It's hot, isn't it? Summer in Asakusa. Once again this year, the lantern plant stalls are coloring the grounds of Senso-ji Temple. This scenery is truly a summer tradition in Asakusa. On this day dedicated to the festival, I came to Asakusa to buy lantern plants as usual. And another thing, when it comes to summer, it's time for shinko sushi. Shinko is the young fish of the kohada. While the parent kohada is in season during winter or early spring, the young fish shinko is a seasonal fish only available in summer. Therefore, it is a precious item in Edomae sushi. The people of Edo used to say, "If you don't eat shinko, you can't survive the summer!" It's a summer seasonal limited edition sushi. I searched for a sushi restaurant and chose "Asakusa Sushi Sakae" this time. It is a branch of the traditional 'Ginza Sushi Sakae' and has been established in Asakusa by the second generation after the founder completed rigorous training. The restaurant aims to provide authentic sushi at an affordable price to the visitors of Asakusa. The location is on Metro Street. As soon as I entered the restaurant, I was greeted by a lively crowd of customers. I was seated at a table by the staff and handed the menu. The prices were reasonable for Asakusa. They focus on kohada and anago sushi, which is quite appealing. I ordered a bottle of Asahi Super Dry beer, shinko sushi, and matsuzushi. The shinko sushi is a highlight of summer Edomae sushi, and the craftsmanship involved in making it is exceptional. It's a limited edition item that showcases the skills of the sushi chef. The shinko sushi I had was served in a set of five pieces. The craftsmanship involved in preparing the shinko sushi is remarkable. Each bite of the shinko sushi was a delightful experience. The matsuzushi included various sushi items and side dishes, all of which were delicious. Asakusa Sushi Sakae was a great choice, and I look forward to coming back next summer for more shinko sushi. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I don't go as often as I used to, but I still love cats, I mean, I still love sushi, I love fish, so I visited in the evening. I happened to receive a reply on Instagram on the same day. It's great that you can make a same-day reservation on Tabelog. I had the chef's choice sashimi platter. I also had a bit of sushi. The chef, who loves ramen, and I got along well. (laughs) The eel here is really popular. It's delicious after all. I'll have to go again.

Today, I visited a sushi restaurant that I go to occasionally. I had made a reservation and was seated at my usual spot at the counter. I started with some sashimi and then enjoyed various types of sushi. It was enjoyable talking to the staff at the restaurant. The time spent here has a pleasant flow to it.

I visited this restaurant for the first time while taking a walk in Asakusa. It was around 12:30 on a weekday, and there were about three groups of customers already there. We were seated at the counter. I ordered the "Matsu sushi" for 2100 yen, and my friend ordered the "Shanghai seafood bowl" for 2000 yen. We also had shrimp miso soup for 300 yen. The Matsu sushi included medium fatty tuna, squid, tuna, yellowtail, botan shrimp, salmon roe, rolled bonito, and egg. The seafood bowl had a lot of different toppings, and the sardine looked delicious. The shrimp head miso soup was also very tasty. More customers started coming in as we were eating, and by the time we left, about 80% of the seats were filled. Despite being in Asakusa, where there were mostly foreigners, this sushi restaurant had mostly Japanese customers. It was a delicious meal.

I went to have lunch and afterwards since I had no plans, I decided to have a casual afternoon drink. We picked out some sashimi and enjoyed some light conversation. After the sashimi, we still felt like having some sushi, so we ordered some more. It was a satisfying time with a few more dishes.

Finally found this local sushi restaurant in Asakusa. Arrived at the reserved time and started with sashimi, then moved on to sushi, finishing with shinko (young gizzard shad). Ah, it's really delicious. It's the season for shinko, right in the middle of summer. Had a great time chatting with regular customers. It was a very satisfying time.

My wife found a new sushi restaurant to explore, and it turned out to be a famous place on Kannon Street that we had passed by many times before. Inside, it had a somewhat down-to-earth atmosphere that suited us well. We ordered sashimi, enjoyed some drinks, tried a variety of dishes, and finished with a few pieces of sushi. It was great to find a place that we can see ourselves coming back to.

The eel is still delicious as ever. Despite the return of inbound tourism and the crowded and heavily scented streets near Senso-ji Temple, this restaurant on the right side of Nakamise Street offers delicious sushi without the usual crowds. The eel is amazing! They also serve draft beer!

Despite the noise caused by my children, the kind waitress interacted well with them. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also pleasant, which I believe comes from the personality of the staff. Thank you very much. I would like to visit again.

I visited this restaurant at the beginning of January, thinking that the new year had just begun, but before I knew it, it was already March (lol). Anyway, I stopped by this place when I went for Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year). It was a holiday, but I arrived right when they opened so I was able to get a seat easily. However, by the time I left, the place was full of regular customers and people having lunch, giving off a casual and welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the "Tokumatsu Sushi" set for 3100 yen, which came with three appetizers, nigiri sushi, and soup. I also had sashimi and additional nigiri along with some sake. The sushi rice was small and easy to eat, and the freshness of the ingredients was excellent. The lean tuna was delicious, but I especially enjoyed the firm texture of the flounder and the chewy and sticky texture of the squid. The fresh raw baby sardines as one of the appetizers was a delightful surprise for me. While some sushi restaurants can feel intimidating and high-class, this place had a friendly and laid-back atmosphere with the master and his apprentice quickly and skillfully making sushi. I've heard that sushi used to be considered fast food, and this place truly embodies that nostalgic feeling. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Looking at the outside sign, it seemed reasonably priced. I was feeling thirsty, so I decided to have some sushi with a beer. Even though I was alone, I was seated at the counter. I ordered the daily sushi set of 7 pieces and a glass of beer. I quickly drank the beer and enjoyed the calm atmosphere of the restaurant. The distance between the staff and customers was just right. The sushi set arrived all at once. I decided to wait until I finished each piece before starting the next. The tuna, squid, and tuna sushi pieces were delicious. The tuna had a nice thickness to it and the balance was perfect. The octopus had a claw painted on it, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was a great dining experience. Thank you.

I visited "Sushi Saka" in Asakusa, Taito Ward for lunch. Located on Kannon Street, parallel to Nakamise, on the east side where the arcade ends. The menu is displayed outside, with the recommended "Matsu Sushi (2100 yen)" catching the eye. I decided to try the "Matsu Sushi" and entered the restaurant for the first time. It was around 11:30 am and there were no other customers. A young waiter led me to a seat at the back of the counter. I ordered a non-alcoholic beer and the "Matsu Sushi". I was served octopus salt, scallops, and seaweed salad as appetizers. A small chawanmushi was also served. The sushi pieces were placed in front of me one by one. Tuna, squid, shrimp, amberjack, tamagoyaki, and half a tekka maki. The rice was slightly sweet and the sushi pieces were on the smaller side. I decided to order some additional pieces - mackerel, herring, and horse mackerel. The additional pieces were served with soy sauce already applied. I also ordered marinated tuna and conger eel. The current owner and a young staff member were working behind the counter. We had a casual conversation starting with "Are you a tourist?". It was a great sushi restaurant with a traditional downtown atmosphere. The name "Sakae-kai" used to be associated with several sushi restaurants in Tokyo, but now there are only two left in Asakusa and Asakusabashi. There are many sushi restaurants in Asakusa, but I thought this one was quite good. (Visit rating: 3.36)

I stopped by this shop on a whim before boarding the Tobu Line, and it seems to be a shop with a long history. After researching it, I found out that the eel is really recommended. They sear it carefully behind the scenes (I think). It was delicious. The rice was very small and fluffy. I love it! The recommended set of 10 pieces for 2500 yen is cost-effective, I think. If you don't want to be full with sushi, maguro, chutoro, tai, ika, salmon, buri, tamago, ikura, etc. One cup of sake, eel, and sea urchin cost just under 6000 yen. Thank you for the delicious meal!

From the appetizers, we had red clam, hirame, horse mackerel, akami, and white fish. The red clam was fresh, and the hirame had a good vinegar flavor. The nigiri included salmon roe and scallops, among others. The standout was the anago, or conger eel. It was white and had a nice glaze on top. It was tender and delicious. This is a place where you can take your time and enjoy a leisurely meal.

I chose it for its good atmosphere. They also allow baby strollers! There are counter seats and table seats. The most popular menu is the "Matsu sushi" for ¥2100, which comes with a bowl of steamed rice without ingredients, mozuku vinegar, and miso soup with shrimp. The sushi pieces were small, with options like real mackerel, medium fatty tuna, and salmon roe. I felt like they were the smallest I've ever had. Even for women, it might not be satisfying enough! I also ordered additional dishes like shirako ponzu, sea urchin, herring roe, and marinated tuna. Despite the good old-fashioned atmosphere, I was a bit disappointed... The sushi itself was delicious.

I came to Asakusa to experience the year-end atmosphere. The Nakamise street was crowded, so I decided to explore a quieter shopping street nearby and found this restaurant. It was just before lunchtime and there was only one table left. I decided to have a light meal and ordered a set of seven pieces of sushi. The tuna in the picture may look a bit off, but it was actually a beautiful red color. The rice portion was a bit small, I wished it was a bit bigger. The sushi toppings were very delicious, so I was a bit disappointed.

Average! It's a traditional sushi restaurant, but the portions are small and you won't get full. It's delicious but just average!

I visited in May. This is a revisit. I visited after a long time. This is an old sushi restaurant that has been around since the Edo period. Asakusa was very crowded during the consecutive holidays, with many tourists on the street in front of the shop. When I passed by the shop after lunch time, the same limited topping bowl sign as before was displayed. The staff was watering the storefront, so I asked if lunch service was over, but they said it was okay and I entered the shop. The small interior was the same impression as before. I had good memories of the topping bowl here, but this time I decided to try something different and ordered the seafood bowl for 1,200 yen. There were two craftsmen behind the counter, but I felt a more casual atmosphere than before. After waiting for a while, I received the seafood bowl over the counter. The relatively small ceramic bowl was the same impression as before. This time, I was not asked if I wanted a large serving, so I assumed it was a regular serving, but the amount was quite different from the large serving piled up in a bowl. The shellfish on top of the toppings gives it an Edo-style feel. I tried it right away, and it was reasonably tasty, but it felt a bit different from before. The vinegar rice underneath the toppings was quite different from before. I was amazed by the shari (vinegar rice) making before, but this time it was a shari that could be found in any other shop. It was delicious, but since the previous impression was strong, it may have been slightly embellished as a memory over time, but the image has changed considerably, which was disappointing. Since it is a shop with good memories, I don't want to change the evaluation, but I will record what I felt this time. Food/Taste 4.0 -> 3.3 Service 4.0 -> 3.2 Atmosphere 4.0 -> 3.4 Value for Money 4.0 -> 3.2 Drinks 3.5 -> 3.2 Overall Rating 4.0 -> 3.4 I visited on February 24, 2010. The place is on the way from Asakusa Matsuya to Nakamise Street, where you can see a sign when you turn right. The handwritten sign for the 900 yen topping bowl is prominently displayed at the entrance of the shop. As I was looking at that sign, I was greeted by a staff member from inside the shop. The interior of the shop is not very large, with a counter and two table seats. When I was seated at the counter, I saw many toppings lined up in front of me in a cold case. I felt like having sushi, but I ordered the topping bowl that was displayed outside. Then, I was told that a large serving was available for the topping bowl. A large serving would increase the amount of rice and one more topping for an additional 90 yen. Since I was told that the topping would increase, I ordered the large serving for 990 yen. As soon as I sat down, they served me tea. The tea was not too hot and tasted good. I was a little overwhelmed by the excessive hospitality of the female staff, but maybe that's just the norm in the downtown area. If you like that kind of atmosphere, the rating will be even higher. The interior is clean, with the counter and everything else polished and clean. I expect good sushi in such an atmosphere. Along with the topping bowl, miso soup was also served. The topping bowl is already marinated and the flavor has already soaked in. I was told to dip the wasabi in the topping when eating. I had never heard of such a way of eating, but when I tried it, I was told that putting about half of the wasabi in the miso soup would enhance both the aroma and taste. I had never heard of that either, but I tried it as told. The topping bowl itself was not a very large bowl, nor was it a surprising amount, but it had six large pieces of marinated tuna on top, and the rice below was not visible. When I ate the rice with the topping, I was surprised at how delicious the vinegar rice was. It's a bowl of rice, but the rice is gently scooped and the vinegar is evenly distributed throughout the rice, making it a shari. It's not a sloppy mix just because it's a bowl of rice. It's a shari with a taste I like. The rice is just the right firmness. It is said to be a sushi restaurant that has been around for 160 years in Asakusa, and the meticulous work on a bowl is ==========

Around 12pm on July 19, Saturday, my friend and I wandered around Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and then explored the surrounding area. We were looking for a sushi restaurant when we saw a sign that said "Limited to 15 people, Chutoro Donburi for 980 yen (excluding tax)". We checked on Tabelog and saw that the Chutoro Donburi was recommended, so we asked if they still had it. They said yes, so we happily went in. There were both counter seats and tables, and we were seated at the counter. I was a bit nervous since it was my first time at this restaurant and I'm not used to sushi restaurants. The tea was too hot, the master was quiet, and a couple of staff members were standing behind us, which made me even more nervous. As a novice, I wanted to leave quickly and couldn't really taste the food well. But I think it was tasty without any fishy taste. I'm sorry. The miso soup, on the other hand, was really delicious, as expected from a sushi restaurant.