Nihonbashi Kaisen Donburi Tsujihan Nihonbashi

Cute little restaurant on the first floor with small rooms and tables best for 4. I wouldn't take a big group here, but it has the right friends hanging out for a few drinks vibe. Digital tablet order. Not really English friendly, but you can fumble your way through to some delicious treats. The beef tongue was excellent with this tangy acidic pickle on top. I did wind up eating a second dinner after this.

We went for shop on a Monday evening, around 7pm. There wasnt a que and both of us were seated within 5 minutes. The shop is a bit small with limited seatings so if its during peak time there might be a longer que/wait time. We ordered 1 take, 1 matsu and 1 tuna sashimi. This is our first meal in japan after a long flight. The sashimi are fresh are just amazing! I can see why the kaisen don are so famous, well worth the price. Half way through, you can request them to add the soup and it totally changes the taste profile. So good! I would highly recommend everyone to come here and try their don. They have a few branches, so pick the one closest to you! PS : If you love uni, you can add extras but they are quite pricey. Still the value u get here in Japan is uncomparable, so if you have the dough, just go for it.

We lined up for around 45 minutes to enter the restaurant and there were around 12 people ahead of us. They take your order in line which helps speed up the flow of this restaurant. Our family tried multiple dishes, including the Ume bowl, and the extra ones with extra king crab and salmon roe, as well as the ones with sea urchin. The portion for the sea urchin is very small. The food is very fresh, but the best part is after you are 2/3 done the broth they add is extremely flavorful. The only recommendation is that everything is slightly underseasoned, if they provide an extra soy sauce or if you order the ones with extra salmon roll, it might help season the rice more.

Tried one of their best-sellers and it lived up to the reputation. The bowl was generously topped with fresh negitoro, rich ikura, and creamy uni—all extremely fresh and well-balanced over warm rice. Each element had distinct flavor and texture, but came together harmoniously. The highlight? The ochazuke option at the end. Pouring hot dashi over the leftovers transformed it into a comforting second dish—light, umami-packed, and satisfying. Clean, focused atmosphere. Service was efficient. This spot is a solid pick for anyone serious about high-quality seafood bowls in Tokyo!

One of the most iconic seafood don spots in Tokyo—and for good reason. The wait can be very long during peak hours, but it’s absolutely worth it. Start with their Yellowtail in sesame sauce (rich and creamy), then dive into the signature Kaisen-don stacked high with ikura, uni, and melt-in-your-mouth tuna. And don’t skip the finale—once you finish the top, they pour in their special dashi broth to make an ochazuke-style dish from your remaining rice. A true transformation. 🍵🔥 Every bite is perfection, and the flavors are balanced to the last drop. One of those places you’ll crave again before you’ve even left. 🧡

We finally decided to eat at 'Nihonbashi Kaisen Donburi Tsujihan' in Nihonbashi, Chuo City. The line was very long, 3 loops by the time we came at 1:30p on a Saturday. After fifteen minutes, someone gave us their simple menu then after a few minutes, came back to take our order. At least, once we sit, our food is ready. The restaurant is very small and can only sit from 9-10 customers at a time!! No wonder it's a long wait. We ordered all ordered the 'Matsu Course' with additional sashimi, and ordered beer as well. Our meal came to 3500yen (@$24). Make sure you have cash as this is a cash only establishment. The meal was delicious. The sea urchin was smooth and tasty. I mixed all the ingredients with the soy sauce and wasabi mix then leaving some sashimi to add to leftover rice and soup. I tried my hubs and didn't like it much. The staff were friendly and speaks some English. We waited an hour and a half, and ate within fifteen minutes! Haha Their price was decent for what we ordered. Glad I was able to try this once but to wait this long, not sure I could do it again. To the owners, this was a pleasant meal experience. Well worth a try.

Recommended by a local and came after a colleague said he would dine here two days in a row. Started queueing around 5.30pm, and waiting time was less than an hour. Since it was my last meal in Tokyo I ordered the biggest bowl with top ups and was well worth it. Near the end of the meal, you can even ask the chef to add soup to the rice and finish the bowl in a different way. Fresh, tasty and filling and will definitely be back if time permits. As with most Japanese restaurants, you are expected to come, dine and move on (especially with the queue outside).

Donburi was tasty. Salmon sashimi was great! Get there early and you won’t have a problem being seated. We got there around 16:30, and within 10-15mins the place was full.