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SEAFOOD - Tsukiji Hajime Sengyoten
SEAFOOD - Tsukiji Hajime Sengyoten
Website/Booking
Website/Booking
Discover Tokyo's best-kept secret in the back alleys of Tsukiji Market, where a passionate fishmonger serves the freshest catch bought daily at Toyosu Market. This unique two-story establishment combines a lively standing bar on the first floor with an exclusive private dining room upstairs, offering an authentic Japanese seafood experience that locals cherish.
The Experience: Owner Hajime Watanabe, with over 20 years of expertise as a fishmonger, personally selects premium fish every morning based on seasonal availability and weather conditions. The menu changes daily, reflecting the "once-in-a-lifetime encounter" philosophy with each fish. No two days offer the same selection, making every visit a unique culinary adventure.
Signature Dishes:
- Weekday Lunch Special - Choose-Your-Own Seafood Bowl (¥1,000): Select 3 types from 11 daily fresh seafood options including premium tuna, fatty yellowtail, flounder, salmon, scallops, and more. Limited to only 20 servings daily - arrive early!
- 9-Piece Sashimi Platter: The restaurant's signature offering featuring the day's finest selection, showcasing thick-cut, pristine sashimi that melts in your mouth
- Deluxe Seafood Course (¥6,500): Features premium ingredients like abalone and sea urchin with 2-hour self-service all-you-can-drink package
- Fresh Tuna Selection: From rich chutoro (medium fatty) to flavorful akami (lean), expertly prepared
- Seasonal Specialties: Firefly squid, grilled anago (conger eel), and daily market surprises
Why Visit: With a 3.53 rating on Tabelog and over 28,000 saves, this hidden gem has captured hearts since 2011. The standing bar creates a casual, communal atmosphere perfect for solo diners and groups alike, while the second-floor private room (limited to one group per day) offers an intimate space for special celebrations. Their original soy sauce and tare, developed with Kagoshima's Kodama Brewing, are available for purchase as souvenirs.
Address
Address
7-16-14 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
Telephone
(+81)03-6264-0873
Budget
Budget
JPY 1,000 - JPY 7,999
Business Hours
Business Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
11:30 - 13:30
17:00 - 22:00
L.O. 21:30
- Sat, Sun, Public Holiday
Closed
- ■Business hours
*Lunch service will end once the limited quantity is sold out.
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