"江戸っ子寿司," a restaurant with several outlets in front of Kanda Station, gives off a casual sushi vibe. Founded in 1957, it seems to have operated in the hustle and bustle of the post-war era, right in front of the Japan Railways station. I want to start by showing my respect for their work, feeding the stomachs of salarymen for all these years.
There's a mixed-use building called "櫻井ビル" right in front of the north exit of Kanda Station, and its ground floor is an open passage called "櫻井小路." It's quite stylish. This time, I visited the "中店" (Central Branch) located at the end of this alley. I entered around 1:00 PM. Inside the counter, there were 3 or 4 chefs working efficiently and cheerfully, greeting customers warmly.
I ordered the "中店ランチ" (Central Branch Lunch) for 1,320 yen (excluding tax) and added a small portion. The order arrived in about 3 minutes - they work fast. The sushi pieces were large, both in terms of the fish and the rice, and it felt like the kind of satisfying sushi that hungry businessmen on their rounds would eagerly devour.
Having had a productive morning at work, I enjoyed the sushi with a cheerful mood, preparing to tackle the afternoon. The fatty tuna was sweet and smooth, the steamed shrimp had a nice thickness and a good chew, and the foie gras had a luxurious volume that surpassed the amount of rice. I savored each individual grain of salmon roe, noting the smoothness on the surface. The kelp with herring roe was also impressively thick. While it's not delicate, they use high-quality ingredients.
The restaurant exuded vitality, brightness, and freshness, in line with its name, showcasing the "江戸っ子気質" (Edo spirit) that was quite pleasing.