After enjoying lunch sake at "Kandayabusoba," we ended the meal with soba noodles. On our way back, we stopped by "Kanda Shinotajūsushi" to buy some snacks for our evening drink. Upon entering the store, we saw a variety of sample assortments displayed in the showcase. Since my wife and I will be sharing, we decided to go for a slightly larger selection: the five-color assortment for 1998 yen (tax included). We plan to enjoy it with a beer after a bath. The packaging and design are truly elegant, befitting of a long-established store. The inari sushi and rolled sushi are covered with a sheet to prevent them from drying out, which is wonderful. We started with the dried gourd roll, which was delicious! The sweet and savory dried gourd was cooked to perfection and paired wonderfully with the vinegared rice. Next, we tried the inari sushi, which was also incredibly tasty! The sweet and savory traditional sauce soaked into the fried tofu, creating a rich flavor. The vinegared rice contained chopped lotus root, adding a delightful texture. This unique flavor is characteristic of Shinotajū's inari sushi. Of course, the thick rolls, kappa rolls, and other rolled sushi were also top-notch. Everything was incredibly delicious today. Shinotajūsushi's traditional flavors, unchanged for 100 years, are truly exceptional. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I often used to purchase at Tokyo Station, but this is my first visit to the main store. I have seen it often while passing by in a car, but it is not a place I usually stop by. This time, I happened to be passing by, so I decided to make a purchase. First, please watch the reel video. https://www.instagram.com/p/CwM2oNKMm9b/ I like both Kanda Sushinojo in Tokyo and Izumihei in Yokohama, but I prefer Izumihei's inari sushi. I find Kanda Sushinojo's to be a bit too sweet for my taste. Also, it tends to be a bit too soupy... I really like that Izumihei's assorted sushi includes cucumber rolls, gourd rolls, and pickled radish rolls, and yet the price is very reasonable. When it comes to inari sushi, I think Sagamiya, which I visited recently, might be my favorite.

After eating udon at Kagawa Ichifuku, I still had time left on the parking meter so I decided to stop by Shino Sushi for the first time in a while. There were 2 customers before me and 2 customers after me. I ordered 9 pieces of Shino sushi and 9 pieces of nori rolls. The polite elderly lady who came in after me ordered 25 pieces of Shino sushi, 3 pieces of o-inari, and 3 pieces of nori rolls. The o-inari here is bite-sized with a good balance of sweetness and umami, making it convenient for gifts or attracting people. We bought it as a side dish for dinner after a long time. Both the Shino sushi and nori rolls have a strong and delicious flavor. It reminded me of my late father who loved this kind of sweet flavor. It became a very Bon Festival-like dinner conversation, as my daughter and I talked about my late father (her late grandfather) during our meal. While it's nice to have dinner with just my husband, having more people makes the meal more enjoyable. Shino Sushi added color to our dinner. Thank you for the meal.

After leaving Kanda Matsuya, I immediately headed to Kanda Shinotazu Sushi, which is located nearby. I had been wanting to visit the main store since purchasing from Daimaru Tokyo. The familiar Inari sushi, futomaki, and kanpyo maki, along with tea towel sushi, were all impressive at the main store. They had a wide variety of bento box options, including pressed sushi that I had never seen in department stores. I was intrigued by the anago sushi. The cute packaging that has remained unchanged for 50 years was designed by Shintaro Suzuki, and the wrapping paper was by Rokuro Yachi, a renowned Japanese artist. The Shinoda set with 9 pieces cost 1,242 yen (tax included) and was irresistible, leaving my fingers shiny after each bite of the juicy Inari sushi. The Futomaki assortment for the same price was also delicious, with the thick and flavorful kanpyo roll standing out. After getting dinner, I decided to explore the Kanda area, where I found interesting old buildings. It was a shame that Kanda Yabusoba had burned down. My companion and I each had our favorites - I preferred the Inari sushi, while they enjoyed the Futomaki the most. Blog posts: [link to blog post 1] [link to blog post 2]

I walked from Nihonbashi towards Kanda and my destination was the main store of Kanda Shinoda Sushi to buy Inari Sushi. Although you can buy it at department store basements, I wanted to buy it at the main store at least once. When I arrived at the store and looked at the products, besides the Inari Sushi, the Futomaki also looked delicious, so I chose a Futomaki assortment. It included 4 pieces of Inari Sushi, 2 pieces of Futomaki, and 4 pieces of Kanpyo Maki. The Kanpyo Maki had a rich flavor, the Inari Sushi wrapped in well-seasoned aburaage, and the Futomaki contained tamagoyaki, kanpyo, sakura denbu, pickled ginger, and cucumber. Everything was delicious!! The Futomaki assortment with 10 pieces costs ¥1,501.

Kanda Shinoda Sushi @ Awajimachi 2-chome Shinoda's seasonal kindergarten bento box occasionally featured the delicious Koma no Sukeroku. Looking back now, it was quite luxurious, but at the time, I couldn't stand it. While everyone else spread out cute napkins, I was the only one rustling with paper, feeling lonely. Memories of those distant days, ingrained with flavor. Now, it's a favorite of mine, and I'm grateful to my parents. I strongly recommend purchasing here rather than at a department store outlet. After all, it's made to order, so the taste is completely different. A long time ago, I bought it at an outlet and was disappointed by the difference. Since then, I always buy it here. My favorite is the 950 yen four-color kappa roll, which includes fragrant roasted sesame seeds. The limited-time yuzu-flavored Shinoda is also great. They even sell it by the piece, so rest assured. The yuzu is inside the flipped tofu pouch. Ah, it was delicious! I must not forget to dance to Sparrow's Dance. I wonder how much my hippocampus is connected to food (bitter smile).

Back in the day, my father used to work in Kanda and would often bring home sushi rolls from Shino Sushi. It's a nostalgic memory for me. This time, I bought them myself for the first time. They are open from 7:30 in the morning on weekends without any breaks. When I visited on a Sunday around 8 o'clock, there were already a few customers, mostly seniors buying souvenirs for outings. I ordered the "Assorted Sushi Rolls for 1,242 yen" and received it in a cute wrapping paper. Unfortunately, the quality of the sushi inside was not as high as I had hoped. But still, I enjoyed the unique flavors of Shino Sushi, especially the delicious dried gourd sushi roll. The sweet fried tofu sushi also had a strong impact. Overall, it was a nice experience, and I will probably crave Shino Sushi again in the future.

I visited the well-known long-established restaurant "Kanda Shinoda Sushi" in Awaji-cho around 1:00 pm on a holiday in January 2023. The restaurant is located about a 2-3 minute walk from Awajicho Station. The cozy interior of the restaurant had no other customers at the time. I decided to purchase the "Futomaki Assortment" for ¥1,242 after looking at the showcase and take it home. After waiting for about 3 minutes, the sushi was ready, but they only accepted cash payment. It would be appreciated if they could also accept electronic money or cards. I brought the sushi back to the office and decided to eat the "Futomaki Assortment". The wrapping paper and box were very tastefully designed, giving off a sense of tradition from the long-established restaurant. The assortment included kampyo maki, futomaki, and inari sushi with pickled ginger. The kampyo maki had a slightly strong flavor from the well-cooked kampyo, but it paired well with the vinegared rice. The texture of the kampyo itself was just right. The futomaki had a good balance of flavors from the rolled omelette, sweetened fish flakes, cucumber, kampyo, and shiitake mushroom. The sweetness, acidity, and saltiness were just right, and the vinegared rice was perfectly fluffy in the mouth. The inari sushi also had a slightly strong flavor, but with a refreshing aftertaste. The size of the fried tofu pouch and the ratio of vinegared rice were just right, providing a satisfying bite. I enjoyed the long-established sushi while nibbling on pickled ginger. The quality of the vinegared rice and ingredients was excellent, and even the seaweed used for the rolled sushi was of high quality. The price was on the higher side, but the taste was satisfying at "Kanda Shinoda Sushi". It is a perfect choice for a souvenir of sushi.

I learned that this time it's a must-have for night stays, so I bought it to eat at the inn. This time, I decided to skip the Inari sushi and went for a mix of three kinds. It was just the right amount and didn't have soy sauce. #Kanda Shinoda Sushi #Kanda Shinoda Sushi

Kanda Shinoda Sushi is known for its delicious sushi rolls, but their sweet and savory "Shinoda" (Inari sushi) is the best. I wanted to buy a large quantity of just the "Shinoda," but the department stores like Daimaru Tokyo and Isetan Shinjuku only sell them in packs of 10. I remembered that the main store near Awajicho Station might have larger quantities available, so I decided to visit. I initially bought 15 pieces. Although the individual "Shinoda" pieces on display were limited to 12, the staff mentioned that they could make custom packs with any number of pieces. I requested a pack of 15, which they prepared by packing the sushi in a box on the spot. When I opened the box at home, the neatly arranged "Shinoda" pieces looked luxurious and appetizing. The taste seemed better than the ones bought from the department store. A week later, I went back and bought a pack of 20 pieces. The box was neatly arranged with 4 rows of 5 pieces each. I was surprised to see another customer buying 37 pieces in one go. The staff seemed like puzzle masters, quickly determining the right box size and arrangement for each order.

This was my first visit to this kind of restaurant, which is not very common around here, and I couldn't help but be drawn to it. I ended up being a bit greedy and bought too much food to eat at my accommodation at night. I ordered a 5-piece sushi set and ended up feeling quite uncomfortable. Next time, I will learn my lesson. #Kanda Shinotazu Sushi #Kanda Shinotazu Sushi #5-piece sushi set #Inari sushi #Nori roll #Kanpyo roll

Kanda Shinoda Sushi @ Awajicho - 6 pieces (3 pieces of inari sushi, 3 pieces of kanpyo maki) for 650 yen ・ Four-color assortment (inari sushi, kanpyo maki, oshinko maki, kappa maki) for 950 yen. Located a 2-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Awajicho Station, this long-established restaurant, founded in 1902, is known for its inari sushi and kanpyo maki. Instead of traditional Edomae sushi with vinegared rice and seafood toppings, they specialize in inari sushi, nori rolls, and Osaka-style pressed sushi. They also have branches in Shinjuku Isetan and Daimaru Tokyo's depachika as well. While the dining area is currently closed at the Kanda main store, you can still order for takeout. Even for takeout orders, they prepare the sushi freshly and pack it in a box for you. The "Shinoda Sushi" brand has been around in Tokyo for over 100 years, with branches in Ningyocho, Kanda, Yotsuya, and Asakusa, but the original main store was established in 1877 as "Ningyocho Shinoda Sushi Main Store." The Kanda branch, known for inari sushi, was founded in 1902. Later on, branches such as "Yotsuya Shinoda Sushi" and "Asakusa Shinoda Sushi" were established as offshoots of the Kanda branch. The name "Shinoda" is derived from the old tale of the marriage between a human and a fox, known as the "Kuzunoha Legend" (The Fox Wife), specifically the "Shinoda Forest," which is associated with foxes → aburaage (deep-fried tofu) → inari sushi. The famous inari sushi has a unique sweet and savory sauce that spreads juicily in your mouth. The vinegar rice contains chopped lotus root, creating a perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors and textures. The seasoning consists of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, with a variety of sugars used including white sugar, brown sugar, 2 types of coarse sugar, and 5 types of syrup, providing a deep sweetness within the saltiness. The aburaage used for inari sushi is boiled in a large pot in batches of 2000 pieces at once, which is said to bring out the umami flavor that the long-established restaurant is known for. At the Kanda main store, after boiling the aburaage once, there is a process called "nokaeshi" where it is boiled again just before packing the shari, ensuring a moist state until it reaches the customer's mouth. The shari is lightly and softly molded to be about 46g, which is the perfect balance of vinegar rice and aburaage when you put it in your mouth. The nori rolls use thick, glossy, high-quality seaweed. Alternating between inari sushi and kanpyo maki allows you to enjoy them without getting tired until the end. The pickled ginger is sharp and salty, without any sweetness. The ginger pickled in sweet vinegar at sushi restaurants has been around since the Showa era, but there are still shops founded in the Meiji to Taisho era that provide this kind of sharp and tangy ginger. The yellow pop-style wrapping paper is designed by the Western-style painter Shintaro Suzuki, and the inner box is by Rokuro Taniuchi, both renowned Japanese artists, and they have remained unchanged for about 50 years. Even now, they are modern and cute, and they were highly praised by a packaging paper collector on the show "Matsuko's Unknown World."

I happened to pass by and decided to enter. I was unsure of what to order, but ended up choosing the inari sushi. While waiting for it to be packed, more and more orders for inari sushi kept coming in. I'm glad I chose the inari sushi. When I tried it, it was sweet. Quite sweet and flavorful. I see, this must be the popular inari sushi in Tokyo. Personally, I prefer it not to be too sweet. I thought it was delicious.

Kanda Shinotazu Sushi @ Kanda Awajicho. The atmosphere is elegant and you can feel the spirit of the Edo people. The four-color bento box for 950 yen is my favorite, with Inari sushi, dried gourd roll, cucumber roll, and pickled daikon roll. The freshly made rolls are fluffy and delicious. The combination of slightly sweet fried tofu wrapped in vinegared rice with pickled ginger and sweet vinegar is just heavenly. The taste brings back memories of my childhood and makes me feel so happy.

Visited on May 28, 2022 (Saturday) around 3:30 pm, no customers at the store. Food rating on Tabelog is 3.51. Cash payment only. The first floor has a shop, and there is a dining area downstairs. Shino Da (5 pieces) for 594 yen (tax included). Rice with vinegar lotus root inside, adding a nice texture contrast.

The seasoning of the fried tofu was elegant and delicious. The vinegar rice was quite minimal. The dried gourd roll surprisingly had more acidity from the vinegar rice than sweetness from the dried gourd. It wasn't dramatically delicious, but it was a comforting and flavorful sushi.

During the consecutive holidays, I visited the area around Kanda Sudacho, where many long-established restaurants are located. After visiting "Kandayabu," which my friend had been wanting to try, we walked a few minutes to this famous inari sushi restaurant. I usually use the Tokyo Station Daimaru or Shinjuku Isetan counters, so it had been a while since I visited the main store. This shop is unique in that it also offers Osaka sushi under the brand "Shin Aji Takumi Shizuchian." Since the production is limited, when we arrived around 2 pm, they were almost sold out, but luckily we were able to purchase one remaining item, the Anago Roll for 1620 yen. We also got the standard four-color assortment for 1242 yen, which includes inari, gourd, cucumber, and pickled radish. We had them for dinner at home, and each one was delicious. The Anago Roll had a nice touch with cucumber, and the Anago core was tender and well-cooked. The inari sushi was juicy, the gourd was sweet and savory, and the pickled radish roll had a nice crunch. The cucumber roll was carefully prepared with the removal of the seeds. Osaka sushi is good, but the classics are still tasty. During this visit to Sudacho, we also went to Yabusoba, Shinotazushi, and Omiya, and I could feel the difference in the skills and reputation that have been built up over time compared to newer establishments.

In a corner of a large intersection in Kanda, there is a bustling shop filled with customers. The showcase displays various types of sushi rolls and inari sushi, with sample sets of 20 different kinds. It's surprising to see everyone buying multiple sets, probably to bring back as gifts for family, relatives, friends, or neighbors. This long-established specialty shop for inari sushi is always busy, with 4 or 5 artisans working efficiently. With over 100 years of history, they continue to uphold the traditional flavors. The dried gourd rolls are also delicious, and the thick rolls are not bad either. You can enjoy various flavors here. Additionally, the wrapping paper has a unique design that attracts women, resembling sweets. It has been in use for over 65 years. Nearby, there are other well-known old shops in Kanda like Isegen and Yabusoba. In this city where retro and modern styles collide, the presence of this shop shines brightly. Osaka Sushi: Thick roll assortment - 1242 yen, Inari Sushi: 4 pieces of kanpyo, 3 pieces of nori rolls, pickled ginger.

Shinoda Sushi was founded in 1902 by Nahei Harada, who opened a branch in Kanda after splitting from the main store in Ningyocho. The area was known as Sagakimachi at the time. The restaurant is famous for its inari sushi and kanpyo maki. The Kanda area, along with the neighboring Renjocho, is home to many long-established businesses. Shinoda Sushi has branches in Yotsuya and Asakusa as well. The restaurant also has outlets in Daimaru Tokyo, Shinjuku Isetan, and Seibu Ikebukuro, making it easily accessible. The restaurant offers a variety of sushi combinations, with the specialty being inari sushi and kanpyo maki. The restaurant also serves Osaka-style sushi under the name Shojian. The inari sushi is mentioned in the oldest document, Shoshu Mankou, and is sometimes referred to as Shinoda sushi. The set menu includes kappa maki, oshinko maki, futomaki, and inari sushi. The inari sushi has a unique flavor with simmered aburaage and red vinegar sushi rice. The dish also contains lotus root for added texture. The restaurant offers a tofu appetizer before serving the sushi set, which is beautifully presented on a plate. The inari sushi is delicious and features a complex flavor profile with the perfect balance of rice and air pockets. The dish is a delightful experience at this long-standing restaurant.

I went to the renowned Kanda Shinotajushi restaurant with a rating of 3.68 on Tabelog. It is located just a short walk from Awajimachi Station on the Marunouchi Line. They open early at 7:30 am, making it convenient to grab a lunch bento box before work. The building exudes a heavy, traditional atmosphere, which may feel a bit intimidating. This is because they are known for their Inari sushi, also called Shinotamaki or Shinoda sushi. The underground dining area was still closed, so I ordered a 10-piece set of Inari sushi for 1,134 yen at the souvenir counter on the first floor. The Assisting Six Sushi is perfect for when you suddenly crave something comforting. I had them pack a stack of Inari sushi for me to enjoy during lunchtime at work. The sweet and tender fried tofu, perfectly balanced with the rice, was delightful. The dried gourd roll was also moist and flavorful. I could feel the unchanged taste and tradition in every bite.

I rarely eat Sushi no Sukeroku, but when I do, I find it delicious. Recently, I haven't been making inari-zushi or nori rolls at home, which is not common. It's not usual to order these two items at a sushi restaurant either. I happened to crave Sushi no Sukeroku and decided to choose this restaurant, established in 1902. The restaurant is located near Awaji-cho intersection, and the building looks brand new. I opted for the "Futomaki Assortment" for 990 yen, which includes 3 inari-zushi, 3 nori rolls with dried gourd, and 2 futomaki rolls. The name "Sushi no Sukeroku" originates from a kabuki play called "Sukeroku Yukari no Edo Zakura," where the main character Sukeroku was associated with inari-zushi and nori rolls. The assortment arrived quickly, and the flavors were delightful. The nori roll with dried gourd had a subtle sweetness, and the inari-zushi with lotus and sesame seeds had a unique taste. The futomaki rolls had a beautiful presentation and a complex texture, which paired well with green tea. After finishing my meal, I noticed that the takeout version of the futomaki assortment was slightly more expensive than dining in, making me feel happy.