Asakinu

At lunch, choose between a generous serving of sashimi and a set with an assortment of small dishes. The restaurant lists its Asakinu set at 1,200 yen, with 2 kinds of obanzai, tofu, salad, fried dishes, miso soup, pickles and rice. One diner who ordered it reported a spread that included sashimi, tempura, tamagoyaki and simmered dishes, with several small plates to enjoy. Another particularly remembered the sashimi and fried sea bream served in broth. It’s a good choice if you want fish at the centre of the meal, alongside a little of the fried food and obanzai.

For a rice bowl, the menu lists a whitebait and minced tuna bowl for 1,000 yen and a seafood bowl for 1,300 yen; both come with salad, miso soup and pickles. A diner who tried the seafood bowl described it as generously topped with sashimi, enough to cover the rice, and garnished with shredded nori and shiso leaves. They were able to choose between dashi soy sauce and tamari. The menu also notes that bowls may come with either vinegared or plain rice, so it may be worth checking when you order. Choose the seafood bowl for a sashimi-led meal, or the whitebait and minced tuna combination if that’s what you’re in the mood for.

Lunch options also include a sashimi set meal and a set meal chosen by the manager. The latter is listed with salad, a small side dish, pickles and miso soup, making it another option for a meal built around fish. Several visit reports describe the dining room as counter seating only. One diner who had the lunch set said payment was made in advance when ordering. Seating is limited, so there may be a wait around lunchtime. The counter setup suits solo diners and small groups looking to sample several dishes.

In the evening, sashimi and obanzai can be paired with a drink. One diner enjoyed the sake Tsuki no I with food, while another noted the range of sake available. Whether you opt for a set meal at lunch or put together a meal of small plates and drinks in the evening, fish remains at the heart of the experience.