shake chazuke

The other night Satoshi wanted to check out an izakaya near Hasunuma Station called Shake Chazuke (salmon with tea and rice).

You would think chazuke was their specialty, but they have a disclaimer on the outside of their shop that they do not specialize in chazuke.

In fact, I don't think I saw chazuke of any kind on their menu.

We started with the obligatory otoshi/tsukidashi (amuse bouche)...edamame and nasu agebitashi (eggplant fried then soaked in a sauce).

The karaage corn was different but really good.

Simply seasoned with salt and fried in oil, maybe a little butter.

You eat the kernels off of the sliver of cob then throw the cob away.

Katsuo tataki (seared bonito) salad.

Delicious with ponzu, thinly sliced onion and thinly slice myoga (Japanese ginger).

Chilled Tomato with mayo.

This wasn't anything spectacular...

Assorted sashimi.

You could only order this if you got at least two orders worth.

Everything was super fresh.

Toro (fatty tuna) takuan (pickled daikon) roll...loved this combo.

Satoshi tried this Atago no Matsu, a sake from Miyagi Prefecture.

He said it was good.

We enjoyed the atmostphere and the food was good.

We'll be back.

Shake Chazuke
1-18-2 Higashiyaguchi
Ota, Tokyo
Phone: 03.3732.8088
Closed Mondays
Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays 17:00-23:30, Saturdays & Sundays 16:00-23:30