Umimachidon Sangenjaya

The kaisendon (also called kaihodon) at this longstanding shop in Sangenjaya is so much more than just sashimi over rice. With bowls piled high with shimmering assortments of scallops, ikura, uni and other goodies sourced directly from Chiba’s Choshi Market, the quality of seafood served at Umimachidon rivals that of the best sushi restaurants in Ginza at an affordable price point. Sets start at roughly ¥990 and can be eaten in three ways. To start, season your sashimi with a dash of soy sauce and wasabi and later add some jellied vinegar to enhance the flavour of the dish with a touch of acidity. When you’ve eaten about two-thirds of your rice bowl, you can pour some hot dashi over your rice and enjoy the rest of the kaisendon as ochazuke.