Food and drinks
- Alcohol Served
- Beer available
- Small plates restaurant
- Lunch menu available
- Dinner menu available
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Whether you are looking for a filling lunch or an unpretentious sushi dinner after work, Nihombashi Gumpachi in Nihombashi-Yokoyamacho makes it easy to slip past the noren curtain. The intimate interior centers on a counter where diners can relax and watch the owner's focused handiwork up close.
Lunch-Only Bowls and Substantial Nigiri
The midday menu features rice bowls such as a wild tuna bowl that includes rich otoro, a special tuna bowl, and a special three-color bowl capped at 10 daily servings, alongside the chef's capricious chirashi. Those seeking traditional nigiri can opt for a generous 1.5-portion nigiri set or the accessible Jo (deluxe) nigiri. Each piece pairs thick-cut seafood with ample seasoned rice, making for an undeniably hearty meal.
Sashimi and Small Plates for Evening Drinks
Come evening, the counter transitions into an appealing venue for casual drinks accompanied by a broad selection of side dishes. Diners can sample fresh fish with the Jo or Tokujo (premium deluxe) sashimi assortments, followed by fried kazunoko kombu (herring roe on kelp) or the day's grilled and simmered fish specials. Thick tamagoyaki in three-slice portions and fresh seafood salads provide refreshing interludes, while individual nigiri can be ordered piece by piece as appetite dictates—an arrangement that suits solo diners comfortably.
With an affable host keeping conversation easy, this neighborhood spot offers a relaxed setting to appreciate fish and sushi without formality.
