Shutoku 2nd branch is said to have 100 seats, so we visited! The main branch is on the 1st floor and the 2nd branch is on the 2nd floor. We were a bit confused and ended up at the main branch. We visited on a Saturday without a reservation around 12:30, and only had to wait for 5 minutes - lucky us! We ordered the cheapest course for 4,500 yen. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service from the staff was excellent. The course included flounder, striped jack, steamed shrimp, scallop, lean tuna, squid, medium fatty tuna, horse mackerel, and egg to start. Then came sea urchin and conger eel. Finally, we had hand-rolled sushi and a soup. All the sushi was seasoned perfectly, with the striped jack being a standout for its crunchy texture and fatty flavor. The lean tuna had a rich taste, while the squid had a nice balance of salt and citrus. The egg had a great dashi flavor and seasoning. The conger eel was sweet and tender, no need to chew. The sea urchin was incredibly rich and delicious with a touch of salt. The hand-rolled sushi was filled with plenty of salmon roe, squid, and tuna, with crispy seaweed. Overall, we were very satisfied with the sushi course, it was great value for money! Can't wait to try the 2nd branch next time.

Second visit. The main street of Tsukiji is crowded with foreign tourists and every place has long lines. This street, a bit off the beaten path, is calm. The shops are relaxed and comforting. Today, I splurged on the ultimate lunch course for 8,500 yen, added fresh oysters, and after finishing, ordered striped jack, horse mackerel, and needlefish. Always grateful for the meticulous work.

I visited the Tsukiji Outer Market and tried the lunch course at Hidetoku Main Store, as well as the bara chirashi for takeout. The lunch course was priced at 4500 yen and the bara chirashi at 2500 yen. It was quite affordable and we were able to enjoy authentic Edomae sushi. The rice and toppings were slightly small in size. The outer market was bustling with many foreign tourists, resembling a festival atmosphere. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I felt like having sushi for lunch, so I took a stroll around Tsukiji. Recently, Tsukiji has been getting more lively, with lots of people around. Sushidai had a long line, and I wondered if Tsukiji Sushitokami Honten would be crowded too. I decided to take a chance and peeked inside, and they said they would call me in about 20 minutes when a table was available. There was a festival going on at Hanazono Shrine, so I decided to wander around while waiting. I've been to Tsukiji Sushitokami a few times before, but this was my first time having lunch at the main store. They offer a selection course and a premium course (the photo shows the selection course). I planned to order the selection course and exchange some items for the premium course, but everything looked so delicious that I ended up just going with the selection course. Recently, I've had a lot of sushi from Tohoku and Hokkaido due to trips and business travels (freshness is key! Big pieces of fish!), so it had been a while since I had delicate Tokyo sushi. It was a truly happy holiday to be able to enjoy such well-crafted sushi for a casual lunch. Thank you for the wonderful meal!