I love sushi and often explore different places. This time, I went to a place recommended by some friends. It's a bit far, but located quietly in the city. I walked from Shimbashi, enjoying a Heartland beer as a start – consistently delicious. Soon, Thai, octopus, and abalone were served, all with generous cuts and a satisfying bite. The octopus had a great texture and rich flavor. The seared Me-hikari was fatty and crispy – absolutely fantastic. The sushi started with big squid, featuring ample fish and a rice ball that filled the mouth. Excellent. I added 7 more pieces, and despite a full stomach, enjoyed each bite. The rice's flavor and the large-sized toppings were to my liking. The pace was quick, making for a delightful and engaging dining experience. The conversation flowed well, and it was a great time. I'll definitely go again. Here's what I ate: octopus from Tai Sagami, delicious abalone, perfectly cooked bonito, lightly pickled baby flounder with mustard, firefly squid marinated in sake lees, clams that paired well with rich sake, and a fantastic seared squid sushi. Excellent, a great feeling. Kiss, kelp grouper, red-fleshed pickled tuna, medium fatty tuna, small skin snapper, large and delicious shrimp, sea urchin, conger eel, salted, and additional egg with vinegar. Horse mackerel, young sardine, horse mackerel, simmered red clam, boiled hamo.

I visited the renowned sushi restaurant "Tomidokoro" for the first time, recommended by a friend as their favorite sushi place. Seeing numerous positive reviews, I couldn't help but feel uncertain, wondering if I was too early to appreciate the nuances of sushi flavors. However, my doubts vanished as I took the first bite at Tomidokoro. The sushi was a revelation, with outstanding ingredients and rice. The anago (conger eel) was boneless and incredibly plump, while the saiwara (Japanese Spanish mackerel) stood out with its refined seasoning. It turns out they marinate it in onion-infused soy sauce. Despite my initial concerns about discerning flavor differences in sushi, Tomidokoro's simplicity showcased its overwhelming skill and left me thoroughly satisfied. Dining in a space filled with the chef's passion and dedication to his craft, I couldn't pinpoint what made it different, but I could sense the meticulous technique honed through dedication. Food truly is an experience, and Tomidokoro delivered an amazing one. Special thanks to Daifuku and Chef Koji Sato, along with everyone at Tomidokoro, for the fantastic experience. So moved by the experience, I looked into the head chef's background and discovered he hailed from "Sushi Shin," a restaurant that has held Michelin stars for 16 consecutive years in the Tokyo Michelin Guide. I not only want to revisit but also make it a regular occurrence at this delightful sushi spot. ◆ Lunch Nigiri Set: ¥6,000 + Additional Nigiri: ¥1,000 ・Ebotai (butterfish)・Iwashi (sardine)・Zuke (marinated)・Chutoro (medium fatty tuna)・Kohada (gizzard shad)・Ika (squid)・Ikura (salmon roe)・Katsuo (skipjack tuna) ★Sawara (Japanese Spanish mackerel)・Uni (sea urchin)★・Anago (conger eel)・Miso soup・Tamago (sweet omelet) ＋Toro-taku (fatty tuna with pickled radish)

This was my fourth time having lunch here, and it's just delicious. I opted for the Chef's Choice (nigiri only) with an extra serving of fatty tuna for ¥7,000. They only accept cash for lunch. You can also order a Chef's Choice with appetizers. The selection included sea bream, sardines, pickled fish, medium fatty tuna, small snapper, simmered squid, salmon roe, bonito, mackerel, sea eel, and an additional serving of fatty tuna, half portion. With all these, it's an amazing value for ¥7,000.

Lunch omakase (chef's choice) for 10 volumes at 6000 yen, with an additional red sea urchin and medium fatty tuna. The extra red sea urchin, priced at 9000 yen per person, was particularly outstanding. Despite having sea urchin in the omakase, the sweetness was incomparable! Truly, the red sea urchin from Amakusa was delicious. Among the dishes of the day's omakase, what stood out were the mackerel and the sardines with squid ink sauce. Thank you for the meal. Reservation for the next visit is already made. Also, be aware that the pickled ginger here is quite vinegary and not very sweet, so if you dislike sour flavors, please take note.

I visited Tomidokoro-san in Onarimon. From the moment I entered until I sat down, the attentive and spirited service assured me that this place was a winner. I opted for the chef's choice of appetizers and sushi. The first bite of flounder made me smile, and the saury and bonito were meticulously delicious, making me indulge in sake, three cups of it. The sushi, needless to say, was consistently satisfying. I also ordered additional simmered clams and rolled gourd strips, which left me completely satisfied. The portion size and speed of service here are addictive, not to mention the flavors. Thank you for the delicious experience!

"I went to Tomidokoro again. The place is easy to get to, and the cost is reasonable. The sushi was excellent, with a noticeable improvement in the rice quality. The new-seasoned fish and ark shell were delightful additions. I thoroughly enjoyed it! #sushi #ShinbashiGourmet #Onarimon #WantToConnectWithSushiLovers #Tomidokoro"

It's been about a year and a half since I last visited Tomidokoro, and as always, the sushi was delicious. The large pieces of shari made the lunch very satisfying. However, the prices have skyrocketed, and it was disappointing that there were no shrimp included. I considered ordering an extra piece, but I was hesitant about the price. The saury was particularly delicious. Despite the lunch costing only 6000 yen, it's hard to find such quality elsewhere. The eel here is especially tasty, with no bones at all. I generally don't find eel sushi appealing, but I love it here. Despite the recent price hikes, they haven't increased their prices yet, which is really impressive. The lunch set included: sea bream, sardine, bonito, skipjack tuna, herring roe, simmered squid, salmon roe, ark shell, saury, sea urchin, conger eel, fish cake, and miso soup. #Tomidokoro #ShimbashiGourmet #ShimbashiLunch #Gonemongourmet #Gonemonlunch #SeaBream #SushiLunch #SushiSet #SushiInstagram #SushiLover #HighCostPerformance #Top100Restaurants2022 #Top100RestaurantTour #TabelogRating3.5AndAbove #EelSushi #Japanesefood #TokyoFoodie #SushiLover #SushiTime

When you want to indulge in sushi until you're full, this is the place to go. Just a little away from Ginza, you can enjoy delicious sushi here at prices you wouldn't believe in Ginza. (Of course, thanks to the ingenuity of the master.) The lunch nigiri costs around 6,000 yen, so it's popular and difficult to reserve, but they have two sessions, so if you're alone, you might surprisingly get in. On this day, my plans suddenly fell through, so I thought, why not enjoy something delicious! I called them on the off chance, and they said I could come in if I started by 11:30, so I hurried over. I started with appetizers. Here's what I had: [Appetizers] - Flatfish - Conger eel - Octopus - Steamed abalone - Bonito marinated - Clams, chilled - Grilled conger eel - Tuna, char siu [Nigiri] - White squid - Butterfish - Lean tuna - Medium fatty tuna - Fatty tuna - Baby sardine - Young gizzard shad - Young amberjack - Mantis shrimp - Horse mackerel - Salmon roe - Spot prawn - Sea urchin with seaweed - Soup Unfortunately, there was also saury and grilled conger eel included, but I couldn't finish them, which was a pity. When you have the omakase here, you need to prepare yourself mentally and physically. I'll make sure to be ready for the next visit.

I was invited and went for lunch. It was my first visit. There are two lunch courses: one with just sushi and the other with sushi and appetizers. I think there were 11 pieces? I added two pieces of squid and fatty tuna, and also some kanpyo. I asked for less wasabi, but still got teary-eyed from it, haha. Overall, it was incredibly delicious. I'd like to try dinner next time!

It's been two years since my last visit. I called about a month ago to make a reservation, as my overseas friend wanted to experience it. We opted for the chef's choice for lunch, which included assorted sushi and appetizers. After trying the chef's selection, we added three more pieces each, totaling just under 40,000 yen (only tea was served as beverages that day). Both the appetizers and sushi were meticulously prepared, evident from the moment they were served. The rice vinegar balance, temperature, and overall quality were exceptional. It's definitely a top-notch sushi restaurant.【Chef's Choice Lunch 2023】(Appetizers) ★Octopus★Steamed Abalone★Bonito★Simmered Clams★Sliced Raw Sardines(Sushi) ★Flounder★Horse Mackerel★Tuna★Fatty Tuna★Baby Yellowtail★Hokkigai Clam★Simmered Squid★Shrimp★Mackerel★Fresh Salmon Roe★Baby Scallops★Yellowtail★Conger Eel★Egg omelette

I visited "Tomidokoro" in Onarimon, a place I've been wanting to go for a while. Finally, I got the chance on a day off from work and started at 5 PM. The restaurant was small with only 6 counter seats. There were the head chef, an apprentice handling appetizers, and a female staff member providing excellent service. I ordered a draft beer and the chef's recommended course started. The course included various appetizers like flounder, octopus, steamed abalone, bonito, cold clams, and more. Then, there were sushi pieces like squid, horse mackerel, marinated tuna, fatty tuna, and others. I especially enjoyed the additional dishes of smelt and sandfish. They had great textures and paired well with seaweed. Overall, it was a satisfying course of sushi and drinks. I'd definitely love to visit this sushi restaurant again.

At a small sushi counter with only six seats and no sign outside, I had a fantastic lunch experience. For 6000 yen, you get 10 pieces of sushi with miso soup, which is a great deal! The sushi, especially the light ones like horse mackerel, jack mackerel, sardine, and anchovy, were delicious. Even though I'm not a big fan of scallops, the sweet and savory flavor was delightful. The rice portions seemed generous, so I asked for a smaller portion, but even then, it was satisfying. The chef served the sushi quietly but efficiently, and the atmosphere, while initially a bit tense, became comfortable, especially with the friendly customer beside me. Everything was delicious, and I expected the bill for such quality sushi to be around 30,000 yen for two, but it turned out to be only 12,000 yen. Incredibly cheap! I made another reservation before leaving. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

After more than a year, I finally revisited Tomidokoro. I wanted to have just nigiri for lunch because the volume with omakase is too much, but couldn't get a reservation on a convenient day, haha... Reserved a month ago. Challenged myself with authentic sushi after a long time with a sushi enthusiast friend. 13 pieces of nigiri + 9 appetizers today, featuring a gentle summer sushi selection. Surprisingly fewer shellfish. The sushi rice seems to have a milder acidity. They skillfully served us, completing in 75 minutes. Can't handle 2.5 hours anymore... Overwhelmed by the seemingly endless volume. It wasn't me but my companion who added salt to the conger eel, haha. A young rising star appeared boldly! This was the debut review of a reliable dining companion. Looking forward to many more enjoyable meals together!

Today's lunch reservation was at 11:30, and I booked it a month in advance. I was so excited! I pre-ordered the filet and liver grills. For other dishes, we had a assorted pickles plate, not the usual ones that come with eel, which was great. It included okra, burdock root, daikon radish with sake lees, and pickled Japanese mustard spinach. We also had eel liver and grilled eel. Today, we ordered the locally grilled eel. The main dish was the deluxe eel box! Although the Yama box is recommended, the deluxe is quite substantial, so I usually go for that. It's still pretty large! The staff at this restaurant are not as busy as you'd expect from a popular place, so you can enjoy your meal comfortably. Well, for lunch, it usually takes about an hour and a half. Even so, we leisurely enjoyed three rounds of bottled beer and sake. If you want to take it even slower, the evening might be better. For lunch, they have two time slots: 11:30 or 13:00.

[Date & Time] I made a reservation over the phone about 3 weeks ago for Saturday at 8:00 PM. When I arrived about 5 minutes early, I was seated at the farthest table, the first one for the 8:00 PM slot. Before we started, they asked about drinks and any dislikes. I opted for beer and mentioned my allergy to shrimp. [Appetizers] - Ara Taco: Intensely flavored and delicious. - Katsuo (Bonito): Rich and delicious. - Shishamo (Smelt): Creamy and tasty. - Nishin (Herring): Crispy skin and tender inside, delicious. - Kanimiso-zuke (Crab miso-marinated): Delicious with sake. - Hokki clam strings: A delicious snack that goes well with alcohol. [Nigiri Sushi] - White squid - Striped jack - Marinated tuna - Medium fatty tuna - Large fatty tuna - Skin - Hokki clam - Horse mackerel - Steamed horse mackerel - Abalone - Sawara (Spanish mackerel): Perfectly fatty. - Flounder marinated in kombu (with caridean shrimp) - Sea urchin - Conger eel: Tender and delicious. - Egg The sushi pieces were substantial and satisfying, providing a delightful mouthful. Having three consecutive tuna pieces and appetizers tailored to my liking was fantastic. The pace was brisk, and we finished in just over an hour, so it might not be ideal for those seeking a leisurely dining experience. Overall, it's a great spot for enjoying traditional Edomae sushi.

【Tomidokoro】------Location: 4 minutes walk from Onarimon StationBudget: ¥6,000~ (Lunch)------Nestled quietly in the serene residential area of Onarimon, this popular sushi restaurant offers authentic Edomae sushi. Personally, I highly recommend this place. It doesn't have a conspicuous signboard, exuding a calm atmosphere. The gentle head chef, though reserved, is kind-hearted, making the place very cozy. The apprentices are well-trained, and each task is handled with precision. The service is excellent. I visited in July and opted for their usual lunch course (11 pieces, soup, tamago) priced at ¥6,000. The menu I enjoyed included:【Menu】- Flounder marinated in kombu- Marinated horse mackerel- Medium fatty tuna- Skipjack tuna- Pacific saury- Boiled shrimp- Asari clam (additional order)- Fatty tuna (additional order)- Conger eel- TamagoThis is quintessential Edomae sushi. The cuts are generous, and the balance between the rice and toppings is exquisite, melting in your mouth. The seasoning of the rice and toppings suits my taste perfectly. The soy sauce is mild, enhancing the flavors of the ingredients. Tomidokoro's simmered dishes are my favorite. I always order the simmered clams when available. And Tomidokoro's finale, the conger eel, is superb. The melding of the vinegared rice and eel in your mouth is divine. There are many delicious sushi restaurants, but Tomidokoro hits the spot for me, and it's a place I truly love. I'll continue to frequent it for a long time. Thank you for the wonderful meal! ✨

I made a reservation over the phone and managed to get a booking for a week later since I was dining solo. The sushi had generous portions of rice, which complemented the flavors nicely. The head chef was rather quiet, sometimes explaining the ingredients and other times staying silent, leaving me guessing (laughs). The sushi rice had a strong vinegar taste. Unfortunately, the sardine had a slight fishy smell, but the sea bream was incredibly fatty and delicious! I also ordered sea urchin and fatty tuna as extras, and the sea urchin was heavenly, making the additional cost quite reasonable. It's wallet-friendly! I definitely want to go again.

After a 2-month hiatus, we visited the restaurant again today. We devoured a remarkable spread in just over an hour, indulging in champagne, white wine, and sake, spending ¥56,000 for two. Our feast included flounder, chicken, shellfish stew, marinated octopus, bonito, dried young sardines, tuna simmered in soy sauce, abalone (an addition), mantis shrimp, marinated tuna, lean and fatty tuna, young yellowtail, red clam, shrimp, conger eel, and egg soup.

Please be aware that the lunch omakase (including appetizers) costs the same as dinner. However, compared to the recent sushi inflation, it's not too expensive. The lunch omakase (nigiri) is very reasonable, so you might be surprised when you get the bill haha. The nigiri is placed vertically, making it difficult to take photos, lol. I'm still unsure if "Potle" is the correct term. Suggestions are welcome, haha. The acidity is strong and the nigiri is firm, so preferences might vary.

Budget: ¥8,000 to ¥12,000 Order: Omakase course only Duration: Up to 1 hour Reservation: By phone Location: Approximately 7-8 minutes on foot from Shimbashi Station, situated on a quiet street that doesn't feel like Shimbashi. It's a well-known sushi restaurant with outstanding cost performance. The size of the sushi rice and toppings is generous, providing a satisfying experience. Despite the quick service due to a limited seating time of about 1 hour, the delicately crafted and finely textured sushi leaves a lasting impression. The flavors are refined, showcasing meticulous work in each piece. Despite the short dining time, the sense of fullness comes from enjoying a substantial meal rather than eating slowly. The prices, even with additional orders, are surprisingly reasonable, making it a place one would want to visit monthly. The large-sized sushi, including 17 pieces, along with the tamago (sweet omelet) and miso soup, guarantees a satisfying meal. I would like to revisit as soon as possible to experience this happiness again. [Course Details] The sushi rice is moderately warm, with a mild acidity that complements all the toppings, making them very easy to enjoy. Personally, I found each piece to be to my liking. - Isaki (grunt) - Harako-dai (spring child sea bream) - Akami (lean tuna) - Chu-toro (medium fatty tuna) I may prefer white fish or shellfish. - Kegani (horsehair crab) - Tako (octopus) - Niika (simmered squid) Top-notch delicious. - Aji (horse mackerel) - Sake (salmon) I might like these even more than toro. - Kuruma-ebi (Japanese tiger prawn) The shrimp was ordinary. - Hirame (flounder) - Ayu (sweetfish) - Aori-ika (bigfin reef squid) I felt that squid and squid-related items were really delicious. Incredibly impressive. - Karei (flatfish) I don't often have the opportunity to eat flatfish sushi, but the crisp texture is enjoyable, and it's delicious. I felt a firm umami in its simplicity. - Ara (rockfish) A sticky texture and richness are tightly packed. - Toro (fatty tuna) - Anago (sea eel) The claw meat is incredibly delicious. I thought it would also taste good with just salt. - Tamago (sweet omelet) - Miso soup