Japanese restaurant • 15-6 Shinsenchō, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0045, Japan
Tucked away in Shinsencho, Shibuya Ward, 'Kaisen-dokoro Mukai' is a secretly popular restaurant among seafood bowl enthusiasts. Its traditional Japanese-style exterior and the astonishingly affordable luxury seafood bowls attract many gourmets.
Located in a quiet residential area about a 5-minute walk from Shinsen Station, 'Kaisen-dokoro Mukai' looks like an ordinary house at first glance, but it hides one of Tokyo's top cost-effective seafood bowl spots. The interior has a calm, traditional Japanese house atmosphere where you can enjoy your meal while looking at the garden.
The signature menu item, 'Kaiho-don Goku' (2,000 Yen), is truly a jewel box of the sea. It features luxurious rare cuts of tuna such as the brain and negitoro, along with plenty of salmon roe and sea urchin. It’s truly miraculous to enjoy such a luxurious seafood bowl at this price.
When ordering, you can choose the type of rice (white or mixed grains), type of vinegar (white or red), and the amount of rice (small, medium, or large), which is a delightful point. Moreover, you can enjoy it not only as is, but also by wrapping it with the provided nori, or pouring dashi to create a chazuke-style dish for a variety of flavors.
Although it can attract queues even on weekdays, it still retains a hidden gem atmosphere. It is also popular among foreign tourists, as English menus are provided.
It is located about a 5-minute walk from Shinsen Station, and business hours are from 10:45 to 13:45 (14:30 on Sundays). It is closed on Wednesdays. As it is a popular spot, visiting just after opening is recommended.
For seafood lovers, 'Kaisen-dokoro Mukai' is irresistible. Its astounding cost-performance and exquisite flavors are unforgettable once experienced. If you want to enjoy genuine seafood bowls in the Shibuya area, definitely give it a visit. A wonderful dining experience awaits.