Expectations Too High @ Nihonbashi Seafood Bowl Tsujihan TSUJIHAN

As a restaurant near Tung Chung neighborhood, I had to give it a try! This time, I went to Japan’s famous donburi restaurant to taste their dishes. The first Tsujihan TSUJIHAN branch in Hong Kong has opened in Citygate Outlets! Known for its two ways to enjoy one bowl, I, a donburi lover, was very excited. My dad and I each ordered a flavor we liked! The donburi came with an appetizer and seasonal sashimi, which was quite generous. The sashimi with sesame sauce was fresh! The sesame sauce added a creative twist but overshadowed the freshness; I still prefer dipping sashimi in wasabi soy sauce to enjoy its natural sweetness. I chose the “Matsu” $238! It included sea urchin, red snow crab, salmon roe, red shrimp, herring roe, geoduck, conch, squid, tuna, and minced tuna. The presentation was super lavish and looked very luxurious, but the fullness was less than I expected. So I added an extra portion of salmon roe $38/15g! This instantly elevated the fullness and satisfied my visual enjoyment! The sashimi was fresh, but the quality and taste were a bit disappointing! The seafood wasn’t as flavorful as I imagined, and I think the rice could be a bit more chewy to be even better. My dad chose the “Take” $198! It had red snow crab, salmon roe, red shrimp, herring roe, geoduck, conch, squid, tuna, and minced tuna, basically similar to mine but without sea urchin. When about one-third was left, you could enjoy the second way of eating, “Soup Soaked Rice”! A broth made by simmering sea bream and seafood for 8 hours was poured over the donburi, then fragrant yuzu peel and toppings were sprinkled on top to enjoy this soup rice. The sea bream broth wasn’t as rich as I expected! Fortunately, the yuzu peel added a refreshing touch that enriched the flavor. For this price, I think the sashimi quality could be higher! The sea bream broth also didn’t reach the flavor I like, so the cost-performance ratio isn’t high. One visit is enough for me.