A standing sushi restaurant with its main store in Hokkaido known for long lines. I have been to the Ginza branch before, but this was my first time here. I visited at 9:20 PM on a weekday, and the place was bustling with office workers, with every seat taken. I had to wait for one person ahead of me. After about 20 minutes of waiting, I was able to enter. The atmosphere inside was lively with energetic voices echoing. There were also solo customers. At this time, some types of sushi were sold out. This time, I ate 10 pieces alone for about 2500 yen! ☑︎ Bluefin tuna medium fatty (Chutoro) 370 yen ☑︎ Simmered conger eel 370 yen ☑︎ Live scallop 270 yen ☑︎ Bluefin tuna with green onion hand roll 270 yen ☑︎ Bluefin tuna lean meat 270 yen ☑︎ Salmon roe 270 yen ☑︎ Seared squid with yuzu salt 190 yen ☑︎ Grilled fatty mackerel 190 yen ☑︎ Seared mackerel 190 yen ☑︎ Squid legs 120 yen The bluefin tuna was especially delicious. I compared the lean meat and medium fatty tuna, and even the lean meat had enough fat and was delicious. The squid legs were unexpectedly boiled, which was disappointing. I had imagined the simmered conger eel to be bigger and plumper. The live scallop was crunchy and tasty! Since the last order was at 10:00 PM, I quickly finished eating and left.

I went to the restaurant on Saturday night at 9:00 pm. There were 2 tables and 1 counter seat available, so I was able to enter smoothly. I ordered the following items: - Flower crab from the four northern islands - Thorny skate from Nemuro - Mackerel from Choshi - Noshiro salmon - Grilled fatty tuna from Yaizu - Bonito from Nemuro - Marinated saury from Rausu - Silver salmon from Ofunato - Vinegared octopus - Salted and dried squid The price for each was 650 yen, and it seemed like getting a set was a better deal than ordering individual items. Additionally, I tried the following dishes: - Crab miso soup - Seafood Matsumae pickles - Bakudan (a dish with natto, seafood, and egg yolk) I have been to the Tokyo Station location a few times, but it was my first time seeing appetizers available. Even though I don't drink alcohol, I was very satisfied with the portion size and price. I highly recommend the Bakudan dish, which is a mix of natto, seafood, and egg yolk. I always order the seared fatty tuna, which is consistently delicious. The fish is thick and juicy, with a great taste. The cost performance is excellent.

I used it for a little time adjustment. The staff efficiently handled the orders. It's nice that all the sake served is junmai. The texture of the flower crab's "fundoshi" was surprisingly elastic. The meat part is definitely the tastiest (lol). The flounder was okay. The sea urchin exceeded my expectations! The sardine was fatty. It's nice that the sushi rice balls are on the smaller side. The grilled squid ears were very tender and delicious. It's a good place for time adjustment with sushi.

During the long weekend on a Sunday around 12:30, I visited the restaurant. Surprisingly, there was a line of 2-3 groups waiting, but I decided to wait for about 10-15 minutes and was seated earlier than expected. I ordered the unique "3-piece assorted sushi" set which included herring, flounder, and other varieties sourced from different regions. I also ordered sea urchin and salmon, totaling about 9 pieces and around 2500 yen in total. Despite the price, the freshness, uniqueness, and thickness of the sushi made it worth it. Even when it's crowded in Marunouchi, this place seems to be less busy. I usually transfer at Tokyo Station, so it's worth comparing to see if it's worth the extra two stops on the Yamanote Line.

I stopped by for lunch to adjust my schedule during a transfer. It's convenient for a quick meal at the station. It was a weekday afternoon, so it wasn't crowded and I was seated right away. The atmosphere was welcoming for a solo female diner, and I sat at the counter where I chatted with the chef before placing my order. The sushi was fresh and they had some unique options as daily specials, making for a satisfying lunch in a short amount of time. They had a great variety of shellfish, which I love. I look forward to coming back next time to enjoy some drinks as well.

If you have something unpleasant or worrying, eat something delicious to cheer up! I went to a sushi restaurant after a long time and then to the horse races. I don't like Asahi Super Dry beer, so I had tea as my drink. I indulged in various sushi dishes such as fresh squid, octopus legs, tuna, hana-saké battleship roll, bonito, hand-rolled iron fire, hokkigai clam, marinated tuna, and hand-rolled dried gourd. The tuna dishes were exceptionally delicious! The hokkigai clam was a bit lacking in freshness. The hana-saké crab was okay, but not particularly tasty. Thank you for the meal! Now, it's time for the horse races! Yay!

On the way back home, I had sushi. The combination of Hokkaido's sushi ingredients and Hokkaido's local sake was perfect. Particularly noteworthy was the freshly squeezed Hebessu citrus, which is like the sibling of kabosu and sudachi. It has a very refreshing and vivid aroma with a subtle acidity. It pairs well with white fish and blue fish.

I visited around 14:00 on Saturday. Since it's in Shinbashi, it's usually very crowded, but this time I was able to get in smoothly. The rice balls were small, but the toppings were big and satisfying. Especially the Hokkaido specialty, Hanasakigani, and the herring were very delicious. Please try the specialties of Hokkaido.

The usual sardines and herring, along with seared tuna head and cheek meat. It was so delicious, it melted in my mouth. The raw salmon was also consistently tasty. Among the standing sushi bars, this place stands out with the lively atmosphere created by the chefs and their energetic calls. It's a fun and enjoyable place to savor sushi.

Around 1 pm on a regular day, I stopped by the restaurant as there were only about two groups at the counter. I always order the three-piece set with Hanasaku, Noshafu, and Ochishi with small rice and lots of wasabi. However, there was hardly any wasabi on it, almost like it was without wasabi. I asked for a mountain of wasabi on the side, but I wish they would put it under the sushi toppings. They never seem to do that, even though I don't mind a punishment-level amount of wasabi. I also ordered Bouzuginhou, Hanasakigani Gunkan, and the two-tiered scallop as an addition. I'm not a big fan of crab, so I had never ordered it before, but I saw it in the top 10 sales on TV recently, so I decided to try it. To my surprise, the portion was very small and there were shells mixed in, making me want to spit it out. It's completely different from the pictures of others. This is my favorite restaurant that I visit a few times a month, but I won't be ordering crab anymore. Laugh out loud.

Rotating sushi restaurant Nemuro Hanamaru's standing dining store. I'm happy to see more of them opening in recent years. They offer fresh sardines and herring year-round, not just pickled. I enjoyed my meal as always on this day. The salmon here stands out in terms of taste within this price range.

I had an appointment and decided to visit Hanamaru, a standing sushi restaurant in Nemuro after a long time. Here, every piece of sushi is fresh and you can order each one separately with a wide variety of choices. I ordered marinated tuna, squid, pickled mackerel, today's recommended battleship sushi, scallop, medium fatty tuna, salmon, and simmered conger eel. Everything was delicious without any mistakes. I am grateful to be able to eat at this price. Thank you for the meal, I will definitely come back.

(One day's dinner, part 2) After leaving the first restaurant "Dairoji", I was planning to have ramen but I am already full. So, I decided to end the meal with some light sushi! I visited the restaurant "Nemuro Hanamaru", which was featured on "Sakagami & Sashihara's Unbreakable Store" and bookmarked it. The visit time was 18:30. It was quite crowded after the broadcast, but today I was able to enter immediately. The small standing restaurant had a counter for 6 people and 5 tables for 2 people. There were about 4-5 customers at the counter on this day, mostly local working men and women. I looked at the menu and ordered the following: [Menu for this visit] - Highball 550 yen - Recommended 5-piece nigiri 1,560 yen - Aburi Nishin from Abashiri 190 yen - Abura Garei from Nemuro 190 yen From the small menu, I ordered a highball for a toast as the second stop. [Recommended 5-piece nigiri] "Bouzu Ginpo" Thick slices! A plump texture with a light and not overpowering fat taste. The taste of deep-sea fish with a light touch, very delicious. "Maguro (Bluefin Tuna)" Hard to describe! A lean Otoro!? Thick slices with a firm knife cut, very easy to eat. It is also light and delicious, but the original taste of tuna seems to be lacking. "Nanbun Yude Tako" Octopus, also thick!! Perfectly boiled for 7 minutes, the perfect texture. The firm knife cut is also evident here! When you put it in your mouth, the octopus does not stick to your mouth due to its softness. The slightly spicy flavor of the octopus that occasionally appears is a great accent. "Dekkai Aka Ebi Hibi Konbu" Huge! When you eat it, the shrimp is crunchy! The sweetness of the shrimp, the subtle scent of konbu, and a pleasant taste. The shrimp spreads in your mouth, making you feel happy. "Beni Sake Sujiko Shoyu-zuke" Personally, I love sujiko! The balance between the soy sauce and mirin-based marinade and the umami of the sujiko itself is delicious! Soft and chewy! It's a pleasure. "Soup" Since I ordered alcohol, it was served last as a thoughtful gesture. The soup was very clear, and when I tasted it, it had a moderate salty taste from the fish broth. And there was a hint of burdock scent! Although it was called "soup", it not only had bones but also small pieces of Tai fish with meat still attached. Amazing! You can also eat the meat of this Tai fish. Additionally, burdock appeared! The burdock scent made the fish fat milder. When you taste the burdock, it was cooked in a different seasoning and was delicious as an ingredient too. I requested the chef for "Hokkaido-style sushi" as a recommendation. [Abura Garei] Grilled with a thick cut! It's good to grill it firmly to avoid the smell of gas from the burner. When you put it in your mouth, it melts with a smooth texture, and you can feel the umami of the fish. [Toro Nishin] You can eat raw herring, which is very fortunate. It's about the second time in my life! When you eat it, you can taste the flavor of herring! This too has a light fat content and you can feel the umami of the fish. [One recommendation for this visit] - Soup! The clear soup with a rich flavor, it was the best bowl! [Editor's Note] - Visit time Eat Log score: 3.55 - Paid with ID this time. - The banter between the two chefs at the counter was enjoyable! After the 5 pieces, there were 2 pieces of Hokkaido-style sushi as per my request. - All the slices were very thick! It reminds me of the bubble era. - All the fish were very easy to eat without a strong fat taste. - Hokkaido, what a delicious place! - There were many solo career women customers! [Rating for this visit] Overall: 3.9 Taste: 5 Service: 4 Ambience: 4 Value for money: 3.5 Drinks: 3 [Personal evaluation outside of Eat Log criteria] Will visit again: 4.5 Accessibility: 5 Companion's evaluation: - Delicious sushi, thank you!

I recently visited Nemuro Hanamaru, which has been rapidly increasing in popularity in the central area of Tokyo. While the Nemuro Hanamaru at Sapporo Station is known for its long lines, I was able to easily get in here, especially since it was the middle day of Obon. You order by writing on paper, but the food was quick and delicious.

Yesterday at lunch, after a meeting with a business partner at Shinbashi Station, I had a quick standing sushi meal! I went to the Nemuro Hanamaru Ekiute Edition Shinbashi store located in front of the Shinbashi Station ticket gate and tried some unique sushi that is not often found in Tokyo. I started with fatty tuna, bincho tuna, and squid! The fatty tuna was thick and flavorful, really delicious. Then I had live turban shell and surf clam, followed by a crab battleship and sweet shrimp! I also tried the oil gizzard shad, which was also very good. Lastly, I had soy-marinated salmon roe. Everything was delicious and fresh, typical of sushi from Hokkaido. Thank you for the meal! #ShinbashiLunchClub #GinzaLunch #NemuroHanamaru #StandingSushi

It is directly connected to Shinbashi Station (right outside the ticket gates). The staff are energetic and the sushi is delicious at a reasonable price. I had the seared engawa and seared salmon, both of which were very tasty and highly recommended! Overall, everything was delicious and satisfying.

Not all the ingredients are sourced from Hokkaido, as the menu offers a selection of top-quality ingredients from all over the country!!! The sushi rice is slightly different from traditional Edo-style sushi restaurants, with a light vinegar and refreshing taste that would appeal to those who prefer a lighter flavor! I visited around 1:30 pm on a Saturday. The place was packed, with two parties waiting in line (1 person each) for about 10 minutes before being seated at the counter. The turnover seems surprisingly good! Normally, if there are customers waiting, I would go to another restaurant, but due to the popularity of Nemuro Hanamaru, I decided to wait today as I was set on having sushi. It's difficult to find a sushi restaurant where you can easily get a seat at this time, so I made up my mind to wait patiently today. The ordering process involves filling out a dedicated order sheet for all items, including drinks, and handing it to the chef or staff in front of you. The same applies to those seated at the table. You can choose from the menu displayed on blackboards, signs, and various other places. First, I inquired about Hokkaido cold sake, and was recommended "Otokoyama - Tsumamitsutsu." Unfortunately, it was a bit different. Next, I tried Chitosetsuru, which was also not quite right. Finally, I ordered "Shinbashi Otokotachi's Sake" from Hiroshima, which seemed to be the best choice among the ones I tried! Cheers to that! For my order, I got a selection of dishes and sushi, including marinated herring, striped shrimp, two-tiered scallop sushi, live-drawn sea bream, pickled mackerel, salmon roe, sea urchin, baby octopus, and snow crab battleship sushi, as well as assorted battleship sushi. It seems like the variety of fresh Hokkaido ingredients lined up in a row is not exactly what you get here. Personally, I think the best way to use this restaurant is to check the daily specials and decide based on the ingredients available that day.

I usually use the Ginza branch, but I used this place for the first time in a while. Last time, it was not that great as it was newly opened, but this time it was as delicious as the Ginza branch. It was around 5 pm on a weekday and when I arrived, the place was full. There were also many takeout orders, and since there were only two sushi chefs, I had to wait for a while. It may not be suitable for those who want to grab a quick bite at the station or for those who are in a hurry. I ordered the Hanasaki set (sardine, yellowtail, bonito) and the Nosappu set (fatty mackerel, fatty albacore, butterfish), seared herring, flounder marinated in kelp, large red shrimp marinated in kelp, and ikura sushi wrap (this was unnecessary). In total, 10 pieces for 2600 yen. I think the cost performance is good compared to the deliciousness. However, I asked for extra wasabi but it was not enough for me. I had to ask for more wasabi three times, while the person next to me asked for a lot of wasabi. It was only about one-third of what the person next to me had. It was too little for me. The quality of the fish was good that day, so I wanted to eat more, but it was difficult to ask for more wasabi, so I had to leave.

I was in the mood for sushi but all the places I wanted to go to were fully booked, so I ended up at a standing sushi bar!!!! I've been curious about this place for a while, so I'm glad I went in!!!! Great value for money and delicious taste, it was perfect!!!! The ingredients were large and tasty!!!! I might end up coming here often!!!!

I had 4 drinks, including beer and sake, and enjoyed about 15 pieces of sushi, such as sweet Hokkigai, for around 7000 yen. The toppings were large and the shellfish was really sweet. The sardines were also delicious with thick flesh! (The gentleman next to me ordered 4 sardines!) I will treat myself to a casual luxury solo lunch.

A standing sushi restaurant called Nemuro Hanamaru that I often visited in Hokkaido. It has a different atmosphere from the KITTE store at Tokyo Station, with a narrow interior where many customers dine alone. Located at the back of the space, resembling a cave, just outside the ticket gates at Shinbashi Station. The style is to eat quickly and drink quickly. The sushi pieces are large and of high quality, typical of Hanamaru. There are also many unusual types of sushi available.