A surprising restaurant. A sushi and ramen set. Since both are craftsman-driven trades, this combination makes for a surprising restaurant.

I’m Japanese. I found a restaurant that even surprised me—a place where you can enjoy a set meal featuring both sushi and ramen. I was curious, so I decided to check it out. This combination is rare in Japan. I’ve included the location at the end.

• Storefront
• Inside the store
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That comes to 1,500 yen.

Storefront

It feels mysterious right from the entrance. You can pay with cards. English signage is available.

Let’s start with the sushi. This sushi is made using red vinegar, following a method that dates back to the Edo period.

Have you ever heard of “red vinegar”? Unlike ordinary rice vinegar, this vinegar—with its reddish hue and distinctive flavor—has been an indispensable ingredient in the vinegared rice used for Edomae-style sushi, supporting Japanese culinary culture since the Edo period. Made from sake lees, this condiment is also known as “kasu-su” and represents the wisdom of our ancestors, born from a byproduct of sake brewing.

Vinegar

While rice vinegar has become the mainstream choice today, making red vinegar a rarer sight, it is still highly prized in high-end sushi restaurants and authentic Japanese restaurants. Its deep umami and mellow acidity possess an unforgettable charm that lingers long after the first taste.

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This is some really good sushi. It’s delicious.

Inside the store

In the end, there’s a time lag before it’s ready, so you have to wait. Just as I expected.

Unusually, there were only women in the kitchen. I spotted a man in the back. In the past, women weren’t allowed to make sushi because of their body temperature, but nowadays, female sushi chefs are a common sight. My light ramen arrived.

An interesting bonito flake set with a soy sauce base. See below for the recipe.

How to make this mysterious original dish. The Japanese customer next to me looked just as confused. The instructions say, “The bonito flakes are in a small strainer, so mix well to let the broth infuse for a moment, then remove them from the ramen bowl after about 10 seconds.” I’ve never seen anything like it before. It’s an interesting set, so I might go back again.

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