01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Whether you are drawn to thick slices of seasonal raw fish or freshly fried, herb-crusted fish and chips, the menu at bubblefish in Shinagawa's Nakanobu neighbourhood celebrates seafood in all its forms. A natural place to begin is the chef's omakase sashimi platter, arranged according to the day's catch and available in portions tailored to solo diners or groups. Alongside fresh raw oysters sourced from coastal regions such as Iwate Akasaki and Hokkaido, or fresh fish marinated with tomato in a salted sesame dressing, the kitchen lets natural firmness and clean, briny flavours take center stage.
East Meets West Across the Seafood Menu
Beyond raw preparations, hot dishes showcase equal culinary inventiveness with seafood at the forefront. Deep-fried sardines and horse mackerel—dusted in a light batter until crisp outside and tender within—along with prawn and shiso spring rolls with crackling skins, pair effortlessly with draft beer or a sharp lemon sour. Hot cast-iron ajillo fragrant with garlic oil is served with crusty baguette slices, while peppery aglio e olio enriched with sea bream or clam broth, as well as seafood garlic rice, round off the meal on a deeply satisfying note.
From an Unhurried Drink to a Leisurely Dinner
The understated interior offers both counter seating and tables, making it just as comfortable for solo patrons sharing small plates over a drink as it is for lively groups gathering around generous seafood spreads. Meals can wind down gently with house desserts like homemade cheesecake. For an unhurried dinner, reserving a table ahead of time is well worth the effort.
