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About this place
Tucked under the elevated tracks near the south exit stairs of Higashi-Jujo Station, Tsuchikatsu is an izakaya that distinguishes itself with an extensive seafood selection and rare whale meat preparations. The menu features an enticing array of seafood snacks to accompany a drink, from sashimi platters and grilled fish to thread-sail filefish sashimi and butter-sautéed oysters. In particular, the three-variety whale sashimi platter and the whale sashimi set meal give diners a chance to taste distinct cuts, forming a defining part of the restaurant's identity.
During dinner service, diners can pair sake and beer with carefully crafted dishes such as shima-zushi—marinated fish served over gently warm seasoned rice—or filefish sashimi paired with a rich liver-infused soy sauce. Winter sees groups gathering for yellowtail shabu-shabu hot pots, with tatami seating and sunken kotatsu tables offering a comfortable setting for shared meals.
At lunchtime, the kitchen serves generously topped kaisen-don seafood bowls alongside various affordable set meals, making it easy for solo diners to enjoy a hearty meal at the counter. From everyday midday lunches to lingering evening gatherings, it remains a reliable choice whenever solid seafood is on the agenda.
