Last Friday, my friend asked me to join them for a New Year’s party at Kashigashira (刺身BAR 河岸頭) in Tsukiji. Of course, I immediately said “YES!” and joined with great excitement. I had visited Kashigashira several times for lunch, and their sashimi bowl is truly fantastic. I’d always wanted to try their dinner menu, and finally, my wish came true!
On my way to the restaurant, I walked across Kachidoki Bridge. The view of the illuminated Tokyo Tower and Tsukiji Market reflected on the Sumida River was breathtaking.
When I arrived at Kashigashira, there were already 7 or 8 people gathered, and soon, the party started.
The first dish was whelk(つぶ貝), a delicious and fresh appetizer served for four people.
Next came nigiri (にぎり): beautifully presented pieces of tuna head meat and kohada (young gizzard shad).
The highlight of the meal for me was the grilled soft roe on konbu (白子の松前焼き), a Matsumae-style dish. Its rich flavor left a lasting impression.
We also enjoyed a stunning platter of assorted sashimi (刺身盛り合わせ), featuring amaebi shrimp, seki aji, vinegared mackerel, kanburi, chu-toro, lean tuna, salmon, octopus, kue, and Spanish mackerel. Everything was exceptional, but the Spanish mackerel stood out as my favorite.
Later, we were treated to yellowtail for shabu-shabu (ぶりしゃぶ). While it can be eaten raw, we dipped the slices briefly into boiling soup to enhance their flavor.!
But the real surprise was the Pacific bluefin tuna sukiyaki (すきやき). Initially, the manager planned to serve higedara (armored weasel fish) hotpot but decided to replace it with this rare and fresh tuna.
He grilled it lightly, added green onions and soy sauce, and later transitioned to a Kansai-style sweet sukiyaki flavor. Each stage of the preparation enhanced the tuna’s deliciousness.
Finally, the pot was filled with vegetables and turned into ojiya (porridge). Though I was too full to have much, the flavor was comforting and satisfying.
The abundance of Pacific bluefin tuna made the night feel incredibly indulgent. Just before we left, the manager even showed us the higedara that had been replaced in the menu—a humorous and fitting end to a memorable evening.
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