I finally went to "Endo" which I had been interested in for a while. Located in the Chuo Market in Osaka, Fukushima, it is open to the general public. Pass through the gate of the central market, look straight ahead at the clock tower, and go to the left. As you go further back, there is an area for food and drink shops, and you can also park your car in the parking area in front of the shops!! At around 12:00 on a weekday, there were about 2 groups waiting in front of me. I peeked inside the shop, told the staff the number of people, and then waited outside where I was soon guided to my table. My mother and I were seated at a table in the back. The ordering method is "omakase" (most people order this), where 5 pieces of sushi are served on a plate, and you can have as many plates as you like. If there are any types of sushi you don't like, you can let them know in advance and they will offer something else. Each plate costs 1000 yen + consumption tax. They will ask if you want to order red miso soup at the beginning (400 yen + consumption tax). Soy sauce is available on the table and you can use a brush to apply it. I ordered "omakase" and red miso soup. Since my mother doesn't like sea urchin and salmon roe, I informed them. 1st plate: Conger eel, sea urchin, sea bream, medium fatty tuna, amberjack. The conger eel that everyone says is delicious!! It melts in your mouth. The rice is small and easy to eat, soft and delicious without being too firm, I like this kind of sushi. I also like sea urchin, it's nice to be able to try various types of sushi. 2nd plate: Yellowtail, ark shell, scallop, medium fatty tuna, conger eel. They said to eat the conger eel without soy sauce. It's nice to be able to try seasonal items. The medium fatty tuna is different from the 1st plate, it has good fat content and is delicious! 3rd plate: Shrimp, egg, abalone, rolled sushi (tuna), octopus. Wow, abalone... such a luxurious ingredient! The octopus was very tender and delicious. Red miso soup: Clam miso soup. It has plenty of chopped myoga and a great flavor. It goes well with sushi. It's nice to be able to try a little bit of various things and have as much as you like. Since it's a sushi restaurant in the market, I thought it might be busy, but it was not at all. The service was very polite, and even elderly people and families with small children can feel at ease. The couple with a 5-year-old child sitting next to us seemed to be visiting for the first time, and the staff explained everything to them in a kind manner. The way they explained and the friendly service with smiles can make the initial nervousness disappear (*^^)v I thought I would bring my little one next time too.

This is my favorite sushi restaurant that never fails to impress me every time I visit. I arrived around 6:20 on a Thursday. Although Tabelog states their opening hours are from 5:00, the restaurant's website says they open at 6:00. Depending on the day, there may be a sign saying they will open at 6:15. It's a bit unpredictable. Before the pandemic, there used to be long lines even before opening, but on this day, it was empty at 6:20 and I could enter easily. There are no menus or price lists, so first-timers might feel nervous, but you can imagine around ¥1500 per plate for a 5-piece set. When you finish a plate, they will ask if you want another one. They serve different kinds of sushi that you might not usually choose, which is exciting. The taste of both the fish and the rice is amazing. The slightly sweet aftertaste is delightful. And the red miso soup is a must-try, it's delicious. If you come by car, you can park right in front of the restaurant for ¥150, which is cheaper than a coin parking lot. To find the restaurant, walk towards the clock in the center of the market. When you reach the clock, look to your left and you will see the restaurant. On this day, both of us had three plates each, totaling 6 plates for ¥8,580. That's about ¥1430 per plate. Quite affordable.

"Eating fresh fish from the market as sushi. My account introduces many other delicious Japanese meals. Follow me! Introduction: I am an acupuncturist who enjoys eating and drinking around Osaka. From cheap and delicious to high-end cuisine, I try a variety of places (* ॑꒳ ॑*)❣️ Follow me to discover hidden gem restaurants! @17momotasu Restaurant Information: Restaurant Name: Endo Location: 1-1-86 Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Contact: 050-5592-7600 Reservation: Available Operating Hours: 5:00-14:00 Closed on Sundays and holidays Review: Endo at the Central Market is a popular sushi restaurant where lining up is a must. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance! However, Saturday reservations are usually booked about a month in advance. Well, waiting in line might be enjoyable for newly dating couples. The seating time is 45 minutes, but the sushi is served quickly, so you can eat quickly and leave. It's very nice. If there are 20-30 people in line, the waiting time is about 1-1.5 hours. See? It's better to make a reservation. Order an omakase set, with each plate containing 5 pieces of sushi. You can order up to 5 plates, and the price varies depending on how many plates you eat. One plate is ¥1430. - Omakase set of 3 plates: ¥4290 Enjoy your meal at Endo and explore other delicious Japanese dishes!"

I arrived at the restaurant around 10:30 am after having some errands nearby. I was feeling hungry after walking a bit from the station in the hot weather. I had to wait for 5-10 minutes as there was one group ahead of me. When I entered, there were some empty seats as the previous customers had left altogether. I was given some warm tea as soon as I sat down, and the staff asked if I would like the chef's choice. I also ordered a miso soup. The first plate had eel, sea urchin, sea bream, fatty tuna, and yellowtail. The eel was thinly sliced and sweet, with a touch of Mitsuba between the rice and seaweed, giving it a nice texture. The sea urchin was abundant and creamy, with a fantastic flavor that almost made me feel tipsy. The fatty tuna was rich and satisfying on its own. The second plate had crab, ark shell, scallop, fatty tuna, and seared cutlassfish. The seared cutlassfish had a great texture and a lovely smoky taste, which I really enjoyed. I'm not a big fan of tuna, so having two thick slices was a bit much for me, but I should have mentioned my preference when ordering. The miso soup had clams, myoga, and Mitsuba, creating a delightful aroma. I was satisfied after the second plate, so I didn't order a third one. I would love to come back with an empty stomach to experience the joy of the sea urchin again. By the time I left, there were more than four groups waiting, so it seems like arriving early even on weekdays is a good idea!

I visited the restaurant for the second time. I arrived at 10:00 in the morning and there was zero waiting time. Lucky me. I had 3 dishes and red miso soup, which cost 4,670 yen. The red miso soup was incredibly delicious! It had plenty of shredded myoga and clams, which added a wonderful flavor. The sushi had thick slices of fresh ingredients and was very tasty.

We were really looking forward to going with my daughter this time because last time we had made a reservation but couldn't go due to poor health. We reserved for 12 o'clock and were seated at a table in the back. When asked if we wanted the chef's choice or our favorite sushi, we ordered the chef's choice. It was 1300 yen for 5 pieces on one plate. The sea urchin and conger eel were so creamy!! The sea bream had thick flesh, and my daughter, who loves white fish, was impressed. It was convenient to be able to brush on the soy sauce with a brush and not put on too much. We also ordered red miso soup, which was filled with plenty of myoga, green onions, and large clams, which was great! We each had 3 plates because 2 plates were not enough, and we were very satisfied!!! It was a luxurious lunch, but it's okay once in a while (o^^o). I would love to visit again.