The inside of the restaurant does not allow photography, so only the entrance. I ordered the Fried Horse Mackerel Set Meal for 980 yen and added sashimi for an additional 200 yen (you can't choose the type of sashimi). The staff recommended the tuna sashimi that day, and it turned out to be delicious. There were 4 large pieces of tuna sashimi in the dish, which was a good value for the price. The fried horse mackerel was also tasty, with 4 small pieces served with sauce. The side dish was seaweed, cucumber, and baby sardines in vinegar, and it was satisfying. It's rare to find a restaurant in Shinjuku that serves healthy set meals, so I would like to visit again!

Today I had the scallop fry set meal with sashimi on the side. The sashimi was bonito, and it was delicious with its rich flavor. The scallop fry came with cabbage, miso, cucumber and seaweed vinegar, and pickled radish as side dishes (although I didn't order the pickled radish). Today's side dishes were potato salad, grated yam, simmered eggplant, and pumpkin (each 100 yen). I used this for lunch, as I am a regular customer here. Taking photos of the food is strictly prohibited. All the set meals are delicious, and you can add sashimi or extra side dishes if you like. Everything is carefully prepared with high-quality ingredients, and it's really tasty. And the cost performance is also good. It's a shame that you can't take pictures, but it's understandable because they don't want it to get too crowded. It's truly a wonderful restaurant.

There was a sign at the entrance saying "Please refrain from taking photos," so I only took a picture of the exterior. Shinjuku Ni-chome always gives me a deep feeling for some reason, with its stylish cafes, bistros, regular cleaning shops, and vegetable stores lined up on the shopping street. I found this place on my way back from work. It seemed like a place that the guys would like, so I invited four of them to go at 11:30. Although it was supposed to start at 11:30, there were already three people waiting outside... But the exciting lineup written on the blackboard made the guys wait without any problem. The turnover was quite good, and we were seated in a sunken kotatsu with a relaxing atmosphere. Of course, we had to take off our shoes... I ordered the "Ginmotsu" set meal with an additional tuna sashimi for 1300 yen. The set meal without sashimi is 1100 yen, but it came with a generous portion of tuna. The "Ginmotsu" was crispy and fragrant, and I ate everything except for the bones. I finished the rice as well, thanks to the power of the sashimi. The scallop fry set meal next to us also looked delicious! As expected, the tray was promptly taken away once we finished eating... You can't relax in the sunken kotatsu during lunch, but it seems like a nice place for dinner with a counter seating option. Thank you for the meal.

Popular among the Shinjuku Ni-chome area since its establishment in 2006, "Aki" is a hit. It serves as an izakaya at night and offers fish lunches during the day. Along with "Mitsuya," "Rin," "Kokoromusubi," and "Roan," it is considered one of the top choices for delicious food in this area. It can get quite crowded during lunch hours. They have a variety of options, including grilled fish, sashimi lunches, and even nikujaga (meat and potato stew). The nikujaga set costs 950 yen. The potatoes are large and fluffy, and the broth is sweet and lightly seasoned. The soy sauce and salt flavors are mild. Nikujaga really goes well with rice! It was a satisfying meal.

I visited this restaurant for lunch on a regular day. There were 3 customers waiting outside the store and 3 customers waiting inside, showing that it is quite a popular place. Upon entering, I noticed a sign near the entrance prohibiting taking photos of the food, so I refrained from taking any pictures inside the restaurant. This time, I ordered the red snapper simmered in soy sauce sashimi set. First, I tried the tuna sashimi, which was delicious with a nice amount of fat. For an additional 200 yen, getting such delicious sashimi was a real treat. The red snapper simmered in soy sauce had firm flesh and a rich flavor, which was also very tasty. The rice and miso soup were also delicious. I finished the meal in no time because everything was so good. It's a shame that I couldn't share photos of the beautiful dishes. The atmosphere of the restaurant was a bit tense, with many customers waiting and the staff working efficiently. It felt like a place where you eat your meal quickly and leave rather than leisurely chatting. I would recommend it to those who want to focus on enjoying delicious sashimi. Thank you for the meal!

I enjoyed a meal and drinks totaling 5,500 yen at a banquet. We had a relaxing time in a raised seating area. I made a reservation for a 5,500 yen course. We started with beer, then moved on to hot sake, Tachiyama, and Shimeharitsuru. The course began with an assortment of dishes that paired well with the drinks - soup, sashimi, simmered dish, grilled dish, and rice. The nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) was excellent. The waitress on the floor was foreign and there were some slight communication issues, but the chef promptly resolved any problems. It was a fun banquet enjoying Japanese cuisine and hot sake in a sunken kotatsu seating area.

I ordered the Buri Daikon for 950 yen and added sashimi for 200 yen, totaling 1,150 yen. I arrived before 12 pm on a weekday and there were a few groups waiting in line. I was seated quickly as I had pre-ordered. The Buri Daikon, which seemed to be the special of the day, was amazing. The daikon was almost like jelly and the Buri bones were edible too. This was my first time trying such a delicious simmered fish head. The flavor was quite strong, probably due to the long simmering. I also added sashimi, which was either tuna or amberjack. It had a rich and smooth taste, well worth the 200 yen. This restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and seems to specialize in Hiroshima cuisine, with Hiroshima vegetables like Hiroshima greens. Hiroshima is known for its delicious Japanese cuisine, and this restaurant offers a wide range of traditional Japanese dishes. I look forward to coming back for dinner, but I would definitely visit for lunch as well. The restaurant next door seems to be a serious gay bar, but that doesn't affect my dining experience at all! 😄

I visited a hidden gem of a restaurant near the intersection between Shinjuku Sanchome and NIchome. It's a Hiroshima cuisine restaurant and I had their lunch menu. They offer a variety of options like fried oysters, scallops, grilled fish, and simmered fish. I chose the 980 yen mackerel fry lunch this time, which came with bite-sized mackerel fries. I was extremely satisfied with the meal! The crispy batter of the mackerel was delicious, especially when paired with sauce and white rice. The hearty miso soup and side dishes were also a nice touch. It's great to have such a fulfilling meal for under 1000 yen! Thank you for the meal!

At 12 o'clock, there is a line formed instantly. At night, a nice Hiroshima cuisine restaurant with good value for money, serving delicious lunch with careful work. The crispy breaded fish is moist and fluffy inside. The pickled vegetables are not too sour, with a subtle sweetness. The white rice is glossy, and the miso soup has a delicious broth. All this for 980 yen is a great deal. However, be careful as photography is not allowed inside the restaurant.

Shinjuku Ni-chome. There are many izakayas here. At lunchtime, they serve lunch, making it a popular lunch spot for office workers in the surrounding area. Akii is also a seafood restaurant, offering a variety of fish dishes for lunch. They have sashimi, grilled fish, simmered fish, and fried fish. The tuna sashimi set meal costs 1,020 yen. The tuna is fresh and delicious! The miso soup and side dish of boiled komatsuna are also tasty. The rice is so good, you'll want to keep eating. This place is a must-visit for those looking for a healthy meal with delicious fish dishes. Thank you for the meal.

This is a shop located in a back alley off Shinjuku Street in Shinjuku Sanchome. There is always a line during lunchtime, so it's easy to spot. Although taking photos is not allowed during lunch, the food is delicious. The way they fry the oysters is different and the 200 yen sashimi is recommended. This time I had yellowtail, and it was really good quality.

This is a cost-effective restaurant where you can quickly eat fish for lunch. You can add sashimi and small dishes as well. It gets crowded after 12 o'clock, but the turnover is fast so you can eat relatively quickly. They take orders in advance, so your food will arrive as soon as you sit down. Just be aware that taking photos is not allowed and you may get scolded. The manager is a bit scary, but if you become a regular, they will adjust the amount of rice and side dishes for you. However, it may not be suitable for those who want to enjoy a leisurely meal. At night, they only offer set courses, but due to the pandemic, they now also offer set meals.

I highly recommend adding the tuna sashimi for an additional 200 yen. It's surprisingly delicious for the price. The main dish was also tasty. Today, I ordered the simmered kinki fish and it was fantastic. This is a lunch spot worth lining up for on weekdays. If you want to eat delicious fish, this is a must-visit place.

On Saturday, I walked around thinking about what to eat for lunch after 12:00. I saw a sign for this restaurant that said sashimi, which sounded good to me. I decided to go in and ordered the tuna sashimi set meal for 1020 yen. It arrived in just 5 minutes, so fast! However, I was a bit disappointed by the small portion size. The tuna was like medium fatty tuna, very tender and delicious! If only there was a bit more, it would have been perfect. Thank you for the meal. *Payment is cash only.

I didn't realize until I wrote this review, but I have actually been to this place for lunch before. I vaguely remember being recommended to come here back in the Akebonobashi days. It was a nice little restaurant that served a good variety of dishes. From the soup to the grilled dishes, everything was prepared with care. It's a rare find in this area.

Lunch at a small Japanese restaurant near Shinjuku Gyoen. It was always crowded with people waiting. I had the grilled salmon set (920 yen) which was delicious with a large piece of salmon. Money spent: 920 yen. Rating: 3 points. 5 points: Definitely want to visit again! 4 points: Would like to visit again if given the chance. 3 points: Would visit again if necessary. 2 points: Once is enough. 1 point: No need to go.

Sunny day on 5/15. I was looking for a bento for lunch in the neighborhood and decided to check out this place where I had seen them selling before. I wonder if they only have one type of bento? The bento I bought had scallop fry, grilled mackerel, simmered bamboo shoots, spinach with sesame dressing, rolled omelette, black beans, simmered shiitake mushrooms, carrots, fried tofu, lotus root, bamboo shoots, konnyaku, snow peas, and burdock root. It also came with pickles and plum rice.

The restaurant has a wide variety of dishes, although some were forgotten to be photographed. Every dish is truly delicious. I have been coming back many times. The course menu is the way to go, but since the menu changes, you never get bored. The chef is friendly and easy to talk to. The quality at this price in Shinjuku is amazing. It's actually a favorite spot that I don't really want to share.

I took a sneaky photo because it seemed like photography was prohibited. I'm sorry. Everything I ate was delicious. You can feel luxurious by having one dish per person. It seems like they randomly select courses for you. I didn't pay for the meal, so I'm not sure, but I think it's not cheap.

I visited a Japanese restaurant called Aki located right behind my company. I had been there for lunch a few times and thought it was the most delicious fish lunch in the area, so I decided to visit for dinner. It was always crowded during lunch, but it was even more packed at night. We were seated in a private room with tatami mats, which was nice. It felt like an adult drinking party. I overheard a group of older gentlemen speaking in a lively Hiroshima dialect next to us. "Kitabefu, Yamamoto Koji, Kawaguchi, Ono, Masuda, Tatsukawa, Wakadaisho Kobayakawa, Lance..." (It may not have been that kind of conversation). When we asked for the menu, we were told that there was none, for both food and drinks. It was a bit scary not knowing how much anything cost. It had been a while since I had attended a party where I didn't know the price. Moreover, the Hiroshima dialect group next to us seemed like they were well-off. There were bottles of alcohol lined up next to them, but of course, it wasn't a free-for-all. It was quite intimidating, so when the owner, who seemed to be the head chef, came by, I asked, "How much will it be?" He replied, "We'll serve 2-3 dishes omakase style." It still didn't answer the question of how much it would cost. The edamame was flavorful and delicious. The mozuku had a unique taste without any sourness. The appetizers that came out were all delicious. However, the Chinese lady who seemed to be in charge of the hall took away our plates while we were still eating. It was a bit chaotic in the restaurant. We had beer and sake, but we still didn't know how much anything cost. It would have been easier to understand the bill at a snack bar. The chef brought us sashimi, but didn't explain what kind it was. When I asked the owner later, he said it was "horse mackerel, yellowtail, flounder." I had never had such a thick flounder before. It was incredibly delicious. The clam soup with hamaguri was outstanding. The aroma of the clam and the taste of the broth were amazing. The hamaguri was thick and flavorful, and the soup was seasoned lightly. It was a fantastic dish. Next was the deep-fried tofu with grated daikon. The broth was delicious. Akie is amazing. However, the owner said it would be 2-3 dishes omakase style, but this huge simmered flounder was served. Each person was served one whole flounder. This simmered flounder was perfectly cooked. It was the best simmered flounder I had ever had. If this simmered flounder had been served at lunch for 2,000 yen, it would have been worth it. The taste aside, we had already eaten so much, and then this huge dish came out. Rice was served with the simmered flounder, topped with grated daikon and shirasu. The spicy grated daikon was surprisingly spicy. I had never had such a spicy grated daikon before. I was surprised by the various unique aspects of the meal. Next was the refreshing pickled water eggplant. It was pickled but not too salty, and it was as fresh as fruit. However, the portion was too much. The eggplant was too big. For dessert, we had peaches. I was a bit nervous, but the bill came out to 6,500 yen per person. Considering the amount of alcohol we consumed, the course would be around 5,000 yen per person. If this meal was priced at 5,000 yen, it would be incredibly amazing. I was asked by the owner on the way out, "Was the amount enough?" I replied, "Plenty." The mystery of the "2-3 dishes omakase" remained unanswered, but bringing a true fan of Japanese cuisine would definitely make it a memorable experience.