Kaisuian

A decent local restaurant ran by grandpa and grandma. Thumps up to the grilled mackerel (their speciality) and ocean eel. Good for people who want simple honey traditional food.

One of the best meals I had in Tokyo despite going to several Michelin stars. This tiny shop serves up umami bombs carefully crafted with the freshest and glossiest fish. If you’ve never tried sardines over rice in Japan you need to give this place a try. The photos will do this meal no justice as you cannot smell the aromas of extreme satisfaction. Expect a line and arrive early.

Grilled Conger Eel & Fluffy Egg Rice Bowl 🐟🥚🍚 @ Kaisuian

Located in a small alley on the backstreets of Akasaka, Kaisuian is a traditional restaurant that focuses on Japanese kappo cuisine. Using fresh seasonal ingredients from all over the country, the food is cooked simply but with extreme love & care. 👨🏻‍🍳

Only open on weekdays, I dropped by around 13:30 to find a queue of 4 people. However, I found myself taking a seat at the counter within less than 3 minutes. ⏩

Despite the short wait time, the wait staff (wife of the chef) apologized profusely while providing me with some tea. Lunch time menu has just 6 items, featuring conger eel, sardine, white bait & chicken. 🐟🐓

After ordering, I watched the chef in action, expertly maneuvering the fish over a hot grill, cooking the egg in a separate pan, preparing the side dishes, in swift movements and perfect timing. 💨

With 15 seats, it is a compact restaurant, but the speed of service & efficiency means that table turnaround is quick, allowing for maximum revenue during the 2.5 hour lunch period. 📈

My meal came on a lacquer tray, with the steam still rising from the rice & egg, and the conger eel poking out of the bowl added a striking visual impact. 👀

While the soft-boiled egg was smooth and delicious, the conger eel was crispy on the surface with tender flesh, covered in a sweet sauce. The seaweed strips added a salty punch, and with the moist rice it combined to give a delicate yet fulfilling mouthfeel. 😋

2 side dishes and miso soup are also provided, so it is enough for most appetites. 👌🏼

The warm hospitality and friendly service, together with the great tasting food ensures that many customers return again and again. 🔁

I noticed that the regular customers sitting next to me were ordering the sardine dishes more than the photogenic conger eel, so want to give that a try next time! 🧐

⚠️Cash only, no credit cards or QR payment accepted during lunch time. ⚠️

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