KONNICHIWAー！（こんにちは）

Today, I’d like to introduce a delicious seafood bowl “Kaisen-don”, which happens to be one of my favorites and is also a renowned specialty in Japan!

1. What is Kaisen-don!?

A delightful and savory dish, the seafood bowl, or “kaisen-don“, is a Japanese culinary masterpiece that showcases the ocean’s bounty in a single, delectable bowl. This dish typically features an assortment of fresh and raw seafood served on a bed of vinegared rice.

The star of the show is a medley of sashimi-grade seafood, including succulent slices of raw fish like tuna, salmon, and yellowtail. These premium seafood selections are often accompanied by other ocean treasures such as sweet shrimp, sea urchin, and octopus, each contributing its unique flavor and texture.

To enhance the overall dining experience, the seafood bowl may be garnished with shredded nori (seaweed), pickled ginger, and wasabi. Some variations also incorporate a drizzle of soy sauce or a dollop of a special soy-based marinade to elevate the flavors further.

The kaisen-don not only tantalizes the taste buds with its rich umami and briny notes but also provides a satisfying and wholesome meal. Its vibrant colors, diverse textures, and exquisite flavors make it a favorite among seafood enthusiasts and a testament to the culinary finesse of Japanese cuisine. 

2. Recommended Restaurant: Tsujihan

While there are numerous places offering delicious seafood bowls, this time I’d like to introduce one of my favorite seafood bowl restaurants!

～ Nihonbashi Kaisen-don Tsujihan ～

Tsujihan has locations in Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi and Nihonbashi near Tokyo Station. They offer a slightly unusual style of seafood bowl.

Here it is – a presentation that’s a bit different. They serve it with all the ingredients already mixed together.

The dish is presented with the ingredients already mixed. On top of a combination of white fish and fatty tuna, they generously add sea urchin, salmon roe, and tuna.

The sashimi on the upper left in the photo is meant to be enjoyed half as sashimi and half to be left untouched. Now, can you guess why?

Well, the truth is, the restaurant has a recommended way to eat it!

First, start by drizzling the yolk soy sauce (soy sauce mixed with raw egg yolk) over the ingredients, breaking them apart. Enjoy them together with the white rice.

When you’ve consumed about one-third of the bowl, politely request, “Dashi o-negai shimasu” (Please add broth), and the chef will pour dashi (broth) into your bowl. It looks something like this:

Place the sashimi, which you saved earlier, into the hot bowl with the poured dashi and enjoy!

This way, you get to savor the seafood bowl with cold ingredients and then experience a hot seafood dashi tea ceremony. It’s incredibly delicious! What’s more, the prices start from just 1,250 yen! (about 11.5$,10.2€,8.7£)

There are four courses available – Special, Pine, Bamboo, and Plum, each offering different quantities of ingredients.

3.Store Information ”Nihonbashi-Tsujihan”

There are several locations, but here are the details for the four stores in Tokyo!

• Tsujihan Nihonbashi Main Store (5-minute walk from Tokyo Station!)
  • Address: 1F Kyuei Building, 3-1-15 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
  • TEL: 03-6262-0823
    
• Tsujihan Kagurazaka Store
  • Address: 3-2 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
  • TEL: 03-6265-0571
    
• Tsujihan Ark Hills Store
  • Address: 3F Ark Mori Building, 1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • TEL: 03-6277-6385
    
• Tsujihan Tokyo Midtown Store
  • Address: B-1 Tokyo Midtown West Building, 9-7-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • TEL: 03-6271-5067

When you come to Japan, be sure to give it a try

Some of the locations also offer delivery through Uber!

Until we meet again! 

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