Sanshuu-ya

In a Roppongi backstreet lined with polished restaurants, 三州屋 is a casual kappō-style eatery with the feel of a place that has held on to the Showa era. People drop in by day and night for hearty Japanese meals and set menus, in an unpretentious space where it feels easy to settle in and eat at your own pace.

One dish ordered by many regulars is the generously served sashimi set meal. The substantial platter features fatty tuna alongside octopus and squid. There is also a tuna bowl piled with tuna, offering another satisfying choice. The fish selection is another reason to want to come back: mackerel and yellowtail grilled until fragrant, salmon with crisp, fragrant skin, and flounder slowly simmered in a sweet-savory sauce. Set meals come with miso soup full of ingredients and small side dishes. There is also raw egg on the table, so you can crack one over your rice and mix it in—a thoughtful touch that has made diners smile.

Small plates and a warm welcome for the evening

After dusk, the place takes on the lively feel of an izakaya, with small dishes to enjoy alongside bottled beer or junmai sake. The straightforward favourites include meat tofu, seasoned sukiyaki-style and eaten dipped in raw egg, as well as tuna nuta and grilled satsuma-age, both suited to a drink. Set meals are available at night too, making 三州屋 a useful option when you want dinner without a drink.

Seating is compact, with diners sharing long tables; it is also common for customers to help one another serve dishes. The cheerful voice of the proprietress and the relaxed, almost home-like atmosphere are part of the appeal, making this a place where even solo diners may feel like dropping in. Payment is accepted in cash or via PayPay. In the middle of Roppongi, 三州屋 is a welcome choice when you want hearty fish dishes and the warmth of home-style cooking.