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About this place
The striking thing about the “Self-Proclaimed Japan’s Fluffiest Omelette, Ippashi Style” is that it comes with dashi on the side for dipping. Diners have described it as light as a soufflé, with a texture that seems to melt away when dipped in the broth; another diner remarked on its pronounced dashi flavour. You can order it on its own or as part of a set course, whether you want to start with the signature dish or enjoy it alongside seasonal cooking.
A sashimi assortment makes a good centrepiece for the rest of the meal. On one visit, the selection included sea bream, greater amberjack, horse mackerel and splendid alfonsino, as well as fresh jellyfish. The reviewer found the aged fish especially savoury and the jellyfish memorably crisp. The menu also lists an assortment featuring aged fish, while small plates such as raw water eggplant sashimi and thick fried tofu with plenty of garnishes offer a change of pace from seafood.
For seasonal dishes, the menu includes whiting tempura and charcoal-grilled broad beans. One diner who ordered smelt tempura enjoyed its light batter and tender fish, pairing it with sake. A house-made sea bream miso is another drinking snack; a reviewer noted the taste of the fish in it and said it seemed made for sake.
The regional sake list includes the dry “Hidakami Extra Dry Junmai” and “Kuzuryu Junmai”, offering options to match with the food. Shimbashi Ippashi suits everything from an izakaya-style meal of dishes shared at a leisurely pace to a group gathering over a course with all-you-can-drink. To make the omelette the focus, start with a bite dipped in dashi, then add fish and drinking snacks as you go.
