I came across this restaurant while walking by and decided to have lunch there. They have taken proper infection control measures. Although the "Kamejirou Gozen" set meal named after the restaurant seems like a good deal, I couldn't go for it. I opted for the Tempura Sashimi Gozen (1200 yen) instead. The sashimi included sea bream, horse mackerel, and sesame seasoned mackerel - I particularly enjoyed the horse mackerel and sesame seasoned mackerel. The tempura consisted of one shrimp, green beans, eggplant, etc. The batter was light and crispy, and freshly fried. It was delicious with the tempura dipping sauce. I also had the "Torotofu" from Araki Tofu, which seems to be popular among eateries. It has a smooth texture and is delicious. The meal also included rolled omelette, pickles, tempura dipping sauce, miso soup with a flavor I liked, and rice cooked in a clay pot. Although the initial portion of rice was small, they offer free refills. Overall, it was a high-quality izakaya lunch with a variety of dishes, all carefully made.

My friend reserved a seat for me knowing that I would be busy from April onwards. We ended up choosing a place that stayed open late since we finished work late. The restaurant was an izakaya, so there were various dishes to go with drinks. We started with a toast, and I had a grapefruit drink for the first time in a while. The simmered vegetables appetizer was delicious, I wanted more of it. The recommended dish was the thick and tasty horse mackerel fry. The deep-fried radish in Japanese broth was also flavorful. The chicken sashimi with garlic soy sauce had a subtle charcoal aroma. The creamy tofu was like crème brûlée. The sweetened egg omelette from a sushi restaurant was also good. We had a battle over the chicken nanban dish, and I lost. Overall, the food was delicious.

Today, I came to my beloved town of Nishishin with my partner for a leisurely stroll. As the evening approached and the lights of the night shops began to turn on, I was drawn to a certain restaurant. It was a Japanese-style bar called Kamejiro, with few customers at the time. What caught my eye was the grilled mackerel with salt on the menu. I couldn't resist as I am a walrus with a love for fish. However, it was getting late and time to head home. I gave up on dining in and instead purchased a freshly grilled mackerel and pickled mustard greens bento at a bargain price. I quickly devoured the delicious combination of the fatty mackerel, rice, and pickled greens. I found a great restaurant and look forward to dining in next time.

The Kansai-style dishes are lightly seasoned and soothing. It seems like it could be tough handling the regular customer, the older lady, all by oneself.

A restaurant where skilled chefs who have a solid grasp of the basics of Japanese cuisine offer valuable dishes at a reasonable price.

I was able to drink in a stylish and calm atmosphere.

A 320 yen grilled mackerel bento box! "Kamejiro" in Nishijin. There is an izakaya called "Kamejiro" in Nishijin, Fukuoka. I just happened to pass by, but it's an open and inviting place with bento boxes lined up outside. A mackerel bento box... and it's only 300 yen!? I couldn't help but buy one to take home. It costs 320 yen including tax. The large mackerel is quite impressive! It goes well with the pickled vegetables too... all for 320 yen. This might become a new specialty in Nishijin. I'd like to visit the shop for a drink sometime. ● Shop Information Kamejiro 092-407-9755 3-21-27 Jyosei, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka.