Today's simmered dish set (1,100 yen) featured simmered olive flounder. It took 8 minutes to arrive. The flavor of the simmered dish was quite strong and seemed a bit reduced. There was a drink bar available, and I enjoyed an iced coffee. An international employee who had just started working looked to be having a tough time. Keep it up!

I went after being invited by a friend. There were so many seafood dishes that I had a hard time deciding what to order. I was surprised to see that the assorted sashimi was around 1,000 yen! Without hesitation, I placed my order! The chef recommended a selection, and it came with 5-6 types, 3-4 pieces of each, which was an incredible deal. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the fried tofu was just amazing. Not only the fried tofu, but also the fried fish was served soaked in broth. The fish added more flavor to the broth, and it paired perfectly with the fried tofu, making it easy to enjoy with some drinks, haha. The recommended “burakuke sushi” was fantastic; it had a ton of toppings like negitoro, ikura, crab, and sea urchin over a cucumber roll, making it delicious no matter where you take a bite from! The toppings were so generous that you could hardly see the cucumber roll, which was a delightful surprise. The recommendations were so good that I became very interested in trying other menu items as well. With a wide variety of choices, this izakaya is a place you can enjoy repeatedly! Thank you for the meal!

Continuing from Akihabara to Okachimachi and then to the eastern end at Asakusabashi, it’s a daily routine, so finding something new can be challenging. While choosing shady spots, I peeked into a narrow alley and noticed an unfamiliar sign: "Daikai no Shokutaku" (The Dining Table of the Sea). It was clearly a drinking establishment, but it also hinted at a desire to serve as a dining spot. Right now, it feels quite trendy! Ah, "Daikai," which means "big sea," makes it clear they are emphasizing seafood, even I can tell! The menu at the entrance also promotes "Feel free to come for lunch!"... When I peeked inside, it was empty. It looked like a great place to have a leisurely meal—at least at that moment. Soon, however, our role as the "gods of fortune" kicked in, as more customers started flowing in. The lunch menu offers a great deal: free large servings on weekdays, unlimited drinks with options like grilled mackerel rice set for 1000 yen, stewed fish set for 1000 yen, sashimi set for 1200 yen, saikyo grilled fish set for 1000 yen, and fried chicken set for 1000 yen. I couldn’t resist and quickly decided on the sashimi and grilled options. Surprisingly, it took quite some time—18 minutes, to be exact. Yet, in today's world, such waiting feels acceptable. The "daily sashimi set" and "grilled mackerel with leeks" show that they are striving hard for even a casual lunch service, convincing us it’s worth it. I found nothing to complain about; everything felt quite reasonable. It wasn’t bad—so that's a relief. Customers seem to be accepting the times we live in. Seafood faces various challenges, like fishing industry issues, which makes things complicated for restaurants. They appear to be grappling with multiple difficulties, making me reflect on the global situation during my mealtime. As for the fish, they were appropriately managed in terms of temperature and cooking. The rice was generally fine but a bit softer than we prefer, yet still acceptable. More customers began to stream in after us—around 1:30 PM. I looked around and was surprised to see older patrons—clearly there for their meals! There was even a group of older women. The atmosphere was relaxed, with plenty of drink options and a strong presence of elderly customers lingering. A restaurant must be one that caters to its clientele, right? For light eaters, there were options to nibble on different dishes. The grilled mackerel set comes with choices of toppings like salt, leeks, and plum; we chose the leek flavor. However, the white leeks were a bit tough and hard to eat, making it challenging to enjoy with the mackerel. The fish was smaller than expected but pleasantly crispy on the skin and juicy. A side dish of sweet boiled wakame seaweed and fried tofu was slightly on the sweet side, so I moved some leeks over to mix with this dish, creating a nice balance of sweetness and saltiness. The miso soup contained a couple of fish pieces, reminiscent of fish broth. It was unfortunate that it was warm from the start—though it had a good flavor. They provided a dash broth on the side for an easy rice porridge, but the amount was just enough to barely fill a bowl. They even offered a few strips of salted kelp, which was a nice touch. The sashimi tuna came from Mishima, at least that’s what a sign said; the red meat was delicious. The white fish was fresh and tasty, and the salmon was good too. The rice's softness is a consistent issue for me; I always request less rice when ordering two sets, but I forgot this time. Thankfully, the broth helped me finish without waste. For beverages, there was the option of coffee, either iced or hot, along with self-service hot water that seemed like roasted tea. Some customers came in specifically for smoking, which added to the mix. The busy atmosphere shows that this place is thriving, making it a promising new spot that I hope continues to do well. Thank you for the meal!

Yesterday I went to "Oceanside Dining" for lunch. It’s an居酒屋 (izakaya) located just north of Asakusabashi Station (Photo 1). Photo 2 shows the lunch menu displayed in front of the restaurant. I arrived right at opening time at 11:30 AM and was the first customer. Since it was my first visit, I decided to go for a typical menu item, the “Mackerel Rice Set” (¥1,000). It arrived about three minutes after I ordered (Photo 3). As you can see in the photo, the set included rice, grilled salted mackerel, pickles, two small side dishes (stewed thin fried tofu and hijiki seaweed), and broth. They also offered free large servings of rice, which I requested. I flaked the mackerel over the rice and poured the broth on top. It was so delicious (≧▽≦)! In that moment, I felt truly grateful to be Japanese. Additionally, although not pictured, they had free drinks available, including hot and iced coffee and barley tea. All this for just a thousand yen. Thanks to a 20% points back promotion through the Taito Ward PayPay campaign, I effectively paid only ¥800. I was extremely satisfied to enjoy a tasty fish-based lunch at such a reasonable price!

From my old workplace to a lively bar district! Asakusabashi is filled with lots of bars, and it seems there's a lot of new and old places changing over. This restaurant was chosen by my colleague, and it had a nice vibe. These days, there are many foreign staff working there. Our conversation was so lively that I didn't really get to taste the flavors of the food—though the hot pot was delicious! Overall, I had a great time, so it’s all good. Thanks for the meal!

I ordered a 3,000 yen course meal, but the quality was less than what you would expect for 1,000 yen. The deep-fried sweetfish was overcooked, and it was worse than what you can find at a local convenience store. The dessert, a matcha pancake, was served cut into an eighth of its full size, which was disappointing. The boat platter of edamame and potato fries was abundant, though, which made me laugh a little. We made a reservation for four people, but the quantity was only enough for two. If you were to reserve for two people, you might get a more reasonable amount of food. It was so scarce that we ended up ordering sanma fish as well, but what we got was just a small dried fish, like a big "mezashi." The only redeeming aspect was that the all-you-can-drink menu was quite extensive. The service was slow, and overall, the experience was terrible, so I felt compelled to share my feedback. It seems like a good place for a quick drink and a bite, but it’s not suitable for business meetings.

On this day, I headed to Asakusabashi to visit Oumi no Shokutaku, which had recently reopened on September 1st! This used to be the location of Kushiyaki Honpo Asakusabashi. I learned that the operating company hasn’t changed. Even though it was a bit late, there were about two groups already inside. It seems there are seats not only on the first floor but also on the second. I started off with a cold Kirin Ichiban draft beer. So refreshing and delicious! Here are the dishes I ordered: - **Fresh Sashimi Platter! Fisherman's Treasure Ship**: It's great that you can order from just one serving, making it a welcoming place for solo diners. - **Homemade Marinated Mackerel**: It came with a message saying, "Once you try our mackerel, you might not want to eat it anywhere else!" I had to try it. - **Steamed Sea Snail**: I couldn’t resist ordering this when I saw it on the menu! There was sesame oil on the side, but I was too focused on my drink to ask if I should dip it. Eating it as is was still incredibly tasty. - **Masazuke with Herring Roe**: The bonito flakes added a nice touch. - **Sea Cucumber with Ponzu**: So incredibly delicious! I wanted to order more… - **Grilled Crab Miso in the Shell**: They placed solid fuel underneath and warmed it up right in front of us. It was pre-cooked and could be eaten as is, but I learned it’s better to mix it while warming. - **Simmered Taro**: Perfect as a side dish. It really made me want to keep drinking. - **Free Fish Broth**: It was amazing to have this for free! The gentle flavor came from the fish’s umami and sweetness. I also noticed they had a mega beer mug, which I realized only after I ordered! Next time, I’ll definitely order the mega mug. Thank you for the wonderful meal! Twitter: [https://twitter.com/bi_mi1](https://twitter.com/bi_mi1) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/bi_mi_1](https://instagram.com/bi_mi_1)

The restaurant is located just north of a small alley immediately west of the East Exit of JR Asakusa-bashi Station. It opened in 2023 and is a seafood izakaya. A large sign and a traditional curtain mark its entrance in the back alley. The interior boasts a stylish wooden floor and eye-catching wall murals. For lunch, they offer a variety of daily seafood and fried chicken set meals. I ordered the "saba-meshi" set, which features mackerel and allows you to choose from salt, sauce, green onions, or plum, and I opted for salt. The set meal included a half portion of grilled mackerel served with rice topped with greens, a small side dish, pickles, and condiments (dried salted seaweed) along with a small kettle. I flaked the grilled mackerel over the rice, and the rich flavor of the fish mixed with the rice was delightful. When I added the condiments and poured the broth from the kettle over it, turning it into a kind of chazuke (tea rice), it revealed another level of deliciousness. It was a pleasantly fulfilling seafood lunch at this unexpected gem of a restaurant.

The sashimi, shrimp mayo, and seafood salad were all fresh and delicious! The red snapper soup as a finishing touch was also a delightful dish.

It seems that seafood is recommended, but it was just average. However, the cost performance is good.

Since it's Sunday, many shops were closed, but my friend found this place. Not only does it offer grilled dishes, but it also has sashimi, and you can choose from a selection of sake and shochu.

There were many types of sashimi, and it was overall delicious. We went with our children, but the staff was kind, making it a great restaurant.

Spacious seating, affordable prices, and the taste isn't bad! They also offer mega-sized sour drinks!

The restaurant had a somewhat dark interior, and there was a staff member from a different country who could benefit from improving their Japanese. The dishes that stood out were the rolled omelet and the baked crab miso, which were both delicious, so I give it a rating of 3.

Great second visit, very comfortable!