[Tokyo, Hibiya] Sabasho Kiwami Hibiya — Takumi no Tare Sabameshi (Mackerel Rice with Signature Sauce), ¥1,580 [Visited May 2026]

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Sabasho Kiwami Hibiya (Uchisaiwai Town/Seafood)

★★★☆☆3.46 ■Enjoy mackerel by eating our famous mackerel rice! Beauty and health! Savory and flavorful mackerel rice, finished off with chazuke ■Budget (night): ¥2,000 - ¥2,999

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HibiyaOKUROJI has “Sabasho Kiwami Hibiya” I visited.

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The main store is located in Suidobashi.

I used to visit the main branch, but I decided to visit because they had opened a branch in Hibiya.

We arrived around 13:05 on Saturday.

There were 4 groups waiting, and we entered the store around 13:30.

It's about a 25 minute wait.

I get the impression that the customer base is mostly couples, married couples, and multiple women.

I got the impression that there were many groups having conversations after meals, and the turnover rate was poor.

Ordering and Payment

Menu

The lunch menu focuses on mackerel rice.

This time, “Takumi no Tare Sabameshi (Mackerel Rice with Signature Sauce) (1,580 yen)” I ordered.

Takumi no Tare Sabameshi (Mackerel Rice with Signature Sauce)

This time, “Takumi no Tare Sabameshi (Mackerel Rice with Signature Sauce) (1,580 yen)” I ordered.

The ingredients are mackerel rice, condiments, heshiko, and miso.

Eating instructions are also placed on the table.

At first, you stir it well before eating, and then you can change the taste by adding condiments, soup stock, and extra rice.

It may be more similar to the mackerel version of Hitsumabushi.

So let's have it.

As is

I will eat it according to the instructions on the table.

Stir well at first.

By mixing thoroughly, the rice, mackerel, and sauce will come together.

The sauce is a sweet sauce similar to yakitori.

It matches well with mackerel fat.

However, I have the impression that the scent of mackerel may be hidden a little.

The sweet sauce makes it easy to understand and delicious, but rather than enjoying the flavor of the mackerel itself, it's more like eating the flavor of the sauce as well.

condiment

Next, add the seasonings.

It's called Hitsumabushi style.

It's nice to be able to feel the flavor and taste of the condiments.

The addition of spices to the sweet sauce makes it a little refreshing.

It's good to eat it as is, but I personally prefer it with seasonings.

condiments and soup stock

Next, it is served with condiments and soup stock.

The soup stock is sea bream soup.

There is no odor.

However, it doesn't have a strong seafood-like feel.

This soup stock is easy to eat in a good way.

The sweetness of the mackerel fat and sauce is neutralized by the dashi stock.

This way of eating allows you to eat until the end without getting bored.

Refill rice and namero

Next is rice and namerou.

This is Namero the mackerel.

However, I get the impression that the flavor is more like miso than mackerel.

This goes well with rice.

If you're expecting a mackerel flavor from the name Namero, you might get a slightly different impression.

It's like eating rice with the flavor of miso.

Heshiko soup stock

I received a second helping of rice for my wife, and I ordered a second helping of soup stock with Heshiko.

Heshiko has a very salty taste.

Although it is such a food, it cannot be eaten as it is.

If you neutralize it with rice and soup stock, it will give you just the right amount of seasoning.

At night, it's a good idea to pair it with sake.

Since it was lunch time, I had it with rice and soup stock, but I think it would be good to have it as an evening drink as well.

Impressions and Rating

『Sabasho Kiwami Hibiya” and “Takumi no Tare Sabameshi (Mackerel Rice with Signature Sauce)” I received it.

It was delicious as usual.

However, to be honest, I was more impressed when I ate it at the main store.

I think there is a difference in the way they are cooked, but it may be a matter of the impact you have when you eat it for the first time.

Takumi no Tare Sabameshi (Mackerel Rice with Signature Sauce) is a combination of sweet sauce and mackerel fat, making it easy to understand and delicious.

On the other hand, I had the impression that the aroma of the mackerel was a little overshadowed, so I thought it would be better to order mackerel rice without sauce.

The main store usually has an hour wait.

On the other hand, you can enter the Hibiya store after waiting about 30 minutes, so it is much better in terms of time.

Personally, I think Hibiya is better because it's easier to access.

If you've seen it on social media and are planning to visit while sightseeing in Tokyo, we recommend the main branch.

However, if you consider cost-effectiveness in terms of time and balance with other destinations, the Hibiya store is definitely a good choice.

The location of HibiyaOKUROJI is convenient, and I would recommend this shop if I come to the area again.

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