After work, I had dinner at Asahi Sushi, founded in 1805. I opted for the course menu as I found it easier. The meal started with a delicate appetizer, followed by alternating dishes and sushi. Each dish was exquisitely prepared, especially the sushi with its perfect balance of ingredients and texture. The beer, sake, and food all complemented each other perfectly. I would love to come back for such a delightful dinner experience. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I visited "Asahi Sushi Sohonten," a sushi restaurant with a history of over 200 years, located a 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station. I arrived 10 minutes before opening on a weekday and was able to enter as soon as they opened without any wait. I ordered the Nigiri Omakase for 1,800 yen. In about 15 minutes, a visually fresh plate of sushi was served, including Otoro, Chutoro, Akami, Squid, Shimesaba, Scallop, Salmon, Kanpachi, Ebi Anago, Ikura, Tobiko, and Negitoro roll. The meal also included clam miso soup and coffee jelly (or almond jelly) for dessert, all at a reasonable price. The sushi was indeed fresh and delicious, especially the Otoro, Squid, and Anago. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Despite the restaurant being an old establishment with low ratings, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the sushi was. The place quickly filled up after opening, showing its popularity. Perhaps the low ratings are due to the lack of reviews? I would recommend this place over popular conveyor belt sushi restaurants!

I followed the reviews during the day and visited the restaurant around 1 pm. There were about 6 customers waiting. I didn't have to wait and was seated right away. The restaurant had about 4 counter seats and many table seats. It was my first visit, so I splurged on the Special Sushi set for 3000 yen. There were two people working behind the counter, maybe a parent and child. The sushi was served in a set on a sushi geta within about 10 minutes. Since I was at a table, the sushi was not served one by one but all at once. The Special set included egg (warm), horse mackerel, scallop, amberjack, sea bream, medium fatty tuna, conger eel, sea urchin, salmon roe, shrimp, and fatty tuna roll. The miso soup had small clams in it. The sushi was meant to be eaten with soy sauce, and the rice was slightly larger than usual. The horse mackerel was thick and delicious, and the medium fatty tuna and amberjack were particularly good. The regular lunch sushi set for 1300 yen seemed like a great deal. For dessert, I had coffee jelly. Thank you for the meal.

Sushi restaurant located along Showa Street heading towards Ueno from Akihabara Station. Established in the 2nd year of the Showa era, this place actually has quite a long history. Inside the restaurant, you can find photos from the 13th year of the Showa era displayed. The interior has around 5 counter seats and about 7 tables, accommodating a decent number of people. I ordered nigiri sushi at an available table. For dessert, you can choose between almond jelly or coffee jelly, and I chose almond jelly. The nigiri sushi, as a lunch option, offers a sufficient variety and quantity, with a clam miso soup included, all for a reasonable price of 1300 yen. While there are no outstanding ingredients, the sushi is satisfying, especially with the white fish marinated in kelp. The almond jelly is firm and refreshing, perfect for a sweet and cold treat on a hot day. Overall, I enjoyed the casual atmosphere and found it to be quite appealing.

This is a long-established sushi restaurant located along Showa Street in Akihabara. I only visit for lunch, but the high-quality sushi offered at a reasonable price has made it a popular spot in the area. The entrance is a bit hidden, so it can be hard to find on your first visit, but there are many regular customers, and during lunchtime, it is always pleasantly busy without long lines. I have been fond of this restaurant for a long time, and this time I had their classic nigiri sushi. For lunch, you can choose from nigiri sushi, chirashi sushi, a mini seafood bowl combo, or a larger portion. Before the pandemic, the nigiri was 1,100 yen, and the larger portion was 1,600 yen, but due to inflation, the prices have increased to 1,300 yen and 1,800 yen respectively. However, the cost performance was already good, so it still feels like a great deal, and the quality of the sushi stands out. I have also tried the chirashi sushi and seafood bowl combo once each, but I highly recommend the nigiri sushi. Additionally, I have been tempted by the special nigiri for 3,000 yen, but I have not been able to bring myself to order it in the past 10 years. Thank you for the meal.

I stumbled upon this sushi restaurant near the rental meeting room in Akihabara, which was completely unfamiliar to me as I was there for work. The lunch set with sushi was priced at 1300 yen, a bit higher than my usual lunch budget, but I decided to give it a try since I was already there. As I entered, the sushi chef greeted me with a warm welcome. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was cozy and traditional, with a small counter where you can sit comfortably alone or with a few friends. Besides sushi, they also offered rice bowl dishes, but I was drawn to the sushi set after seeing the delicious-looking sushi served to the customer next to me. The lunch set came with miso soup and a choice of dessert, either almond jelly or coffee jelly. Every piece of sushi was delicious, and I left feeling satisfied. With 9 pieces of sushi and 3 rolls for 1300 yen, I believe this lunch set at a well-established sushi restaurant is quite a good deal. It was early April, and I noticed some companies bringing their new employees to the restaurant, which I found charming. It's great to have a place like this where you can bring colleagues for a nice meal. Thank you for the wonderful meal! ✨✨

Visited for lunch with a colleague. We ordered a 1200 yen sushi set. After the meal, we were able to choose a dessert, so we ordered almond jelly for two. The atmosphere and service at the restaurant were very good. After a short wait, the sushi was brought to us. At first, it looked like it might not be enough, but it turned out to be just right. I'm not a sushi expert, but the balance of the fish and rice was excellent. Each piece of sushi was incredibly delicious, and I was moved with every bite. Even though I usually don't like shiny sushi, the ones here were a new level of deliciousness. The hint of yuzu flavor made me want another piece. Also, the tamago (sweet egg omelet) here seemed freshly made as it was still warm and oozing with dashi broth when I tried to cut it in half. It was my first time experiencing warm sushi at a sushi restaurant, and it was truly impressive. I felt the warmth of the sushi chef at this restaurant. I will definitely visit again.

Today's work ended, so I had lunch in Akihabara. I went to a long-established sushi restaurant that has been in business for over 250 years. I arrived at 11:38 and there were already 6 customers inside and 13 customers waiting outside. The menu includes: - Sushi (tax included) 1,150 yen - Large portion of sushi 1,700 yen - Chirashi (scattered sushi) 1,150 yen - Large portion of chirashi 1,700 yen - Salmon and ikura (salmon roe) bowl 1,150 yen - Tekka (tuna) bowl 1,150 yen - Negitoro (fatty tuna with green onions) bowl 1,150 yen - Two kinds of fish bowl 1,150 yen - Special sushi 2,900 yen Dessert options are coffee jelly or almond tofu. I ordered sushi and coffee jelly for dessert. The food took about 17 minutes to be served. The sushi was beautifully arranged and looked very appealing. The set included boiled shrimp, tekka maki (tuna roll), tamago (sweet egg), akami (lean tuna), chutoro (medium fatty tuna), hamachi (yellowtail), salmon, ikura, anago (sea eel), squid, mackerel, and miso soup with clams. The sushi pieces were small and easy to eat in one bite. The quality of the fish was excellent. This restaurant is popular among colleagues, and as a first-time visitor, I was approached by some of them. After finishing the meal with almond tofu dessert, I left the restaurant feeling satisfied. As I left, I noticed a few customers waiting to get in. Overall, it was a delicious dining experience.Visited for lunch on December 28, 2021. Rating: 3.24

Established in 1805, during the Edo period, this restaurant has since turned into a building, losing its original appearance. However, the interior still features photos from the wooden era. Currently run by the ninth and tenth generations, the restaurant has a casual dining atmosphere with 5 counter seats and 5-6 tables. Their lunch chirashi set (1,100 yen tax included) includes a variety of ingredients such as medium fatty tuna, squid, salmon, horse mackerel, octopus, mackerel, conger eel, shrimp, salmon roe, homemade minced fish, and pickled radish. The vinegar-seasoned sushi rice is slightly firm, not sticky, and has a refreshing taste, offering good value for its price. The soup is clam-based, and you can choose between coffee or almond jelly for dessert. I also ordered the dried gourd roll (400 yen tax included), which had a mildly sweet flavor, making it easy to enjoy. Unfortunately, when inquired about a booklet detailing the restaurant's history and changes, I was informed that they do not have one. Memories and history tend to be forgotten and buried over time. With over 200 years since the Edo period, it is important to preserve the history of this long-standing establishment for future generations. It would be great if they could document their journey for the sake of the restaurant's future.

I visited Asahi Sushi Main Store in Akihabara around 11 am on a certain day in May 2020. The restaurant is located about a 3-4 minute walk from Akihabara Station. The interior of the restaurant is just the right size, with no other customers present. I sat alone at the counter and ordered the "Chirashi" lunch set for ¥1,150. It was served after a 5-minute wait. The Chirashi was a perfect size and had a good variety of toppings. The tuna belly was particularly delicious and the amount of toppings was just right. Personally, I liked that there was no sakura denbu in it, as I think it can sometimes overpower the seafood. The eel was soft and added a nice touch to the Chirashi. The amount of salmon roe was also satisfying and balanced the Chirashi well. I enjoyed the miso soup as well, which complemented the Chirashi nicely. The portion size was decent. For dessert, I chose the coffee jelly, which was served with coffee cream. It had a good balance of sweetness and bitterness. The total cost was ¥1,150, which is not cheap, but I felt satisfied with the overall experience including the ambiance of the restaurant. The layout of the tables also seemed nice, making it a good option for evening dining. I would like to visit this sushi restaurant again in the future.

I arrived at the restaurant in the early afternoon. It is located a little further back on the first floor. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice. I ordered the lunch set for 1200 yen. The sushi was very delicious without any fishy taste. The rice portion seemed a little bit more than usual. The restaurant has a traditional feel, which was nice.

I visited for the first time and had lunch. The ingredients were fresh and I enjoyed the delicious sushi.

I used it for lunch. I honestly thought that sushi in the early 1000 yen range was just "sushi-like", but here you can get proper nigiri sushi and miso soup. I trust that the quality remains consistent every time I visit.

The sushi lunch was very delicious. It's amazing that it only cost 1100 yen!

It was delicious.

Founded in the second year of the Bunka era, this restaurant is a 200-year-old establishment dating back to 1805. I remember that in the past, during the Edo period, the shogunate refused Russia's trade demands. I recently visited the restaurant around 12:55 pm and noticed that they were running out of shari (sushi rice). It seems like they are quite popular to run out of shari. Today, at 1:30 pm, I asked if they still had shari available, and they confirmed that they did. The restaurant only operates on weekdays, catering mainly to company employees, similar to the salarymen in this area. It has a different feel from the old Akihabara, lacking the lively atmosphere and catering more to the local residents. There were no customers when I visited today. The menu featured a variety of sushi options, and the quality was good. The atmosphere was calm, and the temperature of the sushi was just right. The lunch set did not feel rushed or sloppy. After the meal, I could choose between almond jelly and coffee jelly for dessert. The almond jelly was almost tasteless, while the coffee jelly was homemade and had a nice coffee aroma. Miso soup was also included in the set, adding to the overall satisfaction of the meal. The restaurant also offered a simple and affordable lunch option, making it a comfortable choice for a casual sushi meal. The special nigiri set priced at 2700 yen seemed reasonable, and I may consider coming back based on someone else's recommendation. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience at Asahi Sushi Main Store.

Akihabara Lunch Walk. I walked along the road with my boss, without crossing Showa Street. Today, we went to Kanda Matsunaga-cho nearby. The underground yakitori restaurant we were aiming for was closed. So, my boss suggested going for sushi, and we headed to "Asahi Sushi Main Store" for the third time. We pushed the door and entered. The floor had a left dogleg layout. There was a green counter in the back left corner. We sat at a table in front of the counter. The restaurant was about half full, with only male customers. It was the opposite of "Nichijou Chahanji Izumi" we visited yesterday. This was my third time having lunch at this restaurant. The previous two times, I had the "nigiri" set (1,100 yen), so today, I decided to try something different. I ordered the "two kinds of rice bowl" (1,100 yen) from the menu. The restaurant is run by two chefs. It's quite popular, so if you arrive late during lunchtime, it can take a while for your food to be served, so be careful. Even today, a customer who arrived slightly after us seemed in a hurry to eat and leave. We entered at 12:07, and the sushi was served at 12:22. We waited for 15 minutes. During lunchtime, the later you arrive, the longer the wait time. If you're late, it might be better to visit after the lunch rush. Now, the "two kinds of rice bowl" looked different from what I expected, which was a pleasant surprise. It wasn't a regular-sized bowl with two types of toppings but rather two small bowls with anago bowl and sashimi and negitoro bowl. Oh, that's interesting! It somehow made me feel like I got a good deal. I could enjoy each one thoroughly, so the satisfaction level was high. Especially the anago bowl, which I don't eat often (other than anago rice from train station bento), made me happy. I enjoyed it with wasabi. The rice in the bowls was vinegared rice, which tasted a bit too sour. Perhaps there was more vinegar in the rice compared to nigiri. The miso soup was clam miso soup, which was normal. For dessert, you could choose between coffee jelly or almond jelly. Today, I chose almond jelly. I always feel captivated by these miniature things (like the small rice bowls today) – it's funny. Thank you for the meal.

Monday lunch. A slightly autumnal atmosphere, but still hot in Akihabara. The week after returning from Shanghai starts with sushi. I head to Asahi Sushi with my manager. It's my second visit. I thought it wouldn't be too crowded, but as soon as we entered, the table area was full. There were 3 empty seats at the 4-person counter where two sushi chefs were preparing. I sat at the counter with my manager. It's busier today compared to last time. The ratio of men to women is about half and half. The lighting in the table area is dim, giving it a somewhat snack-like atmosphere, not quite like a sushi restaurant. But it also creates a casual and enjoyable atmosphere for sushi, making it feel approachable, which is nice. This time, I had the lunch sushi set (1,100 yen). We were the last in the first group of lunch customers, so it took a while for our order to arrive. The key is the quick start after the chime, I guess. After waiting for 20 minutes, the beautiful sushi arrived. The rice was small, and each piece was skillfully delicious. I wish I could savor it a bit more, but I had to rush due to time constraints. It came with clam miso soup and dessert. You can choose between coffee jelly or almond tofu for dessert, and I chose coffee jelly (I didn't have almond tofu during my recent trip to China, it's more of a mood thing, haha). Thank you for the meal.

Two days ago was "Toriten", yesterday was "Kyoto Katsugyu". Akiba Lunch is on a losing streak for two days now (tears). Today is scorching hot, so I'll go for sushi. Heading north on Showa Street, past "Kaikai" and "Ramen Ninja". Asahi Sushi Main Store. Main store? I wonder if there are others. Entered the restaurant. There were three groups of customers already. Mainly table seating with a counter as well. The atmosphere was toned down with Western-style table arrangements and traditional Japanese-style painted walls. "Please have a seat" - the staff brought a hot towel, which was a bit surprising. Ordered the Chirashi Sushi for 1,100 yen, which came with dessert - a choice between almond jelly or coffee jelly. It arrived in about 8 minutes. The meticulous and stylish presentation was impressive. Octopus, squid, steamed shrimp, sardine, conger eel, mackerel, salmon roe, salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and tamago. There was also pickled ginger and takuan. The variety of toppings was quite good. The rice could have been better, but overall, the quality was good. The portion size was generous with a good selection of toppings. The miso soup with clams was not bad. The dessert was also tasty. The cost performance was average, not great. The dim lighting was a bit of a concern. I mistakenly dipped what I thought was fish into soy sauce, but it turned out to be pickled ginger. It was tough for someone with poor eyesight like me. The restaurant allows smoking throughout, but there were no ashtrays and no smokers present. Considering it's a sushi restaurant, I would appreciate it if they could reconsider this policy. Chirashi sushi can be a bit difficult to eat, don't you think? Thank you for the meal.

Akihabara Lunch Walk. Today, following the recommendation of Manager (E), we headed to Asahi Sushi Main Store in Kanda Matsunaga-cho along Showa Street. Upon entering the restaurant, it didn't quite feel like a typical sushi place. There were Western-style (or at least not traditional Japanese) 4-seater table seats lined up. Towards the back on the left side of the L-shaped floor was the sushi counter, where 2 chefs were preparing sushi. We were seated at a table and ordered the Lunch Nigiri Set (1,100 yen). The sushi rice was on the smaller side, but quite delicious. The set included nine pieces of sushi, tamago, half a tekka maki roll, miso soup, and a choice of dessert (coffee jelly or almond tofu). Both the taste and portion left us satisfied. Despite the unconventional atmosphere for a sushi restaurant, it might actually be a comfortable and casual spot to visit even in the evenings.