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Visited on a holiday afternoon. I made a reservation about a month ago. [Points] It is a cost-effective sushi restaurant where you can enjoy aged sushi. The appetizers are carefully prepared, and the sake goes well with them. The fish is aged for several weeks after the ultimate blood removal in the Tsutomu style, resulting in a rich flavor. It is quite rare to find such well-aged sushi, so if you are a fan of aged sushi, don't hesitate to try it out. [About the restaurant] It is a cost-effective sushi restaurant located outside Tsukiji Market. It is said to be run by a former instructor at a sushi school. They specialize in aged fish that has been properly preserved through the ultimate blood removal in the Tsutomu style. It seems to be a popular place, as reservations seem to be filled up well in advance. It is a bit of a walk from the station, closer to Tsukiji. [Inside the restaurant] There is a counter on the first floor with 10 seats, and there are table seats and private rooms on the second floor. The restroom is on the second floor. The seating is a bit tight, and the space feels somewhat cramped. Even at the counter, the sushi is not served one by one, but rather in batches of about four, so it might have been better to sit at a table. The restaurant was full on this day, and since we were seated at the farthest seat, it was a bit difficult to get the attention of the server for drink orders. The chef ended up taking our order, but it seemed that they were not very knowledgeable about sake. [Food content] I had reserved the 6,600 yen lunch course. I believe it is the same as the 8,800 yen dinner course. I had two glasses of sake. They seemed to have a wide variety of sake not listed on the menu. The prices were reasonable. The dishes included: - Clam soup chawanmushi - Tuna yukhoe - Sashimi of grunt - Red snapper - Silver cod - Cherry shrimp surinagashi - Kohada - Abalone with liver sauce - Torigai with low-temperature cooking - Watermelon pickles with monkfish liver - Firefly squid and sea urchin with zucchini - Lean tuna - Sea urchin - Medium fatty tuna - Tea-pickled roe of red snapper - Smoked mackerel - Conger eel - Souffle egg - Dried gourd roll - Aged fish soup - Tapioca and panna cotta [Food impressions] With over 20 items at this price, the cost performance is quite good. There were appetizers throughout, and the course included seasonal ingredients. The main attraction, the aged sushi, had a rich flavor and was delicious. It exceeded my expectations. The appetizers were not just made on the spot, but were carefully prepared. Each dish had a strong flavor of the ingredients, and they were generously used. The abalone was very delicious, steamed tenderly with a liver sauce that complemented it well. There were many dishes that paired well with sake. The sushi, with fish aged for several weeks, allowed us to enjoy the rich umami flavor of the fish. The grunt had an astonishing amount of fat, which brought out its flavor. It is rare to find such richness in a white fish. The silver cod was unusual as it was served raw, with a distinctive flavor. The kohada was especially good, with a rich fat content. It was lightly vinegared, allowing the deliciousness of the kohada to shine through. The torigai, cooked at low temperature, brought out the sweetness while maintaining a crispy texture. It seemed a bit watery, but it was interesting in its own way. The tuna was of a quality that could compete with higher-priced sushi restaurants, and the medium fatty tuna was particularly delicious. The smoked mackerel, a specialty of the restaurant, was served with the smoke trapped under a lid with the sushi on a plate. After about 5 minutes, when the lid was lifted, the aroma of the smoke was strong, and the taste was quite smoky. However, the flavor of the mackerel was not overshadowed, and both aspects were delicious. The souffle egg at the end was steamed rather than baked. It was fluffy and suited my taste. The rice was average, and I think a firmer and punchier rice would have matched better with the rich umami of the aged fish at this restaurant. However, the sushi and appetizers were generally delicious, and at this price, I think it's quite good. It may not have a refined feel, but it was quite impressive.