At Toto Kichi, a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station in Tokyo, you can enjoy a delicious shirasu bowl set for 900 yen. This is a rare find in Shinjuku, located next to the vaudeville theater Suehiro-tei, offering tasty fish dishes for lunch. Once you order, your meal arrives in just 5 minutes, featuring a shirasu bowl with freshly cooked rice, chopped seaweed, shirasu, and grated daikon radish in the center. The shirasu portion is quite generous for the price, and a drizzle of sesame oil enhances the flavor. The rice portion is also substantial, and I left feeling satisfied after finishing it all. Another highlight of the set meal is the small bowl of steamed egg custard with no toppings, simmered hijiki seaweed, miso soup, and pickles. It was another day of enjoying delicious fish dishes. Thank you for the meal!

The assorted sashimi, ankimo (monkfish liver), and eggplant with meat miso were all very delicious. The complimentary appetizer at the beginning changes monthly, with motifs like rabbits, moon viewing, and the moon and turtle. It was elaborate and cute, which lifted my spirits. There is a wide variety of sake available, and the staff will provide recommendations.

This is a great shop with a variety of Japanese sake available! The prices are on the higher side. I visited on a Friday night and it was fully booked, so it's best to make a reservation. Around 9 pm is a good time to aim for, as one round of customers finishes around that time. They have a wide selection of Japanese sake, including rare ones like Nihonshu, Hanayouboku, and others! It's a great place for sake lovers. The food is also amazing, with a lot of attention to detail. The appetizers are particularly fancy, like the grilled shiitake mushrooms, where they carefully grill them without losing moisture by sprinkling water. The sashimi is fresh and delicious. We had a great time eating and drinking, spending around 16,000 yen for two people. We ate too much! Watching the Japanese sake selection is enjoyable, and the staff are knowledgeable about sake and fun to talk to. It's a great place for Japanese sake lovers!

Just a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station, down a charming narrow alley on the left side next to Suehiro-tei. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great, and they have a wide variety of sake. It's a top-notch restaurant! If you follow the chef's recommendations for sake, the bill can add up quite a bit. But that just shows they have a great selection of sake. Reservations are a must.

■Shop Information As I entered my thirties, I started to prefer fish over meat. Today, I visited Toto Kichi in Shinjuku Sanchome, a restaurant that I have tried to visit a few times for dinner without a reservation but couldn't get in. This time, I went for lunch and ordered the most popular Toto Kichi set meal for ¥1300. ■Food Ordered - Toto Kichi set meal (sashimi, fried dishes, grilled dishes) ¥1300 - Natto ¥100 The food arrived in about 10 minutes. The set included sashimi, fried dishes, and grilled dishes. The sashimi consisted of three types: tuna, gizzard shad, and amberjack, I think. All of them were fresh and delicious. The grilled fish was mackerel and belly. They were a bit small, and the fat content was a bit weak. Especially the mackerel was a bit dry. The fried dishes were pork cutlet and shrimp fry. They were tasty, but if it's a fish-focused restaurant, fish fry would have been better. (laughs) I was a bit disappointed as I had high expectations. If I could wish for something more, I would have loved miso soup with clams or miso soup with shijimi clams. I don't think I will revisit the restaurant. On my Instagram account with 70,000 followers, "Nonaru Danshi's Tokyo Lunch Meal," I introduce delicious food from Tokyo and various places across the country! Instagram→https://www.instagram.com/non.aldesuga.nanika/?hl=ja Twitter→https://twitter.com/nonaldesuga

I visited a clean and cozy izakaya near Shinjuku Sanchome Station, just a 3-minute walk away, to have a fish lunch. It was around 12:30 on a weekday, and the place was about 70% full with jazz music playing in the background. I ordered the "Totokichi Zensai Set" for 1,300 yen, which came with 3 types of sashimi, 2 types of grilled fish, 2 types of fried dishes, small side dishes, rice, miso soup, and pickles. The sashimi included sea bream, yellowtail, and bonito, each with 2 slices, all very fresh and without any fishy smell. The grilled fish were small but delicious, with a fatty mackerel and salt-grilled salmon belly topped with grated daikon. The fried dishes consisted of a bite-sized pork cutlet and two small shrimp tempura, freshly fried and hot. The side dishes were flavorful, the rice was firm and served in a smaller portion, which was just right even for someone with a smaller appetite. Some men were even getting seconds of rice. The miso soup was robust with young greens and wheat gluten, complementing the meal perfectly. I enjoyed the sashimi and grilled fish so much that I plan to visit again. Next time, I'll stick to the smaller portion of rice!

This restaurant really emphasizes its commitment to sake. They serve sake that pairs well with the food, and they have an impressive selection of sake. The dishes also seem to be carefully prepared. The sashimi was excellent. I think this is one of the top izakayas in Shinjuku.

On a rainy day ☔️, I visited the store and received excellent service from beginning to end. The staff members were older and had a calm demeanor, providing explanations on the dishes, how to eat them, and recommendations. The photo shows the appetizers, which were of high quality and a unique feature of this great restaurant. The timing of the dishes was just right, showing their attention to detail in each dish. The drinks were served surprisingly quickly, despite the relaxed atmosphere. It was a fun dining experience! The prices are a bit high, so it's a place to go when you want to enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine!

There is no fish lunch option available... The popular salt-grilled mackerel restaurant "Makoto" nearby has closed down, leaving no fish lunch options... As a result, I have been coming here once a week. The sashimi and hijiki seaweed are delicious. The grilled fish portions are small. The shrimp fry and pork cutlet are decent. Recently, the price has gone up to 1300 yen. This makes the cost performance a bit poor. Is there no other place that offers a good fish lunch option...

About 15 years ago, when I used to work in Shinjuku, I was a regular at this restaurant called Tokichi. They recently reopened for lunch, so I decided to visit. I ordered the Tokichi set meal, which came with grilled fish (salmon and red snapper), sashimi (tuna, yellowtail, and grunt), and fried items (shrimp and tuna). It also came with a side dish, all for 1,200 yen. The price was surprisingly reasonable for this location in Shinjuku. The food was delicious and satisfying, although the portion of rice was quite large, so some people might end up feeling too full. Thank you for the meal!

It's been about 15 years since my last visit. I used to go to this restaurant regularly because I loved their seared fatty tuna bowl. I decided to look it up again out of nostalgia and found out that the restaurant was still there, so I decided to visit. The lunch menu had become much more compact, with only 4 choices (set meal, fried, grilled, bowl). I realized that there used to be a lot more choices back in the day. I really wanted to have the seared fatty tuna bowl, but I knew it was no longer available. I arrived at around 12:30 on a weekday. I was surprised to find that it was relatively empty, as I remembered it always being crowded in the past. I ordered the fried set meal (oyster fry) for ¥1,000 (tax included). It was probably the first time I had fried food here. The oyster fry was a good size, with 5 pieces. It even came with a side dish, so the cost performance was quite good. It was a substantial portion. Since it was fried, I couldn't really taste the quality of the ingredients, but I would like to visit again when they are serving fish that I like. I'm glad I was able to go back after so long!

Shinjuku Sanchome Suehirotei is an izakaya where you can enjoy sake and fish dishes. The entrance for lunch is a bit hidden, so it might be hard to find, but if you enter by 1:30 pm, you should be fine. The lunch menu includes various options such as sashimi, fried dishes, and grilled fish. Many people seem to enjoy the Totochazan set meal which includes sashimi, fried food, and grilled items. The oyster fry set meal comes with miso soup, hijiki side dish, hot chawanmushi, pickles, and generous servings of rice. The oysters are crispy and juicy, and go well with sauce, mayonnaise, and vegetables. The grilled fish set meal on a certain day featured plump and fatty mackerel with grated daikon and lemon for a refreshing taste. The rice portion was quite large, so be mindful if you prefer less rice. Since the closure of the previous fish restaurant "Makoto" in the area, this place has become a go-to spot for fish lunches. Next time, I might try the shirasu-don set meal or the soba noodles. Bon appétit!

I finally visited a popular restaurant in the Shinjuku Sanchome area that serves as an izakaya at night and a seafood lunch spot during the day. I had the Toto Kichizen set meal for 1,200 yen, which includes sashimi, fried food, and grilled fish all in one course. And the best part is that it comes with all-you-can-eat rice (made from Tochigi-grown Koshihikari rice). I enjoyed indulging in tuna, followed by rice, then shrimp tempura, more rice, grilled mackerel, and more rice in an endless loop. It was delicious and filling for just around 1,000 yen. Thank you for the feast!

Exit from the B3 exit of Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Station, cross Meiji Street, turn right on Suehiro Street at the intersection, turn left at the second corner, and walk a little to find the restaurant on the left side (next to Suehiro-Tei). There are photos of dishes and menus at the storefront, and it is easy to understand as it is written in red letters as "Totokichi". I was the first customer as it was just past 11:30 when the store opened on a weekday. The entrance is a little inside, with the kitchen at the far back, table seats on both sides in the front left and right, with the left side being slightly raised, and the right wall side being a bench seat. The interior of the restaurant has a slightly dimmed lighting and a cozy izakaya-like atmosphere. I was told, "Please choose any seat you like," so I decided to sit at one of the table seats on the right side. The lunch menu is as follows: Totokichi Set Meal: sashimi, fried dish, grilled dish 1,200 yen Fried Set Meal: 1,000 yen Grilled Fish Set Meal: 1,000 yen Natto, raw egg: 100 yen each When I asked about the contents, I learned that the Fried Set Meal was mackerel fry, and the Grilled Fish Set Meal was grilled salted mackerel, so I chose the Fried Set Meal. About 5 minutes later, the dishes arrived. Fried Set Meal: The mackerel fry was surprisingly large! It also came with a side dish and chawanmushi. Mackerel Fry: Three large pieces (1.5 fish) of mackerel fry were served with shredded cabbage and tomatoes, accompanied by lemon and mustard. Although there was sauce on the table, soy sauce was also brought with the dish, so I decided to try it with the sauce first. The crispy and fragrant batter, along with the plump and thick mackerel, allowed me to fully enjoy the flavor of the fish. When eaten with the sauce, it had a Western flavor, while with soy sauce, it had a slightly Japanese taste. There was also mayonnaise on the side of the shredded cabbage, and when I tried dipping it, it added a rounded flavor. The shredded cabbage was also drained properly. Side Dish: Simmered hijiki with konnyaku and carrots. It had a sweet and well-seasoned taste. Chawanmushi: A warm dish with bean paste, topped with grated wasabi, and containing shrimp and scallops. The occasional hint of wasabi added a nice touch, making it quite delicious. Pickles: Pickled daikon radish and shiba-zuke. Probably store-bought, but it was a nice touch for a pickles lover like me. Miso Soup: With young shoots, rolled wheat gluten, and green onions. It had a slightly strong flavor with a noticeable dashi taste. Rice: Nicely cooked with a slightly firm texture and a sufficient amount. The mackerel fry was large with a good amount, and the side dishes and rice were also generous, making it a satisfying lunch. The side dishes were well-prepared, but among them, the chawanmushi was particularly delicious, being a warm dish with bean paste, which is rare for a lunch set. The main mackerel fry was not only large in portion but the side dishes and rice were also substantial, making it suitable for those who want a hearty meal. Even for men, I think the amount would be satisfying. I had hoped to try the Shirasu-don set meal mentioned in a previous review, but it seems they have narrowed down to three types of set meals now. Nevertheless, it lived up to its reputation of being "good at fish," with deliciousness and good value. As it approached noon, more customers started to trickle in, and the tables began to fill up. On that day, there were mostly female customers, whether it was just a coincidence or not. Hand sanitization at the entrance was thorough, and the restaurant was not too crowded, so I was able to enjoy my meal with peace of mind. It seems like a place where you can enjoy sake and seafood dishes with a focus on quality in the evening. If I feel like having some fish again, I would definitely like to stop by again.

Located next to Suehiro-tei in 3-chome. This area is known for its cool and trendy shops, and this place is no exception. They have a wide selection of Japanese sake, and the owner is very kind and provides explanations. The food is definitely designed to complement the sake. The owner is very talkative, so it may not be suitable for those who are not comfortable with that. When I visited, there were a lot of students and young people, so it was a bit noisy. But overall, it's all part of the charm of 3-chome.

Near Shinjuku Sanchome Station. Among the rows of drinking establishments, if you want to enjoy delicious fish, dishes, and sake with good cost performance, this is the place to go. In Shinjuku, where it's not easy to find delicious fish at a reasonable price, this place is a conscientious shop. They have a good selection of drinks, but the variety of sake is abundant, with seasonal sake menus also available. The fried horse mackerel is a must-try. Donchitchi horse mackerel from Shimane. And it is recommended to eat it with the soy sauce that the shop insists on. When eating here, soy sauce is definitely the way to go, as the taste is so good that using sauce seems almost sacrilegious. I also love the staff here. They provide polite service, observe your demeanor, and engage in friendly conversations, offering information about fish and sake without any hint of condescension. It's very comfortable. Moreover, even though many customers come and go, after just two or three visits, and even if you quietly drink, they remember you, which was surprising. When I asked a certain staff member about various topics related to sake, I could see their firm beliefs and dedication to sake, so I can confidently ask for recommendations in the future. Despite its popularity, the seating capacity is not particularly large, so it's best to make a reservation if possible. Also, be aware that they accept only a few types of cards and do not support electronic money (as of October 2022). Recommended for: When you want to eat fish and sake with good cost performance in Shinjuku, when you want delicious soy sauce, or when you don't have cash (lol), or when you want to drink with a large group of 7-8 people.

After receiving a transfer notice to Miyagi, I decided to have a drink with my junior colleague to congratulate him on the transfer. He recommended this restaurant, so we visited on a Friday night. As expected of a popular spot, the restaurant was full except for the counter seats. My considerate junior had reserved a table for us. We started with a refreshing draft beer. The appetizer was a unique milk tofu dish. It had a milk pudding-like flavored tofu topped with lightly sweetened red beans in a thick bonito broth, creating a wonderfully balanced taste. We ordered a sashimi platter with 5 types of fish, fresh oysters, and deep-fried Me-hikari fish. The sashimi was all fresh and delicious, especially the golden eye snapper and tuna. The quality was on par with or even better than Choji in Hatagaya. The Me-hikari fish was large with a good amount of fat, making it very tasty. I quickly wanted some sake, so I started with Saga's Eikou Kiku. It was slightly sweet and rich, served in a proper sake cup. Next, I tried Fukushima's Iwaki Jyu, which had a good balance of sweetness and umami with a crisp finish. It paired well with the rock oysters. As we enjoyed the delicious food and sake, the sake quickly disappeared. The master recommended Miyagi's Katsuyama for the third round. It had a soft sweetness and elegant aftertaste, perfect as a sake for the meal. My junior colleague, who was going to Miyagi, promised to buy this sake as soon as he arrived. For the fourth round, we tried Kyou from Kagawa, a rich and bold sake. Finally, we enjoyed a local Yamagata sake, Asahitaka by Juyondai, while chatting over pickled fish. The soba noodles at the end were also delicious. The bill came to over 20,000 yen for the two of us, which may be a bit pricey for everyday salarymen, but it's worth it for the quality of food and sake. I was surprised to find a restaurant of this caliber in Shinjuku Sanchome. The staff's knowledge and passion for sake were exceptional, making it a great spot for sake enthusiasts to visit. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Subheading: This restaurant is amazing! The fish is seriously delicious, and I am completely satisfied with the sake ♥️✎﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ Last night, I went to a unique restaurant in Shinjuku San-chome with a friend who came from Osaka. I had heard that this restaurant had a great selection of Japanese sake and delicious fish, so I really wanted to go there. Next to the entrance of the restaurant, there was a big sign that read "Delicious Fish," which got me excited ♥ The restaurant was fully packed with customers at 7:00 pm, a popular spot that definitely requires reservations. 【The dishes we ordered were as follows】 - Appetizer - Assorted sashimi (5 types) - Ariake seaweed - Seared fatty tuna (Boston tuna) - Grilled Spanish mackerel with yuzu - Simmered red snapper head - Fried chicken with kohada fish - Tempura of conger eel - Puffer fish milt - Buckwheat noodles as a closing dish The dishes that left a lasting impression were the seared fatty tuna, simmered red snapper head, and grilled Spanish mackerel with yuzu. The seared fatty tuna was actually Boston tuna, and it was delicious with its rich flavor. The simmered red snapper head was a pleasant surprise, and my friend found the "real red snapper" in it, making us feel happy. The grilled Spanish mackerel with yuzu was surprisingly thick and impressive, as they buy the whole fish to serve it in such thickness. 【Brief thoughts on other menu items】 Oh, before the menu, I think the chopsticks at this restaurant are not suitable for eating fish. They are plastic chopsticks and too slippery. (My friend from Osaka also mentioned this. They are like the chopsticks at beef bowl restaurants.) If it's fish, I prefer wooden chopsticks or even disposable chopsticks. I wish they would change them. - Appetizer A rare style of dish for an izakaya. It had red beans on it! It was too stylish, almost like a dessert. - Assorted sashimi (5 types) The chef kindly explained how to eat each type of sashimi with ginger soy sauce or wasabi soy sauce. - Ariake seaweed This was sold to us so well: laugh. A male waiter here was really good at recommending and he strongly recommended the "Hokkaido fresh sea urchin sashimi" to us. He said it's delicious when you sprinkle seaweed on sea urchin. Now that I think about it, the sea urchin wraps at Sushiro were also wrapped in seaweed... I was planning to order sea urchin before the chef recommended it. Sea urchin is in season now! I thought it would be delicious if it's fresh sea urchin. It was from Shakotan, Hokkaido. But... later, they said, "The sea urchin is sold out." What? They recommended it so passionately and got us excited, and then it's sold out... crying. "The sea urchin is sold out, how about the seaweed?" I just ordered it out of habit. It's like a dad joke... haha. - Fried chicken with kohada fish The kohada fish was quite large here. Also, the batter wasn't too thick, so it was not greasy and had a simple taste. It was delicious. - Tempura of conger eel Crispy batter with juicy conger eel inside ♥ - Puffer fish milt This should have been served with a spoon. There is no way you can eat it with plastic chopsticks! It's too inconvenient. I accidentally dropped a lot of it on the table. What a waste. - Buckwheat noodles as a closing dish Refreshing soba noodles with a 80% buckwheat ratio. They also provided soba water. 【Drinks】 We compared five types of Japanese sake: 1) Kakurei Junmai Super Dry (Niigata) 2) Keigetsu Super Dry Special Junmai Sake (Kochi) 3) Ta Shu Special Junmai Sake (Aomori) 4) Kuroushi (Wakayama) ※ Unfiltered... which is rare apparently. 5) Kaze no Mori Junmai Ginjo (Nara) There weren't many other drink options besides Japanese sake. Please check the drink menu in the photo section. 【Location... Let's search by address on the navigation app!】 It's a bit hard to find, haha. My friend got lost. They were searching by the restaurant's name. When you search by the restaurant name, it seems to guide you to a street over. I personally didn't get lost when I searched by address. The restaurant is next to a building that looks like a theater, quite a distinctive feature.

[Shop Location] Approximately a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station C3 exit on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. [Visit Date] Holiday around 19:45. [Crowdedness] Miraculously, there was only one available seat (for 4 people). [Order Content] ◯ Duck liver with ponzu sauce (¥800) ◯ Homemade potato salad (¥700) ◯ Fresh oyster (¥750 each) ◯ Freshly fried thick tofu (¥600) ◯ Fried horse mackerel (¥800) ◯ Grilled sea bream with salt (¥1,800) ◯ Conger eel tempura (¥1,300) ◯ Deep-fried glowing eyes (¥800) ◯ Tarako rice with tea (¥680) [Impressions] Had a drink with former colleagues. In conclusion, this place near Shinjuku-sanchome is highly recommended. Especially, the "Fried horse mackerel," "Fresh oyster," and "Conger eel tempura" were incredibly delicious. The fish had a rich flavor and a thick texture. The oysters were very large and rich. The prices were reasonable and we were very satisfied. Thank you for the meal today.

I forgot that I had been here before and entered with a new feeling, only to realize right away that it wasn't my first time at the Shinjuku Sanchome store. This area is filled with various drinking establishments where you can encounter unique Japanese sake. From starting with a beer to quickly discovering familiar and unfamiliar sake names, there are many options available. Some familiar sakes like Akabu and Kankunichi are delicious as always. The appetizers include shime saba, fresh oysters, Caesar salad, grilled young corn, and deep-fried river shrimp. The young corn is particularly tasty, with each husk being peeled off one by one and enjoyed with salt. The sake is priced around 1000 yen for 145cc, which may not be cheap but the variety makes it enjoyable. A preference for bold flavors led to a recommendation from the owner for "Jokigen," but what was served was "Jokigen," a completely different drink. It turned out to be a 10-year-aged sake, which was a new experience. The aged sake, like the 2008 Gikyou on the left, was closer to whiskey in taste, which was not to my liking. Diluting it slightly with ice and water made it more palatable. Despite the overwhelming number of choices, it was a fun and delicious time in this shop with limited time.

There are so many types of sake to choose from, it's overwhelming. I want to try so many, but I can't decide... As for the fish, they are all delicious, but I recommend the Hamachi. Despite being a long and slender fish, it has a lot of meat and is very satisfying. The recommendations from the staff are also spot on, so this is a great place to use for a slightly important drinking party.