A popular restaurant on Instagram. I was impressed when I received it about 2 years ago, and I was very happy to feel the same excitement when I went there again after a long time (*ˊ˘ˋ*) ◆ What I had: Seared Salmon Donburi ¥980 with Ikura (¥200/10g) topping The seared salmon was almost raw, thick and amazing!! I wanted just a little bit of ikura, so I added 10g of it as a topping, which was just the right amount. The free last serving of ochazuke was also great!! You can add extra white rice for free. I chose the salmon mentaiko, and it was nice to have salmon for ochazuke as well. The dashi broth was so delicious that both the donburi and ochazuke were amazing!! I have to go back again... Thank you for the meal ★

Today, I visited Kumada-san in Omotesando for a salmon bowl. The restaurant is small with counter seats and almost full. I ordered the 30-minute all-you-can-drink deal for 500 yen and some a la carte dishes. I started with Asahi Super Dry draft beer for a toast. The salmon sashimi was fresh and delicious with a good amount of fat. The miso-marinated tofu was a perfect match for sake, and the pickled yam had a crispy texture and great soy sauce seasoning. The ikura rice bowl was served in a cute cup and the overflowing salmon roe was a luxurious treat. The grilled salmon belly and salmon collar were both excellent, with a good balance of fat and saltiness. I also tried the Hitoriki sake, which was a great value for its quality. Overall, dining at this restaurant in Omotesando was a delightful experience.

I visited a salmon bowl specialty restaurant called "Kumada" located in the Okuharajuku area, about a 5-minute walk from Meiji Jingu Shrine Station. Although it is known for lunch, the dinner time is also quite impressive. They offer a fantastic lineup of 30-minute all-you-can-drink sake for 500 yen. The portions of the snacks are light, perfect for drinking. The regular all-you-can-drink lineup includes Yamagata Masamune, Hououbito, and Takachiyo's sediment. Plum wine and fruit wine are also included in the all-you-can-drink menu. Additionally, the premium option (extra charge) includes surprises like Echigo, Tatenokawa, and Juyondai. I'm excited even before eating! The prices are more than reasonable. They serve fresh salmon sashimi, yamaimo asazuke, tofu miso-zuke, salmon bone steamed dish, and grilled salmon belly. It's an endless loop of delicious food and sake! They prioritize high freshness and only use salmon delivered directly from the source that morning. And to finish off, there's a small bite-sized rice bowl with ikura that you can enjoy. It's a great restaurant that hits the spot. I'll definitely go back again.

The quality of the salmon is average. The portion size is okay. The rice is not vinegared. The toppings on the rice, such as the egg and salmon, are not good as they are too warm. Making ochazuke at the end is not a bad idea, but it's not particularly delicious. The restaurant is small, which is fine, but the open kitchen lacks cleanliness and it affects the appetite. Above all, the prices are high. The limited salmon tasting bowl costs around ¥2,000 after tax. It seems like it's more of a tourist spot. It gives off the impression of being aimed at young people looking for Instagrammable photos.

I came to a seafood bowl restaurant in Harajuku with high ratings on Tabelog. I was attracted by the all-you-can-drink sake offer. Although it is a seafood bowl restaurant, they also have a wide variety of side dishes to enjoy with the sake. I started with grated yam pickles, rolled omelette, and salmon roe. The owner seems to be a sake lover as the fridge is filled with various sake bottles. It's a self-service style where you can open the fridge and choose your next sake. Be careful not to drink too much. I tried Juyondai, Aiyama, Kankunichi, Harujion, and Snow Crescent, all for only 550 yen in 30 minutes, which is a steal! The grilled salmon belly and collar, as well as the salmon sashimi, were both rich and delicious. I wanted to drink more, so I ordered more dishes like tofu with miso dip, firefly squid marinated in vinegar, garlic tomato, and tofu with miso marinade. They were all great, lighter than cheese and perfect for drinking. Lastly, I had a small bowl of ikura rice bowl, which was incredibly delicious with plump salmon roe. This restaurant not only offers delicious seafood bowls but also a great selection of side dishes, making it a perfect spot for casual drinking. I highly recommend this place for sake lovers.

A casual salmon bowl specialty shop. The visuals and interior are not as impressive as those on Instagram, but the taste of the rice is solid. The three types of salmon are all high quality. They are all delicious, but the Shinshu Masunosuke reminds you that it has white meat and is rare and a must-try. The system where you can get broth at the end and make ochazuke is well thought out. Not that it's necessary, but you somehow don't need miso soup and it works out nicely. It's like Tsujihan, but the interior seems to separate it from being a popular spot. It's probably part of a capital group, but I enjoy the interesting aspect of modern food and beverage business. I prefer not having to wait in line, so this place suits me better.

Just a 5-6 minute walk from Jingumae Station, there is a hidden gem of a shop in the backstreets of Harajuku. The atmosphere is quiet and everyone passing by looks stylish, which can be a bit intimidating. Inside, the shop mainly has counter seats and it's easy to pop in even if you're dining alone. This time, I ordered salmon sashimi for 550 yen, yam pickles for 330 yen, miso-marinated tofu for 220 yen, salmon belly grill for 220 yen, ikura rice bowl for 550 yen, and soy-marinated firefly squid for 440 yen. The best part? All of these dishes are quite affordable! And the 30-minute all-you-can-drink sake for 550 yen is a steal! They offer a variety of sake, and the dishes pair perfectly with the drinks, especially the seafood dishes. The salmon belly grill was intriguing in its shape, but delicious. I couldn't help but wonder how it ended up looking like that. This place is perfect for enjoying a few dishes with the all-you-can-drink sake, making it a great spot for solo diners as well. Cheers to a delightful meal!

I went to my favorite salmon and ikura restaurant again where I can enjoy the sparkling salmon and ikura. This time, I tried the course with all-you-can-drink sake! The course menu included firefly squid, marinated salmon, salmon belly grilled, ikura in a small cup, and salmon rice bowl. The variety of sake was amazing, ranging from authentic dry sake to fruity and easy-to-drink sweet sake. I usually order a hearty rice bowl when I come here, but this time, I enjoyed the carefully selected domestic salmon in various forms through the course. The salmon belly in the course was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant when you visit Harajuku. Cute cafes are nice, but Japanese food always gives me the most comfort.

I visited a seafood bowl restaurant near Meiji Shrine for the first time in over 5 years for a weekday lunch. It was delicious, but just average haha. The taste is appropriate for the price. It was a shame that they were short-staffed with only one person working. The timing for the tea pickles was off... It seemed quite busy and took a while.

The shop was small, with a capacity for about 10 people. When I arrived around 11:30, I was the first in line. By noon, there was quite a line forming. The portion sizes were smaller than I had expected, but they provided ochazuke (rice with tea poured over it) after the meal, so I think it was good value for the price.

The restaurant is within walking distance from the metro station, has many counter seats, and is easy to enter even for solo diners. I ordered the most popular dish, the salmon bowl for comparison, but in terms of cost performance, the salmon bowl seemed better. I was surprised by how small the salmon was that came as a side dish with the ochazuke. I ended up leaving about two pieces of salmon from the bowl. I'm interested in the all-you-can-drink sake option, so I might go back next time for drinks.

Located near Meiji-jingumae Station, "Salmon Don Kuma da" opened in 2017 as a specialty salmon bowl restaurant. They use Norwegian salmon commonly found in the market as well as carefully selected domestic salmon. They also offer a selection of premium Japanese sake to pair with dishes like salmon sashimi and grilled domestic salmon. The menu includes: thick-cut salmon sashimi that melts in your mouth, refreshing soy sauce-flavored grated yam, fermented miso-marinated tofu that pairs well with sake, savory salmon bone steamed soup with plenty of meat around the bones, fatty salmon belly, and Shinshu salmon sashimi which has a light yet flavorful taste. Additionally, they offer a mini-sized salmon roe bowl and a one-hour all-you-can-drink Japanese sake option featuring brands like Shinsei and Yoshida Brewery. The restaurant is very popular among both locals and international customers.

I decided to go on a Tokyo expedition as it seemed like a good time. There is a shop where you can enjoy a variety of "salmon" dishes, and as a salmon lover, I was intrigued and decided to include it in my plans. I arrived at JR Harajuku Station and checked the map, realizing it was located along "Takeshita Street". Yes, that famous "Takeshita Street"! So, feeling a bit younger, I walked straight through the bustling "trendy mecca" of young people. I arrived at the building where the restaurant was located. It was 6:45 PM. I descended to the entrance from the outside staircase. It seemed to be full, so I was asked to wait outside for a while. The glass windows allowed me to see inside. The place had a trendy and casual atmosphere, fitting for Harajuku. The location seemed to attract a lot of young customers, with some even in school uniforms. The interior mainly had counter seats, and most tables were for two people. There was only one staff member handling everything. After about 10 minutes, I was finally guided to a counter seat at the back. I checked the menu, and as expected, there was a wide variety of salmon bowl options, including those with salmon roe. The prices seemed to be on the higher side, probably due to the Harajuku location. I was torn between choices but decided to go with the "Most Popular" option, the "Salmon Three-Way Comparison Bowl" (1,738 yen). Ordering the bowl also came with a free tea pickled dish. After ordering, it took about 10 minutes for the bowl to be served. As the name suggests, the bowl had three types of salmon: Norwegian salmon in the middle, Shinano Yuki masu on the left, and Shinshu salmon on the right. The colors and flavors varied, with the Shinano Yuki masu looking almost white. It was interesting! I poured soy sauce over it and started eating. Trying all three types, I noticed that the intensity of color and flavor were related. However, each had its unique texture and taste, but undeniably all were "salmon". Be careful not to choke on wasabi while savoring the flavors. After finishing the bowl, it was time for the "tea pickled dish". I informed the staff, and they brought me a bowl with hot salmon broth and salmon mentaiko (previously ordered). Dipping the mentaiko in the broth, it turned a lovely pink color as it cooked gently. It was delicious, especially the flavorful salmon broth. Adding some black seven spice and black pepper, it made for a satisfying end to the meal. With that, I finished my meal. The presentation was great, and it suited the location well. I thought the concept of focusing on salmon was excellent. I wish there were more of these specialized salmon restaurants in the Kansai region.

The seared salmon bowl was delicious as rumored, with no fishy taste at all. The salmon melted in my mouth. I heard you can add 10g of salmon for an extra 300 yen, but the regular size of the seared salmon bowl was satisfying enough for me. The staff seemed a bit inexperienced, making mistakes with orders and looking unsure. The restaurant was busy with customers coming in one after another. Despite the chaos, a man (maybe the manager?) was kindly and patiently guiding and helping the new staff member. That day, there were only two staff members - the man and the new employee. Seeing the kind and hardworking staff, I felt genuinely supported and comfortable in the cozy atmosphere. I will definitely go back again!

I had a luxurious special salmon roe & golden caviar bowl at a salmon specialty store that seemed to be unique in the Harajuku area. I topped it with sea urchin and crab. The orange special salmon roe was sweet and had a delightful popping texture. The yellow golden caviar, though small, had a distinct salty flavor that was delicious. Surprisingly, halfway through the meal, they offered complimentary ochazuke with salmon mentaiko or salmon salt koji as a side dish. I chose the salmon salt koji, and the broth was so flavorful that I wanted to take it home with me. It was truly delicious. After finishing with ochazuke, I was completely full. I definitely want to go back again!

Grilled salmon bowl with extra salmon. Today, there were 2-3 groups waiting in line, including foreigners and people taking TikTok videos. I ordered tea-soaked rice with grilled salmon. It was a happy moment! I tried not to put too much soy sauce, and the salmon already had a salty taste. Even without putting much, it was delicious.

On a Saturday afternoon, I entered the restaurant around 11:30 when it opened. I ordered the seared salmon bowl, which was absolutely delicious! The skin was crispy from being seared, but the fish itself was sashimi quality. I couldn't help but let out a sound of joy after taking a bite (°▽°). This is definitely a restaurant I want to visit again! By the time I left around 12, there was already a long line forming, so it might be best to go early.

The restaurant was quite small with only counter seats, but the salmon rice bowl was incredibly delicious! I actually intended to order a two-person portion, but for some reason they brought it separately, so I ended up sharing it with the person I went with. We left a little bit of the salmon rice bowl, and we were able to enjoy the free ochazuke, so we got to enjoy it twice! Thank you for the meal! ^_^

Cost performance: Good. The food is actually delicious. I heard they offer 30 minutes of all-you-can-drink sake, so I want to try it next time. Note: I try to write my honest thoughts as much as possible so that people reading the review won't be misled. I will provide additional information such as Instagrammable spots or the atmosphere of the restaurant, but the rating is mainly based on whether the food is delicious or not, and whether it is worth the price.

Kuma da Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jingumae 3-20-10 Sukigara Building B1F Tabelog 3.47. Salmon bowl specialty store. Three types of salmon comparison bowl. Norwegian salmon, Shinano Yukimasu, Shinshu salmon. All-you-can-drink sake, a unique restaurant. Seafood bowl. Thank you for the meal at Meiji Jingu-mae. Gourmet. Foodie.

I topped my seared salmon rice bowl with salmon roe and crab. It cost 1078+220+110 yen. The portions were large and very delicious. The additional salmon roe and crab were quite small at 10g, but fresh. The seating was limited, but the turnover rate was good so I only had to wait 5 minutes to be seated.