I went to a popular seafood bowl restaurant called "Nihonbashi Kaisendon Tsujihan Nihonbashi Honten," located a 5-minute walk from the Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station. When I arrived at the restaurant at 11:57, there were 26 people waiting in line. It was particularly popular among foreign tourists, with more than half of the people in line being foreigners. While waiting in line, the staff handed out menus (available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean) and you place your order verbally. Since the wait can be long, it's essential to have a parasol to avoid heatstroke. The restaurant provides water and paper cups to stay hydrated. Even while waiting in line, they will hold your spot and let you use the restroom, so make sure to stay hydrated. I entered the restaurant at 12:58, which was 61 minutes later. That's an average wait time of 2.4 minutes per person. Since they take orders in advance, the seafood bowl was served promptly. I ordered the ⭐️Special Deluxe Seafood Bowl for 3,600 yen, which included salmon roe, tuna, medium fatty tuna, shrimp, turban shell, mirugai, squid, shirako, cucumber, green onion, with extra crab, sea urchin, salmon roe. After taking a photo, I mixed wasabi with soy sauce and poured it over the seafood bowl. When it was about 1/3 left, I asked the staff to pour sea bream dashi over it, and they offered to add more rice if needed. Then, they served four pieces of sashimi on a separate plate for ochazuke. It was incredibly delicious, and definitely worth the wait. They also offer takeout service.

I arrived at 5:30 PM and there was a line of about 10 people, but it moved quickly and I didn't have to wait long to get into the restaurant. The service was fast. I ordered the seafood bowl. The amount of sea urchin was modest, but there were plenty of other ingredients, and the portion of sea bream for the tea rice that came afterwards was generous. There was also a second serving of rice for the tea rice. Both dishes were delicious and well worth the price. I was very satisfied.

During my time working in Yaesu, I used to go there about twice a month. I went back a few years ago after a long time, but gave up due to the long line. This time, despite the long line, I waited because I really wanted to eat there. Over 70% of the customers were foreigners, and it felt like a popular lunch spot for Japanese tourism. The price had increased by about ¥280 compared to 10 years ago, but it was within an acceptable range. I plan to revisit in about 5 years.

Visited on Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Entered the restaurant after waiting for about 15 minutes (weekday nights seem to be the best time). The atmosphere inside the restaurant is global, with many foreign customers, but the taste is Japanese. I had the seafood bowl with pickled plum, which was delicious. The bowl and the following sea bream dashi tea were both amazing. Definitely worth another visit. The two-step process of eating the bowl and then the tea means that turnover is not very fast, so be aware.

It was the last day of the consecutive holidays. I arrived at the restaurant 15 minutes before opening, but there was already a line of over 20 people. After waiting for about 2 hours, I finally entered. I originally planned to have the plum bowl, but since I had waited so long, I decided to go for the pine bowl. While waiting in line, I had already placed my order, so when I sat down, tea was already on the table, and soon a small plate with slices of sashimi was served. The seafood bowl placed on the counter sparkled with salmon roe. The rice in the bowl was generously topped with sesame seeds. The seafood bowl had a great texture and the shellfish was delicious. Finally, I left some rice for the ochazuke and had dashi poured over it. Those who needed more rice could ask for a refill. The ochazuke with rice, dashi, and sashimi on top was also delicious. I would like to visit again, but waiting in line for so long might be tough. (^_^;)

I ordered the luxurious seafood bowl at this restaurant. It's a bit pricey, but it comes with seafood on top of white rice, and you can pour broth over it to eat it like ochazuke. The bowl was delicious, and eating it like ochazuke made it even more delicious. There was always a line, but the turnover was fast and it was great.

My friend waited in line for me for about 20 minutes before we entered the restaurant. I was worried because I had heard that the wait time could be really long, but it wasn't too bad, probably because it was a weekday and raining. I ordered the bamboo course, which had a generous portion size and left me feeling satisfied. The red snapper was served as an appetizer, separate from the rice bowl. The red snapper rice porridge served at the end was incredibly delicious, with a rich broth that was simply amazing.

I arrived around 11:00 on a regular day and there was already a line of about 20 people. I waited for about an hour and a half before being seated. I ordered extra toppings. After eating about a third of it, I added the broth and it tasted really delicious. There are a lot of foreign tourists in Nihonbashi, so I wonder if that's why the line was even longer.

The Seafood Bowl (tuna, medium fatty tuna, squid, herring roe, small clams, mirugai, shrimp, salmon roe, cucumber, green onion) for 1,250 yen is a delightful dish. Start by enjoying the sesame sauce seasoned sea bream while waiting for the seafood bowl. When it arrives, mix everything in the bowl with a spoon. The flavors of salmon roe and shrimp blend together in your mouth, creating a sense of happiness. When you have finished about one-third of the bowl, order some broth to make ochazuke. If you have leftover sea bream, try adding it on top. Wasabi can also be a nice touch, depending on your preference. This is a bowl that you can enjoy until the very end. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I arrived at Nihonbashi Station just before 10 o'clock, even though I aimed to arrive 30 minutes early. I walked around the area while waiting and finally got to the restaurant at 10:11. There were already 9 people waiting ahead of me. I overheard that they had arrived 15 minutes early. Shortly after, a group of 5 young foreigners lined up behind me, and by the time the restaurant opened, there were about 45 people waiting. The staff distributed menus around 10:20 and took orders shortly after. I decided on the Matsusaka beef bowl with extra plum, salmon roe, and sea urchin. I also opted for the large size since the person in front of me ordered the same. I entered the restaurant five minutes before opening and managed to snag a seat at the counter. The chef was mostly foreigners, except for an elderly Japanese staff member who distributed the menus. The sashimi was delicious, especially the sweet vinegar ginger with shredded kombu. The Matsusaka beef bowl arrived, slightly different from the menu photo but still impressive. The sea urchin was a bit lacking in flavor, but the overall taste was gentle and pleasant. I finished the seafood and moved on to the sea bream rice bowl. I agreed to extra rice, which was topped with chopped shiso leaves and grated yuzu, then covered with a rich sea bream broth. I also added the sashimi from earlier. It was surprisingly delicious and had a gentle flavor. I paid 2200 yen and left the restaurant by 10:20, with the same number of people waiting as when I arrived. Most of them were foreigners. The restaurant had two fans and a jug of cold water, which was a nice touch. It was a satisfying meal.

The seafood mountain is full of clams with a crunchy and chewy texture. The Negitoro with a thick sauce is irresistible. Adding more salmon roe might be a good idea, and the crab looks tempting too. The quality of the shiso leaf and seaweed seems lacking. The gently cooked sea bream with sea bream broth and sesame sauce is very delicious. The rice is small and slightly hard, not the best. But it's saved by the ginger and kelp.

Nihonbashi seafood bowl Tsujihan at the Nihonbashi main store and Kagurazaka store. When I visited a few years ago, it was empty, but there was a long line at the Nihonbashi location. It has definitely declined compared to when I visited over 5 years ago. The rice is not tasty, and I wonder why I lined up for this. I will never go back again.

On a regular evening, a line of mostly foreign tourists and lovely office ladies wait for about 15 minutes outside. They provide barley tea outside, so I waited while quenching my thirst. I chose the middle option "bamboo" out of the three options (pine, bamboo, plum), while my friend chose "pine" which comes with plenty of toppings including sea urchin - so luxurious! The seafood rice bowl looked delicious even just by looking at it. We enjoyed every last bit of it, and they even offered to make an extra bowl of rice with tea broth for us. It was worth the price! It was my first time here, so I regretted splitting one bowl between us for the rice and the tea broth. There were quite a few women in the restaurant, and many of them seemed to be working nearby and were quite beautiful. It was easy to enter and my eyes and heart were healed.

I visited around 12:30 on a weekday and, as expected, there was a line. I waited for about an hour before being able to enter. I had the plum dish for 1,250 yen, which had various ingredients and a fun texture. They added sashimi in the middle and poured in dashi, turning it into ochazuke. It was also delicious. The experience of enjoying it twice was really great. The atmosphere in the restaurant was quiet and luxurious, making it a luxurious lunch. I would like to come back when it gets a little cooler.

◼️Visit Date: Just before opening on a weekday at 10:56 ◼️Number of People Waiting: About 40 or more ◼️Time of Entry: 12:26 ◼️Wait Time: 1 hour 30 minutes ◼️Crowdedness: Extremely crowded outside, full inside ◼️Number of Seats: 12 counter seats ◼️Ordering Method: Verbal ◼️Time of Ordering: 11:08 (with 35 people waiting in line) ◼️Ordered Dish: Matsutake Bowl for ¥2200 ◼️Seated Time: 12:26 ◼️Number of Staff: 3 in the kitchen, 3 in the register/hall ◼️Atmosphere: Calm ambiance with only counter seats ◼️Time Dish Arrived: 12:27 ◼️Order to Dish Arrival Time: 1 minute (from seating), 1 hour 19 minutes (from actual order) ◼️Dish Ordered: Deluxe bowl with Matsutake (bowl, sashimi, egg yolk soy sauce, wasabi) ◼️Taste of Dish: The presentation was outstanding, and mixing the egg yolk soy sauce with wasabi and pouring it over the bowl made the seafood on top evenly coated. The sashimi served on a separate plate was added to the bowl later, along with plenty of sea bream broth and grated sudachi (probably) zest, creating an incredibly flavorful tea-infused rice dish. ◼️Service: Good ◼️Payment Method: Cash only ◼️Departure: 12:41 (about 20 people waiting outside in heavy rain) ◼️Total Time Spent: 1 hour 15 minutes (from arrival), 15 minutes (from seating) ◼️Overall Impressions: Arrived just 4 minutes before opening to find a long line of 40 or more people waiting, half of whom seemed to be foreigners. The menu offers various options with additional toppings like crab, salmon roe, sea urchin, and more. The staff efficiently took orders in multiple languages for those waiting outside. The weather was cloudy and humid, but the sun was hidden, making it bearable. The quick turnover rate of customers finishing their meals was around 20 minutes per person. The prompt service of the dishes after ordering was appreciated.

At Tsuji Han, I always order the plum dish. I don't need a lot of ikura or uni. I don't need the mixed seafood bowl with toppings on top. There is plenty of rice, cucumber, tuna, salmon, and other ingredients piled up like a mountain. The tuna seems whiter than before, I wonder if it's a different kind. When I finish with the tai soup, it warms me up. In the past, there used to be availability in the morning and afternoon, but for the past two years due to the pandemic, it has been continuous.

I was able to enter without waiting around 4 pm on a weekday! I had eaten here a few years ago in Kagurazaka, and I remember it was around 4,000 yen. This time it was 3,900 yen, so I thought it had become cheaper, but when I looked at the previous photos, I realized that the ikura (salmon roe) had become smaller. The taste is still delicious as ever.

I went to Tsujihan in Nihonbashi for the first time in a while. Today, Tokyo is expected to reach a high of 36 degrees, but even around 11:30, there was a line of about 30 people. I waited for about 2 hours and finally entered at 2 pm. I thought I might die from the heat. I ordered the Tuna Bowl (1650 yen) and a draft beer. The beer was delicious, especially with the scorching heat. The seafood bowl was also great with the saltiness of the salmon roe. They serve extra rice for the tea rice at the end, so you will be full. Tsujihan also has a branch in Roppongi, where it's less crowded and comfortable to wait indoors. If you are planning to line up, I recommend the Roppongi branch.

Last time, I had to give up because the waiting line was too long at Tsujihan, but this time I finally made it! It was the first day of the three-day weekend, and I arrived around 11:30 am and waited for about 2 hours. You place your order while waiting in line. I ordered the "Take" for 1,650 yen. It had a variety of ingredients, and the more you chew, the more delicious it gets. The texture is enjoyable with its bits and crunchiness. The portion of rice is quite large, but you can ask for extra broth and enjoy it as "tai chazuke" for a second round of deliciousness. After finishing my meal, I felt completely satisfied. The generous amount of ingredients looked so delicious that I want to try the "Matsu" or "Tokujou" next time!

Today's lunch was at "Nihonbashi Tsujihan" located just a few minutes walk from Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit. It's a seafood restaurant (photo 1). The menu displayed outside the restaurant was simple (photo 2). I arrived just 7-8 minutes before opening time, but there was already a long line. While waiting in line, I placed my order and after waiting for a little over an hour, I was finally able to enter. I sat at the counter and after a few minutes, my order arrived. It was the "Take" dish priced at ¥1,650 (photo 3). The dish is to be eaten by mixing wasabi with soy sauce and pouring it over the rice bowl. After finishing the seafood bowl, you can request for broth to be poured over the remaining rice, topped with sashimi. I first enjoyed the seafood bowl, which was of high quality and very delicious. Then, I had the rice with broth, which was like a seafood tea rice. Despite the high price and long wait, the taste was definitely worth it. The only downsides were the long wait and the slightly cramped counter seats. Overall, it's a highly recommended place for a delicious seafood lunch near Tokyo Station.

Seafood bowl with all-day service. There is always a long line, and the day came when I joined the line. Maybe it was just good timing, but I noticed that there were more foreigners in line than Japanese. The reassurance that a good restaurant requires waiting in line for about an hour was not a problem. While waiting in line, my order was taken, and I chose the "pine" option even though I wasn't very hungry. After entering the restaurant, I was seated at the counter, and a separate plate of sashimi and egg yolk soy sauce arrived. Then, a seafood bowl resembling a jewelry box was served. I read the instructions at the counter and began to eat. The combination of egg yolk soy sauce, wasabi, and seafood created a wonderful texture. I asked for a little more rice and some sea bream broth, and then added the sashimi to the bowl. It was time for the second half. The flavor was enhanced by the broth, and I realized the meaning behind waiting in line. I am grateful for being able to enjoy delicious food every day by working hard. Thank you for the meal!