Today, my alma mater high school advanced to the semifinals of Koshien for the first time in 103 years. They made it to the top 4! Even though I was not part of the baseball team, it brings back memories of my high school days and I am quietly thrilled. 103 years ago... the establishment of this shop dates back to the Meiji era. It has been around for 141 years. My grandmother passed away at the age of 92, and it was her first memorial service. Thinking that my grandmother was born even before that, half a century ago, and has been running a sushi restaurant, it may not make much sense but somehow it does. It's amazing and wonderful. Shops usually disappear within 10 years, with 50% closing within 2 years of opening, 70% within 3 years, and 80% within 5 years. 141 years is incredible. The private room on the second floor is convenient for gatherings, and I have visited for banquets many times. It's a long-established sushi restaurant in Hachioji. It's a big place. On this day, we had a meeting and enjoyed a variety of dishes before having sushi. The taste is reliable. It's convenient for gatherings in Hachioji. The trust and reputation built over 141 years is wonderful. The prices are not listed, but there is a sense of security and trust. When you feel like eating sushi in Hachioji, this long-established restaurant is a safe choice. I pray for its continued prosperity.

After enjoying the lively Hachioji Festival, my husband and I felt like having some delicious Japanese sake and sushi. Oh, it was so good! I love the refreshing umemaki, which is not only cheap but also ranks in my top three favorites. Of course, the uni and maguro nigiri and vinegar dishes were all delicious too. Although the prices were not listed, we were pleasantly surprised by the reasonable prices at this honest restaurant. We will definitely go back. Thank you for the meal!

I felt like having sushi, so I decided to come here after a long time. As I mentioned before, most of the menu items in the restaurant do not have prices listed. It doesn't really matter, though. So, I ordered the Sushi Chuz Salad, Beef Tendon Stew, and Sashimi Assortment (for 2 people), along with two glasses of draft beer. The total came to 15,455 yen. Quite expensive, right? Even though I went to a sushi restaurant, I didn't order sushi. If I had ordered sushi as well, it would have easily gone over 20,000 yen. But my stomach was getting full, and I didn't know how much the total would be at that point, so I decided to stop there. Well, in the end, it turned out okay, right? 15,455 yen for two people, paid by card.

One weekday night in April 2022, I had the pleasure of attending a social gathering at this long-established sushi restaurant. This place was founded in the 15th year of the Meiji era, which is back in 1882. To put that in perspective, it was a time when historical figures like Ito Hirobumi, Okuma Shigenobu, and Itagaki Taisuke were making their mark, and neighboring China was under the Qing Dynasty while the Korean Peninsula was ruled by the Joseon Dynasty. The restaurant is located facing Route 16, about a 10-minute walk from JR Hachioji Station. The exterior of the restaurant exudes a certain dignity. Inside, there are counter seats on the first floor and tatami mat seating on the second floor, and we were seated in the tatami area. We started with a toast with bottled beer, then enjoyed sake while savoring the beautifully presented sashimi and sushi. As a humble and uneducated person, I may not be able to share any profound insights, but each dish was visually appealing and delightful, making me realize the beauty of attention to detail. I am grateful for the hospitality of the staff at the restaurant.

I felt like having sushi for a change, so I visited this restaurant. I ordered a mixed plate of shellfish, water eggplant, fried abalone, and squid noodles. Finally, I had some sushi. The prices were not listed on the menu, which was a bit intimidating. Asking about the prices for each item seemed like a hassle. However, I did inquire about the price of the fried abalone. Sometimes it's nice to have non-conveyor belt sushi, right? Evaluating drinks can be tricky. I only drink beer, so as long as they have beer, I'm happy. I'm not sure how to evaluate the drinks though.

I don't know how many times I've walked past this restaurant, but I visited for the first time before 1:00 PM for lunch. The menu offers a choice of ① 10 pieces of nigiri sushi, ② one roll of kanpyo, 2 pieces of tamago nigiri, 2 pieces of inari sushi, ③ tempura rice bowl, all served with a small side dish and miso soup for 1100 yen including tax. Upon entering the restaurant, you must take off your shoes at the entrance and then proceed to the spacious counter with 10 seats. I was offered a warm towel and asked for a drink, to which I chose tea. I ordered the nigiri sushi, small side dish, and miso soup. The small side dish, a dish of sesame tofu, was promptly served along with a spoon. The counter is quite large, and the sushi chef prepares the sushi in a kitchen area slightly lower than the counter. I couldn't help but think it was a waste of the elegant atmosphere. If they could improve this, they could double their average customer spending. The nigiri sushi was served in less than 10 minutes and included tuna, sea bass, shrimp, bonito, sardine, mackerel, squid, futomaki, tamago, and inari sushi. The sardine, bonito tataki, and mackerel were delicious. The sesame tofu dish was also delicious and silky.

I visited for lunch and ordered the lunch set 1, which included 10 pieces of nigiri sushi, a small side dish, and a bowl. The small side dish was sesame tofu, and it was delicious. The total price including tax was 1100 yen, which is not bad, right? I wonder how it is for dinner. I should try it next time.

Conger eel and blowfish are exquisite! It's been a year since my body felt bad, but the pike conger dishes are exquisite.

Tamaki Family New Year's Party

Inari sushi is delicious!

Today, I made an effort to ride my bicycle all the way to Hachioji Station. Since it's not a place I often visit, I checked Tabelog and found a restaurant that my followers had visited, so I decided to go in. It was just before noon. The interior had a calm atmosphere, with a very long counter that left an impression. I ordered the Bamboo Sushi for 3,456 yen. The vinegar and the toppings were small and delicate, with a mild vinegar flavor. The sea urchin was nicely shaped and deliciously sweet. The carefully crafted "nigiri" was tasty, but for the price, I couldn't shake off the feeling that it was a bit expensive. Unfortunately, I couldn't drink alcohol this time since I came by bicycle. I would like to visit again in a different season.

It's a daytime drinking session. I felt like eating Shirako Ponzu, so I visited this restaurant for the first time. It's a sushi restaurant, so I assumed they would have it. It was Saturday at 11:30, so there was no one there yet. I could relax and unwind. I started with Shimeharitsuru and Shirako Ponzu. The appetizer was eggplant cooked with fish heads and salted fish roe. Both had rich flavors that went well with sake. The Shirako Ponzu was delicious! I was happy to have fresh Shirako after a long time. It paired perfectly with the sake. For sushi, I chose the Chirashi. It had a variety of fish and my favorite Uni (sea urchin), which made me happy. I added another glass of sake, this time Kirinzan. It had a tropical fruit nuance compared to Shimeharitsuru. Shirako Ponzu, sushi, and sake. I enjoyed them all! Daytime drinking is the best time for salarymen, isn't it? Hehe. ★I also posted this on my blog. Check it out if you'd like.

In Hachioji, there is a long-established sushi restaurant. It is located about a 10-minute walk from JR Hachioji Station North Exit, a little away from the station. It is diagonally across from the movie theater near the Hachimachi intersection. I visited for the first time for lunch. The first floor has only counter seats, while the second floor has tatami mat seating. Since there were no other customers that day, I was seated at the corner of the counter. There are two lunch menu options: one with mainly nigiri sushi and the other with mainly rolls. I chose the luxurious option of 10 pieces of nigiri sushi, which costs 1080 yen. Sitting at the counter, I first enjoyed a leisurely cup of tea, and then the "ankake tofu" was served. It was a bit of an elegant lunch experience that made me excited. The ankake tofu had a smooth texture and was topped with warm sauce. The combination of the firm tofu and the sauce was irresistible, it was delicious from the start. And then, the nigiri sushi arrived. It looked luxurious and creative, making me very happy. The variety included sardine, gizzard shad, marinated tuna, simmered scallop, shrimp, white fish, rolled mushroom sushi, egg, inari, and rolled sushi, with a total of ten pieces, served with miso soup. It was not just ordinary nigiri sushi, each piece was colorful and delightful. In the center, there was a decoration of autumn leaves. The white fish nigiri was unique and delicious. Its transparent appearance made me want to eat it quickly. The simmered scallop had a sweet and savory rich flavor, very satisfying. The gizzard shad was also good. I had never really tasted the flavor of gizzard shad before, but it was refreshing and had a rich taste with just a light vinegar touch. The rolled mushroom sushi was something new to me. Eating the naturally textured mushroom in a rolled sushi was quite interesting! It had a unique touch that showcased the elegance of a long-established restaurant. Being able to enjoy such sushi for lunch is truly impressive. The ingredients may not be expensive, but the creativity and the ability to enjoy each piece make it special. It's great to be able to eat this kind of sushi in a lunch set!

I revisited the restaurant today after a long time. Instead of plum chirashi, I had pine chirashi, and it was delicious! This restaurant is a long-established sushi restaurant located near the Hachioji station north exit of the JR Chuo Line, about a 12-minute walk along the Nishi Shasen Eurod from the station. It's been around for about 130 years. Today, I came here to attend an afternoon training session at the Ichou Hall nearby. I met up with my friends at Hachioji station at 12:15, and we ended up at this sushi restaurant without any specific lunch plans. We ordered small and medium draft beers, and dishes such as shirako with ponzu sauce and grilled bamboo shoots. The shirako was surprisingly flavorful, and the grilled bamboo shoots had a delightful texture with the aroma of sansho pepper and miso. We also ordered chirashi sushi with plum and nigiri sushi with bamboo shoots. The chirashi sushi was like a treasure trove of seafood, beautifully presented with various toppings on vinegar rice. Each piece was delicious and meticulously prepared. The nigiri sushi was also tasty, with a variety of toppings. The miso soup served later was also delicious. Overall, the chirashi sushi was a highlight of the meal, impressing us with its delicate and delicious flavors. I would love to come back again. It was so delicious!

It seems to be a long-established sushi restaurant in Hachioji. The exterior looks like a slightly larger catering shop. The restaurant is quite spacious, with about 10 counter seats on the 1st floor. On the 2nd floor, there are tatami rooms and many other seats. You have to take off your shoes at the entrance and store them in the shoe locker before entering. When I visited around 6:30 pm, there were no customers at the counter seats on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor was quite lively, so it seemed like there was a party or something going on. Looking at the handwritten menu on the wall, even the most expensive sushi nigiri was in the 5,000 yen range, making it surprisingly affordable for a sushi restaurant. There were also various brands of local sake and a variety of side dish menu items posted, making it a happy place for sake lovers. The dishes I had were: sashimi assortment (red sea bream, Japanese cockle, tuna, horse mackerel, shrimp, ark shell), fresh bamboo shoot with sansho pepper, and soy sauce pickled garlic. The sashimi assortment was luxurious with red sea bream being the highlight. The fresh bamboo shoot was surprisingly good for this time of year. The soy sauce pickled garlic was a complimentary dish. The sake I had was: Tsuruoka Hanaori cold sake, Juyondai Junmai Ginjo fresh sake, and Shimotsuru Honjozo lukewarm sake. Finally, I ordered 6 pieces of nigiri sushi. The selection was left to the chef, and there were no disappointments. The restaurant appeared to be suitable for large gatherings such as ceremonies and events, but it also served well for casual counter drinking. The bill came out surprisingly reasonable, with change left from a 10,000 yen bill. This was quite a good value for the quality of food and service.

Located near Hachioji Station North Exit, this sushi restaurant has been established since the 15th year of the Meiji era. It seems to be the main branch of Sushitadashi, which has several stores in the Hachioji area. The restaurant also serves traditional Japanese cuisine and has a slightly upscale atmosphere. The first floor only has a counter, and guests are required to take off their shoes and wear slippers when entering. Although I usually like chirashi sushi for lunch, this restaurant does not offer it on their lunch menu. Therefore, I opted for the "10-piece nigiri sushi, recommended dish, miso soup" set for 1050 yen. Another lunch option includes "one roll, one wasabi seaweed roll, two tamago, two inari sushi, recommended dish, miso soup" for the same price, which is quite unique. The nigiri sushi includes marinated tuna, whitebait, gizzard shad, simmered scallop, shrimp, squid, nameko mushroom gunkan, tamago, inari sushi, and two types of rolls. The presentation of the sushi is colorful and beautiful, with the inari sushi and tamago at the front showcasing the establishment's long history. In particular, the inari sushi has a perfect balance of sweetness and juiciness, making it delicious. They can also be purchased as souvenirs for 100 yen each, which seems to be a specialty of the restaurant. The rice in the sushi is small and light, making it easier to pick up with your hands rather than chopsticks. The marinated tuna and shrimp were especially delicious. The nameko mushroom gunkan was also a unique and tasty choice. The recommended dish is a pumpkin dish that is mashed and resembles a pudding. It is not too sweet and has a delightful texture. The miso soup is made from the broth of sweet shrimp heads, adding a rich flavor. Both the sushi and dishes are intricately prepared, showcasing the expertise of this long-standing establishment. It makes you want to enjoy them with a drink in hand (laughs).

I'm not young anymore, but I have been eating out at various restaurants, and "sushi restaurants" still intimidate me. I always feel like it's a serious competition in my mind, so I have never had the courage to enter a counter-style restaurant before. Well, maybe I have, no, I haven't. (Note: I actually have). Anyway, at Sushitadashi, you can enter without any reservations or worries. -> I was nervous before entering though. Recommended menu & bill: We ordered sushi and beer for two for 2180 yen. It was delicious, but not exceptional. Maybe my expectations were too high after mustering up the courage to enter. Overall impression: Whenever I watch a movie at New Hachioji Cinema, I always noticed Sushitadashi and Hormone Center Tenryu across the street. I finally visited Sushitadashi, and I feel relieved. There were regular customers in the restaurant, and I could feel that it is a place loved by the locals. I will use this experience as motivation to challenge the next sushi restaurant.

There are no reviews, but I have been visiting this restaurant since I was taken there by the now-closed tailor Okada (who would take customers to Sushi Tadatsu when their suit was completed!). It has a traditional and bustling atmosphere, with locals who have made it their go-to place for both lunch and dinner. Several chefs who trained here have opened their own shops in Hachioji. The prices are reasonable, so you can enjoy fish and sake without worrying about a sudden price hike at night. After peeking into the cinema across the street, I like to stop by this restaurant, then do a little shopping at Odawara-ya before walking home in a slightly tipsy state.

I used it for a banquet, but the dishes came out too slowly... The taste was not bad, but I definitely won't be visiting again. Maybe it's different on the first floor...