Located right near Tokyo Station and Nihonbashi Station, Daiana Yaesu is an izakaya where you can enjoy eel dishes with great value for money! The atmosphere is lively and inviting, with a wall featuring a Fuji mountain reminiscent of a public bath, and a counter that is perfect for solo drinking. The eel skewers in tempura sauce (2 skewers for 390 yen) are a must-try, with a rich sauce that enhances the tempura skewers, making them melt in your mouth. The Daiana roll (790 yen) is a specialty of the restaurant, not as thin as described, but still delicious with a generous amount of cucumber and eel. The assorted oden plate (690 yen) is a highlight, with a variety of oden items soaked in flavorful broth, perfect even in the summer. The Anago roll (eel and egg roll) for 590 yen is as delicious as expected, with a perfect combination of flavors. The eel skewers (200 yen each) are a must-try, especially the salt version which brings out the umami flavor of the eel. The eel bone senbei (290 yen) with a hint of curry flavor is a great snack to munch on. The assorted grilled skewers plate (780 yen) offers a wide variety of skewers, all delicious and well-seasoned. The eel liver with ponzu sauce (490 yen) and garlic eel liver (590 yen) are both flavorful and unique dishes worth trying. The simmered eel (990 yen) is a large portion that allows you to fully enjoy the deliciousness of eel. The drink menu is also extensive, with options like Mizore Highball, Frozen Ume Galita, Special Lemon Sour, and more. The Frozen Ume Galita is a standout, with tequila and a snow-like texture that is both refreshing and flavorful. The matcha highball allows for customizable intensity, and all the other drinks are equally delicious. The oden broth mixed with sake is a great choice for oden lovers. The restaurant also offers private rooms for up to 42 people, making it a great option for company gatherings. With drinks available from 5 pm, it's the perfect place to unwind after work and enjoy a night out.

Located in the basement of Yaesu Central Building, just a 3-minute walk from Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station, is Ooana-san, a newly opened izakaya in July 2022 with a spacious seating capacity of 160. The interior is clean and attractive. They offer lunch service on weekdays from 11:30 to 14:00. I entered the restaurant at 11:35 on a weekday and found that only half of the seats were occupied, with many female customers also present. Among the 7 lunch menu options, I chose the Gyuu Sukiyaki Teishoku for 1000 yen. It came with rice, miso soup, raw egg, and pickles. You can get free refills of rice, and for an additional charge, you can add extra rice, karaage (2 pieces), and a mini salad for 150 yen each. The total bill came to 1300 yen, and the food was served within 10 minutes. The sukiyaki set included beef, mitsuba (Japanese wild parsley), grilled tofu, konjac, green onions, onions, and udon noodles. The miso soup contained tofu and wakame seaweed. The karaage was served on a bed of shredded cabbage, and the salad included radish, cabbage, tomato, bonito flakes, and another unidentified ingredient. The pickles served as a palate cleanser were finely chopped Tokyo takuan (pickled daikon radish). I started with the fresh vegetable salad I added and then dipped the sukiyaki beef in the beaten egg for a delicious and tender experience. The karaage was large and satisfying to eat. After finishing the hearty sukiyaki, I poured the remaining beaten egg over the rice for a tamago kake gohan (egg over rice) to end the meal. Without any additional orders, the 1000 yen sukiyaki set provided great value, and the other lunch options seemed equally satisfying for their prices. After paying my bill at 12:10, I noticed a line of about 20 people forming near the entrance, both inside and outside the restaurant. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience, and I look forward to visiting Ooana-san again when I'm in Yaesu.

I had the Chicken Tempura with Grated Daikon and Ponzu Sauce set meal, miso soup (changed), and 2 pieces of fried chicken. The restaurant gets crowded with office workers during the lunch hour, but the staff's operation seems very efficient, so you can usually get a seat relatively quickly. The grated daikon in the Chicken Tempura with Ponzu Sauce was thinly sliced, and the Ponzu sauce was lightly flavored, which I liked. The chicken tempura itself was made with thigh meat and had a slightly odd texture. The fried chicken was similar, and the mayonnaise served with it seemed a bit excessive. However, overall, it was a decent lunch option with fast service and within a reasonable price range. The miso soup lacked depth in flavor and seemed like it just had added ingredients to a basic miso soup. Considering the speed of service, price, and the restaurant's interior, I think this lunch option is more than satisfactory. It's a good choice for a work lunch.

[Tokyo] Ooana Yaesu Store Genre: Izakaya Recommended for: Friends/colleagues/solo dining [Ordered Items] - Sukiyaki set meal (1,000 yen) - Miso soup substitution (100 yen) - Karaage side dish (150 yen) [Visit] I arrived around 1 pm on a weekday and went straight in. I visited the Ooana store at Tokyo Station in Ningyocho! I tried their sukiyaki set meal! Can you believe the portion size for just 1,000 yen? The beef was flavorful and there was udon underneath! The additional karaage I ordered was also delicious! However, the sukiyaki set meal is the best recommendation! They offer free refills for rice and the portions are generous. It's a great sukiyaki set meal right near Tokyo Station! Thank you for the meal! Feel free to check out my other posts! I also have an Instagram (@ranko_foodie). Thank you!

It's a big hole, but Diana. When you think of Diana, you might remember Paul Anka's song and Princess Diana, but this is a popular izakaya. Going down the narrow stairs to the underground, there is a surprisingly large space. Even though I was alone, I was warmly welcomed and seated at the counter. I ordered a beer and looked at the menu, which had a wide variety of items from oden to grilled dishes, fried foods, and sushi. It was exciting and fun. I started with oden and chashu egg. The daikon in the oden was not too soft, probably because it sells well. The broth was good. The chashu egg was a solid B. Delicious. I also had half of the Diana roll. The cucumber was good. The Diana highball had a popular taste. The staff were friendly and it was enjoyable to drink here. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since I had a great find. I visited around 11:30 for lunch. This chashu egg at the izakaya for lunch is excellent. Today's set meal was pork miso soup for 1,000 yen. This set meal is a perfect example of a good lunch. I enjoyed it very much today.

Today's dinner was at "Ooana Yaesu Store" in Nihonbashi. After a pre-dinner drink alone, it was a proper first round. The name "Ooana" is pronounced as "Daiana". It seems to be a bar specializing in conger eel. The interior of the store looks clean, possibly renovated a few years ago. It's nice that it's non-smoking, but the air conditioning not working well is a downside. I started with a bottled beer, but it was Suntory Malts, which is the worst. Honestly, the fruity aroma of this beer is not good. I chose the "Chashu Egg" and the famous "Kurikara-Shio" first. The Chashu Egg smelled like a B-class gourmet dish, but it was just a regular Chashu egg dish. Kurikara is a dish where conger eel parts are skewered and grilled. This was also just average. The "Spring Cabbage and Cilantro Salad" lacked the expected sweet fruit dressing. I wanted a dressing with more spice to enhance the flavors of the herbs. Next, I had the popular pub dishes "Ham Cutlet" and "Skewers". Both dishes were nothing special, which was disappointing. I think I had about four Sudachi Sours after the beer and black Hoppy. Still, it was cheap at 5,000 yen.

I went to Yaesu Exit and had lunch here. I ordered the Chashu Egg set meal with miso soup changed to tonjiru. I've never had Chashu Egg before. The taste was as I imagined, but somehow, it was delicious. I feel like coming back here for dinner again.

I requested the all-you-can-drink option. The dishes were served in large plates and individually plated, which was nice. The sashimi was fresh and other dishes were delicious as well. The interior of the restaurant was clean and beautiful, and it was quite busy. There was a wide range of age groups, but it was still a calm environment to enjoy drinking.

I used this restaurant for a light meal before taking a late-night bus. The interior is very spacious and lively. It seems like it hasn't been open for long as everything is still very clean. I arrived around 9:00 pm and the place was almost full. Luckily, there was a seat available at the counter so I quickly took it. I started with a draft beer to quench my thirst. The appetizer was a mix of cabbage and pickled ginger, which was delicious. Since the restaurant is large, you can order by ringing a bell on the table. I ordered items like grilled skewers with sauce, tuna macaroni salad, and a sashimi platter, all of which paired well with alcohol. The prices are low and the portions are small, perfect for ordering alone. After the beer, I ordered a lemon sour, but I found out that if you buy a 200 yen voucher, you can get certain drinks like lemon sour for 100 yen off for the rest of the year. I should have bought it. The staff were also very friendly and attentive. Even though I was a first-time customer, they escorted me to the entrance when I paid the bill. Thank you for the meal.

Five colleagues from work made a reservation and visited this restaurant. It was bigger than we expected! The atmosphere was lively and the interior was clean and bright. It was a Monday, but we were glad we made a reservation as it was quite busy. The Premium Malt beer was delicious, and we were happy to see they had large highball drinks. We enjoyed a variety of dishes like sashimi, rolls, and eel skewers. The staff were also very friendly. I recommend this place for a fun time with a large group of people! 😊

After finishing work, I was wandering around looking for a place to eat. It was hot, so I felt like having a beer. I spotted the word "anago" and decided to go in. I sat at the counter, which was a bit tight but could be perfect for dining alone. I started with a beer. I ordered salt and sauce grilled anago skewers. The chicken cartilage, umeboshi, and anago salad was simple but delicious. The shima aji was tasty but a bit thin. The chashu was thick and tasty. The jellyfish as a side dish was unexpected but I like it. The sake was called "Ooana," and I ordered it cold and with dashi. It was easy to drink. I preferred it warm with dashi. The oden I ordered included boiled eggs, mochi, daikon radish, and imitation crab. Everything was delicious.

Wednesday at 6:00 PM. I was able to sit right away, but it was busy. My senior highly recommended the chashu egg here. Well, if they say so... I ordered it. Wow... is this the best way to eat a fried egg? It's so delicious. This is the meal of someone who can work well. I want to come back here again. The atmosphere is also nice.

We decided to drink around Nihonbashi considering the easy distance for both of us to get home. We had so much to talk about that we hardly ate anything. We just kept drinking... I vaguely remember that the firefly squid marinated in vinegar was delicious, haha. I felt like the sushi had too little rice, so I wasn't satisfied. There were too many types of alcohol, so I think it's recommended for those who want to drink a lot.

The name of the restaurant was either Daiketsu or Ooana, but it turned out to be Diana... a nice name. The sashimi, conger eel, and sake were all satisfying in taste. The Junmai Daiginjo sake had a strong sweetness and richness. The plum wine with roasted green tea was a first-time experience, but it was quite good.

I had the sukiyaki set meal. I really like the taste that goes well with rice. The chashu and egg set meal was also easy to eat. It felt like having lunch at a casual izakaya, and the cost performance was great! The restaurant was established about a year ago, and the interior was clean with a lot of seating. There also seemed to be seats at the back left side of the restaurant.

If you prioritize price, this place is great because it's not super delicious but the location and cost performance are good. The atmosphere is like a typical casual izakaya, lively and bustling with a wide variety of drinks and food options making it fun to choose. They seem to really like conger eel as there were many related dishes. The conger eel omelette was fluffy and delicious. If you're not too picky, this place is unlikely to disappoint ===========

It's hot. Let's build up some stamina. I decided on "Ooana" as soon as I got up from my desk. I walk. In front of Ooana building. I go down the stairs. I see "2 steps left to Ooana". I sit down and order the "Gyusukiyaki set meal". The picture of Mt. Fuji on the wall is nice, like a public bath. Still delicious as always. Ah, I want to drink alcohol.

The area around Yaesu is always crowded during lunch time. I arrived just before 12 o'clock and managed to get in without waiting in line. The restaurant was spacious with a casual izakaya atmosphere. The high ceiling made it very comfortable. I ordered the Char Siu and Egg set meal with extra rice. It was served promptly. I mixed soy sauce with mayonnaise for the side dish. The combination of char siu, fried egg, mayonnaise, and soy sauce was delicious. I had a second helping of rice and left feeling satisfied.

An affordable izakaya specializing in conger eel and sushi, named after Princess Diana. Located in the basement of a building, it has a spacious area that can accommodate up to 160 people. The conger eel skewers, shiroce celery pepper, shiitake mushrooms, drooling chicken tofu, large conger eel rolls (half), daikon oden, conger eel chashu egg, and tuna and green onion vinegar miso are recommended dishes. Initially attracted by the conger eel dishes, I was pleasantly surprised by the other recommended menu items, particularly the juicy chashu egg and the drooling chicken tofu with mustard miso. The tuna and green onion vinegar miso was also a unique dish that surprisingly paired well with alcohol, making me want to try making it at home in the future. With a bill of over 7,000 yen for two people after enjoying plenty of food and drinks, I believe it offers good value for money. It is recommended for a drink after work or for a second round of drinks.

My name is Diana, and I went to a izakaya. The place was spacious and clean. The dishes were served in small plates, but the prices were reasonable, so you could order a variety of things. I sat at the counter and could see the chefs working hard to prepare the dishes. The taste was decent, so I would consider going back again.