I recently visited a seafood izakaya that just opened in my neighborhood. It was Thursday at 6:30 PM, and I was the first customer! I chose a seat at the counter. They boast about their sashimi, so I ordered the sashimi platter, priced at 800 yen for one serving. It’s a great deal, but how is the quality? Wow, it’s impressive! The fresh fish is fantastic! The yellowtail and tuna had just the right amount of fat—delicious! This place truly lives up to its seafood izakaya title! There are two owners: one is the chef, and the other handles the service. The chef doesn’t look his age at 35; he has an impressive presence. The background music consists of ’80s and ’90s J-Pop, like Globe and B’z, which made me think he was older. The crab cream croquettes come topped with crab, and the herring was perfectly grilled with roe inside! It's a lot of food for one person, and I’m completely full! They have a wide selection of sake, but I wish they had more varieties of shochu. There are many other dishes I want to try. I’ll definitely come back!

Grilled black rockfish set meal for 1,400 yen. It's a luxurious fish, and I received a whole one over 25 cm long grilled with salt! This is an extravagant experience, and I can't believe it’s only 1,400 yen. Thank you, Sanbo! The texture of the white meat was nice, flaky, and gentle in taste. It was so big that I felt full. I even enjoyed the cheek meat beautifully. I would have been even happier if there were some yuzu or citrus slices on the side, but that might be asking for too much. Regardless, it was definitely delicious. Thank you for the meal! Now, Sanbo is celebrating its first anniversary, and I received a 1,000 yen discount coupon for dinner. It’s valid for a year and can be used up to four times in a group—very generous! I hear reservations are full for the year-end, so I’m looking forward to using it in the new year.

After finishing meetings with about three clients around the Hamamatsucho area, it was just past noon. I knew there were many delicious lunch spots around Hamamatsucho, but I decided to try a new place I hadn't been to before. I searched on my smartphone and found a top result saying "Delicious Tai Chazuke!" which made my mouth water with the thought of the flavorful broth (laughs). However, I also thought that ramen and Western cuisine sounded tempting too. In the end, I decided to trust my initial inspiration and headed to the restaurant… only to find a long line! Well, it was lunchtime, so that was to be expected. Seeing lineups of salarymen and office workers confirmed that the place must be really good! While hoping for the line to shorten, I decided to walk around and check out other places. However, every restaurant had a waiting line of about 4 to 7 people, so I figured it was fine to wait. I stood in line in front of the restaurant, and just when I got there, a single seat opened up, so I was quickly shown inside. The restaurant had five tables and about four counter seats. I ended up sitting at the very front of the counter, near the exit. The setup felt more like a drinking place, as the dinner menu was written on the wall, and the lunch menu was placed on the table. When I looked through the lunch menu… huh?? I didn’t see any mention of Tai Chazuke (TдT). Oh no?! I came here specifically for Tai Chazuke… wait, I remembered that the sign outside had listed a few lunch options. From that, I decided to order the “Market 3-Species Bowl.” The lunch menu changes depending on the day's fresh ingredients, so there wasn’t much I could do about that! (By the way… I actually ended up eating at a different restaurant than the one I searched for! Am I really that forgetful? ( ﾉД`)ｼｸｼｸ…) Anyway, the "Market 3-Species Bowl" turned out to be delicious because it used fresh fish sourced from the market that morning! In the photo, you can see the sardine under the ginger in the front, and the thick-cut yellowtail in the upper left, while the white fish on the right is black throat sea perch. The black perch was light yet had a nice crunchy texture, making it pretty tasty! Along with the bowl, I got a soup made from fish bones, and it was incredibly delicious! Just drinking that soup made me feel it was worth it! Despite my mistake in choosing the wrong restaurant, I was grateful to have enjoyed a delicious bowl and fish soup, experiencing my own version of a “Solitary Gourmet” moment like Inogashira Goro (laughs). Next time, I might try the “Simmered Dish with Seafood Small Bowl,” “Saikyo Grilled Dish with Seafood Small Bowl,” or maybe even “Today’s Fry & Cream Croquette with Seafood Small Bowl.” I’m excited about all those options and plan to go back for sure! !(^^)!

Sanma Shioyaki Set Meal with Seafood Small Dish - 980 yen. I visit this place once a month, and today is sanma (Pacific mackerel)! I'm so glad I didn't miss it! The impressive sanma overflows from the plate. The slightly bitter innards paired with freshly grated daikon create a blissful flavor. After finishing one bowl with the sanma and the fish soup, I ordered an extra half serving of the complimentary miso soup and rice. The small dish of sashimi included what I believe to be yellowtail, Spanish mackerel, and sea bream, with five pieces in total, turning it into a seafood bowl. It was almost as impressive as the main dish. As usual, the sashimi was delicious. Thanks to the sashimi included in the small dish, I feel free to choose grilled fish or fried items. I enjoyed two meals in one, and I couldn't be more satisfied. Thank you for the delicious food!

Hokkaido natural buri (yellowtail) and marinated raw tuna donburi for 1,200 yen. This is my fourth visit. I brought a colleague who was in town for a business trip. The thick, fresh buri and tuna piled on top makes for an impressive look, but it’s even more filling than it appears. The clear soup is as delicious as always. Usually, it's served with vinegared rice, but I think I’ll ask for plain rice next time. I also wanted to try the simmered dish by myself. I’ll definitely come back. Thank you for the meal!

I always appreciate this restaurant for my lunch! It's one of my absolute favorites. The price is a bit higher for lunch, but the deliciousness and thickness of the ingredients more than make up for it. The menu changes daily. I especially get excited when they have kanpachi or hamachi on the menu—it feels like a lucky day for me!

I visited a restaurant on a weekday around 12:50 PM, where I ordered the fried food and seafood small bowl set meal for 1,000 yen. The restaurant is a two-minute walk from the B1 exit of Daimon Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, heading towards Shimbashi. It was fully booked, and I waited about five minutes to be seated. After ordering, my meal was served in about five minutes. The fried items included squid fry and chicken karaage. The squid fry was thin but large, while the chicken karaage had a good thickness. Both were piping hot and delicious. The seafood small bowl featured yellowtail and whitebait. The sashimi was thick and satisfying to eat. All the dishes encouraged me to eat more rice, and I appreciated the free refills on both rice and miso soup. Next time, I’d like to try one of their seafood rice bowls.

It's as crowded as ever! During lunchtime, there's a long line of office workers. I join the queue, but I get in quickly! Everyone is happily digging into their rice bowls! They must have worked hard since the morning and come here with empty stomachs! That's commendable! I’ll eat just as eagerly (though I don't need to compete)! This time, I ordered the marinated yellowtail rice bowl! It's piled high with thick slices of yellowtail. My companion ordered the market bowl—seafood bowl, I think? It has a big piece of eel on top! The side dish is a fish soup! The young server in the hall is efficient and very pleasant! It's a nice restaurant…

I love the bonito sashimi, fried chicken, and head soup set for 1,100 yen. This is my third time at Sanbo, and I just found out they’re open on Saturdays! I’m going to keep coming back. Today, I had fresh bonito from Chiba. It was incredibly fresh and thickly sliced, but this thickness really lets you appreciate the flavor, which is absolutely delicious. I enjoyed it lightly with grated ginger and green onions, leaving one piece to go with the fried chicken. The fried chicken isn’t overly seasoned, and you can enhance the flavor to your liking with the accompanying spicy miso. It’s super tender and also really tasty. You can get a second helping of rice, but I held back. The head soup was also delicious, with large pieces of fish. To finish, I had the bonito again. I was so satisfied that I felt happy the whole afternoon. Thank you for the meal!

I've been curious about the name "Passionate Seafood" for a while, but there are many famous lunch spots in the area, so I hadn't had the chance to try it until now. I ordered the Seafood Market Bowl (¥1200), which had today's catch of sea bream, baby sardines, and bonito. I have a bit of a preference when it comes to seafood, and to be honest, I wasn't expecting much. However, the fish was fresh, and the baby sardines were especially delicious. There was a lot of bonito, and the portion was generous. From the names "Passionate Seafood" and "Sanbo," I expected something unconventional, but this restaurant offered the freshest seafood—truly classic—around Hamamatsucho and Daimon! By the way, it's usually crowded at lunchtime.

It's a seafood rice bowl lunch! Near the business district of Hamamatsucho (closer to Daimon), I love places that serve tuna bowls! But I'm also happy with a three-item bowl featuring yellowtail and sea bass. The sashimi is fresh, and it's great to be able to enjoy this during my lunch break, especially at such a reasonable price. Just a heads up, the wasabi can be quite strong, so be cautious if you're not a fan.

I visited the Passionate Seafood Sanbo restaurant near Hamamatsucho and Daimon stations for the first time. When I passed by during the day, there were quite a few people in line. I happened to go there around 6 PM on a weekday without a reservation, and luckily, there was just enough space for two people, so we were able to get in. I think next time I'll need to make a reservation. It seemed that most of the customers were locals or regulars. The sashimi was fresh and delicious. The shirasu pizza was thin and crispy, making it a great snack. It’s definitely a place I’d want to drop by again. This time, I didn’t eat much, so I’d really like to try various menu items next time.

This restaurant called "Passionate Seafood," or "Sambo," brings to mind the image of long lines, often seen with fans of the band Sambomaster from a certain era. We joined the line with three of us, and there were five people ahead of us, but we hardly moved—a typical situation. After waiting for about 20 minutes, we finally entered the restaurant, which, as expected, had a small capacity. We ordered the seafood market bowl in large size, priced at 1,100 yen. When it arrived, I was surprised by the generous serving of rice—it looked like a challenge! The bowl was topped with bonito sashimi, sea bream, yellowtail, and fatty tuna. Starting with the bonito, I thought, "Wow, that's delicious and rich!" The sea bream and yellowtail were also incredibly tasty and rich. I felt confident I could conquer the huge portion of rice—while crunchy textures are nice, I prefer the rich flavors more; they feel more skillful. The miso soup was also delicious. The counter seating gives it a casual vibe, making it easy to dine alone if you want. Thank you for the meal!

This is my second visit. It was close to 1 PM, and many other nearby Japanese restaurants had sold out of their daily specials or had limited menus, so I was in doubt and decided to come to this place. I had the lunch set with herring fry and chicken karaage. As always, it was very delicious. Everything was served piping hot, which was great. I would like to visit again if I have the chance.

The seafood izakaya lunch was delicious. The sashimi was fresh, beautifully presented, and plentiful, making it very tasty. The fish soup had no strong smell and was packed with flavor, which was great. Everything was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

This seafood izakaya is located about a 5-minute walk from Hamamatsucho and Daimon stations. I visited for lunch on a weekday. When I arrived at 12:07, there was already a line of about 10 people, indicating its popularity. After a bit of waiting, I was seated at 12:33. The lunch menu includes various options like seafood bowls, grilled fish, fried chicken, and fish fry sets. I ordered the Seafood Market Bowl (1200 yen). The bowl was served about 4 minutes after I ordered. Let's dive in. The toppings for that day included slices of tuna (red meat), octopus, yellowtail, sea bream, and seared bonito—two pieces of each, along with some minced tuna. Each piece of fish was fresh and delicious, with particular praise for the tender and thick pieces of octopus and my personal favorite, the bonito. The rice (vinegared rice) could be served in a large portion, but the regular size was more than enough. The soup was a pleasant surprise as it was made with fish bones, providing a rich fish flavor and containing quite a bit of fish meat. It's a great place to enjoy seafood at reasonable prices. Thank you for the meal!

I finally went to a place I've wanted to visit for a long time, even though it was pouring rain! Despite the weather, it was quite crowded, and the entrance was a bit chaotic with all the umbrellas, which was funny. I had been set on ordering hamachi for ages, but for some reason, I got drawn to the word "sawara" on the menu and ended up ordering "sawara and fried chicken." The other person with me chose the seafood market bowl! I guess I intended to share, so I opted for the fried dish! But the fried chicken also came with sashimi, and honestly, the overall amount of food was impressive. Even the soup was made with fish scraps! It was delicious! The freshness and tastiness of the fish was undeniable, and I was really surprised by how good the fried chicken was! It was huge! The sawara was perfectly fried and tasty too! There were two salarymen next to us who kept refilling their bowls with rice, which was impressive! This place always has a line, and I totally understand why. It definitely deserves its popularity!

This is a relatively new restaurant that I had been curious about. I decided to visit for lunch. The area is bustling with lunch competitors, but recently, it seems that lines in front of the restaurant have become a regular occurrence. Luckily, there was one seat available, just in time. It seems their specialty is sashimi bowls centered around yellowtail, but I ordered the marinated bonito bowl (¥1000). It arrived in about 5-6 minutes. On the tray was just the bowl and a soup made from the leftover fish parts. The visual presentation seemed a bit lacking at first. I dug in right away. The wasabi that came with it was extremely spicy. I used a small amount of it, and even though it was marinated, I added a bit of soy sauce for flavor. The bonito was soft, almost like fresh tuna, making me question if it was really bonito. Perhaps it was aged, or maybe it was just a different part of the fish? I'm not sure, but it made me doubt it was bonito. The slightly vinegared rice was also delicious. The accompanying soup, which had pieces of yellowtail, was flavorful without being salty. The initially disappointing appearance was soon forgotten. I had a very satisfying lunch. Thank you for the meal!

■Order Details: Seafood Market Donburi ■Impressions: You can enjoy delicious seafood rice bowls and set meals. The portion of rice is also generous, providing a high level of satisfaction. ■Restaurant Atmosphere: There are counter seats available, making it easy to dine alone. ■Dining Conditions: Lunch is always crowded, so it's best to arrive at opening time or after 1 PM to avoid waiting in line. ■Access: About a 5-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station.

An incredible find! This seafood restaurant offers unbeatable value. The sashimi and seafood bowls are fresh and of exceptionally high quality! Not just seafood, but the pasta and fried dishes are also outstanding! The atmosphere inside is very homey, making it easy to get caught up in conversation.

I visited again for lunch! Today, I had the meat tofu and sashimi set meal✨ As always, the sashimi was fresh and deliciously plump. Surprisingly, even the side garnish was tasty. I love the toro-taku meat tofu—it features piping hot tofu and tender meat that's simply irresistible, and the sauce was so good that I could have eaten several bowls of rice with it! This time, the menu was definitely a hit.