Having a drink at a long-established sushi restaurant. Visited "Sushi Tatsumi" in Hakata's Gofukumachi, located in the basement of the Mitsui Building. This building is where I used to work for a few years about 20 years ago. The interior has been renovated and looks beautiful, but this restaurant has been around for a long time. I ordered a beer and saw a special dish not listed on the menu, the "Today's Special" (a generous portion). I thought, why not, and ordered that. It came with chawanmushi and miso soup for 900 yen. The master and the mistress have a great atmosphere and personality, embodying the dignity of a long-established restaurant. By the way, there was a colored paper with the autograph of Serantes, the former guardian of Avispa Fukuoka. I wonder if he used to come here too. He was a player I really liked... so nostalgic.

I visited Sushi Tatsumi for lunch. They are located quietly in the basement of a building. The lunch was affordable, but the quality of the sushi was not very appealing. It was not much different from supermarket sushi. I wonder if serving this kind of quality for lunch affects their evening business. I was a little disappointed.

Today's lunch was at Tatsumi Sushi! I came by bicycle so I am dining alone again, haha. I haven't had sushi in a while so I was craving it. Tatsumi Sushi has a nostalgic Showa era atmosphere. The head chef has a real artisan vibe! I ordered the Big Surprise Set for 1180 yen including tax. I think they are run by a husband and wife, and the wife's smile is lovely, exuding a kind aura. There were three customers before me, maybe on a business lunch? They were talking loudly about how bad Japanese politics is, and then moved on to endless bragging. The sushi and miso soup arrived, and the wife kindly said to wait a bit longer for the chawanmushi. The chawanmushi arrived soon after, and the wife warned me to be careful as it was hot. The new squid was sweet and tender, the tuna had no fishy taste, the egg was sweet, the yellowtail was crunchy, the shrimp had a strong flavor, the sea bream was the most delicious, the octopus had a slight fishy taste, the conger eel was tasty, and the mackerel was a good way to end the meal. The kappa roll and pickled vegetables were refreshing. The rice wasn't to my taste but the miso soup had a gentle flavor with a hint of yuzu. The chawanmushi had mitsuba, shiitake mushrooms, fish cake, and corn. When I complimented the meal at the end, the head chef and wife both smiled and said they were happy to hear that from a young person. I thought the head chef was a bit intimidating at first, but he turned out to be kind. He even said "come again" as I left. The excellent service made me rate this place generously. Thank you for the meal!

An affordable sushi restaurant in the office district where you can taste the warmth of the owner and staff.

I am healed by the wife who prepares the meal.

Located just a short walk from Exit 5 of Gofukumachi Station, this sushi restaurant in the basement of Hakata Mitsui Building is a great spot for casual dining and drinking. They offer set menus with sushi and side dishes for both lunch and dinner. I heard about this sushi restaurant in Gofukumachi a few months ago and finally decided to check it out after bookmarking it. After finishing a meeting following an event at Marine Messe, I stopped by around 7 pm. The atmosphere in the Mitsui Building basement was a bit quiet at night. Upon entering, the hostess greeted me warmly. The owner, who was attending to another customer at the counter, also greeted me with a familiar voice. I ordered the evening drinking set (2,700 yen) at the counter. In addition to the evening set, they also offer other sets like tempura set (1,500 yen), providing some variety based on your appetite. The evening set includes 2 appetizers, sashimi, chawanmushi, 4 pieces of nigiri sushi, and a beer, making it a satisfying option for a night of drinks. Although the restaurant seemed to have a good number of customers, the owner appeared a bit tense. The appetizers included vinegared miso with squid and green onions, and simmered root vegetables. Both dishes were on the sweeter side, with the green onions adding a fresh flavor to the miso. The simmered dish featured burdock, lotus root, carrots, and other root vegetables, all cooked to perfection. The sashimi consisted of two types of white fish and red fish, with a generous amount of wasabi on the red fish. The chawanmushi was served piping hot, and the nigiri sushi had a slightly moist rice that was a bit sticky. Although I considered ordering more nigiri sushi, I decided against it due to the rice texture not being to my liking. The total bill came to 2,700 yen, which was a fair price for the quality and quantity of food. The restaurant also recommended their "bone steamed dish," which seemed like a great option for a cold night of drinking.

When I had business in this building, I saw a sign outside mentioning that there were restaurants in the basement. Since I had some time before my appointment, I decided to have a meal first. There were two restaurants in the basement, a Western-style restaurant and a sushi restaurant. It was a hot day, so I chose the Japanese restaurant. It is a long-established restaurant founded in 1970. When I entered the restaurant and tried to sit in a corner as I was alone, the owner kindly suggested, "It's cooler over here, so this seat would be better for you." I was happy to receive such thoughtful consideration. The lunch menu had several options, with prices including tax: Sushi Set (1000 yen) - 6 pieces of nigiri, 2 rolls, miso soup, chawanmushi. Surprise Set (1100 yen) - 9 pieces of nigiri, 2 rolls, miso soup, chawanmushi. Sushi Tempura Set (1500 yen) - 5 pieces of nigiri, tamago, inari, chawanmushi, miso soup, 5 tempura pieces. Tatsumi Set (1900 yen) - 9 pieces of nigiri, uni, ikura, miso soup, chawanmushi. The dishes were served by the owner's wife, who had a bright and kind demeanor. She spoke gently to the customers. I ordered the Sushi Set (1000 yen). The rice was of standard quality, and the sushi pieces were larger than usual. There were shrimp, tuna, amberjack, sea bream, eel, squid, etc. Inside the rolls, there was cucumber and sesame. The miso soup had a mild taste, with tofu and wakame. The chawanmushi had a flavorful broth with shiitake mushrooms, kamaboko, and corn. The owner's wife warned me that it was hot. Before leaving, the owner mentioned that eating the hot chawanmushi helped him deal with the heat outside. The wife reminded me to be careful in the heat and to come back again. The warm and friendly nature of the restaurant owners made it a delightful place. Such a restaurant with a personal touch is rare and truly comforting. I can imagine feeling happy enjoying food and drinks here in the evening.

From the prefectural office entrance to the Kimono Town, a quick walk. I peeked into the basement of the Chidori Manju building and saw a sushi restaurant that looked delicious. I sat at the counter and received a warm greeting from the master and mistress. I ordered the surprising set for 1050 yen after seeing the sample outside the shop. The steamed egg custard is made after the customers arrive. The master's careful work on the sushi is enjoyable to watch. The beautifully arranged plate is almost too beautiful to eat, but I couldn't resist. I had 9 pieces of nigiri sushi and 2 rolls of thin sushi, along with delicious grilled conger eel and octopus. The master, originally from Uwajima, has been running the shop for 37 years. He trained in Osaka and opened the shop with his wife, who is from Nagasaki. They are kind and gentle hosts, and it's a shop where regulars gather. Despite only costing 1050 yen, the food was delicious. Even though I didn't finish it all, the mistress kindly invited me to visit again when I'm in Hakata. This kind of warm interaction is what sets this sushi restaurant apart from chain sushi places like Sushiro or Kura Sushi. Sometimes, it's nice to visit a non-conveyor belt sushi restaurant. I then walked to the Canon repair center to fix my cameras, including a Canon G11 and two G12s, which had broken. I hope Canon cameras can be more durable in the future, especially with all the photos I take for food blogs.

In the past, I ordered delivery for a lunch meeting at my company. The budget was around 1000-1500 yen. The food was delivered a bit after 11 AM and we ate around 12:30 PM, so the tempura was cold as expected. However, the miso soup was kept hot in a thermos pot, so it was nice and warm. Even though the amount of sushi was a bit much for the women, the sales team finished it all quickly. Usually, sushi in delivery isn't that great, but this one from a specialty store was delicious. The tempura in the bento was cold, so I rate the food 2.5 stars, but if you eat at the counter, it would probably be higher.

Located a few minutes' walk from the Gofukumachi subway station in a business building (with Chidoriya as a landmark) on the basement floor. The small shop has a counter and a few table seats. It seems to be run by a couple. I went there for lunch. There are several lunch menu options, but I ordered the "Today's Special (800 yen)." It comes with 5 pieces of sushi, 2 rolls, and 2 pieces of inari. It also includes miso soup and chawanmushi, so I think it's a reasonable price.