Tsukiji is always bustling with activity. Many people gather there, especially along Monzeki Street. While I usually avoid visiting on weekends, Tsukiji has many excellent restaurants and cafes hidden in its backstreets, making it worth navigating the crowds. One such restaurant is Chiaki (千秋). I discovered it while visiting Rubin’s Coffee, located right next door. Since then, I had been wanting to try it, so I finally decided to go.
The restaurant has only a counter table, giving it a cozy, intimate atmosphere. It’s a narrow space, but at lunchtime, they serve about three types of sashimi bowls.
This is their today’s special sashimi bowl. The Japanese butterfish (Medai) and kingfish (Hiramasa) were delicious, but the highlight for me was the marinated tuna with soy sauce. It was so flavorful that I immediately decided to come back to try their marinated tuna bowl next time.
Marinated tuna bowl. The tuna slices had an incredibly smooth texture, unlike anything I had tasted before. It was a delightful discovery!
Chiaki is located just off the bustling Monzeki Street, making it a quiet and relaxing spot where you can enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace. They also operate as an izakaya at night, and their evening dishes have an excellent reputation as well.
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Name Chiaki (千秋)
Open Lunch, Dinner
Reservation Available for dinner time only
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