Tokyo Belly: gatten sushi

Friday, November 16, 2012

ROPPONGI: Gatten Sushi Revisited... Table Seating for 2

After a great evening of watching Boxing we tried to end the night at Ramen Tetsu but missed their 11pm closing time by 5 minutes... so off to Gatten again for my favorite 130yen Chu-Toro . (BELOW OUTBACK Steak House).

If you order alcohol this little dish will automatically come with your meal... Might be an advantage to be a foreigner but if you don't like it or unsure you want to eat it then just have them take it back and you won't be charged the extra 315yen.

Went for the Sake sampler for 800yen

Counter was full when we entered so for the first time ever it was table seating for me... To order you'll have to check the choices on this piece of paper.

Its that time of year!

Went for 2 Otoro, 2 Akami, 5 Chu-Toro, 2 Amaebi and 2 Scallops...

One disadvantage to table seating is that everything comes at once and you get too busy eating vs relaxing over some sake and ordering piece by piece at the counter.

Overall you can't go wrong! A must if you love Chu-Toro. This night the 130yen pieces were melty and amazing!

Shop: Gatten Sushi Roppongi Branch

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1307/A130701/13101346/

Shop Website: http://rdc-gatten.com/

Address J: 東京都港区六本木6-1-3 六門ビル 1F

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Roppongi 6-1-3
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Monday, January 25, 2010

ROPPONGI: Gatten Sushi (Below Outback Steakhouse)...friendly Kanpai's!

I'm usually one to stick with what I like... centering around three very basic things; quality of food, atmosphere but most of all service. Was a regular at Tsukiji Sushi-ko (on the corner of Roppongi Crossing) for several years until a new sushi chef so obviously decided to serve me less portion than the Japanese customer sitting shoulder to shoulder with me at the counter. But ultimately the regular sushi chefs rotated out of the Roppongi shop and the new staff seemed to assume customers were just tourists thus service lacked. Then I got hooked on Sushi Zanmai (2 shops in Roppongi). Great staff... nice atmosphere and the occasional 1/2 off Tuna special was too good to pass up.

I've seen Sushi Gatten a few times on my way to Outback but never ventured inside. Brand new shop and a bit hidden away...hmm could the fish be fresh... but Mari convinced me to give it a try plus their 130yen Chu-Toro (Fatty Tuna) was such a deal compared with SushiZanmai 298yen.

The shop is only a few months so the wooden interior is immaculate, service was just beyond good and the quality of fish very consistent and sooo tasty...especially the Chu-Toro (fatty tuna). I really can't see myself going anywhere else from now on.

250yen "Otooshi" (Appetizer that comes automatically if you order alcohol). If you can't eat whats brought out just return it right away...otherwise you will be charged 250yen per person. You'll encounter this at most Japanese restaurants/izakaya's.

Raw Scallop and Ama-Ebi with 3 shrimps! Normally 2 at any other shop! Well other than Roppongi Tsukiji Sushi-ko on the corner that sliced one tiny piece in half and evenly spread it over the rice... that was my last straw.

Our way too cool Sushi Chef. Mr. Watanabe. Check out their name tags. Hometown, hobbie and name written. A conversation starter~. Don't be surprised if the staff Kanpai's with you on your first sip of beeru.