Shinpachi Shokudo Ikebukuro

A classic Japanese breakfast set featuring grilled salted salmon. Served with rice, miso soup, and pickles. The salmon has a crispy skin and savory, flaky flesh.

A hearty breakfast set with stir-fried pork belly and a sunny-side-up fried egg. Rich and savory, best eaten by mixing the yolk with the meat and rice.

Grilled dried mackerel set. The 'bunka-boshi' drying method concentrates the fish's umami and gives it a firm texture. A traditional Japanese morning meal.

Breakfast set featuring grilled sardines. The fish is flavorful and nutritious, served with the standard sides of rice and miso soup.

Three grilled sardines served without rice. Small, oily fish rich in flavor and healthy fats.

A large 'Lord' sardine, grilled. Meatier and fatter than standard sardines.

Half portion of grilled Atka Mackerel. A very popular izakaya fish with juicy, flaky white meat.

Whole grilled Atka Mackerel. Large, satisfying portion perfect for sharing or a big meal.

Grilled dried Horse Mackerel (Aji). Opened butterfly-style and sun-dried before grilling.

Salt-grilled Pacific Saury. A seasonal autumn fish with a distinctive bitter intestine often eaten with the meat.

Grilled salmon belly strip. The fatty belly portion (harasu) is incredibly tender and rich.

Salt-grilled Silver Salmon (Coho Salmon). Mild flavor with a nice balance of fat.

Thick-cut salt-grilled Silver Salmon. A substantial portion of salmon.

Fatty Herring. Rich in omega-3s, grilled to bring out the oils.

Dried Mackerel (Bunka-boshi). The drying process removes excess moisture and intensifies the flavor.

Mackerel dried with mirin (sweet rice wine). It has a slightly sweet, caramelized flavor when grilled.

Dried Redfish. A white-fleshed fish with a mild taste and firm texture.

Redfish marinated in sake lees (kasuzuke). The marinade adds a distinct floral aroma and deep umami flavor.

Salmon marinated in Saikyo miso (sweet white miso). The miso caramelizes upon grilling for a sweet and savory taste.

Spanish Mackerel marinated in Saikyo miso. A classic Kyoto-style preparation that is delicate and sweet.