After work, I went to Asakusa and visited a dried fish shop. It used to be in a nearby alley about 10 years ago, but I think they moved. They had a wide variety of grilled fish, and I chose the Nodoguro and Hokke, both of which were incredibly delicious. I ended up drinking too much sake. Thank you for the meal!

A store located inside Asakusa Arcade. Upon entering the store and going down the stairs, there are tables for 2 people and a counter. As the name suggests, there are many dried fish dishes on the menu. They also offer a variety of sake to accompany the dishes. The grilled mackerel that comes out is perfectly cooked with a delicious amount of fat.

Today, four of us ordered the 5500 yen course, which includes all-you-can-drink alcohol. Even though it was already a great deal, we were able to upgrade to the premium course just by asking. The premium course includes a variety of high-quality alcohol. We started with appetizers, followed by a plate of sashimi, a salad with plenty of whitebait, and individual plates of shishamo, golden eye snapper, hokke, and half a mackerel each. Just these dishes were enough to make us full. We also enjoyed red sausages, yakitori, mentaiko butter potatoes, dashimaki tamago, large shrimp tempura, and a big grilled rice ball with side dishes. For dessert, we had matcha warabi mochi. We also had plenty of alcohol to drink. Thank you for the delicious meal.

It's been a long time! The dried fish here is delicious with a nice oily texture. It goes well with sake, shochu, and even beer. I ordered the dried fish again today. Unfortunately, my favorite half-fried chicken seems to have been removed from the menu. I always used to order it because it was so delicious. However, they still have yakitori. This is a great place to enjoy tasty snacks while drinking.

I had lunch at a fish store on Sushi Street. The interior of the store has a dim atmosphere, with a hearth right by the entrance where dried fish is grilled. I ordered the half salt-grilled mackerel set meal. In about 10 minutes, the half salt-grilled mackerel set meal was served on a tray. It came with rice, half salt-grilled mackerel, pickled radish, rolled omelette, salad, and miso soup. For some reason, the miso soup was served in a messy way, spilling over the edge. The mackerel was delicious with a nice amount of fat. The miso soup had a flavor I liked. The pickled radish, rolled omelette, and salad were nothing particularly noteworthy. If I have the chance, I would like to try the grilled throat set meal next time.

The daikon in oden is soaked in flavor and delicious, and the dried fish is concentrated in taste and juicy, making it the perfect accompaniment for alcohol.

I originally loved the nostalgic entrance atmosphere of the "Shokutsu Dori Store" in Asakusa, but it had closed down so we ended up using this place instead. We used a coupon to upgrade to a premium all-you-can-drink plan for 5000 yen for about 10 people. The seating was a bit cramped, but the staff's hospitality made our time enjoyable. The food mainly consisted of dried fish, but there was also a generous serving of meat dishes with large cuts that surprised us. It's a great place for those who love fish and enjoy sake. Since it's close to Senso-ji Temple, it might be nice to take a stroll through Nakamise Street and enjoy the traditional atmosphere of Asakusa before starting the party early.

After visiting Senso-ji Temple for hatsumode, I was wandering around looking for a nice restaurant and stumbled upon this place. I love fish and dried fish, so I was intrigued and decided to go inside. Despite being a bit off the beaten path, they were able to seat me right away without a reservation. The interior was calm and had a nice aroma of grilled fish. It felt nostalgic for me, coming from the countryside, and I felt really comfortable. The staff were not pushy and provided good service. They had a variety of unique drinks like roasted chestnut shochu and sesame shochu, which might be recommended for shochu lovers. I personally like fruit liquor, so I tried the cloudy peach sake and plum wine. The menu had a wide range of options from yakitori to fish dishes to snacks, and everything was delicious! I realized I forgot to take photos when I was leaving... what a shame. I would definitely want to visit again when I'm in the Asakusa area!

I stopped by a seafood restaurant on a whim. It had been about 10 years since I last visited, and I remember it being a place with decent quality and delicious food, especially at the Shibuya location. However, it seems like they have expanded too much, and now it's turned into a generic izakaya with unclear specialties. The salmon belly had no crispy texture, and the raw bacon was thin and lacking flavor. What would I recommend for a quick bite? The assorted pickles! They came out quickly and surprisingly turned out to be the most delicious dish. I finished with pork miso soup, but the sizes of the ingredients were inconsistent, and the broth lacked depth. It took a few attempts to get the attention of the staff, and I had to stand up and raise my hand to call them over.

The place was not crowded like Hoppy Street, so we could easily get in. We were recommended some great ingredients, so we ordered half portions of mackerel, chicken, and hokke (added later). The mackerel had a strange texture, too soft and mushy for mackerel, with a confusing taste. The chicken was recommended fried, slightly rare inside with crispy skin, and the young staff did a good job cutting it. The hokke was consistently good. We were too full to finish everything, but all dishes were quite fatty, so we wished for some lemon. The sweet rolled omelette was delicious. The cucumber tataki was a nice refreshing break from the fatty dishes. Overall, it was a fun and enjoyable meal. Thank you!

Today, I walked around Asakusa to have lunch. Although the Hozuki Market was supposed to be taking place, I didn't go all the way there. I saw some people walking around with hozuki plants they had picked up. Unfortunately, it was a bit sparse due to an approaching typhoon. While observing this scenery, I visited the Asakusa Sushiya Street Himono-ya store. There is another Himono-ya store in Asakusa Food Street nearby, which I have been to a few times and even left a review on Tabelog, but I had never visited this particular Asakusa Sushiya Street Himono-ya store before. As I approached the store, I noticed a sign advertising "Today's Special: Sendai Miso Grilled Flounder for 880 yen," so I decided to order that. Upon entering the store, I was seated and given a menu. However, I was informed that the special for the day was actually Salt-Grilled Mackerel, not the Grilled Flounder with Sendai Miso that I had planned to order. Despite this, I went ahead and ordered the Salt-Grilled Mackerel for 880 yen. After finishing the salad that was served first, the main dish along with natto, pickles, miso soup, and rice was brought to the table. The natto had a lot of green onions added, although I didn't take a picture of it. I remember that the store in Food Street served a substantial miso soup, not the regular miso soup served here, so I felt a bit let down. The miso soup itself was decently tasty. The Salt-Grilled Mackerel, pickles, natto, and other dishes were all enjoyable. However, overall, I felt more satisfied with the store in Food Street. Given that they are only a few meters apart, if I had to choose between the two, I would go to the store in Food Street next time. It's not that this store is bad in any way, but... The store seemed to be run by one person in the kitchen and one person on the floor. Thank you for the meal.

Date and time: September 23, 2013 (Monday) 7:30 pm - Location: Asakusa, Taito-ku. A store facing Sushiya Street. Exterior: A black wooden building with a traditional Japanese inn-like feel. Waiting time: None in particular. Occasion: Dinner with acquaintances on the last day of a 3-day weekend. We chose this place because we wanted a lively atmosphere. Clientele: Salarymen, office ladies, housewives. Atmosphere: The store is located underground, with a staircase leading down to a grill area right away. There are counter seats and table seats on the first floor, and table seats on the second floor. The restroom is only on the second floor. Food and drinks: - Amber Ebisu beer 560 yen - Draft beer (larger than usual) 680 yen - Hoppy Black set 480 yen - Naka (shochu) 250 yen - Taketsuru 12-year highball 450 yen - Otoshi (appetizer) 350 yen A tray of various small dishes is brought to the table as an appetizer. You can choose as many as you like. We chose eggplant stew, salted fish roe, and salad. - Grilled whole sea bream 1480 yen The fish and chicken are served on a bamboo basket, and we decided to order the sea bream. The grilling and seasoning were excellent, with a perfect balance of salt. The quality of the ingredients was evident. - Grilled thick tofu 330 yen The outer layer was crispy, and the excess moisture was removed, making it delicious. It was topped generously with bonito flakes and green onions, providing a satisfying texture. - Jar-marinated beef 880 yen Long pieces of meat are grilled over charcoal and served, with the staff cutting them with scissors. The marinated sauce was sweet and tasty. Some parts of the meat had tough tendons and were hard to chew, but the overall experience was good. Service: The service was not bad. There was one male and one female staff member that day. They took orders politely and served the dishes attentively. Other notes: The restaurant is not smoke-free.

Well, Pocochan has been eating nothing but yakitori in Tokyo. While strolling around Asakusa with friends, they stumbled upon a seafood restaurant! Since they've been eating nothing but meat, they thought it might be a nice change. The interior of the restaurant was fancy, with water under the cobblestones near the entrance and goldfish swimming around. The lunch set was around 800 yen. First, they had a salad, which was just a salad. The mackerel marinated in sweet sake was juicy and quite tasty. The miso soup was quite light, but that's typical of Tokyo, where flavors tend to be subtle. The staff were very friendly and lovely. Overall, for 800 yen, it was a pretty delicious lunch.

Asakusa Sushiya Himo no Ya. I was looking for a restaurant open around midnight, and I happened to see a sign that said "Himo no Ya" so I thought it was a fish restaurant and decided to go in. Overall, there wasn't a dish that was incredibly delicious, but I thought it was enjoyable. Personally, when I think of Tokyo, I think of beef tendon, so I ordered that and thought it was good. The sashimi was average. The fried rice was a bit bland. Among the dishes we ordered this time, I thought the egg was good. The main fish dish was also average. Also, the service from the staff wasn't very good, so I hope they improve that.

When the widowed old man in his small home kitchen feels like eating grilled fish, he always struggles because he can't grill fish at home and misses the lunchtime specials. When he can't resist the craving, he has no choice but to go to a place like this izakaya with a robatayaki-style grill. Although he doesn't drink much, tonight he had someone to talk to, so he invited them here to get some grilled fish. Despite it being a nighttime izakaya, he ordered a "set meal" right from the first order! It was a bit embarrassing... With a lime-infused Corona beer in hand, he started with the okra with sesame dressing appetizer. Delicious! Despite his unconventional appearance, he eats in his own way. The "half-grilled Ooyama chicken" ordered for the beer was incredibly tasty! Juicy and thick, with a rich chicken flavor. The "half-dried mackerel" from a brand called "Bansuke" that he had as part of the set meal was also incredibly delicious! This is it. This is what he came to eat. The recommended "grilled half yellowtail" was too bland in flavor. It's better as a simmered dish. The service of "raw cabbage snack" with special miso mayonnaise was tasty. The miso soup in the set meal wasn't very delicious. It was too strong in flavor, lacking in umami, and didn't balance well with the grilled fish. Overall, the other menu items were a bit lacking in portion size, grilling, flavor, and presentation. Although they specialize in "dried fish," the overall operation feels like a chain izakaya. However, they do have classic items like "hokke" and "dried squid" on the menu. They grill them on the net grill near the entrance. It's nice. Japanese people like this kind of robatayaki style. There was a time when "robatayaki" was a huge trend! In the past, they even grilled shumai and gyoza on the net. Looking back, it was clearly over the top and funny. That's how popular the robatayaki style was back then. The dishes were served on a big rice paddle. The restaurant was surprisingly cramped and uncomfortable. The interior design seemed to have prioritized seat quantity over comfort. There was an undeniable sense of crampedness. The dim lighting was also nostalgic. I understand the relaxation effect they were going for, but it felt cramped and the ambiance was mismatched. The dimness was so severe that my cellphone camera had to use a slower shutter speed, resulting in more than half of the food photos being unusable. It's frustrating. My cellphone camera always manages to annoy me. I think this is the best place to go for a "grilled fish set meal" during lunchtime to get the most satisfaction.

The other day, I tried a seafood restaurant in Asakusa with my daughter, who loved it and wanted to go back. This time, we visited a different seafood restaurant called Asakusa Sushiya Michi no Ya near the one we went to before. As soon as we entered, we went down a staircase where there were goldfish swimming. The staff even offered my daughter to feed the fish later. We had reserved a semi-private space on the second floor. We decided to focus on dried fish dishes this time, avoiding the huge portion of grilled half-chicken we had last time. We started with three appetizers of our choice (280 yen each) - fried onion, ginger simmered liver, and Matsumae pickles, all of which were good. The cabbage dish was huge and delicious, especially when eaten with salt or plum paste instead of the default miso mayonnaise. We ordered dried fish dishes such as Kasago (1580 yen, big and tasty), Mackerel (480 yen), and Grilled Salmon Belly (580 yen, very fatty and delicious). We also tried the Pork Kalbi with Green Onion and Salt (480 yen), which was also good. For rice dishes, we had Salmon Onigiri (230 yen) and Dried Fish Fried Rice (580 yen), which was so filling that we couldn't finish the onigiri. The fried rice had pickled vegetables, egg, and dried fish on top, which was tasty, but the dried fish topping wasn't necessary. The miso soup (180 yen) was served in a large bowl but lacked depth in flavor. The restaurant was less crowded than the one in Asakusa Food Alley where we went before, and the service was good. My daughter was thrilled to feed the goldfish on our way out.

Yesterday, I had a heavy dinner. Today, I'm feeling a bit off, like a hangover in my stomach. So, for lunch, I want some warm miso soup and rice. That's why I came here, to "Himono-ya." It's an izakaya, but they also serve lunch. I love dried fish with rice, so I ordered the "horse mackerel sashimi set" with salad and cold tofu. The atmosphere in the dimly lit restaurant is nice, but sorry for the blurry photos. And this, this is amazing. I couldn't resist and ate it before taking a picture. It's so soothing. Grilling makes everything taste better, right? I'm weak to words like "smoked" and "grilled." Lunch is nice too, not just dinner. Normal set meals like this are the most comforting.

I visited this restaurant for lunch after visiting Senso-ji Temple. As the name suggests, this place specializes in dried fish. The atmosphere is not bad, with dried fish displayed throughout the shop. It was a bit too lively for my taste, but I was satisfied with the hot steamed rice and delicious dried fish. The thick-cut dried fish was especially tasty. It felt like a taste of traditional Japanese cuisine. I used to think dried fish was oily and heavy, but I realized it depends on how it's cooked. The cold tofu with soy sauce was also good, with a nice bean flavor.

This is a dried seafood center shop. They have locations in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and various other places. First things first, order a beer. They have sizes like regular and large. The appetizer is served by the staff with about 7 small dishes on a plate. Today, I chose bamboo shoot and vegetable marinade. They always give you cabbage, which they call a "treat". You can enjoy it with miso mayo. The grilled chicken from Ooyama is amazing at 780 yen. It's delicious with ginger on top. The soy sauce marinated mackerel is also great at 700 yen. The grilled squid is 450 yen and garlic is 140 yen. We had two beers, a bottle of shochu (raw wheat), and various snacks for about 6300 yen. The dried seafood is definitely delicious, but some other items on the menu are not as great.

I entered this place because it had a retro atmosphere and reminded me of Asakusa, with its dried fish and all. I was planning to have dinner, so I ordered a set meal, but they were out of dried fish set meals for the night, so I chose the salmon belly set meal with three types of grilled fish instead. Despite being dried fish, they focus on selling fish, so even the salmon belly was not greasy but had just the right amount of oil removed. The seasoning was also just right. The homemade tofu served as an appetizer was lightly sprinkled with salt, showing their attention to detail in seasoning. They also have a wide variety of drinks, so I could drink as much as I want with the fish. If I didn't have work the next day, I could drink all night (lol).

I saw the word "dried fish" and immediately entered the restaurant. It was a little underground, but when I went down the stairs, the floor was cobblestone and there were real goldfish swimming in a pond! Very stylish. When I sat down, I saw a menu for Ebisu Amber Beer. It was delicious! I wondered what would be a good snack. At that moment, they brought a plate of fish and recommended some dried fish. When recommended, it's human nature to order one. So, I ordered it. When I looked at the menu, it said "Oh! Tofu" in a witty way. I hesitated a bit when ordering. It could be a good conversation starter. The dried fish was delicious, as recommended. The snack was ordinary, but having a plate of fish was nice. If you're Japanese, you have to have dried fish!