I always have the black ✕ black hamburger at Royal Host, but tonight I had it at the Kagurazaka branch, just a short walk from Iidabashi Station on the Tokyo Metro. When I entered, it wasn't too crowded and there were seats at the counter available, so I decided to sit there this time. The black ✕ black hamburger I had this time was a 250g patty with garlic cream sauce. I started with the onion gratin soup and then enjoyed the 250g black ✕ black hamburger with garlic cream sauce, which was as delicious as ever, leaving me satisfied. Additionally, this time I also ordered miso soup as a side to accompany the black ✕ black hamburger and rice, and it was comforting with a gentle flavor. After savoring the black ✕ black hamburger, miso soup, and rice, I indulged in a double choice of vanilla ice cream. Royal Host is a place where both men and women can enjoy, as the staff is friendly, and I had a pleasant encounter with a soothing female staff member at the Kagurazaka branch this time, following the experiences at the Shinjuku and Takanawa branches.

The spacious table was perfect for having a meeting without having to wait. I ordered a light coffee jelly sundae for dessert, but it had ice cream so it wasn't low in calories. I also got a drink from the drink bar, but I only had one because I was engrossed in conversation. It was a good thing I brought a jacket because the air conditioning was strong.

Today's 6th meal is a visit to "Royal Host Kagurazaka" where Roy was invited to be the host! I ordered my usual. Kale Salad 693 yen Drink set 385 yen ☆Kale Salad The leaves are thin and piled high! It's drizzled with peanut oil dressing that has a mellow acidity, making it refreshing and very tasty! In addition to kale, it also includes red cabbage, chicken, and peanuts, providing a pleasant texture variation. I really like this kale salad! Delicious! ☆Drink set One of the good things about Royal Host is that they have Coke Zero with aspartame, which is not available in other family restaurants! I usually drink Coke Zero and barley tea. And sometimes the warm rose hip tea. A step above other family restaurants! Royal Host is great! Thank you for the meal.

Royal Host stands out among family restaurants with its unique taste and pricing. It gives off a hotel restaurant vibe, similar to Denny's but with a touch of elegance. The Royal Host Kagurazaka branch is located up a flight of stairs, which can be a bit tiring. It might be better to approach it from Kagurazaka. Inside, the restaurant is spacious and comfortable. I ordered the Tax-Included Domestic Pork Loin Cutlet (1408 yen), which was quite generous in portion size and had a crispy and juicy texture that can rival specialty tonkatsu restaurants. The side salad was fresh, and the miso soup and rice were delicious, making for a satisfying meal. While it may not be conveniently located near my home, I would like to visit this family restaurant regularly. Despite tough competition, I hope they continue to thrive in the long run.

I don't have a TV, but I was looking for the pancake that caused a stir on a certain TV show. Royal Host had a family restaurant-like image, but it was surprising that I wasn't asked about having the onion gratin soup and pancake at the same time, or having the pancake after the meal. The pancake itself was very simple, with no whipped cream, ice cream, fruit, only maple syrup and butter. It had a nostalgic and authentic feel. In terms of taste and price, I think the content is satisfying, but I would like to see them improve their service a bit more. #Kagurazaka #Iidabashi #Pancake #RoyalHost

On November 26, 2022, the broadcast of Job Chyuuun sparked controversy with the "Royal Host Recommended Menu vs. Judgment by Top-Class Chefs" segment. Following the previous episode where the unanimous top-ranked dish was the Black x Black Hamburger, I decided to try the 6th recommended dish by the employees, the Beef Jawa Curry. The restaurant was surprisingly spacious, and I was seated at a table towards the back. I was warned about a step along the way to my table. I quickly ordered the Beef Jawa Curry (1,067 yen) as my heart was set on it. Within 2 minutes, a side salad was served. After about 6 minutes of waiting, the curry was brought to my table. Alongside the curry was Fukujinzuke and chutney, which I found to be a unique addition. The minced beef in the curry blended well with the rice, and the spiciness was mild, with a hint of aromatic spices. It tasted okay, but I found it to be quite ordinary for a unanimous choice. I tried mixing in the chutney halfway through, but personally, I felt it was unnecessary. Despite initially doubting the portion size, the meal ended up being quite filling. It was tasty, but it didn't quite meet my expectations.

I have plans, so I took the afternoon off and had a late lunch. I still have a lot of time until my plans, so I wanted to relax at a place where I can take it easy, and ended up at Royal Host. Today, it was lively with the language of the neighboring country. I had the Cosmo Doria Special Lunch for 1,485 yen (includes salad, soup, dessert, and drink bar). It's my usual choice and it's really delicious. I love the coffee jelly for a refreshing finish. Thank you for the meal.

A certain family restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station. Even as an adult, Royal Host still feels royal. It's a bit pricey though. I ordered the chicken sauté set while feeling nervous. It's similar to what you can get at other family restaurants, but I feel like there's more variety here compared to others. Thank you for the meal.

One day at Royal Host. I like Royal Host in family restaurants. The seats are spacious and the clientele is on the older side, right? ★Time of entry◎ Around 3 pm on weekdays, there were plenty of seats available. ★What I ordered this time◎ Drink bar 528 yen. I had already eaten a lot for lunch, so I just ordered the drink bar by itself. It's expensive when ordered alone. The drink bar includes coffee, tea, as well as black soybean tea, herbal tea, and other drinks that women would like. I was able to relax. Thank you for the meal~

On a regular day, I had a slightly late lunch at a restaurant. The atmosphere inside was filled with groups of ladies. I had the special lunch set at Cosmo Doria for 1,485 yen, which included salad, soup, dessert, and a drink bar. For me, when it comes to Royal Host, Cosmo Doria is the place to go. The subtly sweet chestnut flavor had a deep and indescribable richness to it. I couldn't stop eating it. I usually don't go for sweet things, but I wanted the drink bar, so I ordered this set which came with dessert. I chose coffee jelly as my dessert, and it was not too sweet and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

On Saturday morning, my family and I went around 11 o'clock. The restaurant was about 30% full. We ordered the Angus steak with a rice drink bar set. The steak was around 2,500 yen and the set was about 500 yen. It was a bit pricey, but since we hadn't been to Royal Host in a while, we decided to treat ourselves. The kids' set was also surprisingly luxurious, costing about 1,000 yen! As for the steak sauce, we chose the dashi and garlic flavor. When the food arrived and I tried to eat, I was surprised by the huge and luxurious knife that cut through the meat effortlessly, with no stress at all. The meat was incredibly delicious! I was prepared for the quality to be lower due to the higher cost, but it exceeded my expectations in a good way. The iced tea from the drink bar was tropical iced tea and it was also delicious. Even though it was a bit pricey for a family restaurant, the food was incredibly tasty! I will definitely go back. The restaurant was spacious and very nice. I am very satisfied.

Izumi drank at Edogawabashi, ate the final ramen at Tenkaippin Kagurazaka in Iidabashi, and finally arrived at the usual Royal Host. The nearest station is definitely Iidabashi, but the name set is "Royal Host Kagurazaka Store". The brand power of Kagurazaka is amazing. However, since the address is "Kagurazaka", there is no problem calling it the Kagurazaka store. This is my 11th Royal Host visit. I want to try visiting all the stores someday. The interior of the store is quite spacious with various types of seating. I arrived at 9:00 pm and the store was about half full. There are typical box seats for family restaurants, and there are also orange square chairs that I've seen elsewhere. There is also a counter seat. The Kagurazaka store has some luxurious box seats, perhaps necessary to be called the Kagurazaka store. The regular box seats are here. The usual check of the backrest and table distance by Anko Captain. The Kagurazaka store is quite spacious and relaxing. It also has a drink bar. Some stores do not have the typical drink bar that is synonymous with family restaurants. The Kagurazaka store is quite nice with spacious seating. This was my first Royal Host visit in June. So I encountered the first parfait menu. It's mango flavor. - Bottle of red wine (1,958 yen) The alcohol group ordered a bottle of wine, the usual brand. It's just under 2,000 yen including tax. The taste is at a level where you can drink it normally. The wine glasses vary by store, but I like the ones here better than the ones at the Musashisakai store. - Apple Mango Parfait (1,023 yen) Anko Captain's Apple Mango Parfait. It's amazing that you can have a mango parfait for just over 1,000 yen, whether it's with apple or not. The mango flavor is quite light and the sweetness is also moderate. But even if you close your eyes while eating, you can tell it's mango. The store uses mangoes from Mexico and Peru. It's obviously different from the fully ripe mangoes from Miyazaki Prefecture at Senbikiya, but considering the price, this is perfectly acceptable. - Apple Mango Brulee (1,133 yen) Both brulee parfaits are mango-flavored. Nam-san was considerate enough to take photos of both. I've never visited in April, May, August, September, or November. There are quite a few. I want to try visiting a Royal Host in a month I haven't visited yet. Whether it's the first, second, or third round (this time it was the third round), it's the ultimate relaxing space where both sweet tooths and alcohol lovers can be satisfied. That's Royal Host. === [Order] As mentioned above, around 1,100 yen per person Here are the Royal Host articles I have visited so far. I am secretly aiming to conquer all the stores in Tokyo. - March 16, 2014 Sakurashinmachi Main Store - February 12, 2018 Meguro Store - March 3, 2018 Higashi Shinjuku Store - March 21, 2018 Sakurashinmachi Ekimae Store - October 6, 2018 Musashisakai Store - February 9, 2019 Shinjuku Nishiguchi Mitsui Building - December 7, 2019 Hatchobori Store - July 24, 2020 Sakurashinmachi Ekimae Store - July 25, 2020 Jimbocho Store - October 17, 2020 Nishikasai Store - January 2, 2022 Ginza Store

Royal Host is a high-quality Western-style restaurant disguised as a family restaurant, known only to a few. They prepare many menu items in-house and their customer service, ingredients, and overall experience are definitely different from other family restaurants. While their prices are slightly higher than the average family restaurant, the level of satisfaction is significantly higher. Their curry dishes are all delicious. My personal favorites are the Jawa curry and the Kashmir curry, which was originally part of a curry fair but became a regular menu item. Another dish not to be underestimated is the vegetable curry. This time, I tried the vegetable curry with multigrain rice and warm vegetables. The curry is made with soy meat keema, making it low in calories. When it comes to low-calorie curry at family restaurants, Denny's vegetable curry is also popular with 583kcal. In terms of calorie content, Denny's wins, but in terms of taste, Royal Host wins. This vegetable curry is also a great option to remember as a diet-friendly curry option.

The Caramel Nut Brulee for 680 yen is a perfect combination of caramelized brulee cream, salted caramel, and chocolate ice cream. Despite being a family restaurant, the cream is rich and authentic! The ice cream has just the right balance of sweetness and saltiness. It's impressive that they don't bulk it up with cornflakes and fill it all the way to the bottom.

I visited the restaurant with the aim of trying the chestnut parfait. During lunchtime on a weekday, despite the large space, I was seated at a table next to the restroom. It seems they are guiding customers to tables at the corners to maintain social distance while dining. On this day, I ordered: - Chestnut and roasted green tea brulee parfait (1,133 yen) - Western-style lunch (Japanese-style grated chicken cutlet with gyoza, English bread) (913 yen) While waiting, the waiter was carrying a sizzling steak on a hot plate, and the smell was very appetizing. I regretted not ordering the steak, especially since there is a current campaign offering Angus beef at a reasonable price. Next time, I will definitely go for the steak! - Western-style lunch (Japanese-style grated chicken cutlet with gyoza) The chicken cutlet had a crispy coating and was more filling than I expected. The English bread was delicious as it was baked in the oven. - Chestnut and roasted green tea brulee parfait It was decorated with autumn leaves, making it Instagram-worthy. The slight bitterness of the roasted green tea, chestnut, and coffee jelly did not quite blend well together. Perhaps they are using available ingredients to create the parfait. It may be due to budget constraints, but I personally prefer a simple coffee jelly. Maybe chestnut parfait is challenging compared to fruit parfaits. Thank you for the meal.

After a meeting, the owner chose this restaurant for a meal. I ordered the black wagyu steak because I wanted to feel the texture of the meat, but it was not thick enough and the texture was not great. I wish I had ordered the hamburger instead! Thank you for the meal.

I visited after a long time. There were many children, which I usually find difficult, but they were well-behaved. I often go to Saizeriya for family restaurants, but there is a different charm here. The quality of the prosciutto and the fluffy pizza dough were different. Today and tomorrow, alcohol will no longer be served, so the Kagurazaka area was crowded as if it were the last supper everywhere.

I visited during lunchtime on a regular day. The restaurant is spacious with ample distance between tables, allowing for social distancing while dining. On this day, I had the following: - Western-style lunch: Chicken Nanban & Domestic Pork Cutlet Lunch for 968 yen, with bread as the choice - Petit Happy Dessert: Bitter-Sweet Cafe Jelly for 165 yen The Chicken Nanban with tartar sauce was delicious. The Domestic Pork Cutlet was a bit tough to cut with a knife, maybe due to some sinew. The Bitter-Sweet Cafe Jelly had a perfect blend of bitterness, cream, and ice cream, making it very tasty. The cost performance of 165 yen was excellent! The service was also great. Thank you for the meal.

This is a family restaurant located on the second floor of a building, around the middle of Kagurazaka down and Kagurazaka up, along Waseda Street. I visited this restaurant for lunch when I had to go to Iidabashi for work. Although I generally don't actively choose to eat at family restaurants when there are other options available, this particular chain was always my favorite. I hadn't visited this chain for probably over ten years. The reason I visited on this day was twofold. First, I had bought frozen hamburgers and beef stew from Royal Deli in Futako-Tamagawa, and I thought it might be nice to eat them at the restaurant after a long time. Second, after reading recent reviews from other reviewers, I felt like trying the famous Onion Gratin Soup that Marilyn Monroe ate three days in a row when she visited Japan. I arrived at the restaurant above the Famima store around 10:30 am. I thought it would be nice to go during the morning hours when they offer brunch, especially since I had already decided to try the Onion Gratin Soup. The restaurant had about 50 seats, and there were already over ten customers when I arrived, which was quite a good turnout for this time of day. I checked the menu, but I ended up ordering the Royal Host Morning set with salad, which included the Onion Gratin Soup, for 1100 yen (tax included). I requested fried eggs and toast. The salad and Onion Gratin Soup arrived within a few minutes. The soup, which I hadn't had in a long time, was still as delicious as ever. The flavor of the caramelized onions, the soaked bread in the soup, and the gooey cheese combination was simply amazing. I wish Royal Deli would release this frozen food as well. A few minutes later, the toast, two fried eggs, a hash brown, and a sausage arrived on a plate. This plate was also quite nostalgic. I enjoyed placing the soft fried eggs on the toast and eating them. For 1100 yen, I would have liked if coffee was included, but overall, I was satisfied with my brunch. I think it would be great if they could offer this menu all day instead of just until 11 am.

One of the high-end family restaurants is located on the way up the slope of Kagurazaka, about a 5-minute walk from the subway exit. The ordering method is to be seated, choose from the menu, and pay afterwards. Ordering at 13:00, the food arrives in about 20 minutes. The highly recommended dish is the hamburger steak for around ¥1200. Price range is from ¥1000 to ¥1800. Overall evaluation: appearance (served on a hot plate with sizzling sound, comes with corn, french fries, bread, and soup), taste (thick and delicious meat), satisfaction (recommended for when you want to relax). Quality of the food is rated at 70 points, service at 70 points, and cleanliness at 70 points. Overall rating is 70 points (out of 100). I would like to visit again if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.