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Today I went to Mikoshirodokoro, a standing seafood bowl restaurant that offers great value for money. They also have a sushi restaurant at a different location. The restaurant is known for its vinegared rice, free refills on soup, excellent service to customers, fresh ingredients, and great value for money, which has been featured in the media. I walked from Shimbashi Station, and despite the relatively cooler weather compared to the recent scorching heat, it was still around 32℃, making me feel a bit numb. I arrived at the restaurant in about 8 minutes. It was 10:48, 12 minutes before opening, and there was no wait. Even at opening time, there was a line of 4 people. The variety of sea urchin boxes outside the restaurant was impressive. The menu had a wide selection, making it difficult to choose. Options included seafood salad bowl for ¥800, seafood bowl for ¥1000, medium-fatty tuna bowl for ¥1000, salmon bowl for ¥1000, salmon and salmon roe bowl for ¥1500, premium tuna bowl for ¥1500, sea urchin bowl (regular) for ¥1900, salmon roe bowl for ¥1900, sea urchin and salmon roe bowl for ¥1900, Mikoshirodokoro bowl for ¥1900, large Mikoshirodokoro bowl for ¥2800, sea urchin bowl (large) for ¥3500, and extra-large Mikoshirodokoro bowl for ¥5500. They also offered sea urchin hand-rolled sushi for ¥8800. Considering the value for money, the seafood bowl seemed like the best choice, but the Mikoshirodokoro bowl was the most popular, and the impact of the large Mikoshirodokoro bowl seemed impressive, so I chose that. I ordered the large Mikoshirodokoro bowl for ¥2800 and a canned beer for ¥350, totaling ¥3150. I enjoyed the self-service tea and Mikoshirodokoro soup while waiting. Wow, the Mikoshirodokoro soup was delicious! It was a clear soup with a hint of sweetness, containing seaweed and white fish. It was so tasty that I ended up having 3 bowls. The Mikoshirodokoro soup corner was located at the back, so being the first in line allowed me to be right next to it. The soup was not just a complimentary item; it was top-notch. Shortly after, the large Mikoshirodokoro bowl arrived, featuring bluefin tuna, salmon, conger eel, sea urchin, scallop, salmon roe, and a complimentary red clam tendon. Each piece of seafood was generous and fresh. The quality of the bluefin tuna, salmon, and sea urchin was particularly satisfying. I was delighted by the rich taste in my mouth. The bluefin tuna today was from Shiotara, offering a rich sweetness. They have multiple types of sea urchin available daily, so the variety may differ depending on the day. The sea urchin at the beginning was only enough for the first two servings. I was able to take a photo of the sea urchin from the remaining boxes. The overflowing toppings left me with not enough rice, so I had to get a refill of vinegared rice. When asking for a refill, they added a piece of salmon for me. They recommended pouring Mikoshirodokoro soup over it, which sounded delicious, but with the abundance of toppings, I doubted I would have any rice left to try it. I'll have to try it next time when not ordering the large size. The quality of the food at such a price is amazing. The value for money in the heart of Tokyo is impressive. Overall, I was satisfied, but there was one downside - standing while eating can be tiring. I understand that the standing style contributes to the cost-effectiveness, but sometimes you just want to sit down and enjoy good food leisurely. Next time, I'll try the seafood bowl to fully experience the best value for money.