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I visited Jitchu Hachiku, which I had been curious about for a while. I used it for a girls' night out. I had tried to visit a few times on a whim, but I always gave up because I couldn't get in right away. As it was the middle day of a three-day weekend, I made a reservation three days in advance. According to Tabelog, reservations after 5 pm were fully booked for dinner from 8 pm, so I reserved for 5 pm. It seems that if you make a reservation a week in advance, you can choose your preferred time slot. The first floor has a counter, and we were seated at a four-person table on the second floor. The four-person table had partitions, so we didn't have to face other customers while dining. We ordered Katsu Salmon, Oden with Daikon, Oden with Shirasu and Nori, and a sashimi platter. The appetizer served was mentaiko, which was quite luxurious, with about a third of a piece in a small dish. What impressed me was the seasoning with sesame oil. If you haven't tried mentaiko with sesame oil, I highly recommend it as it is an exquisite combination, almost the best accompaniment for rice. The appetizer got us quite excited. The Katsu Salmon was not piping hot, but the coating was crispy, and the salmon was fatty, pairing well with the tartar sauce mixed with pickled ginger. It was delicious, living up to its popularity as the number one dish. Even though I'm not a fan of oily foods, I would want to order it again. The Oden was lightly seasoned with a clear broth. The flavors didn't penetrate much, feeling a bit lacking. The egg was half-cooked, and the daikon was small, which was a bit disappointing. The egg roll was average. I love nori, shirasu, and egg rolls, but the flavors didn't stand out for me. It might have been better if they were a bit warmer as they were slightly cold. The sashimi platter was reasonably priced, and each piece was quite large. It felt luxurious. I didn't pay much attention, but it seems they included something as a service. However, no one really paid attention, so we didn't quite understand. (I'm sorry) I was really looking forward to it, so there was a slight gap between the taste and my expectations, but the drink menu was extensive, and the dishes were served promptly, perhaps because we went early. I also felt their dedication to fish, so I recommend visiting this place at least once. Although I used it for a girls' night out this time, it seems suitable for various occasions such as dates or drinks with colleagues.