I like soba and sushi. Last year, I focused on soba, so this year it's all about sushi. But sushi can be expensive! I thought I could manage with lunch or conveyor belt sushi, but I can't go to the city center easily. So, on a shopping trip to Kameoka, I had a sushi lunch. It's a bit far from the center, so you need a car to get there. But they have parking, which is convenient for me. The premium omakase sushi included flounder, tuna, ikura, sweet shrimp, Shinshu salmon, and anago. I added octopus, mackerel, shrimp, and tamago. The rice-to-fish ratio was just right, and the fish pieces were a good size. I don't really care about toro or ikura, so next time I'll go for the half-priced regular omakase and add my favorite items. The mackerel was especially delicious. The fresh mackerel from Mie is a must-have. The Shinshu salmon was also tasty. All the fish pieces were delicious. The chef and the hostess were both friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. I want to go back again. The only downside is that I can't drink alcohol because I have to drive.

I went shopping before New Year's and had sushi for lunch at a sushi restaurant nearby. There is a butcher shop that sells Kameoka beef close by. The town sushi restaurant is convenient with a parking lot. For lunch, I had a slightly upscale course with a special assorted sushi for 2500 yen. It included sea bream and flounder marinated in kelp, fatty tuna, scallops, sea urchin, ikura, sweet shrimp, conger eel, miso soup, and additional items like horse mackerel, octopus, shrimp, clam, and squid were not available which was a bit disappointing. I think it was around 4300 yen. Everyone was polite and the food was delicious, although the toppings were a bit thin. I couldn't help but compare it to the sushi I had on Awaji Island a while back. At Awaji Island, I also had beer and sake, and the toppings were larger, all for just under 6000 yen. Both were equally delicious. I might try ordering my preferences next time instead of the special assorted. Or maybe go for the cost-effective 1300 yen assorted and add my favorite items. I look forward to going back to Kameoka.

I visited Sushidokoro Sakura in Kameoka City, Kyoto for the first time. The omakase nigiri course for lunch is only 1300 yen! Both the rice and the toppings were delicious, truly a great restaurant. I found out that the owner's father comes from Kameoka, as there was a signed photo of Yakult's left-handed pitcher Takahashi, who graduated from Ryukoku University. We had a lively conversation about baseball. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal! 🍣🌸🍙

Today, on my way back from the hospital at noon (I am on long-term medical leave), my wife and I made a reservation by phone around 11 o'clock at a restaurant that had caught my attention before (there is a sign at a nearby intersection saying "We deliver"). When we called, they asked us if we wanted to sit at the counter or in a private room, so we chose the private room. The restaurant had a quiet atmosphere, similar to a sushi restaurant featured in a certain manga starring a flat frog, near a residential area. Inside, there were about 7 seats at the L-shaped counter, and two private rooms. If you remove the sliding doors, it could also serve as a banquet hall. As for the sushi, we ordered the "Chef's Choice Nigiri (¥1,200 including tax)" and waited a few minutes. We received 7 pieces of nigiri. Huh? No miso soup? Then, we were served red miso soup followed by a dish called "Mini Chirashi Sushi." The nigiri for that day included tuna, sea bream, fatty tuna, conger eel, shrimp, yellowtail (might have been amberjack), and egg. I started with the tuna... delicious! The vinegar rice was especially tasty. The sea bream, yellowtail, and salmon were particularly noteworthy in terms of taste. Except for the salmon, I usually get treated to sushi at a restaurant in Maizuru for business, but this place was definitely better. Overall, it was a satisfying and fulfilling sushi experience. However, I wish they had brought the miso soup first, and it was disappointing that they didn't pay attention to things like refilling tea. Well, I guess they're just trying to be efficient since it seems like they're understaffed. Personally, I'm disappointed that I can't drink alcohol right now (I'm not an alcoholic. It's just that mixing alcohol with my medication causes severe side effects), so when I recover, I'd like to enjoy sashimi and grilled dishes with sake. My wife was also delighted (she's always struggling because of my illness), and we decided to go back again. On our way out, I saw some elderly men at the counter who were probably regulars, and they seemed to be enjoying the "Chef's Choice" nigiri, so next time, I'm thinking of bringing my two elementary school kids along for a social studies lesson and requesting seats at the counter.

I went there on the recommendation of my wife's grandmother. It's only a few minutes' walk from Umabori Station, and there is parking space for about four cars, so it's convenient. Inside the restaurant, there are counter seats and private table seats, and it's very clean and has a wonderful atmosphere. For lunch, you get 8 pieces of nigiri sushi, chirashi sushi, and red miso soup. The owner seems to be from Akita, and he is very particular about the sushi rice, which I found to be excellent when I actually tasted it. The chirashi sushi came in a bowl about the size of a rice bowl, and it was also delicious. Although it may not be a prominent location, I think it is one of the wonderful tastes that represent Kameoka.

Sushi restaurant in front of Mahori Station. The owner trained in Ginza at a place that cost around 40,000 yen per person. But at this restaurant, you can get sushi for 1,200 yen during lunch. It comes with appetizers, red miso soup, and mini bara sushi, making it a great value. The sushi rice melts in your mouth instantly, creating a great harmony with the toppings. This harmony is what makes the sushi delicious. There is parking space for 2-3 cars on the east side of the restaurant.