Fukusen(福せん) is now located next to Sushidai and Odayasu in Toyosu Market.
I previously wrote a post detailing how to access the Fisheries Intermediate Wholesale Market building (Nakaoroshi Suisan Uriba).
While Sushidai continues to draw long lines, just as it did at the former Tsukiji Market, Fukusen maintains its calm and serene atmosphere. Unlike Sushidai, Fukusen doesn’t display their menu outside, which adds to the understated charm.
Fukusen offers both counter seats and tables with two or four chairs, providing a choice for solo diners or small groups.
The counter seating is simple yet stylish. Hot green tea is served, but if you prefer water, it’s available at the corner of the counter.
On each table, you’ll find seasonings like sansho pepper and shichimi pepper—unchanged since their days at Tsukiji.
One standout feature is the wooden signboard and menus that Fukusen brought over from Tsukiji Market. These elements add a sense of history to the otherwise minimalist interior.
Fukusen’s menu includes most of their classic dishes, though prices for certain items, such as eel dishes, have increased due to rising ingredient costs.
I decided to treat myself to breakfast and Japanese sake at Fukusen. Initially, I planned to order yakitori and eel’s liver separately, but I realized it would be more economical to opt for the yakitori bowl along with eel’s liver and Japanese sake.
At first, I didn’t intend to drink alcohol, but I couldn’t resist. After all, it was my day off, and morning sake at Fukusen felt like a must!
The staff served the sake first. Typically, if you order everything together, they serve the sake and eel’s liver first, followed by the yakitori bowl. Alcoholic drinks come with complimentary pickles, which pair wonderfully with sake. The pickles were pleasantly sour and a perfect match for the warm sake.
The eel’s liver is a must-try. Its tender texture and slight bitterness are delightful. Surprisingly, it tastes even better when it cools down.
The yakitori bowl includes three skewers: two are chicken meat with skin, and one is liver. If you prefer not to have liver, all three skewers can be chicken meat. The bowl is served with pickles, tamagoyaki, and miso soup.
The liver yakitori is exceptionally soft, with no unpleasant odor, and the chicken skewers have a satisfyingly springy texture. The sweet sauce ties everything together beautifully.
Fukusen’s yakitori has become even more tender and flavorful since they upgraded their cooking tools after moving to Toyosu. For those who prefer their yakitori and rice served separately, the yakitori and rice set is an excellent alternative.
If you’re curious, I’ve also written about my experience at Fukusen back when it was located in Tsukiji Market. Check out that post here.
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