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Visit Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
Ordered Items/Recommendations:
☑︎ "Ginza Maruichi Tradition Shark Fin Fried Rice" (3,380 yen)
☑︎ "Tamago Dashimaki with Egg Yolk" (1,180 yen)
☑︎ "Assorted Sashimi" (2,400 yen)
☑︎ "Stir-Fried Corn and Shrimp" (1,480 yen)
☑︎ "Fried Oysters in Dashi" (price not listed)
☑︎ "Asagoya Special Jumbo Meat Shumai" (440 yen per piece)
☑︎ "White Fish Nanban-zuke" (500 yen)
☑︎ "Today's Dessert" (550 yen)
☑︎ "Intestine Beauty Tea" (600 yen)
☑︎ "Mikans from Mikuni" (1,000 yen)
☑︎ "Grated Apple Juice" (1,000 yen)
Recommendation Points:
☑︎ For those who love sake
☑︎ For those looking for a slightly luxurious dinner in the Azabu area
Gender Ratio: 1:1
Age Range: 20-50s
Best Time to Visit: Reservations recommended
Visited Time: Monday 7:30 pm / No waiting
Existing Customers: 80%
Known for its softshell turtle and shark fin dishes, this izakaya is supervised by "Ginza Maruichi". It opened in May last year and operates until 4 am, making it perfect for those who miss the last train or want to enjoy a leisurely drink on weekends. The black space features a luxurious counter seat. There are also semi-private rooms for a large number of people, where salarymen working in the area were enjoying drinking parties! You can enjoy a quiet drink or have a casual gathering here. I thought it was interesting to see a different side of Azabu. They have a strong focus on shochu and sake, with a row of brand bottles displayed above the counter. The recommended sake on this day was Abe (Niigata), Mutsu Hassen (Aomori), and Ryusei Chilled Oroshi Hachitan (Hiroshima). They also offer sours and non-alcoholic drinks. The signature dish is the "Clay Pot Okoge Rice", inspired by Chinese cuisine! You can watch the hot okoge being made in a Chinese pot over the counter. The okoge, with supple shark fin in a thick sauce, gives a nostalgic feel. It's rare to see okoge as the specialty. They also offer truffle sauce and seafood chili sauce, so you can choose according to your mood. The "Dashimaki Tamago" uses "Ranou" from Oita, creating a shiny and voluminous egg dish. You can't leave without trying this! A luxurious egg dish that overturns the norm of putting eggs on eggs. The "Assorted Sashimi" is a glamorous dish filled with fresh fish directly sourced from fishermen in Aomori. If you want to pair with sake or shochu, this is a must-try. It includes medium fatty tuna, lean tuna, red snapper, greater amberjack, flounder, and Hokkaido sea urchin with sudachi, salt. The freshness is so good that you don't even need soy sauce, making you exclaim, "This deliciousness at such a reasonable price!?" The "Stir-Fried Corn and Shrimp" uses "Dakekimi" corn from Aomori. The sweetness of the corn is so intense that it feels like you're licking a sugar cube with each bite. I had the best corn of my life. The "Fried Oysters in Dashi" is a deep-flavored broth with ginger to mix and enjoy the fried oysters. Personally, adding black pepper on the table adds an accent and enhances the rich flavor of the oysters, so I recommend it. The "Jumbo Meat Shumai" is a hidden flagship menu that supports regular customers. It's a juicy meat lump with a chewy texture that you can't bite in one go. When you pour black vinegar over the sweet meat, the aftertaste tightens. The "Today's Dessert" was matcha Bavarois. A refined finish where the flavor of the tea leaves spreads with the temperature in your mouth. It was my first visit, so I had the staff recommend a course of dishes, and I was completely satisfied both in my stomach and heart. Azabu is an area I don't often visit, so I was a little nervous at first, but thanks to the friendly female owner, Non-san, I felt ===========