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About this place
For a substantial fish lunch, the sardine fritters with plum and shiso stand out. One diner who ordered them was impressed by the generous size of the fritters and the plentiful side dishes. They also mentioned the cabbage dressing and tea, giving a sense of a meal enjoyed as a whole, not just for its main dish.
Other fish set meals include simmered flatfish, teriyaki yellowtail and salt-grilled mackerel, offering alternatives to fried fish. One lunch of simmered flatfish came with simmered tendon and winter melon, stir-fried chikuwa and shimeji mushrooms, rice, miso soup and pickles. With a choice of fish as the main dish and several sides, it is an option for a filling lunch.
In the evening, Junsai also serves as an izakaya, where small plates and kimchi hot pot can be paired with sake. A set lets diners choose three of the day's recommended sakes. Chikubushima from Shiga is described as having the bold character of nama genshu, unpasteurised sake. There are also drinks to suit different tastes, including a sweet green tea sour and Sen no Rikyu, an unsweetened, gently bitter drink with a clean finish.
