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About this place
Diners have remarked on the clear appearance and firm texture of the live squid, while another visitor came specifically for water squid. Catch conditions can mean it is not available, so check with the restaurant in advance if this is what you have in mind. One diner who tried the live squid also enjoyed the tempura made from the remaining portions.
The restaurant’s seafood shumai, made with fish paste and vegetables, is presented as a house speciality. One diner said its seafood flavour stood apart from meat shumai and praised its light, soft texture. The lunchtime Sashimi and Shumai Set comes with mini sashimi, 6 shumai, a small side dish, savoury egg custard, miso soup and rice, putting the signature dish at the heart of the meal.
For a meal centred on fish, set options include sashimi, grilled fish and simmered fish. The weekly lunch listing also features the Ishii Set, with mini sashimi, grilled fish, a small side dish and savoury egg custard, as well as the limited-quantity Chef’s Choice of the Day. Information about lunch hours varies by day and season, so check that the restaurant is open before setting out.
In the evening, try the sesame-dressed local mackerel, made with thick-cut line-caught chub mackerel and a special sesame soy sauce. Diners have paired sake with sashimi and grilled Pacific saury, while another enjoyed conger eel sashimi with grated daikon and chilli, ponzu and sudachi. The menu lends itself to a dinner exploring different ways of serving fish. Dine-in table service is available, and reservations are accepted.
