At the end of the year, as is our annual tradition, the three of us went out for drinks. We met up around 2 pm and headed to Sushizake Sakana Sugitama Namba Amza, located about a 5-minute walk from Nipponbashi Station or Namba Station. This sushi izakaya was created by the conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro. We were seated at a table on the second floor and looked through the drink menu, which had a variety of sake options. I ordered my usual highball and we made a toast. We started by ordering the greedy sashimi platter of the day, which included tuna, yellowtail, red snapper, and marinated mackerel. At just 373 yen, it was a great deal. We also tried the seared foie gras with ponzu sauce, which was a nice appetizer. One of my friends, who loves fried food, kept ordering items like fried horse mackerel and fried potatoes. The tempura was also delicious, especially the squid and sweet potato. Despite the abundance of fried food on the table, we decided to try some sushi rolls as well. The atmosphere got livelier as more guests arrived, so we finished our drinks and called it a day. The restaurant had good value for money and was perfect for a daytime drink. I look forward to trying more sushi on my next visit. Cheers!

At Amza 1000 in Namba, there are children on the first floor, and they eat a lot (laughs). The taste is average, but the service is slow, especially for drinks, taking over 10 minutes... It seems to be part of the Sushiro group, but they should consider their operation. #Izakaya #Beer #Shochu #Sushi #Caviar #NambaGourmet #NambaDrinking

Here at a popular sushi restaurant in Namba's Sennichimae, we ordered some popular sushi. We started with one piece each of maguro (tuna), rossini-style, hotate (scallop) with uni (sea urchin), aburi (seared) akami (lean tuna), and amaebi (sweet shrimp), as well as other creative sushi options. The surprising part was that all sushi items were priced at 299 yen each. We wanted to try more, but some items were sold out, so we had to give up. Besides the food, there are also plenty of options for drinks, making it worth a visit.

I came to the Amza store because the Uehommachi store was terrible. The operation here was not as bad as Uehommachi store, more like a normal izakaya level. The food was also average, neither good nor bad. The cleanliness of the dishes was the same as Uehommachi store, so maybe that's just how it is.

I was recommended a great restaurant right next to Namba Station! Sushi, Sake, and Sakana Sugitama is an izakaya restaurant operated by Sushiro, offering delicious and affordable dishes with plenty of spring menu options that are also Instagram-worthy! We tried the Spring Greedy Sashimi Platter for 2 for 1,099 yen, Seared Mackerel Nigiri (2 pieces) for 329 yen, Spring Vegetable Tempura for 439 yen, Cherry Sea Bream Carpaccio Nigiri (2 pieces) for 439 yen, Fugu Fin Nigiri (2 pieces) for 659 yen, Crispy Tuna Wrap (2 pieces) for 329 yen, Salmon Avocado Medium Roll for 329 yen, Greedy Seared Cheese (Salmon, Shrimp, Egg) for 299 yen, Caviar Sushi for 299 yen, Tuna Rossini Style for 299 yen, Red Shrimp and Tobiko Sushi for 299 yen, Oden Daikon Tempura for 299 yen. We also tried the limited lunch special Boat Sushi Bowl for 990 yen (limited to 10 servings) and the Fukurokuju Sushi Platter with 12 pieces for 1,390 yen. It was so delicious and affordable! The presentation was also beautiful, which was very impressive! We enjoyed our meal on the terrace, and it was so pleasant. The season was perfect too. Definitely give it a try!

I went to the popular sushi izakaya "Sushi, Sake, Sakana Sugitama". This time, I was looking forward to their special sushi. I ordered the overflowing battleship sushi with sea urchin and salmon roe, but it was sold out. I also tried the parent and child inari sushi, and the scallop with sea urchin sushi topped with truffle. The seared shrimp with sea urchin sauce and the tuna Rossini-style were very luxurious. Next, I had the caviar sushi, which came with a generous amount of caviar in a can. The sushi rice was topped with negitoro. The menu was very extensive and filled with appetizing options.

Sushiro, but this one doesn't go around. The lineup I received this time was as follows: - Premium 1 piece - - Bluefin Tuna Otoro x2 - Jumbo Scallop x2 - Conger Eel x2 - Select 2 pieces - - Medium Fatty Tuna x2 - Fresh Salmon x2 - Ark Shell x2 - Tsubugai x2 - Gunkan Ikura x2 - Red Shrimp x2 - Sea Bream x2 - Seafood Red Miso Soup x2 There are also affordable lunch menu options, but I prefer the style of ordering whatever you like. My top 3 favorites are: 1st place: Jumbo Scallop 2nd place: Conger Eel & Bluefin Tuna Otoro 3rd place: Red Shrimp Especially, the scallops were thick, sweet, and delicious. The Bluefin Tuna Otoro was also creamy and rich. The red shrimp and shellfish were also great. The grilled conger eel served in front of you was huge and delicious. The vinegar rice is mixed with balsamic vinegar and black vinegar, which surprisingly has no strong taste and is well-received by women. The balance between the fish and the rice was good, making it a great option for a light snack. They also offer takeout starting from one piece, and the staff were very kind and accommodating, which is important. Although I went for lunch this time and didn't try the side dishes or tempura, they seemed to be well-stocked, so I would like to visit again.

I didn't know at all, but I heard from a friend that Sushiro, a revolving sushi restaurant that my family frequents, also has an izakaya. The name is "Sushi, Sake, Sakana Sugitama." They specialize in sushi, tempura, and Japanese sake. It turns out they have a branch in Kyoto, which I found out later (T_T). The menu is interesting and quite affordable, so we ordered a variety of dishes. The table was chaotic. Here are some of the dishes we tried: - Cute Caviar Sushi: Caviar in a small can with rice underneath, only 329 yen. - Sugitama Potato Salad: Shaped like a sugitama (a cedar ball), covered in seaweed, with eggs and pickled ginger inside, also 329 yen. - Overflowing Sushi with Medium Fatty Tuna: A unique dish with medium fatty tuna, fish roe, and grated yam flowing out when you remove the sheet on top, 659 yen. - Tuna Rossini Style: Tuna topped with foie gras, 329 yen. - Drinkable Salmon Sushi: Salmon that melts in your mouth, 329 yen. - Assorted Tempura: Includes shrimp, sweet potato, eggplant, and squid, 329 yen. - Crab Cream Croquette: Two pieces with tartar sauce, 439 yen. - Assorted Gyoza: Gyoza topped with seafood like shrimp, squid, and eel, 439 yen. - Grilled Sushi Assortment: Salmon, mackerel, and eel, 329 yen. - etc. I had the tempura bowl for lunch, which was very filling and only 900 yen including tax. Overall, we enjoyed a variety of dishes and left satisfied. If you just focus on eating, it would cost around 3000 yen per person. We finished our meal without leaving any leftovers and headed home.

On the first floor of Amza in Namba, the sun had disappeared without me noticing. Instead, a new restaurant had appeared. I casually visited during lunchtime. The interior and seating arrangement hadn't changed much from before. There were high counters, low counters, table seats, and outdoor seating. The lunch menu consisted of different options like sushi with varying numbers of pieces, sushi with tempura, sushi with ramen, and rice bowls. I ordered the Tempura and Sushi Set (top) for 1390 yen. While waiting, the atmosphere and menu reminded me of a restaurant I had visited in Kyobashi a few years ago. Well, restaurants evolve over time. The sushi set had 8 pieces, and I wondered what the "regular" set would be like. The rice was not to my liking, and the toppings such as tuna and eel were disappointing. The tempura batter may have been due to operational reasons, but it felt lacking. Maybe if I thought of it as a chain restaurant or conveyor belt sushi, my feelings would be different. But considering the price, I'm not sure.

Osaka Namba Amza 1st floor, Sugi-tama-san's sushi research. Rated 3.0 on Tabelog. Opened on April 26, 2021. You can enjoy sushi in a casual izakaya style. The location is convenient for meeting up with others. - Greedy Three Nigiri Tuna: 329 yen - Greedy Three Nigiri Seared: 329 yen - Greedy Shumai Assortment: 439 yen The Shumai assortment was visually appealing, with Shumai at the base of the toppings. Thank you for the meal!

I had been curious about Sushiro's new business style for a while. The sushi and sake were delicious and cost-effective, but the operation seemed to be struggling. It took nearly 30 minutes to serve the chawanmushi, and the drinks were slow to arrive, with some order mix-ups. The staff, including both employees and international student part-timers, were working hard and likable, so I might give it another try once they get more experience. The last order for alcohol at Manbou Chuo is at 7 pm. They were blasting the air conditioning, maybe for ventilation, and I was freezing. There were no partitions between neighboring seats, but I wonder if that's okay?

All characters in the movie have their own conflicting sense of justice, and when they clash, someone will always be defeated. But I hope that the movie can pass on a baton of hope, no matter how small, to the audience in the end. Directed by Yoshihisa Daihachi, the film "Kanashie no Kiba" focuses on the integrity of editors who are caught up in factional strife but stick to their beliefs. It's easy to lose something important. Prioritizing rationalization alone can cause us to lose sight of what truly matters. This story about the publishing industry can also apply to the film industry. It quietly appeals to what we should protect. Today, I visit "Sushi, Sake, Sakana Sugitama Namba Amza Store." It opened in April at the location where "Sumiyaki Waraten" was on the 1st floor of "Amza 1000." Let's go on a reconnaissance mission to see what it's like. ・Daikoku [10 pieces] (990 yen) The lunch menu is diverse. While the "Boat Assortment Bowl," limited to 10 servings, is impressive, let's start with the basic nigiri sushi. I request the "Daikoku" with 10 pieces. It comes with red miso soup. A pretty spectacular lineup. The size of the toppings is decent. I eat each one carefully. I savor the flavors of each type of fish. I'm always torn between using chopsticks or eating with my hands, but today I decide to pick them up with my hands. This way, it's smooth to dip them in soy sauce and then bring them to my mouth. Nigiri sushi is truly delicious. It was a delightful meal. Thank you. Upon researching later, I found out that it is a group store managed by "FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES," which also operates "Sushiro" and other restaurants. I learned something new once again. Let's continue to strive on the path we take, so we can have no regrets in the end.

The Golden Week special update period from April 29th to May 5th has ended, and from today onwards, we will be back to regular updates. From March to April, there have been a number of new commercial facilities and dining areas opening in the Kansai region. It's been a while since we've seen so many openings in a row. Therefore, in this blog, we will be compiling all these new openings and presenting them as the "2021 Spring New Store Festival". The first restaurant to be featured is the "Sushi Sakana Sugitama Namba Amza" (Osaka, Nihonbashi), which opened on April 26th. This is a restaurant under the Sushiro Group. From the lunch menu, I ordered the limited edition boat-shaped sashimi bowl for 990 yen, with free extra rice.

This tuna set is delicious! The salmon and eel are not bad. The potato salad is a large ball with salted seaweed on the outside, and inside there is a seasoned and creamy egg with pickled ginger, making it unique.

Craftsmen make sushi for us. They also offer a variety of reasonably priced side dishes.