In Japan, sushi is cheap and easy to find anywhere. Today I visited a place where you can get this unique sushi for $1.
So far, I have been to “Kura-zushi“, “Sushiro“, and other famous conveyor belt sushi restaurants all over Japan.
This time, I visited a famous local restaurant. Although it claims to be a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, it is a restaurant where the chef makes the sushi.
Tuna Wholesaler “Miura Misakikou” is mainly located in Kanagawa Prefecture, next to Tokyo. They also have a branch in Singapore. I went to the Ueno branch in Tokyo.
Ueno has been home to many wholesalers since ancient times and has a shopping district famous in Tokyo for its restaurants, clothing stores, dry goods, etc. Many people come here to enjoy shopping, eating and drinking. There are also a lot of sushi restaurants, and Miura Misakikou, a tuna wholesaler, had a lot of customers even after lunch time.
sushi misura misakikou
sushi misura misakikou
sushi misura misakikou
sushi misura misakikou order
sushi misura misakikou order
The spinning plate is probably an advertisement. I’m not sure either.
How to order
Ordering is done in the traditional style of writing on a piece of paper. If you can’t write Japanese, it’s not easy. To be honest, this style is a bit troublesome even for Japanese. Tabbed is easy and good. When you have decided on your order, write it down on a piece of paper and hand it to the cook or waitress.
There is a small plate for soy sauce, so use it only for soy sauce, unlike the old conveyor belt sushi.
The price is a little higher than conveyor belt sushi. It’s not the same price all the time. There are some unusual ingredients. This is the difference from chain restaurants.
First of all, the highlight of the menu; I ordered the $1 tuna platter.
A huge bowl of tuna
Let’s break it down and eat it. You can’t eat it in one bite. It’s almost like sashimi. It tastes healthy because it’s not fatty. One of the features of this Ueno restaurant is this large roll. They also have a variety of other dishes such as a large prawn dish.
Salmon Mix
Salmon with cheese. Seared salmon, regular salmon. Unlike conveyor-belt sushi, the sushi is made by hand, so the rice is firm and the ingredients are on top, making the sushi better than chain restaurants.
Gari (ginger)
Gari (ginger) I eat gari to refresh my palate, so if your palate gets greasy, eat it to refresh yourself.
Today’s top choice, “Unagi Sushi,” is sweet and delicious. Raw shirasu. Do you understand shirasu? It is a small fish eaten whole. All Japanese people eat it.
Finally, the Arashio soup.
Ara soup
And finally, ara soup. In this kind of sushi restaurant, I recommend the sushi restaurant’s miso soup. Arashiru is a miso soup made from the bones of the fish. Arashi refers to the head and bones of the fish, which cannot be made into sushi. The meat around the bones is very tasty, and the meat of the head and cheeks is also very tasty, though only a little.
The ara soup (miso soup) is more delicious at sushi restaurants with well-trained craftsmen than at conveyor-belt sushi chains. The soup is made by extracting the broth from the bones of the fish, which are filled with the flavor of the fish that cannot be produced by amateurs. It is not easy to make at home.
so I went to the most popular revolving sushi restaurant in Japan, “Sushiro”. It is more famous in Japan than Kura-sushi! I’m sure you’re familiar with it, as it has branches overseas as well.
Sushiro is currently the most famous sushi restaurant in Japan, even more so than Kura Sushi.
Originally, a sushi chef from Osaka ran a private sushi restaurant. Later, he opened a 100 yen per plate uniform store. Expanded to the Kanto region. Developed the world’s first comprehensive management system for opening sushi restaurants. A major company became a shareholder, and the restaurant became the most reasonably priced and delicious conveyor-belt sushi restaurant in Japan.
sushi_restauran on Gotanda in Tokyo
Introducing the Japanese “Sushiro” system, New Year’s limited and slightly different sushi.
Crowded waiting list
This is the Tokyo Gotanda branch. I knew I had to wait my turn.
You can either make a reservation in advance using the app on your phone or touch the receptionist to wait for your turn. I would recommend you to use the app to make a reservation. Because my number was 118, and by the way, the three groups in line before me, 114, 115, and 116, had made reservations using the app and came in after me. I was passed over for the turn.
Notes
However, if you make a reservation through the app and do not show up on time, be punctual in Japan because if you are not called three times, you will be put on hold and have to check in again, and you will be the fifth or later in line.
20 to 30 minutes of waiting.
call number
Seat selection machine
My turn has come. When your turn comes. Scan the QR on the receipt for your turn number into the scan on the side. Confirm your seat.
Seat numbers and accounting sheets
table
You can find your seat number on the table or on the seating map, so check it before taking your seat.
order machine
Next, when ordering, you touch the tablet that you are all familiar with, and you can select English, Chinese, or Korean.
Tuna Set
store interior
Now let me introduce you to the New Year’s special sushi.
The inside of the Gotanda store is a little cramped. The other stores are a bit more spacious and relaxing.
beer
tea ceremony
In the meantime, I prepared a cup of tea and a glass of beer.
Salmon Set
For starters, I ordered a set of three salmon for 170 yen, which is very cheap.
Yummy!!
soy sauce
wasabi
There are two types of soy sauce: one is the common “Awase soy sauce” in Japan, and the other is “Amadare soy sauce” suitable for sushi and sashimi. This is a sweet soy sauce. There is no right or wrong way to choose, so choose whichever you prefer.
The wasabi is turned around on a rotating rail, so you can take as much as you want. It’s free.
At Sushiro, you can order not only sushi, but also desserts, side dishes, and ramen at reasonable prices.
side-meal
Desert
Ramen
Tuna Set
Well, today came the New Year’s limited sushi set that I was interested in, the Special Tuna 7-Piece Set.
1,000 yen per plate for 7 pieces
The rice seemed a little messy, probably because they were busy. It’s not about the appearance, it’s about the taste.
Reddish tuna is pickled tuna. And the one with oil on it is chutoro. After all, tuna is delicious. It melts in my mouth, and when I bite into it, the softness and flavor spreads throughout my mouth.
tuna minced with Welsh onion leaves
And finally, negitoro. I wrapped it in nori, dipped it in a little soy sauce, and took a bite. The freshness of the scallions and the sweetness of the seaweed and soy sauce are perfect and complement the tuna. It’s the best.
The moment the sushi came.
Cheese and prosciutto
cold yellowtail and Prosciutto
Basil mossarella cheese with Prosciutto
Sushi Roll with Cold Yellowtail and Prosciutto
I’ve never seen sushi like this in Japan, and it was my first time trying it too. It may not be fit for the Japanese palate.
Occasionally, Japanese sushi restaurants offer unusual sushi like this one
Check out method in the Shushiro
accounting machine
For checkout, you can take your seat receipt and use this opportunity to scan the QR code, and you can pay by cash, card, or electronic money.
Click here for sushi that protrudes from Tokyo Haneda Airport.→Here
Kura Sushi is popular in Japan. Among them, the Asakusa branch is a store that is pushing forward with IT. It was the first in Japan to have its interior costumes registered with the Patent Office. All in all, it is one of the most advanced conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Japan. Let us introduce you to its system and taste.
Many conveyor-belt sushi bars today have automatic reception. The system is the same as other “Sushiro” and “Hamazushi” restaurants, and this receipt is the seat number and the number at the checkout.
Kura sushi Inside the restaurant
Kura sushi Inside the restaurant
Kura sushi Inside the restaurant
Kura sushi Inside the restaurant
Even as a Japanese, I had never seen such a large space. My seat number is indicated on the electronic display board, and I am number 43.
Kura sushi Inside the restaurant
Kura sushi Inside the restaurant
Kura sushi Inside the restaurant
The decor of the restaurant is probably inspired by Japanese street food. The atmosphere was like a festival.
Kura sushi Inside the restaurant at the counter (a seat for one person).
This time I was alone, so I took a seat at the counter (a seat for one person).
How to order
When you touch the tablet, you will be given a lecture on how to pick up your sushi. After that, you can choose whether you want to use the system where the waiter counts your plate at checkout, or the system where you put your plate in the gap under the belt where the sushi is carried and you get a lottery if you eat a certain amount. If you don’t like loud noises, you can call the waiter when you pay.
Kura sushi Ordering system
Kura sushi Ordering system
You can order from your tablet, just like at the revolving sushi restaurant, or you can order from your cell phone by reading the QR code on the table. You can also order from your cell phone by reading the QR code on the table. If someone else is ordering, you can just walk in and order without waiting for your turn.
Compared to “Hama-sushi” and “Sushiro”, there are fewer condiments. They are not very particular and are looking for simplicity.
The menu of Kura-Sushi is also available in English and Chinese. And with the exception of special sushi, all items are uniformly priced. This is very cheap. A plate of sushi costs about $1.
Start ordering
wasabi
wasabi
You can take all the wasabi you want. It will take a while before you see it again, so be sure to take more in advance.
Ninja chopsticks.
Ninja chopsticks.
Ninja chopsticks. Even as a Japanese, I had to look for them. I couldn’t find my chopsticks. It was hiding like a ninja. In the middle picture, the chopsticks are under the table, where you insert your hand into the hole and lift up the cut table.
Tuna Dragon Roll
Kampachi
Rich Cheddar Cheese Tempura Sushi
Evaluation of the taste
At Kura Sushi, from what I can see of the sushi rice, it looks as if a machine is probably holding the rice. As is the case with any revolving sushi bar, this is inevitable because of the price. And use the plate that you took as there are no small plates available for soy sauce in the recent kaitenzushi. Sushi restaurants that are not chains always have a plate dedicated to soy sauce.
I’ve never had the Tuna Dragon Roll before, but it was very tasty. It’s only available for a limited time, so if you find it, give it a try. If you find it, give it a try. It may suit your taste as a foreigner.
And the Rich Cheddar Cheese Tempura Sushi is also good for foreigners. The cheese is made into tempura and put on the sushi. This is a dish that can be eaten on a regular basis, so try it when you go to Kurazushi.
the tuna roll with raw egg.
Lastly, the tuna roll with raw egg. This is also delicious.
Kura-sushi’s menu is simple and the ingredients are fresh and the sushi is formed and delivered to your hand. The systemization of the restaurant makes ordering stress-free and the prices are reasonable, so it is easy to calculate the bill. One thing that is missing is a bit more variety in the sushi selection. I guess that is the only way to keep the prices uniform.
How to pay
Checkout
Checkout machine where you do everything yourself.
When you’re full, press the checkout button on the tablet. After that, take the receipt issued at the reception to the checkout counter, where you can scan the barcode into the machine. Cards, cash, and electronic money are all accepted.
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Delicious, genuine, non-revolving sushi is available at Haneda Airport
When you come to Japan, which sushi bar is the best? Which restaurant is the best? I’m sure you’re wondering. The high-end restaurants are delicious, but you want to know about more affordable and delicious restaurants.
I was born in Japan and grew up in Tokyo, and I’d like to introduce you to some of the sushi restaurants that everyday Japanese people often eat at.
There are two types of sushi restaurants in Japan
those that are called chain restaurants and those that are run by individuals. Private restaurants are expensive. The prices are called market price. It is not a fixed price because the price of fish varies depending on the season and time of year. Also, the price is set higher than chain stores as a technical fee. However, for the price, the chefs are more skilled than those at the chain restaurants, so most of the restaurants are tasty in their own way. However, it can cost up to 10,000 yen.
Chain restaurants, on the other hand, are very inexpensive and their prices are fixed. They are not part-timers or craftsmen, but rather people who have learned the basics at the restaurant, and their skills are inferior to those of independent restaurants. However, this is compensated for by machines and systems, and it is not so bad that you can’t eat it.
In fact, I think that people will think that it is a good cost performance to eat well at this price. Moreover, you can enjoy a variety of meals from a variety of menus, without being restricted by the formalities of a private restaurant.
I want you to make sure you go and eat before you get on the plane from Haneda Airport
that I would like to introduce to you. If you are ever in Haneda, please go and try it.
The feature of this restaurant is that the ingredients are just huge. The ingredients are bigger than the sushi rice, making it difficult to eat in one bite. The fish meat is also thick and very hearty. Even I, a frequent sushi eater, can be satisfied with the quantity.
numazu_sushi_in_Haneda_Airport
numazu_sushi_in_Haneda_Airport
numazu_sushi_in_Haneda_Airport
numazu_sushi_in_Haneda_Airport
numazu_sushi_in_Haneda_Airport
The ingredients are extravagantly larger than in a typical sushi restaurant.
Ingredients that stick out
Ingredients that stick out
Ingredients that stick out
Beware! In most Japanese restaurants (Izakaya), when you order a drink, you will be served a snack called “Otsoshi” at the beginning. In some restaurants, this is free of charge, while in others, there is a fee. You don’t have to ask for it, they just bring it to you. If you don’t need it, just say no. Many Japanese people can’t say no even if they don’t want it, so they add it to the bill even if they don’t want to eat it. It’s a kind of scam. If you don’t need it, just say NO. However, many of the “Otsoshi” are home-style dishes that are not on the menu, and they are usually delicious.
To start with, you need to know how to order. It’s not for tourists, so it’s cheap and tasty. However, if you don’t know how to order and eat udon, it may be difficult for foreigners. Once you learn how to do it, you should be able to order at any noodle shop in town without stress.
I will use my favorite dish, “Kamatama Udon,” as an example to explain. To begin with, “Kamatama Udon” is a very healthy dish of udon noodles with a raw egg and toppings of your choice.
Here is the office district at lunch time. Japanese people love to line up, so when you come to Japan, follow the rules and line up beautifully.
Entering from the side of the line is strictly prohibited. Japanese people are afraid of conflict, so most of them put up with it without complaining. But deep down, Japanese are very irritated. While you are in Japan, please follow the rules and be kind.
Here’s the order form.
Japanese Udon
Here’s the order form. This is the same system used in American cafeterias. You take a tray, place your order, and move it to the side. However, you need to learn how to order.
First, order the name of the item and whether you want it cold or hot. The “Kamatama_Udon” is only available hot, so just go ahead and order it. Depending on the menu, you may want to insist on either cold or hot.
For example I want hot udon or cold udon. etc.
Next, the size Please let us know if you want a large, medium, or small portion.
Japanese Udon
When it’s ready. The cook will say, “Please pour the soy sauce on the table and eat it. This is the way to eat udon. The way to eat this udon is to pour the soy sauce directly on the udon.
What is Kamatama Udon? This is one of the unique ways of eating Sanuki udon. Boiled udon noodles are taken out of the bowl and eaten with raw egg and a small amount of thick sauce or soy sauce.
Once you order, your udon will be served in a few minutes. There’s not much of a wait.
Udon Japan
Japanese Udon Tempura
When you get the udon. Move to the side and get in line for the checkout.
However, there is a trick of temptation.
There is a trick of temptation.
Udon Japan
Japanese Udon Tempura
You receive the udon, and beside it, you can put fried food or tempura rice balls on top of the udon. You can also get them as additional side dishes. Fight temptation while waiting for your turn to pay. If you want to eat, there is always a pair of tongs or something to grab near the food, so please take it to another plate and bring it to the checkout with you.
About $9 per item.
water
Japanese Udon Tempura
Pour the water yourself. Then, add green onions, tenkasu, and ginger. No matter how much you add, it’s free. Naturally, the water is also free. You can make your own toppings by adding as much as you like.
Here’s what it looks like when I put it all in. This is my preference.
Udon Japan
Japanese Udon
Japanese Udon soy sauce
Then sit wherever you want and enjoy the delicious food. After this, I added some more sesame seeds and ate it with soy sauce. 3.8 dollars per cup
Seasonings, from left. Sesame seeds, chili peppers, chili oil, soy sauce for udon noodles
Once the lid is removed, pour the sesame seeds into the bowl by screwing the body and top together to crush the sesame seeds.
If you come to Japan, you can eat it without hesitation. The authentic Japanese udon is by far the most delicious due to the differences in the ingredients of water and wheat and the skills of the cooks. You should definitely try it at least once when you come to Japan.
wish you all the best