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About this place
Koimariya is well suited to an evening spent exploring seasonal fish and sake, one dish at a time. Diners have commented on how well the sashimi pairs with sake, and on the thoughtful explanations they received when asking about the food. The sashimi menu lists fresh tuna from Aomori, wild-caught sea bream from Awaji, conger pike and swordtip squid, among other options. Platters are available in 3- and 5-variety assortments. Choose a single serving to savour one fish, or compare several in a platter.
For another fish dish, the grilled options include Spanish mackerel with yuzu soy sauce, white-grilled conger eel and rainbow trout cooked with butter. The tempura selection is described as one of the listed seafood items, such as white shrimp or Japanese whiting, served with seasonal vegetables. Water eggplant is available either dengaku-style or agedashi-style. There are other small dishes too, making it possible to put together anything from a light bite to a fish-centred dinner.
One diner described a meal that included tuna and Spanish mackerel sashimi, a seasonal soup, fried dishes, grilled local chicken, rice balls and red miso soup, followed by matcha ice cream and chiffon cake. Another visitor noted the pronounced dashi flavour in a soup with conger pike and summer vegetables, and found a bowl of marinated tuna with grated yam refreshing yet satisfying. Seasonal ingredients bring variety to the table, whether you prefer a meal that unfolds course by course or a relaxed selection of dishes to share.
The sake list includes descriptions to help distinguish each bottle, from Wakayama's dry, crisp Karakuchi Kido Tokubetsu Junmai to Shiga's Shishiki Junmai Ginjo Nama. Beer, shochu and an all-you-can-drink option are also available, offering choices when a group has different preferences. For dessert, there is homemade ice cream with matcha pound cake. The restaurant is primarily used for dinner, and reservations are accepted. It's a setting for an unhurried evening of conversation, fish, sake and something sweet to finish.
