Uokyu Main Store 京粕漬　魚久 本店

Uokyu Main Store in Ningyocho, is the original store of this family owned business that specializes in fish marinated in sake lees (lees or the left over fermented rice paste after filtering sake). The business began as a fish wholesaler in 1914. At that time, the fish arrived in boats through the nearby canal, which acted as a highway for the transport of goods. Soon after, it became very popular for the quality of its Kyokazuke. It is a traditional method of preserving fish. The final result i ...Show more s very aromatic with a slight bittersweet flavor and it combines very well with the aroma of fish. There is a take away on the first floor and the restaurant on the second floor that offers set menus with different types of fish, the most popular is cod. There is another menu set in high demand with 3 types of fish. Very famous place where visitors from outside of Tokyo go to buy this delicacy as "omiyage" (gift for friends, family and travel souvenir). Excellent opportunity to taste this barely well-known Japanese speciality at very reasonable prices.