One thing that Japan is known for is their sushi, of course. And one of the most interesting ways to eat sushi is at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant! That’s why, when we went to Asakusa, we searched for a conveyor belt sushi restaurant to try. We found Hinatomaru while walking along all of the shopping streets close to Senso-ji temple.
This place was fantastic. You could take any of the sushi off of the conveyor belt as it circled the restaurant. The chef would choose a fish and make a few dishes with it. He then loaded it on the belt for customers to select from. You could also tell him what you’d like to try, and he’d make it just for you. It was like a moving buffet combined with a made to order restaurant. There were also hot water spouts and a jar of matcha in front of you, so that you could have some tea with your meal.
My favorite was the tuna. It really did just melt in your mouth. I also really liked the tamago. It was the sweet but salty tasting Japanese omelet.
The chef was hilarious. He was laughing and joking with us the whole time. He made the experience really fun and enjoyable.
At the end, you count up all of your color coded plates to pay. The plate color determines the price. It was a simple and delicious meal, and it was really affordable. I definitely recommend checking out this restaurant the next time you go to Tokyo’s Asakusa area.