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"Hare no Hi Shokudo" is located in the middle of the Tsukiji Outer Market, offering a wide variety of seafood bowls to choose from. It is a part of the Hare no Hi group, which mainly operates in Tsukiji Outer Market and also has branches in Tokyo Solamachi and Karuizawa Outlet. Nearby, you can also find the popular standing sushi style restaurant "Tachigui Sushi Torazou". The location is on a bustling street, just two blocks from the intersection of Tsukiji 4-chome. The entrance is in a passable building corridor. The restaurant has about 8 tables in a relatively spacious area, with soft jazz music playing in the background. The menu consists only of seafood bowls, with options like luxurious sea urchin and salmon roe bowls being popular choices. They also serve the "Seafood Hitsumabushi" from their affiliated restaurant Fish Market Senryo.
On this particular day, I was in the mood for a tuna seafood bowl. The menu displayed in front of the store caught my attention, and I decided to try the "Tuna Three-Way Comparison Bowl" priced at 2,200 yen (featuring Otoro, Chutoro, and Akami tuna cuts). The bowl arrived within a minute, impressively fast! The bowl was shallow with vinegared rice covered by three different cuts of tuna. The pink to red gradient of the tuna slices, with just the right thickness and size, looked appetizing.
First, I tried the thinly pink Otoro, which was tender and melted in my mouth with a strong sweetness. The Chutoro, with its freshness, sweetness, and subtle aroma, was delightful. The Akami had a slightly more acidic and refreshing taste compared to the Chutoro. I enjoyed each slice by dipping them in soy sauce. The vinegared rice was sticky and slightly sweet, complementing the tuna cuts well.
I savored each bite slowly, but even after finishing, I was not overly full, reaching a satisfying 80% fullness. For those still exploring Tsukiji's culinary delights, I recommend trying the limited quantity menu items, which seem to offer better value. The Torazou series of restaurants consistently deliver on taste, ensuring a satisfying dining experience.
Location: Tsukiji 4-10-5, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6264-2188
Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 (Last order)
Closed on irregular days
Stay time: 20 minutes
Bill: 2,200 yen including tax
Visited at: Around 1:30 PM on a weekday, with one group of customers already present