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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Takeno Sengyoten in Isahaya, Nagasaki: Fresh Sashimi Lunch Review

Takeno Sengyoten (竹野鮮魚店)

Last summer my husband and I visited Nagasaki, and during our drive through Isahaya we decided to look for a place that served really fresh fish for lunch. That’s how we found Takeno Sengyoten (竹野鮮魚店), a local spot with great reviews.

Takeno Sengyoten (竹野鮮魚店)

Takeno Sengyoten (竹野鮮魚店)
3-13 Eisho Higashimachi
Isahaya, Nagasaki

At the entrance, the staff displayed the recommended menu of the day: an Isaki sashimi combo for 880 yen, a Hirasu sashimi combo for 880 yen, and a Namagatsuo sashimi combo for 880 yen—which was already sold out by the time we arrived.

Meal of the Day

Even though reviews say the restaurant is usually packed on weekdays, it was surprisingly quiet when we went for a late Monday lunch, with only a few other groups inside.

The menu offered a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood, with plenty of choices that made it hard to decide.

After ordering, you can enjoy unlimited arajiru (あら汁, fish head miso soup), pickles, and green tea at the self‑serve station.

Arajiru tasted so good! The broth was rich and comforting, with just enough depth from the fish to make it feel truly homemade.

My husband chose the Chef’s Omakase Sashimi Combo for 1,400 yen, which came with salmon, hirasu (yellowtail), and tai (red snapper). Every piece was incredibly fresh.

Chef’s Omakase Sashimi Combo for 1,400 yen

I ordered the Isaki Sashimi Combo for 880 yen—my first time trying isaki, or Japanese grunt fish—and it was wonderfully clean and delicate.

Isaki Sashimi Combo for 880 yen

Our total for this lunch came to just 2,280 yen. I still can’t believe that such a high‑quality, ultra‑fresh sashimi lunch cost only about $15 for two people. We left feeling full, happy, and genuinely impressed by the value.

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