I'm thinking about what to have for dinner tonight. When I'm tired and on my way home, I pass by a sushi restaurant that I can always rely on. It's right next to a ramen shop, just a short walk from Toho Station. I always thought box sushi was unique to Osaka, but I found it in Kyoto too, and decided to try it. It was delicious! The ingredients like shiitake mushrooms and kampyo were well-seasoned, and the finely chopped fillings between the rice were my favorite since I was little. The entrance to the small shop is narrow, but you can quickly order and the master chef will prepare the sushi while the hostess swiftly wraps it up for you. It's so convenient that you can park your car in front of the shop and grab your order. The photo shows two servings, but it's too much to eat at once. I brought it home, transferred it to a plate, made some miso soup, and enjoyed it with cold sake. I love having a relaxing meal at home. The box sushi costs 1300 yen, and the rolled sushi costs 900 yen.

(8.11) Oomajinobi (Big Letter Day) is a day when the whole family gathers at my father-in-law's house. We drink, eat, and watch the bonfire together, so I requested to have sushi (especially boxed sushi) on this annual day. When we arrived in the evening, there were about 11 of us, but surprisingly we were asked to order 18 servings of sushi, with the instruction to eat as much as we wanted. Each serving included 2 pieces of tuna (probably bluefin tuna), squid, hamachi, sea bream, eel, boxed sushi (conger eel, shrimp, white fish), and rolled sushi. The tuna and squid for nigiri were good quality. Normally, in restaurants specializing in boxed sushi, the quality of the ingredients may not be great, but here everything was delicious. The squid was tender and tasty, and the tuna was likely bluefin tuna and very delicious. However, the rice was on the sweeter side, typical of boxed sushi, making the nigiri a bit too flavorful, which may be more suitable for Kyoto locals than those from the Kanto region. The boxed sushi was the epitome of Kyoto's traditional flavors, with a sweet and vinegary rice base, lightly seasoned conger eel, egg with a slight sweetness, and shrimp and white fish (probably flounder) with a light touch, truly representing the essence of boxed sushi. This taste, which I grew up with, is nostalgic and appeals to my DNA. It was delicious. The rolled sushi was also on the sweeter side, but the abundance of dried gourd strips and shiitake mushrooms as fillings made it quite tasty. Overall, this place offers the quintessential Kyoto boxed and rolled sushi experience. I hope they continue to thrive. (I should have also requested mackerel sushi... it must be delicious too.) (10.19) Today was the local festival in our area, so we celebrated with my parents. We decided to order sushi for the occasion, and opted for an ebi-jyu (shrimp sushi) delivery. There were six of us, and we ordered 6 servings of nigiri, 2 servings of boxed sushi, and 2 servings of rolled sushi, totaling 10 servings. The prices had all increased by 100 yen each. When asked, we were informed that all prices had been raised by 100 yen in August. It couldn't be helped. The nigiri had powdered wasabi, but the deliciousness of the rice brought back nostalgic memories and was truly delicious for me. The rice had a good balance of vinegar and sweetness, reminiscent of the sushi I used to eat. Ah, this is soul food. The boxed sushi, as mentioned earlier, was the highlight of the meal. The rolled sushi was also delicious, with sweet kanpyo (dried gourd strips). After finishing the meal, my parents remarked, "We've been eating a lot of sushi from other delivery chains lately, but this one is really delicious." This place, which has been in business for a long time and remains popular, is truly delicious. (July) For lunch today, I decided to visit this boxed sushi restaurant. It had been about 25 years since I last visited the store, as I usually had their sushi delivered. My wife's parents live nearby, so we would always have their sushi whenever we visited. We often ordered a variety of nigiri and boxed sushi, and I was craving their delicious boxed sushi. The restaurant is located on the north side of Kitayama Chibon Street, a little west of the intersection with Kitayama, near "Ducks" on the right and Sebuiro on the left. When I arrived, something seemed off. There were cars and bicycles parked outside, but it didn't seem like they were welcoming customers. Upon entering, I noticed many sushi tubs placed around. I asked, "Um, can we not eat here?" The master and mistress looked apologetic and explained, "I'm sorry, but we're currently only offering delivery and takeout." I was surprised. I used to eat in the store before... "You used to be able to dine in here, right?" I inquired. "That's right, but we've shifted to mainly delivery, and we have to focus on that, so we can't accommodate dining in at the moment," they explained.

I wanted to treat my grandmother to delicious sushi on her birthday, so I decided to order from this place. A friend had recommended it before, saying that it was not too expensive but very tasty. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with the owners, a couple, running the place in a traditional way. They took the time to ask about my grandmother's preferences and budget, making me feel at ease with my order. On the day of delivery, my grandmother was delighted to enjoy the delicious sushi after a long time. Each piece was carefully crafted, and I was glad that I decided to order from this place.