01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Sinking a pair of chopsticks into a generous bowl draped with cut tuna is one of the distinct pleasures of a friendly neighborhood Japanese diner. Tucked into the residential streets of Horikiri in Katsushika, Komari has earned a steady local following for its honest, satisfying seafood, serving fresh sashimi and carefully prepared grilled fish that make for a thoroughly filling meal.
Savoring Pacific Bluefin Tuna
The restaurant's standout meals center on Pacific bluefin tuna. The hon-maguro zuke-donburi (marinated Pacific bluefin tuna rice bowl) layers ruby slices of lean tuna infused with seasoned sauce over steamed rice, making each mouthful effortless. For those who also crave rich, fatty grilled fish, the combination sets pairing grilled mackerel or atka mackerel with chunks of Pacific bluefin tuna offer the best of both worlds. Alternating between the smoky char of the grilled fish and the dense savory depth of the tuna provides a deeply satisfying set meal.
Sashimi Assortments and Leisurely Drinks
Come evening, the generous sashimi platter—abundant even in a single portion—becomes a focal point of the table. Featuring prime catches like amberjack, salmon, and kisslip cuttlefish depending on the day's market haul, it pairs naturally with draft beer or sake. The side menu delivers value with freshly fried dishes and classic pub fare, including crisp deep-fried blowfish (fugu karaage), plump satsuma-age fish cakes, refreshing pickled dropwort (seri-zuke), and rich delicacies such as crab tomalley (kani-miso).
With counter seating and tables, the interior comfortably welcomes solo diners stopping by for dinner as well as companions gathering over drinks. Finishing the meal with a crisp, savory grilled onigiri rice ball is an easy way to round out the experience.
