next time at this long-established Yasuke. Thank you for the meal.

Located directly below the Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station, this sushi shop in the basement of the Kintetsu Main Store at Abeno Harukas is operated by a long-established store from Shimoichi Town in Nara Prefecture. This is not just any old store, it has a history of over 800 years and is the very same sushi shop that appears in the third act of the kabuki play "Yoshitsune Senbonzakura" as "Tsuri-besushi". It is a renowned establishment that has been passed down from the time of Taira no Kiyomori and Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The main store in Shimoichi Town is about a 20-minute walk from Shimoichi-guchi Station on the Kintetsu Yoshino Line, and boasts a magnificent three-story wooden building with a striking red wall. I once visited this shop by taking the Kintetsu Limited Express after being impressed by a purchase I made here. This time, I bought a set of grilled sweetfish and sansho pressed sushi, conger eel stick sushi, and thick rolls, among others, in a cost-effective assortment (1,080 yen). I intended to bring them to the office as a snack. I enjoyed them at my desk in the office. The rolled sushi had a rustic and simple taste. It was quite sweet. The conger eel was fluffy, and the rice was crumbly, creating a perfect texture. The highlight was the grilled sweetfish and sansho sushi. The fragrantly grilled sweetfish was rich in flavor, which transferred to the vinegared rice, creating a rich taste. The refreshing taste of the sansho pepper complemented the umami perfectly, expanding in the mouth... It was truly delicious. It is worth the price. The "Tsuri-besushi" in the name of the shop refers to a type of matured sushi. Although matured sushi is not widely accepted in modern times and is no longer made, the tools for making it are still kept at the main store in Shimoichi. I would like to visit Shimoichi again someday.

Located in Nara Yoshino and established for over 800 years, this is a takeout specialty shop of Tsurubin Sushi "Yasuke," which served as the stage for the kabuki play "Yoshitsune Senbonzakura," Act Three "Sushi Shop." The main store in Yoshino is famous for its sweetfish dishes. Although I have passed by the shop many times, it is mainly by reservation only, so I have not had the opportunity to visit yet. However, you can easily take away the famous "Grilled Sweetfish Pressed Sushi" at the Kintetsu Department Store in Abeno Harukas. I have ordered multiple times and have tried dishes such as Grilled Sweetfish & Sansho Pressed Sushi, Sweetfish Sushi (limited to summer), Mackerel Pressed Sushi, Eel Stick Sushi, and Yellowtail Turnip Sushi (limited to winter). They make it after you order. The Grilled Sweetfish & Sansho has a delicious combination of fragrant sweetfish with a spicy kick from the sansho pepper. My husband loves this one the most. I personally love the Yellowtail Turnip Sushi, which is limited to winter. The fatty yellowtail with sweet and sour pickled turnips is a perfect match! You can get discounted assorted sets near closing time, which allows you to enjoy various flavors. I hope to visit the main store in Yoshino during the right season someday.

[Visit on April 17, 2022] - Assorted colors: 1,100 yen - Grilled sweetfish sushi - Sweetfish figure sushi Yasuke Osaka Abeno store (Assorted colors) 06-6624-1111 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Osaka Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store B2F

At 14:30, I went to takeout and found a cute set of ceramic Hina dolls with plum flavor × 2 in front of me. I got a little deal on the Kintetsu Department Store application, with 4 types × 2 each. It includes sansho pepper × 2, grilled ayu fish × 2, eel × 2, and red snapper sushi × 2. It's from the Kaiten Sushi Restaurant at Kabuki's Yoshitsune Senbonzakura Sushi, the oldest sushi restaurant in Japan. I want to visit the main store in Yoshino (^^)

"I came across a review from a customer at the Kintetsu Department Store in Abeno Harukas, and decided to try it out. I couldn't resist and ended up eating some on the way home (lol). The sushi set includes various types of sushi, and I particularly liked the sweetfish sushi with a nice touch of sansho pepper. Thank you for the delicious meal ☺︎"

Sushi rolls with mackerel and yellowtail wrapped in daikon radish are unique to this season and can only be bought here. The combination of fatty mackerel and yellowtail with daikon radish adds a refreshing taste that makes it so delicious you can eat as many as you want. It's a taste that I keep coming back for.

Grilled sweetfish with mountain pepper pressed sushi

I received a Harukas Nankai Main Store B2F takeout sushi from the store called Yasuke. It was purchased as a single roll, but it was cut into 8 pieces and packed in a square box. The store also sells regular rolls without the "premium" label, which were priced at the same as two regular rolls for one premium roll. Some people thought the regular rolls might be a better deal. The quality of the sushi was good, as expected from a store in Kintetsu Department Store.