Shimantogawa Ginza in Yurakucho, Tokyo

I was a bit worried about whether this small chain under the train tracks was overly commercialized, especially given that its elaborate theme decor gave off vibes reminiscent of the Rainforest Cafe or Pirates of the Caribbean. But a local brought us here, pointing out that it was known for food from Shikoku.

In particular, that meant things like those huge cuts of bonito above, which were smoky from being grilled over a straw fire. We had a lot of protein, most of which was garnished with raw garlic, onions, and wasabi. The staff sang a song later, but I guess that was just part of the regional emphasis.