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About this place
Tuna belly, horse mackerel, halfbeak, Pacific saury and yellowtail come together in the “Fish Platter”, a helpful place to start if you are unsure what to order at Fuji. The menu lists it at 980 yen, and the selection may change without notice if a fish runs out. Diners have described starting with the platter before adding sashimi and fried dishes, and have appreciated the chance to try several kinds of fish at a reasonable price.
If sashimi is what you are after, options include an assortment of three kinds, the house specialty shime saba (vinegared mackerel), and thinly sliced sea bream. Some diners who ordered the fish platter said the freshness of the sashimi stood out. One approach is to begin with an assortment, then add a single fish that catches your eye.
For a change of pace between seafood dishes, try dashimaki (Japanese rolled omelette) or fried burdock root. One visitor said the dashimaki seemed to release its dashi even before they picked up their chopsticks, and enjoyed it with pickled ginger. Diners have found both the burdock and the dashimaki generous in portion, so sharing may be a good idea if you order several dishes.
For a leisurely meal of fish and sake, the menu offers sake served hot or cold, including “Fuji no Sake” from Osaka Prefecture and labels from other parts of Japan. Lunch dishes are also available, making it possible to choose a substantial set meal or enjoy small plates with a daytime drink. The fish platter and other popular dishes draw diners, and there may be a wait at busy times, so allow yourself plenty of time.
