Shimotsuma, Ibaraki, Japan｜有限会社 割烹ます田

The inside of the store is not very large, and since it was originally an izakaya, there was a lot of alcohol available. The owner is friendly and will talk to you about various things when you sit at the counter. The food is mainly Japanese, but there are also some non-Japanese dishes here and there. I went there twice and had the boiled fish set meal and the swordfish set meal. The boiled fish was well seasoned and I can only say it was good. Although the swordfish was in season, it was not of high quality and looked small, but the grilling was just right. I'm looking forward to seeing what I'll eat next time I go.

The black soy sauce has a flavor that suggests the freshness of the fish. According to the store owner, it arrived yesterday. It seems like there aren't many orders for boiled fish these days, which is a shame since they can serve it deliciously, but I think so. Since it's an izakaya, I was curious about the evening menu. To find the parking lot, go a little south on the road in front of the store and you will see the store name on the left.

I visited the store on a weekday afternoon. It was vacant because it was before 12:00, but a large number of people came on the second floor after several groups. I was at a loss because there were many menus around 1000 yen, but I chose the tuna steak set meal for 980 yen. The hot tuna that sizzles on the iron plate is topped with green onions and is the type that is dipped in sauce. It comes with rice, miso soup, simmered dish and pickles. By the way, the Chinese cabbage pickles had a sesame oil flavor and were delicious. It comes with iced coffee. The master was also kind, and the atmosphere in the store was good, so it was a pleasant lunch. There are many menus, so I would like to visit again and try various things.