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Located a 4-minute walk from Shin-Tomicho Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, "Sushi Hashimoto" is a sushi restaurant established in 2014. The head chef, who hails from the renowned restaurant "Nihonbashi Kakigaracho Sugita," runs the establishment. I was fortunate enough to secure a reservation for lunch on a weekday a week ago, and I visited the restaurant. The course details for the day are as follows: Edamame, sashimi, corn and sea urchin chawanmushi, steamed black abalone, abalone liver sauce rice, sardine and nori roll, three delicacies (ayu paste, ankimo, fresh squid legs), grilled nodoguro sushi, shinko, ku-e, medium fatty tuna, hokkigai, ikura, squid ink, lean tuna, fatty tuna, horse mackerel, spot prawn, golden eye snapper, sea urchin, conger eel, clam soup, tamagoyaki. The meal started with edamame, followed by sashimi and grilled nodoguro served at the perfect timing. The corn and sea urchin chawanmushi was exceptional, perfect for summer. The steamed abalone was tender and flavorful. Both the sashimi and abalone liver sauce rice were delicious. The sardine and nori roll, as well as the three delicacies platter, made me crave for sake. The appetizers alone were satisfying. And then, the highlight of the meal - the sushi! The rice was slightly larger with a sharp saltiness, perfectly balanced with the toppings. From the first bite of shinko to the last piece of conger eel, every sushi was incredibly delicious. The head chef's personality was great, and the ambiance of the restaurant was spot on. It's no wonder why this place is so popular. Having such a wonderful experience during lunch feels almost like hitting the jackpot. I hope to visit again soon... Thank you for the amazing meal!