Tsuzuri Bekkan

Sashimi or hamburger steak? At Tsuzuri Bekkan, both fish and meat have their appeal. The sashimi platter changes daily, featuring fish brought in that day. Its contents and price vary, and it may not be available depending on the day’s supply, so check the menu if you’re hoping to try the catch. Visitors have praised the freshness of the sashimi; one diner recalls having it with sake for dinner.

The hamburger steak, a regular menu item, comes with a recommendation to try it as it is: the meat is already well seasoned. One diner who chose the version served with plenty of vegetables found it satisfying even as a light meal with rice. Another regular option is wagyu steak, served with Japanese-style sauce, wasabi and rock salt. Choose between 150g and 200g portions.

For another taste of the sea, consider the large, fatty hokke (Atka mackerel), grilled with salt. The menu describes it as slowly cooked until fragrant, with tender flesh that flakes apart; it also makes a good drinking dish. One diner who ordered the hamburger steak recalls pouring a Kyoto yuzu chūhai, served in a bottle with a mug, and sipping it slowly.

There is also a review of the Napolitan spaghetti, with the reviewer noting that its preparation seemed to vary from one visit to the next and that the al dente texture stood out. At lunch, choose from the lunch menu; in the evening, small plates and alcoholic drinks offer another way to build a meal around fish or meat, depending on your mood.