Sashimi Set: Tomii

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Had a quick “dinner” at Tomii Restaurant yesterday and asked for a plate of sashimi.
Sashimi sets in Tomii are slightly extravagant but so great!

From left to right:
“Kurodai”, black seabream
“Kampachi”, amberjack
“Aka Ika”, red cuttle fish
“Maguro No Akami”, lean tuna
“Hirame”, sole/ flounder

For the record, I enjoyed the fish with somえ Aoshima-Kikuyoi Brewery (Fujieda City) Tokubetsu Junmai!

TOMII
Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Tokiwa-cho, 1-2-7, Tomii Bldg, 1F
Tel.: 054-274-0666
Business hours: 17:00~22:00
Closed on Sundays

Sushi Erasers

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For once, I’m afraid to disappoint you all as these miniature sushi are not edible: they are erasers!

Ekimae Matsuno Sushi Restaurant (2)

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(Houbou/Blue Fin Robin, Seguroiwashi/Seguro Sardine, amaebi/Sweet Prawns)

Yesterday saw my third visit to Ekimae Matsuno Sushi near Shizuoka JR Station, a certain proof that it is rapidly becoming a favourite!
There are many reasons to that: great fresh sashimi cut in front of you, the great Shizuoka sake and especially the little surprises:

This particular dish is Aji no Tataki/Finely chopped raw saurel/pike mackerel in “namerou” style/white miso+ginger. It is topped with “Kakisu”/Persimmon vinegar made in Shizuoka to give it a great sweet and sour touch! Perfect with sake!

Ekimae Matsuno Sushi
Shizuoka City, Aoi ku, Omiyuki-cho, 9-3 (across Route 1 from Shizuoka Station North Exit)
Ｔｅｌ．：　０５４２５１０１２３
Business hours：１１：００～２１：００
Holidays: Wednesdays and third Tuesday
Credit cards OK

Wasabi: Winter harvest

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Wasabi harvest has started in earnest in Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Utougi (along the Abe River), the birthplace of wasabi (c. 1600).
Growers have anounced that this year’s crop (it takes one to two years to nurture wasabi roots to maturity) is excellent witn a strong taste and aroma.
Not only the roots, but also the leaves and stems are edible (the latter are very popular as tenpura or pickled).
They will soon appear on the markets and Internet all over the country. A sizeable amount is also directly exported to South Kore and theU.S.

Sushi Restaurant: Suehiro-Hamanako no Megumi Aji

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I had wanted to visit a certain Sushi Restaurant in Hamamatsu City since I discovered “Sushiya No Neesan” Blog (Japanese).
My wish was finally granted last Friday, December 14th when I managed to get an evening free after University in Fukuroi City.

Suehiro-Hamanako no Megumi Aji (Suehiro-Tastes from Hamana Lake) is conveniently located at short distance from Hamamatsu JR Station South exit (only two tarffic lights away).
It is a very traditional Sushi Restaurant. It was converted into the present establishment from a Japanese Restaurant 28 years ago by the second-generation owner, Mr. Katsuhisa Yokota presently ably helped by his daughter, Chisako, who literally grew in the restaurant, learning her trade by daily observing her father’s skills.

Since this was my first visit I opted to try my favourites and gradually order recommended tidbits.
I started with some succulent “shirako” (male cod sperm sacs. This is the real translation, not whiting as some people prudely call them…) with ponzu vinegar and momiji oroshi/grated fresh daikon with chili pepper.

I then asked for the inevitable akami/lean tuna. Chisako San proposed raw kuruma ebi/prawns just caught in Hamana Lake. Succulent!

This particular Sushi Restaurant for its “fugu”/globefish. I chose to have it deep-fried/karaage. No need for chopsticks. Just eat with your fingers and lick them. I was offered chopped boiled globefish skin with it and I had to use chopsticks, then (LOL). Certainly better than your fish and chips!

Back to raw fish, I asked for hirame sashimi/sole-flounder. That disappeared quickly, I can assure you!

keeping an eye on what was on the counter, I noticed a large dish full of unagi kimo/eel liver simmered Japanese-style by Mr. Yokota. Absolutely perfect with Japanese sake!

I was going to switch onto the traditional kampyo maki/dried gourd shavings and negi toro maki/finely chopped leeks with tuna, when I was offered a dish perticular to Hamana Lake District: Haze tenpura. “Haze”, or goby is a small fish caught in Hamana Lake at low tide. It is best eaten as tenpura (with your fingers) with a little salt and pepper.

All right, I fanlly had to call it a day, what with the local sake from Hana no mai Brewery (Hamamatsu City). I had a train to take back to Shizuoka City. But it will be a short time before I visit the place again to try the other morsels!

SUEHIRO-HAMANAKO NO MEGUMII AJI
Hamamatsu City, Naka Ku, suyama Cho, 360-6
Tel.: 053-452-6288
Business Hours: 11:30-13:30＆17:00-22:00
Closed on every Wednesday and second Tuesday

Discover the Winter Fish Markets!

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(Aka Yagara, Red Trumpet Fish)

Now is a great time to vist the marine products stands at Fresh Market inside Parche-Shizuoka JR Station!
Let’s look around and see if you recognize all those creatures!

“Aka Yagara”: Red Trumpet Fish. Makes for great sashimi and meuniere. Also called “Karasu Uo/Crow Fish>

“Mako Garei”, a local Halibut/Turbot variety. Popular in any part of the World!

“Hata hata” or “Sailfin Sandfish”. Typical of Shizuoka Prefecture. Great served grilled!

“Managatsuo”. Nothing to do with Bonito. Local white-flesh fish, great both as sasimi and grilled!

“Tako” or Octopus. Can be enjoyed, raw, cooked, or pickled. Or in Italina cuisine!

“Uchiwa Ebi”. Goes by the Latin name of “Ibacus ciliatus”. In Japanese means “Fan Prawn”. Very popular as sashimi or pickled!

Shizuoka Fish Market: Shizuoka JR Station PARCHE FRESH MARKET

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For the pleasure and convenience of many customers, PARCHE in Shizuoka JR Station is going through a general renewal, including their busy indoors market, FRESH MARKET.

As this particular venture is directly connected to fisheries in Numazu and Yaizu Cities, one can buy not only fresh but also unusual products from Suruga Bay and Izu Peninsula such as “tenagaebi/scampi” and “kinmeidai/goden eye seabream”.

One will also discover a plethora of shellfish and crabs fresh and alive at vey reasonable prices.
For people who cannot bother dressing or cutting fish, fillets can be bought readily made. With a smile and a polite word you will surely convince the staff the cut the whole fish you have chosen.

For sushi and sashimi officionados very good value sets are on constant display.

I make a point to do some shopping, if not window-shopping which can easily become a revelation, at least once a week.
A few hints for clever purchasing:
-If you want to have first pick at the fish and other marine products, come in the morning at 10:00.
-If you wish to save money, come at 17:00 when “price service” is in full swing. You will benefit from real bargains, but will lose on the varieties.

FRESH MARKET
Shizuoka JR Station, PARCHE
Business hours: 09:30~20:00

Sashimi Set: Wagocoro

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This was a small but absolutely first-class sashimi set I was served at Wagocoro in Shizuoka City:
Maguro/Tuna, Botan Ebi/Botan Prawn and Kampachi/Amberjack!

Ekimae Matsuno Sushi Restaurant

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(Kihada Maguro, Kohada, Aori Cuttle Fish, Kanpachi/Amberjack)

It certainly took me a long time to visit this unprepossessing, almost discreet sushi restaurants: 31 years! And I certainly missed a lot! Oh, well, better (very) late than never!

Ekimae Matsunao Sushi, as its name indicates is conveniently located just across the (large) street from Shizuoka JR station North exit.
It has stood there stolidly since 1930, witnessing two major fires in the vicinity and a lot of history as told by his still alive an kicking 2nd generation owner. The gentleman is simply an unfathおmable well of information on the local hiｓtory and gastronomy.

The fish and sushi are mainly local and simply first class. This coupled with reasonable prices make Ekimae Matsuno Sushi a compulsive visit.
I actually was told that many foreigners on trips to Shizuoka regularly visited the place (although the owner still does not understand why the same foreigners us so much soy sauce…).
And a great bonus comes with no less than 5 Shizuoka sake from Kokkou (Fukuroi City), Kikuyoi (Fujieda City), Masuichi and Chumasa-Yoshiya (Shizuoka City), and Hatsukame (Okabe Cho) Breweries!

Ekimae Matsuno Sushi
Shizuoka City, Aoi ku, Omiyuki-cho, 9-3 (across Route 1 from Shizuoka Station North Exit)
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Business hours：１１：００～２１：００
Holidays: Wednesdays and third Tuesday
Credit cards OK

Uogashi Sushi Restaurant

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The Shizuoka JR Station is slowly turning into a better quality gastronomic spot, a boon for travellers in a hurry. I have already mentioned in other postings that Asty has shops catering for all ages and genders.

Now, if it is sushi and Shizuoka Prefecture sake you are aiming for, pay a visit to Uogashi Sushi Restaurant at all times of the day.
Uogashi Company originally hails from Numazu City, a major fishing port in Japan. Which means that they can provide their many restaurants with higher quality at a lower price. They also offer another bonus as they also include fried/cooked seafood and oden in their menus.
On our way back from Shuzenji on Thursday, November 29th, my better (worse?) half and I decided to take advantage of the place as it saved time and money.

We particularly appreciated their deep-fried oysters and mambo fish (above picture).

Their “all-maguro sushi set” was a real bargain regarding size, quality and price.

Foreigners will be glad to learn about their special “maguro roll”. I’m sure Allison will appreciate the thin slices of tuna, hame and lettuce rolled together, cut and served with wasabi and seasoned mayonnaise!

Finally youwill be able to sample the sake from seven Shizuoka Breweries, including the private brands for Uogashi only by Hana no Mai and Oomuraya Breweries

Numazu Uogashi
Shizuoka City, JR Station, Asty
Tel.: 054-2862276
Business hours: 07:30~23:00
Credit cards accepted