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About this place
When choosing fish at Konoji, start by deciding between a bowl and a set meal centred on sashimi. The seafood bowls pair fish and shellfish with vinegared rice, and the menu offers several variations, including the deluxe seafood bowl, a marinated wild sea bream bowl and a bowl topped with 3 kinds of seared sashimi. Diners have said the seasoning of the vinegared rice was just right. One guest who ordered the deluxe bowl reported that it came with a selection of seasonal seafood, clear soup and pickles. The deluxe version is a good way to sample a range of fish, while the marinated-fish and seared-sashimi bowls let you focus on particular flavours.
One dish that has made a strong impression is the salt-seared bonito. A diner described the cooking as well judged, with the fish cut into easy-to-eat pieces and served with rock salt. Salt-seared bonito also appears on the menu as a standalone dish, making it an option if you’d rather savour the fish on its own or add a plate to your meal. For a comparison of different fish, consider the assorted sashimi platters, available in 3- and 5-variety servings. The menu also lists seared winter yellowtail sashimi with rice, clear soup and pickles. Some diners have enjoyed the texture of fresh fish, while others have noted the pleasure of trying aged fish; asking what is recommended on the day may offer another way to choose.
At lunch, you can opt for a seafood bowl or fish set meal; in the evening, sashimi and small plates pair well with beer. Konoji is also described as suitable for solo diners and is open for both lunch and dinner. Some dishes vary from day to day, so if there’s a particular fish you have in mind, it’s worth checking ahead or making a reservation.
