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Casual dining & set mealsSeafoodSuidobashi Station3 min walk

Sabameshi no Sabasho

さばめしの鯖匠

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Half a mackerel grilled over charcoal right before your eyes, enjoyed in three flavor variations

  • Three-stage flavor-changing sabameshi etiquette
  • Fatty mackerel grilled over an open flame
  • Sweet and savory sauce sabameshi is also popular
  • Deboned half fillet for easy eating
  • A satisfying bowl for under ¥1,000
  • Ideal for solo lunches
  • A popular shop with queues before opening
  • 7 counter seats, cash only

Just a short walk from Suidobashi Station in Kanda Misakicho, Sabameshi no Sabasho is a 15-seat eatery filled with the appetizing aroma of mackerel grilled over an open flame behind the counter. Its signature sabameshi features fish with crisp skin and tender, fluffy flesh. Mixing the flaked meat directly into the rice releases its deep umami, which is known for its mild saltiness that brings out the sweet richness of the fish's natural oils. Following the restaurant's displayed "Sabameshi Etiquette," guests typically enjoy the bowl in three stages: first as is, then with condiments (yakumi) and sesame, and finally finished as dashi (Japanese soup stock) chazuke. Variations like a sweet and savory sauce sabameshi, plum, or yuzu miso are also available. Prepared with carefully deboned mackerel and accompanied by a flavorful small side dish (kobachi), the meal is priced under ¥1,000, earning consistent praise for its great value. Despite the lines that form, service is swift and bowls arrive within minutes of sitting down. The counter-focused layout is completely non-smoking and well-suited for solo diners. No reservations accepted; cash only; takeout is available.

Details

Cuisine
Address
2-21-11 Kandamisakicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0061, Japan (Ebisu Bldg. 1F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区神田三崎町2-21-11 ゑびすビル 1F

Nearest station
Phone
03-3221-8860
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
–¥999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
15 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
November 2021

Opening hours

Mon–Sat
  • 11:30–14:30
  • 17:00–21:00
Sun
  • 11:30–14:30
Holidays
  • 11:30–14:30

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

2-21-11 Kandamisakicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0061, Japan (Ebisu Bldg. 1F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区神田三崎町2-21-11 ゑびすビル 1F

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