New Takashimaya on the 14th floor of Shinjuku recently opened, it seems. There’s a store in Ginza, and this is the second location. The interior is bright and spacious with high ceilings. The view from the large glass windows is exceptional. I was fortunate to be guided to a window-side seat. I ordered the ★Trauma Salmon Dried Fish Set ¥2780 and the ★Three-Color Dried Fish Set ¥2980. In addition to the main dried fish, there were pickles, thick-cut egg omelet, and many small side dishes. The miso soup had a generous amount of radish which was sweet. The dried fish was plump and tender, and very delicious. The saltiness was perfect for bringing out the flavor of the fish. I thought it was a bit pricey for lunch, but I realized that it's not often you can find dried fish this tasty. Towards the end, I saved some rice and dried fish to mix with Mitsuba (Japanese wild parsley) and wasabi to make ‘dashi chazuke’ (rice in broth). The flavor of the broth was rich, and I could have eaten more. The staff were all very polite and attentive. I’d like to try different types next time. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

For today's dinner, I'm at this place inside Takashimaya in Shinjuku! First, let's toast with some beer! The dried abalone, scallops, and octopus make great snacks! The fried chicken is well-seasoned and delicious! The dried red fish is plump and has a wonderful flavor! I’m moving on to the shochu now! The Satsuma-age is exquisite! It's fluffy and so tasty! Every dish here pairs perfectly with drinks! I’ll definitely come back for more!

On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 13:30, there was one person waiting. I wrote my name and number of people on the waiting board. The window seat has a nice view. I ordered the dried mackerel set meal for 2,580 yen and the dried striped hokkigai set meal for 2,680 yen. The bones are removed, making it easy to eat. To finish, I enjoyed it as a rich tea broth over rice.

I used this place for dinner. The restaurant area was crowded everywhere, but it seemed like there weren't many customers here. The dried fish and rice were delicious, but the small side dishes I had hoped for... didn't taste like they were made in-house.

I visited the restaurant for a dining meeting. I thought we had ordered a course, but it turned out to be à la carte, so I ordered the dried fish set menu with kinmedai (alfonsino) and trout salmon. The high-quality dried fish was indeed very tasty, but it didn't seem particularly suitable for a business dinner. They had a decent selection of alcohol, but there were too few single-item menu options, so it didn't feel like a place for lingering. Thank you for the meal.

All the dishes were delicious, and the participants highly praised the octopus terrine appetizer. By the time we were roughly satisfied, the main dish, striped horse mackerel, arrived, and I polished it off in no time. It was truly exquisite! Since we had six people, it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't reserve seats by the window. Those who could drink enjoyed the Hakushu highball. I would definitely like to visit again.

On October 14, 2024, I visited Bansuke and enjoyed the Otsumami Set for 3,000 yen. It included a trio of appetizers: marinated red tuna, fluffy Japanese omelet, and a refreshing red and white pickled salad. There was also a special dried octopus and boneless dried red fish fillets. This luxurious Otsumami Set from Ginza Bansuke was perfect for an adult treat with an alcoholic drink included. The marinated red tuna had a moist texture and was delicious, while the omelet was sweet and comforting. The pickled salad was light and brought a perfect balance to the meal. The main offerings, the special dried octopus and red fish fillets, were incredibly juicy and packed with flavor, far surpassing typical dried fish. The high-quality products from this 63-year-old premium dried fish brand met all expectations. It's an excellent set to enjoy with a drink! Premium dried fish brand: Ginza Bansuke Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square Store 050-5600-6517 5-24-2 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Takashimaya Times Square Main Building, 14F https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13286552/

After our regular work meeting, we had a lunch gathering. Since it's nearby and Takashimaya has a later lunch hour, it’s convenient. This time, there were only a few of us, so we chose this restaurant. I haven't been to the Ginza location in a while (^_^;). It's popular among fish lovers (^O^). This time, we had grilled striped bogue. It was rich and fatty. There were small side dishes, and the miso soup was filled with plenty of ingredients. The egg was a bit hard. At the end, we had it topped with broth... Make sure to save some fish for this reason. The dried fish here is also appreciated as a gift.

I visited the restaurant during lunch on a weekday and was able to enter without waiting. The interior isn’t very spacious, but they do allow strollers. I ordered the hokke set meal, and I appreciated that rice refills are free. For the last part, I enjoyed the recommended way to eat it with tea over the rice. The grilled black cod marinated in saikyo miso was also very tempting.

I visited on a Friday night and reserved the elegant course for 6,800 yen. I enjoyed various beers and sake. The staff served the dishes at a pace that matched ours, allowing us to relax and take our time. Thank you very much!

The dried fish was of course incredibly delicious, but what impressed me the most was the rice, miso soup, and all the side dishes like pickled vegetables and the broth for ochazuke; everything was absolutely delicious with no compromises. I wanted to have seconds of the rice. I could come here every day. I was very satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

I went for lunch on a weekday with my mother to Ginza Bansuke. Next door is Akasaka Fukinuki, well-known for its hitsumabushi, and there were nearly ten groups waiting there. Bansuke, however, had no wait, so we were able to enter smoothly. We were shown to a window seat, which had a great location and enough space between tables, allowing us to enjoy our meal comfortably (and we really did take our time). We ordered the Torokinshi Dried Fish Set for about 3,780 yen. First, the miso soup was incredibly delicious! The miso and dashi were rich and flavorful, and there were plenty of ingredients, enough to fill me up right there (laughs). The marinated tuna was tasty, and the meat-like tsukudani was also good. The star, Torokinshi, was indeed excellent! The grilling and seasoning were just perfect. Both my mother and I felt that there was too much rice for us, and we regretted not asking for a smaller portion. There was an earthenware teapot at the table, and if you ask, "Can I have some dashi, please?" they bring you hot dashi in the teapot. You can pour it over the rice and dried fish to make ochazuke. They also provide chopped perilla leaves and wasabi. This was incredibly delicious! The dashi, supposedly made from fish bones, was not fishy at all and tasted amazing. I definitely want to come back for dinner! Paying 3,780 yen for lunch was worth it! Thank you for the meal. *Note: A few days later, I tried to go back for dinner but found it fully booked and couldn't get in.*

[Ginzan Bansuke] Tokyo: Just a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, this popular dried fish shop based in Ginza offers hearty Japanese cuisine! ☑︎ Trout Salmon Dried Fish Set Meal - 2980 yen The dried fish is rich in flavor and fat, showing their dedication! The umami of the trout salmon is packed tightly, and the moderate saltiness makes the rice irresistible! The rice is fluffy and delicious, and the miso soup is filled with ingredients, making it the best. You can refill the rice to your heart's content, so you'll definitely feel full. I recommend ending your meal with dashi chazuke! The dashi flavor packs a punch, and it's exquisite when paired with pickled side dishes. It also comes with delicious tuna sashimi! This is a must-visit for Japanese food lovers! ◎ For more posts, check here: ▶︎▷ @kgu.rume @kgu.rume2 ⚪︎ Store Information ⚪︎ Address: 〒151-0051 5-24-2 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Takashimaya Times Square Main Building 14F Hours: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Closed: None #TokyoGourmet #ShinjukuGourmet #Shinjuku #ShinjukuJapaneseFood #ShinjukuDinner #TokyoJapaneseFood #TroutSalmon #JapaneseFoodLovers #GinzanBansuke #ShinjukuFish #ShinjukuTakashimaya #Takashimaya #ShinjukuDate #GourmetGirlsConnect #GourmetStagram #ConnectWithJapaneseFoodLovers #FishClub #UraKaoGourmet #KaoGourmet #Tabelog #JapaneseFood #Salmon #GourmetClub #GourmetLovers #TokyoDinner #InstagramGourmetAward2024 #DriedFish #DriedFishLovers

This was my second time visiting. The dried fish was juicy and incredibly delicious. The rice was fluffy and paired perfectly. Last time I had flatfish, and this time I enjoyed striped horse mackerel. There are still many types to try, so I plan to visit regularly from now on.

I visited on Sunday around noon. While many other stores on the same floor had long lines, I was able to enter here without waiting. The customers were calm, and I was able to enjoy my meal in a relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious, and I had a great time. I would love to visit again.

During lunch, I thought, "It must be crowded since it's a holiday," but the place was empty and I was seated right away. I figured the prices were a bit high, which might explain the lack of customers. However, the attitude of the staff was really bad... everything was done one-handed. Is customer service taken lightly here? There was no response to my inquiries, and I was constantly irritated. On the other hand, the food was very delicious. I was very satisfied because I could enjoy various types of fish and small bowls of side dishes. It's just really disappointing about the service.

I wanted to enjoy a tasty grilled fish set meal at "High-End Brand Dried Fish Ginza Bansuke," located in Takashimaya Times Square, Shinjuku. The original branch is in Ginza, and I initially planned to go there, but I opted for the closer location since it’s also inside Takashimaya. By the way, it's on the 14th floor. The restaurant boldly proclaims itself as a high-end brand for dried fish, which makes me think they didn’t necessarily need to advertise that, but who knows. Since it’s on the 14th floor, the view is excellent. It’s quite amusing to enjoy a set meal with such a nice scenery. The interior isn’t particularly luxurious, but the spacious seating that matches the prices adds to a comfortable atmosphere. I was torn between choices, but ultimately went for my favorite, the grilled "toroshima-hokke" dried fish set, while my companion was drawn to a limited time offer: the "domestic red sea bream aged with kelp, grilled fish set." When our meals arrived, they resembled a traditional Japanese inn breakfast, featuring a rolled omelet, tuna, five small dishes, a tea rice set, and a sweet treat — everything was very appealing, and I would say even better than the photos. The miso soup was generously filled with radish and had a refined flavor, probably made with Shinshu miso. It was really delicious. The rolled omelet was on the sweeter side, which isn't to my taste, so I passed it to my companion, but the tuna was flavorful without any unpleasant smell, so that was pleasing. As for the fish, while it was a dried fish, it was somewhat lacking in saltiness and had a soft flavor. I added some grated daikon with soy sauce to enhance the saltiness, but I think fish would taste better with a solid base flavor to start with. My companion’s sea bream didn’t have much of a kelp flavor, but it was grilled nicely and quite tasty, especially since sea bream pairs perfectly with tea rice, it outshined my hokke. Also, the portion of rice provided initially was decent for me, so I didn’t finish it, but there was a generous offer of unlimited refills, which felt very nice. While there were aspects lacking in the typical essence of dried fish, the set meal paired with the view from the 14th floor of Takashimaya made it worthwhile. They also thoughtfully provided additional broth for the tea rice and cold barley tea, which felt like it matched the price point. I’d like to try the "torokin-ki" next time. Thank you for the meal!

I was wandering around Shinjuku and headed to Takashimaya. Despite it being a weekday, all the shops were crowded. It might have been because it was around lunchtime. I entered a restaurant that caught my eye with its dried fish sign, and there was no wait. Among a variety of dried fish set meals, I ordered the dried mackerel set. To my delight, rice refills were free, and there were multiple small side dishes. It also came with a teapot, and I was told that it's recommended to leave some dried fish and make tea over it for a nice chazuke (rice with tea). After about 15 minutes, my order was served. The mackerel, rich with just the right amount of fat, paired perfectly with the white rice. While it was delicious as chazuke, I found it tastiest straight on its own. It was a slightly indulgent lunch. They also had a wide selection of sake, with Junmai Daiginjo (Juyondai) available, which was exciting. Though I didn’t drink this time, I’d love to come back in the evening for a relaxed experience.

This was my first visit, and the staff was very polite, explaining everything thoroughly, which allowed me to take my time in choosing my order. The food was even more delicious than I had imagined. The three types of dried fish were substantial and satisfying. Finally, I couldn't resist ordering more rice after trying their recommended tea rice dish.

If you're looking to eat grilled fish in Ginza, I highly recommend this place. The prices aren’t cheap, but the quality is consistently excellent, so I've visited multiple times. If you're going for the first time, I suggest trying the three-type fish set meal. The single fish portion is impressively large and indulgent, but its size can lead to boredom over time, so having three types provides a nice balance and allows you to enjoy different flavors. Lastly, I love to make tea porridge with any leftover fish, adding it in and enjoying it as a light meal.

I was in the mood for fish and considered going to Otoya, but after searching, I ended up at Bansuke. Looking at the set meals, the price range of 2,000 to 4,000 yen seemed a bit high to me. Eventually, I went with the most popular option, which was a set with three types of dried fish. The dried fish was indeed thick and delicious, and with various side dishes, the overall presentation felt luxurious. So, in the end, I didn't think it was expensive at all!