My son-in-law's boss invited us to a restaurant called Tomoegata Chanko, which has been serving traditional flavors since its establishment in 1976. The restaurant is located on a side street just off the main road south of JR Ryogoku Station. It stands out with its white walls and a historic appearance resembling a traditional Japanese inn. The cuisine and the friendly service by the cheerful landlady can be enjoyed. As you climb the stairs to your table, you can see handprints of famous sumo wrestlers and ceremonial costumes, immersing yourself in sumo culture. You start by choosing the seasoning for the chanko-nabe hot pot, and I chose the salt flavor. On a cold day, we ordered hot sake. The meal included appetizers, sashimi, chawanmushi, miso-marinated silver cod, salt-flavored chanko-nabe with various ingredients, and a choice of zosui or udon noodles to finish. The hot pot was delicious with a flavorful chicken broth and a variety of fresh ingredients. We had a delightful time in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, even though we were meeting for the first time. It was a wonderful dining experience.

I was looking to try a new chanko restaurant, but when I walked by, I saw the words "Miso Chanko" on the front of the store. Last time, I had a soy sauce-based chanko with chicken, so I ended up going in here again. The pork belly meat was so delicious, with the sweetness of the fat matching perfectly with the miso. I also love that they don't use bean sprouts to bulk up the dish (although bean sprouts in the hot pot are also delicious). Next time, I will definitely try a new place.

I had the bullet set meal for lunch. The weekly chanko was miso flavored with pork, like pork soup. The mixed rice had two pieces of salmon and ikura. It was delicious, but if you want a refill, you can only have white rice. The sashimi had a little bit of tuna. The amount was very small, but tasty. The tempura was average. The side dishes were so-so. The dessert had chestnut, shine muscat, and a little bit of pear. The lunch had a lot of dishes, but each one was not that great. Maybe I should have gone to a restaurant that focuses on chanko.

I went to the restaurant Chanko Tomoe in Ryogoku. It is located about 5 minutes from the Ryogoku Kokugikan. I went there around 11:30 am without a reservation, but I was able to get in without having to wait. I ordered the Tomoe Gozen for my meal. Everything was delicious, and I could choose between cooked-in rice or white rice, with the rice being limited in quantity. The photo is of salmon cooked-in rice with a little bit of salmon roe on top. The hot pot changes depending on the day, and on this day it was chicken and leek chanko. It seemed like a small portion, but I ended up feeling full by the end. It was delicious.

Probably my 8th visit to this restaurant. I love this place. The salted chan-chan hot pot is a must-try for Japanese people. Thanks to the drama "Sanctuary," I was excited to enjoy it this time. Besides the hot pot, everything else is also of high quality. The staff are all experienced veterans, so you can feel very safe.

It is recommended to make a reservation at this restaurant. There is a private room available, but it comes with an extra charge. However, it is worth it. Order a variety of dishes with your friends. The sashimi, horse meat sashimi, and appetizers are all satisfying. Choose the salt flavor for the chanko nabe, which is the basic option. For dessert, you can have either rice porridge or mochi or Chinese noodles. I chose Chinese noodles on this day! I can't drink, but it seems like you can also enjoy comparing different types of Japanese sake. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with sumo-related items, so sumo fans would enjoy it even more. The staff members all seemed busy but were very attentive. If you're looking for chanko in Ryogoku, this is a recommended spot. Thank you for the delicious meal! ♡

The staff were all friendly and really kind, the chanko was excellent and there were plenty of a la carte options as well. The recommended kue sashimi was delicious! The atmosphere was calm and we were able to spend a relaxing time there.

Visited on a sunny Sunday around 11:30 am. I was the first customer, and a few more customers arrived later. I ordered the lunch set for 2,200 yen, which included the daily special chanko (miso pork chanko), sashimi, chawanmushi, eggplant with miso, deep-fried white fish, pickled radish with bonito flakes, and rice topped with minced meat. The chanko was served in a clay pot with plenty of ingredients like pork belly, Chinese cabbage, enoki mushrooms, thick fried tofu, fried tofu, and mizuna greens. The soup was delicious, with the flavors of various ingredients blending together. A staff member recommended pouring the soup over the rice, and it was amazing. The chawanmushi was also flavorful, with ginkgo nuts and crab among the ingredients. It was smooth and easy to eat. I would like to try the salt chanko, which is a specialty of this restaurant, next time I come with friends. The atmosphere of the restaurant truly makes you feel like you are in a sumo wrestler's town, with noren curtains, wooden decor, and handprints of sumo wrestlers. There are many chanko restaurants around, creating a theme park-like experience.

I visited the restaurant after watching sumo wrestling. The access from the Kokugikan was good, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was great, so my expectations were high. Following the advice to make a reservation in advance and pre-order, I had the recommended Kunimiyama Chanko, which had a superb broth and plenty of ingredients. The sumo-like grilled chicken was also delicious. I was very satisfied! Even on days without sumo, I would definitely like to visit again.

The meal comes with two drinks, other than the dishes shown in the photos. I chose the salt flavor for the chanko. Adding plenty of sesame to the finishing ramen and making it Sapporo Ichiban style made it delicious. The dishes were served continuously without a long break. Despite still feeling the excitement of watching sumo, perhaps because the tables were slightly misaligned, we were able to relax and have a comfortable conversation at our own pace. It was a great experience!!

I made a reservation for 12:30 and was seated on the second floor. Inside the elevator, there were three sumo wrestler footprints. The largest belonged to Maunoumi at 27 centimeters, with one more set of footprints. I was torn between getting a set meal or going all out with the Kunimiyama Sumo wrestler hot pot with salt flavor for three people, along with additional items like fried chicken, fried tofu, and rice. The ingredients included salmon, yellowtail, scallops, sardine balls, cabbage, onions, burdock, enoki mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms. Finally, thinly sliced meat with just the right amount of fat was added to the pot to finish off the meal. Everything was delicious, especially the sardine balls. Each ball could probably go with a bowl of rice. We finished with one serving of udon and two servings of porridge. Our stomachs were full, and thanks to Sasaki-san's attentive service, it was a very satisfying lunch.

A few years ago, I visited this place and it was delicious, so I decided to come back. The signature dish here is probably the salt chanko. Besides chanko, the other dishes here are also delicious so I ordered the yellowtail with daikon radish and tsukune. The yellowtail with daikon radish had no fishy smell and the tsukune was as tasty as any yakitori restaurant. The chanko had burdock and marlin in it, which was quite unique. The soup was delicious and I ended up eating too much porridge and my stomach felt uncomfortable. You can order it to go, so I definitely want to enjoy it at home as well. I was a little surprised that adding white sesame as a condiment to the chanko cost an extra 150 yen. It's just sesame, you know? Is it because it's a tourist area price? I could hear children playing outside with wooden clappers, and I thought Sumo was nice, but it's not a downtown price here.

We took our mothers, both over 80 years old, to a chanko-nabe restaurant for Christmas dinner. There were four of us, including my wife and me, and we were seated at a table with two stoves where we could choose two types of hot pot from four options. We chose the salt chanko-nabe and miso chanko-nabe as part of the Sekiwake course, which also included sashimi and grilled fish. We also tried the highly recommended "sardine meatballs" and "horse mackerel meatballs," with the horse mackerel being so tender that it almost fell apart when picked up with chopsticks. Even though our mothers usually eat very little, they enjoyed the meal so much that they even managed to finish with the udon noodles. It was a great way to show our love and appreciation on Christmas Eve!

The fourth installment of the chanko eating tour in both countries. I visited a restaurant located a little away from the bustling Yokozuna Street. I ordered the Tomoe-kata Gosen set meal. The chanko here changes daily, and on this day, it was a miso-flavored squid intestines chanko, which was quite unique. When the chanko was brought to the table, it was already cooked. As the server lifted the lid of the pot, a unique aroma filled the air. I first tried the soup, which had a rich flavor of squid intestines. I really enjoyed this taste. The chanko also had plenty of vegetables and was delicious. In addition to the chanko, the set meal included three side dishes, chawanmushi, and dessert, making it a satisfying lunch experience.

This is a restaurant where you can simply enjoy chanko nabe. The menu has few options for alcohol pairings. I ordered miso chanko and salt chanko. Personally, I recommend the salt chanko. It was a very cold day when I visited. Since it's a hot pot restaurant, I think they intentionally kept the air conditioning cool, but it was quite chilly. I was happy to have my first taste of authentic chanko nabe.

Visited Chanko Tomoe in Ryogoku for the first time last night in December 2022. Started with a refreshing Asahi Super Dry draft beer. The appetizers were delicious, especially the cod roe. The tuna sashimi was melt-in-your-mouth, and the shirako with ponzu sauce was irresistibly rich. The hot sake from Ozeki warmed me up. The grilled chicken skewers were large, tender, and juicy. The salt-flavored Chanko with ingredients like sardines and marlin was exquisite. The additional beef also paired well with the soup. The Nikka highball was crisp and refreshing. The egg in the finishing porridge was creamy and delightful. Although the prices were a bit high, I was thoroughly satisfied with the delicious food. Highly recommended!

I visited Ryogoku in 2003 for a hair-cutting ceremony at the Kokugikan, and this time I stayed overnight, so I couldn't miss out on chanko-nabe. Chanko Tomoe Nabe is a popular choice among the four major chanko options you can freely choose from. I made a reservation and visited the restaurant. The exterior and interior of the restaurant exude a sumo atmosphere, creating a calming space. I ordered the Kunimiyama (3630 yen), a chanko with a salt-flavored chicken broth. The chanko is made by simmering chicken bones for half a day, adjusting the flavor with salt, and adding seasonal fish, shellfish, chicken meat, vegetables, and more to the soup. The secret ingredient is the meticulously prepared hidden flavor of fluffy and flavorful minced sardines. The beautifully arranged ingredients are luxurious. When the dish is ready, the soup tastes light but has a deep richness and elegant flavor. The minced sardines are exquisite, fluffy with a unique sardine flavor that is incredibly delicious. Enjoying the salmon, white fish, beef, shrimp, chicken, scallops, Chinese cabbage, onions, shiitake mushrooms, watercress, enoki mushrooms, burdock, grilled tofu, and fried tofu with the salt soup is pure happiness. The wrestler miso served with rice is also delicious. I finally had the chanko-nabe in the sumo town I had been longing for, and it was a blissful experience.

I visited for lunch on a holiday. The menu was decided after being seated. The lunch set was around 2500 yen. Each person gets their own individual chanko pot. The chanko flavor changes daily, and on this day it was miso-flavored pork chanko. The miso flavor chanko was light and not spicy, but the umami of the broth and ingredients came out well and went great with beer. The pork was thickly sliced and had a delicious fattiness. The staff who brought the meal to our table jokingly said, "Here you go, it's a snack for your alcohol," as they served the lunch. As they said, it was perfect for pairing with alcohol. I also ordered a cold sake called "Chobei" and felt happy drinking in the daytime. Even though nearby museums were closed, it was just an ordinary holiday, but the restaurant was full of customers. I was able to enjoy a delicious chanko pot slowly and peacefully. Thank you for the meal.

The nearest station is JR Ryogoku Station, a 3-minute walk away. I have been here a few times at night, but this was my first time having lunch, so I visited with a companion. We were seated and ordered the Togakata Gozen (1,540 yen). It was quite busy during lunchtime, so it took about 20 minutes for our food to be served. The Togakata Gozen included chanko-nabe, mixed rice, three colorful side dishes on a large plate, chawanmushi, pickles, and a dessert. The soup in the pot had a strong miso flavor. The ingredients had more vegetables and less meat, so it was a bit disappointing for those looking for a hearty chanko-nabe, but maybe it was because it's autumn and there were more mushrooms. The side dishes were both visually appealing and tasty, suitable for women. The soup had a flavor I liked, so I was able to enjoy it until the end without getting tired of it. The lunch had a satisfying and robust flavor. Thank you for the meal.

Before the rainy season, summer suddenly arrived all at once, right? I visited "Chanko Tomoegata" in front of JR Ryogoku Station in the weather around 30°C. The cool interior of the restaurant was quite busy. I had the "Tomoegata Gosen" (1,540 yen) on this day. It consisted of a daily changing chanko, 3 seasonal side dishes, chawanmushi, seasonal mixed rice, pickles, and a dessert. The daily changing chanko on this day was pork miso chanko, with a rich miso flavor, thick slices of pork belly, Chinese cabbage, and enoki mushrooms, which were very delicious. The 3 seasonal side dishes were firefly squid with ginger, thick slices of salmon sashimi, and boiled young corn. The corn was enjoyed with salt. The mixed rice was made with sea urchin, which was too luxurious? The dessert was homemade banana ice cream. It's a wonderful restaurant that doesn't skimp on anything. Highly recommended for lunch with friends or a girls' night out. The contents of the daily changing chanko are as follows: Tuesday - Pork miso chanko, Wednesday - Chicken miso chanko, Thursday - Tomato seafood chanko, Friday - Chicken sukiyaki chanko, Saturday - Chicken meatball chanko, Sunday - Pork miso chanko.

After watching sumo in both countries, we decided to visit this place. Everyone seemed to come here after watching the match, and the restaurant was fully booked by 6 o'clock. We ordered chanko with salt flavor, tsukune dashi, and rolled omelette. It was surprising that the staff came to take our order without us pressing the call button. Perhaps they wanted to speed up the turnover, as we couldn't take our time to choose from the menu and ended up going with their recommendations. Even though we had already eaten salt-flavored chanko at the Kokugikan, we couldn't refuse the recommendation here. It seems like the staff makes the chanko, but because they prepare it for the entire floor at once, there were spills and other issues. We weren't sure about the cooking time or when to eat, so we felt like it would have been faster to make it ourselves. The zosui at the end had too much soup, making us feel full from the liquid. Overall, it was a disappointing experience at this restaurant.