Seafood chirashi bowl for 950 yen at Genshiyaki Nidaime Uokoko, an 8-minute walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit. The restaurant is a bit difficult to find and specializes in grilled dishes at night, but they do not serve grilled fish for lunch. Arriving just before 2pm, there were 4 other customers already there. The bowl was served within 5 minutes of ordering, with miso soup topped with fresh seaweed. The bowl contained small diced ingredients such as shirasu, salmon, red snapper, shrimp, cucumber, and tamagoyaki. The tuna was sold out due to it being near the end of lunch hours, but there was plenty of shirasu instead. The rice was warm and seasoned with dashi soy sauce, both the rice and ingredients. The portion was quite generous, but it was delicious and I finished it all. Thank you for the meal!

The restaurant was very clean and had a nice atmosphere. I had the charcoal-grilled mackerel and salmon flakes with warm egg bowl (1,000 yen). I felt like it was a waste of the charcoal grilling because the charcoal aroma was weak. The salmon flakes were not grilled, so it was just okay. It might have been better if they were served separately. However, considering it was only 1,000 yen, I was satisfied. The evening atmosphere seems nice, so I will try going there next time. It seems like a place more suitable for couples rather than groups, especially at the counter seats.

I visited Shinjuku Nishishinjuku "Primitive Grill 2nd Generation Uokoko (Nanako)" which is a seafood izakaya with a rating of 3.50 on Tabelog. I was able to enter without waiting around 11:35 on a weekday, but by 12:00 it was full with customers waiting. I ordered the Seafood Chirashi Bowl for 1,000 yen and the Charcoal-Grilled Mackerel and Salmon with Onsen Tamago Bowl for 1,000 yen. Both came with onsen tamago, fresh seaweed miso soup, and a small salad. The lunch menu is all about seafood. I chose the most popular dish of the day, the Seafood Chirashi Bowl. It had large cuts of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cucumber, tamagoyaki, and tobiko, all presented beautifully. Even though it was a small portion of rice (200g), it was quite filling. The regular portion is 300g of rice. There is free-flowing barley tea. The bill is settled at the table. By the way, I looked up what "Primitive Grilling" means. It is a traditional cooking method in Japan where fresh fish and vegetables are slowly grilled on skewers over a charcoal fire. It is a method that has been passed down from ancient times, where the fish is skewered with the mouth facing downwards, allowing excess moisture to evaporate and intensifying the flavor. It's not "primitive" in the sense of being like the Gault Millau Guide, just to clarify.

On Friday night, I visited with my colleagues! We ordered grilled fish from Yoshitsugu and a sashimi platter, and chose white wine to drink. Enjoying the plump grilled fish from Yoshitsugu with a dry white wine in hand. Delicious! The sashimi platter came with shiso seeds as a garnish, adding a refreshing flavor to the fresh fish. The conversation flowed easily, making for a fun Friday night! I'll have to come back for lunch next time! Thank you for the meal!

I visited Shinjuku Nishiguchi "Primitive Grill - Second Generation - Uokoko (Nanako)" which is a restaurant with a rating of 3.50 on Tabelog. It is a great place for delicious fish dishes. I arrived around 12:30 after the lunch rush on a weekday and was able to enter without waiting. I ordered the Amberjack sashimi and Negitoro bowl for 1,000 yen. It came with a soft-boiled egg, fresh seaweed miso soup, and a small portion of rice (200g) with a mini salad. The lunch menu is all about fish. The Amberjack had no fishy smell and was fatty and delicious, especially when combined with Negitoro and the creamy soft-boiled egg. The fish at Uokoko is fresh and very tasty! Even though it was a small portion, the 200g of rice was quite filling. The normal portion comes with 300g of rice. I forgot to order the popular meat tofu for an extra 100 yen this time, but it is highly recommended. The restaurant has a clean and cozy atmosphere with both table seating and spacious counter seating around a hearth. They offer unlimited barley tea. The bill is settled at the table. It's a popular spot for both men and women looking for a seafood lunch.

■ "Genshiyaki Nidaime Uouko" is a lunch visit shop located about a 5-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station. It is a hidden gem izakaya in a back alley of Nishi-Shinjuku. The food and drinks are delicious, and the atmosphere is calm, making it a great place to dine with superiors, seniors, or your partner's parents. I visited for lunch around 1:30 pm on a weekday. The lunch menu is all priced at 1,000 yen, making it very affordable. I recommend trying out the lunch before dinner. When I visited, I had to wait a bit as they were cleaning up after the previous customers. I ordered the "seafood chirashi bowl" with less rice and salad on the side. By the way, if you ask for less rice, you get salad instead. ■ I tried the "seafood chirashi bowl" It took about 4-5 minutes from ordering for the "seafood chirashi bowl" to arrive! The colorful "seafood chirashi bowl" looked delicious. All lunch menu items come with miso soup with seaweed. Today's "seafood chirashi bowl" had plenty of salmon, shirasu (whitebait), egg, and cucumber. There was also a bit of sea bream and tuna. Clams and flying fish roe were beautifully arranged on top. The "seafood chirashi bowl" came with a sauce that coated the rice and ingredients, making it easy to eat. The slightly sweet sauce was easy to eat, and it soaked into the rice nicely. The chewy rice and well-coated ingredients made it easy to enjoy. The miso soup with seaweed had a nice flavor, making it a comforting taste. It's a great value to enjoy a delicious seafood lunch for exactly 1,000 yen. I thoroughly enjoyed the "seafood chirashi bowl." Next time, I would like to try other lunch menu items or enjoy some drinks during dinner. Thank you for the meal! For more detailed reviews and experiences, please visit my blog. ■ Blog "Tokyo Gourmet Blog - Deliciousness is Excellent!" ⇒ https://happy-pleasant-life.com/genshiyakinidaimenanako-kaisenchirashidon/ If the URL is not clickable, please search for the blog title.

This is a deep place near Shinjuku Nishiguchi. Senior ladies heard good reviews and found their way from Nishiguchi using their smartphone navigation. The atmosphere is very pleasant, and customers keep coming in. They are greeted by friendly women who guide them to the large counter in the middle where they can feel comfortable dining alone. There are many lunch options available, with the choice of large or small portions. If you choose a small portion, you will be served a small salad. Of course, don't forget to order the 100 yen mapo tofu. The mapo tofu is served first and is delicious, well-cooked. Even the small portion lunch is quite filling and really delicious. This place ranks high among others we have tried. The senior ladies are already planning their next visit.

Lunch on a regular day. I came here for drinks before. It's full. There is a charcoal grill in the center, creating a nice atmosphere. At lunchtime, they may not be grilling. I had the charcoal-grilled mackerel and salmon flaked rice bowl with a hot spring egg. The fish seemed to have been grilled beforehand. Easy to eat without bones. I was expecting something like Sabasho, but it wasn't quite like that. When I mixed the hot spring egg, it turned into an egg rice bowl. The miso soup with seaweed is a bit lukewarm. I was quite full and the cost performance was good.

I don't know how many times I've been here, but it's always delicious. There are several types of donburi, but I always end up going back to the seafood chirashi donburi. It includes small fish, fish roe, salmon, tuna, horse mackerel, cucumber, and egg, with a generous portion and good value for money. The meat tofu is also very tasty and goes well with the lunch donburi.

I visited a fish restaurant that I had been curious about for a while for lunch. It was still quiet early on, but customers started coming in one after another, and by noon, including the counter seats, it was full. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of counter and table seats. The counter seats were not packed tightly, so there was a sense of relaxation. I was torn between the enticing menu options, but I decided to go with the classic chirashi bowl for 1000 yen (tax included). I heard that the rice portion was generous, so I asked for a smaller portion and also got a salad. I was also intrigued by the meat tofu for 100 yen, so I added that as well. Despite the crowd, the service was fast. They must be efficient to handle that many customers. However, most customers were not eating quickly to leave, but rather enjoying their meal while chatting leisurely. The salad was not very big, but the dressing stood out. It was a flavor I had never tasted before. I thought it might be using peanut butter, but it could be miso. The chirashi bowl was beautiful and delicious, but it was a bit difficult to eat with chopsticks, so I wished they had provided a spoon. The main ingredients were small strips of fish and salmon, which I assume change daily. The meat tofu was a good addition for 100 yen, but the taste was just average. The miso soup had fresh seaweed in it. It was too light and left me slightly unsatisfied. The payment process was not informed in advance, but it was done at the table.

I waited until 11:30 for the opening and entered the restaurant. I added a salad and mapo tofu to my chirashi bowl. I ordered a regular serving of rice, but it was quite generous, about 300g. The colorful fish was fresh and delicious. The dressing for the salad was Japanese-style, maybe miso-flavored? The chirashi bowl was 1000 yen, and the side dishes were each 100 yen, so it was a good value for the price. If I'm nearby, I might consider visiting again.

An old-fashioned robatayaki restaurant. It is located a little off the izakaya street near Shinjuku West Exit. This time, I used it for a business dinner. When you enter the restaurant, the robatayaki grill is the main focus, creating a nice atmosphere. Recently, some robatayaki restaurants can feel cramped, but this one has a spacious feel. The seats surround the robatayaki grill at the counter. As for the food, it varies by day, but they also have rare fish. Today, they had a fish called honara for grilling, and the sashimi and other dishes are also delicious. The clientele is a bit upscale, and it's a nice and calm restaurant.

Today, we held a celebration to mark the departure of a family member. The chosen restaurant, as per their strong request, was a place in Nishi-Shinjuku. Upon arriving at the restaurant, we were seated at a table and promptly provided with hot towels and mask holders. Although we couldn't see the hearth of the restaurant from our seats, we made do. On the table, we found food and drink menus. We started by choosing our favorite drinks: - Asahi Jukusen Draft Beer (700 yen): Served in a tin cup, this creamy beer with a rich foam was a delightful surprise. - Appetizer: Tsumire with green onion topping. - White Fish with Ponzu Sauce (700 yen): A transparent white fish swimming in ponzu sauce, offering a smooth texture and a tangy flavor. - Simmered Whitefish Roe (800 yen): A first-time experience with saury roe, which turned out to be creamy and gentle in flavor, pairing well with sake. - Sake: Sake made by Saku no Chitake, Junmai Ginjo (1 cup for 1450 yen). - Hokke from Hokkaido (2100 yen): A delightfully grilled hokke that was thick and juicy, perfectly seasoned and paired excellently with sake. - Striped Beakfish from Suruga (2400 yen) and Gaze from Mishima (2300 yen): Both grilled dishes showcasing the restaurant's expertise in cooking fish, with rich flavors and tender textures. - Junmai Daiginjo Bonen (1300 yen): A smooth and fragrant sake from Fukui prefecture, easy to drink with a subtle finish. - Braised Beef Tendon (1000 yen): A hearty dish cooked in a soy-based sweet and savory broth with tender beef tendon, carrots, potatoes, and boiled eggs. - Tenkei Mushroom from Saga (900 yen): A premium giant shiitake mushroom with intense umami flavor and a firm texture. - White Clams from Aichi (700 yen) and Kamaage Shirasu Rice (900 yen): Other dishes ordered by my family members and reportedly delicious. Overall, the food and alcohol were delicious, and the presentation with tin cups and sake flasks added to the experience. The conversation flowed, and it was a great dining experience. As we were starting to feel pleasantly tipsy, we settled the bill at our table. Ah, it was delicious. I highly recommend this place for tasty food and drinks. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I usually forget to take photos, but this time I remembered to. First, the appetizer was like a sakura mochi, with sea bream instead of red bean paste. It was delicious with the red bean paste mixed in. Next, there were edamame and sashimi. The edamame was freshly boiled, and you can eat it with or without the skin. I personally eat it with the skin on. The sashimi included horse mackerel, sea bream, flounder, and tuna. The tuna's rich texture was especially delicious. I enjoyed some sake in between, along with firefly squid and yellowtail. The combination of firefly squid, onions, and rapeseed blossoms was perfect. The yellowtail was tender and well-seasoned with salt, making it exquisite. Lastly, I ordered potato salad, but I forgot to take a photo of it.

I went to the second generation of the original grilled fish restaurant, Uouo-san ☆.｡.:*・ I ordered: - Seafood Chirashi Bowl (¥1,000-) - Red Snapper Sashimi and Negitoro Bowl with Onsen Tamago (¥1,000-) * Extra 400g of rice for ¥100- * Salad included with a smaller portion of 200g of rice Located in a back alley in Nishi-Shinjuku, this popular restaurant had a long line during lunchtime. The seating capacity is large and the turnover rate is fast. The staff worked efficiently and provided excellent service. The seafood chirashi bowl I ordered is probably the most popular item, as it was sold out within an hour of opening. I recommend ordering early! There were many solo female diners, which was nice to see. Review: - Seafood Chirashi Bowl: Tuna, salmon, scallops, and more, all beautifully presented in this luxurious seafood bowl. It was fresh and delicious, definitely a popular choice. - Red Snapper Sashimi and Negitoro Bowl: The red snapper was tender and sweet, and the negitoro was rich and flavorful. Even with a smaller portion of rice, the seafood toppings were so tasty that it disappeared quickly. I opted for the 200g rice portion with added salad, and it was satisfying. The miso soup with fresh seaweed was also fantastic. Overall, I highly recommend trying this place, especially for lunch. Don't miss out on their delicious dishes! Rin's Note: Business Hours: [Mon-Thu] 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00 [Fri, eve of public holiday] 11:30-14:30, 17:00-23:00 [Sat, public holiday] 16:00-22:00 Closed on Sundays If Monday is a public holiday, open on Sunday and closed on Monday Non-smoking Uouo 2nd Generation Grilled Fish Restaurant 03-3367-0775 1F Daikan Plaza City, 7-19-22 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

I usually go for the seafood bowl, but this time I decided to try something different and ordered the bonito and negitoro bowl. The addition of a soft-boiled egg was also enticing. The quality of the fish was excellent and very delicious. The miso soup and meat tofu were also of high quality. Although there were fewer customers during the peak of the pandemic, it seems like business is picking up again.

In the past, I think the reason I hadn't visited this place for a while was because smoking used to be allowed, but now it's completely non-smoking, so I decided to give it a try after a long time. I ordered sashimi (red snapper) for 1450 yen, grilled Isaki fish for 2600 yen, grilled Oyama chicken for 1400 yen, one raw oyster for 650 yen x2, firefly squid with vinegar miso for 700 yen, boiled fava beans for 800 yen, boiled warabi for 600 yen, rolled omelette for 800 yen, rice bowl with small fish tempura for 900 yen, and non-alcoholic beer. The appetizers were all delicately flavored and delicious. However, I found the vegetable options to be limited, the portion sizes to be very small for the price, and the cost performance to be quite poor compared to the atmosphere and service. For example, the boiled fava beans were 800 yen for just a few beans, the firefly squid was around 700 yen for only 4-5 pieces, and the boiled warabi was 600 yen for a small dish. The rolled omelette was 800 yen for only 3 pieces. The red snapper sashimi was fresh and tasty with 6 pieces for 1450 yen. The main dish, grilled Isaki fish, was still overly salty and dry, although the inside was nicely cooked over charcoal. On the other hand, the Oyama chicken was juicy and tender. Unfortunately, there was a staff member with poor customer service who seemed inconvenienced when called over and only responded with "depending on the day's situation" when asked about the daily special course. They could have consulted with the kitchen staff to provide a more informative response. Especially since we were dining with children, it was important to know what was suitable for them. In the end, we gave up on the special course and ordered individual items, feeling that the cost performance was not great. Despite this, the food was not bad, so while I don't plan to actively seek out this restaurant, I would consider visiting again if the opportunity arises. Thank you for the meal.

Uo Uoko is a restaurant located in Nishi-Shinjuku. It has a cozy atmosphere, similar to a small traditional Japanese restaurant or izakaya. The main feature of this place is the counter seats surrounding a hearth where fish is grilled on skewers. It's a great spot for couples or small groups. The menu mainly focuses on fish dishes, with a few options for chicken, pork, and beef. The drink menu includes a variety of sake and wine. The food is well-prepared and flavorful, with a gentle touch in seasoning. Some recommended dishes include swordtip squid salad, sashimi platter, and grilled Atka mackerel. Overall, it's a great place for a sophisticated izakaya experience, with prices averaging around 8,000 yen per person for a meal with drinks.

I forgot to take quite a few photos, but we had sashimi, fresh oysters, potato salad, grilled sea bream, rolled omelette, blowfish skin with ponzu sauce, seared ginkgo nuts, and finally a shirasu (whitebait) rice bowl. I feel like I might be forgetting something, but overall, we enjoyed plenty of sake and delicious dishes at this high-quality, very favorite restaurant.

We made a reservation for two at 6:30 pm on Friday and visited the restaurant! It started off slow but before we knew it, the place was fully packed, so it might be better to make a reservation for weekends. The menu seems to vary depending on the day's ingredients and the season! We ordered salted salmon and salmon roe, some kind of minced raw fish, shrimp, swordtip squid with sake lees, assorted sashimi, enoki mushrooms x2, seafood spring rolls, and we also had dry Tohoku Izumi and Kanazawa-ya sake. Everything we ordered in the first half was perfect for sake, so we kept enjoying the Japanese sake! The grilled dishes not only tasted great but also came out at the perfect timing ^^ The staff were friendly and we had a fun time throughout!

For lunch, there are three types of donburi bowls besides the classic seafood bowl. On this day, the daily sashimi bowl includes red snapper sashimi and negitoro bowl. The sashimi at this restaurant is almost too good to put in a bowl. The bowl comes with miso soup with fresh seaweed, but there is no side dish, so I always order the meat tofu on the side. It goes really well with the rice. I always think that the rice in the bowl is a bit firm. I think it might be because the bowl comes with a hot spring egg topping. If you order less rice, you get a mini salad with it. This is really generous and makes you feel like you got a good deal. The regular portion is 1 go (300g), which is quite a lot, so many men opt for a lighter portion (200g). There are many counter seats, so it's easy for solo diners to come in. Also, the food is served quickly, which is another plus point. It's one of the popular restaurants in this area.