For over a decade, Ishinomaki has cultivated a loyal clientele drawn to its exceptional Japanese cuisine. What began as a single unit serving Izakaya-style dishes, has now expanded to occupy three of the four units in the basement of Palais Renaissance. This steady growth is a testament to Ishinomaki’s commitment to quality, offering premium ingredients at attractive prices. Recently, they have introduced thoughtfully crafted set menus, providing even more enticing reasons for guests to visit and experience their diverse offerings.

A good example of their value is the Wateishoku Set, priced at $48++ for lunch. I like to call it the “Kiasu” set as it features 17 meticulously arranged items on a single tray. It showcases the breadth of Japanese cuisine in one meal. This impressive selection could easily be transformed into a multi-course “omakase” experience if served individually.

Begin with fresh sashimi and follow it with a selection of small dishes such as monkfish liver, marinated mountain yam, and other pickled dishes. Then proceed to tempura, nimono (simmered eel and bean curd roll), and an assortment of fried and grilled items like gindara, breaded oyster, grilled pork belly, and tamagoyaki. The set also comes with chawanmushi, rice, and soup, ensuring to complete the dining experience. It is worth noting that all the items are made in-house and not out of a packet, so the quality is very good.

Best Seller for the last 10 Years

Much of Ishinomaki’s reputation has been built on their Chirashidon which has been a best seller since their opening a decade ago! And it is not hard to see why.

Each bowl of vinegared rice is topped with 16-17