I visited the restaurant for a casual drink. I chose the motsu-ni (simmered offal) dish. The total cost for the otoshi (appetizer), one drink, and the motsu-ni was only 1000 yen, which I personally found to be quite a good deal. The motsu-ni was delicious with a rich flavor. I highly recommend stopping by for a casual drink on the way home from somewhere. I look forward to visiting as my first stop next time!

Fried chicken bento lunch (500 yen) for telework was procured in Oimachi. I went to a half-basement cafe/pub-like shop called "Piccolo" near Oi Central Park. I had noticed a sign for "lunch bento" during a walk in the area recently and was curious. I arrived before 1 pm, with 5 customers before me and 2 after me. The shop has a counter and about 4 tables, with a cozy atmosphere that feels like a cafe but also has a variety of sake and other alcohol bottles lined up, making it seem like a fun place for the evening. There were 3 staff members, all madams. I asked if they could make a bento, and then I ordered the fried chicken. The bento options included curry, fried chicken, and chicken rice. It seemed like there was only one madam working in the kitchen. The previous customer's order was not ready yet, so they asked if I could wait for about 10 minutes, which was fine. I waited inside the shop. Looking at the menu, they offered spaghetti, pilaf, curry, and other typical cafe dishes, as well as set meals and rice bowls, with a good variety. Many customers around me were ordering dishes like omurice and set meals. After about 15 minutes, I received the bento, paid, and went home to open it. The bento was nicely presented in a container that used to hold curry, with rice in the curry section and fried chicken as the main dish. There was plenty of lettuce at the bottom and on the side of the fried chicken. The side dishes included kimpira and cucumber pickles, with a slice of lemon. Now, let's try the fried chicken. There were about 5 small pieces of fried chicken, each weighing around 30g. The coating was a crispy blend of potato starch and flour, and although it was a bit oily due to being put in the container right after frying, it was still tasty. The chicken was thigh meat, tender and juicy, with a flavorful garlic soy sauce marinade. It went well with the rice. The side dishes were simple as mentioned earlier. The kimpira was well-seasoned and seemed like something you would get as an appetizer in the evening. It was probably homemade. The rice was firm and cooked well, filling up about one rice bowl (around 160g). The amount of food was reasonable, with a good balance. The sprinkled black sesame seeds added a nice aroma to the rice. I enjoyed the meal and felt satisfied at about 60% full. The bento had a homemade feel to it, different from fried chicken bento from specialized shops, and the colorful presentation was pleasing. It was a light meal but for the price of a coin, it was definitely a good deal. I read in other reviews that the pilaf is delicious, so I might try the "chicken rice bento," which is quite rare for a bento, next time.

A Western-style restaurant located on the back street of Mitsumata Street in Oi Town. I visited during lunchtime on a weekday. The restaurant is run by two lovely sisters, who are great to chat with. I went with a friend and ordered the pork cutlet curry while my friend ordered the pilaf. The pork cutlet curry was delicious, but honestly, the pilaf was outstanding (I love pilaf). It's a wonderful restaurant, and I would love to visit again for dinner if I have the chance.

The mother's love is overflowing. Even though I've been here before, I keep going back and forth without stopping to catch my breath, swimming 25 meters in a hurry. Finally, I found the semi-basement restaurant SAKEDINING Piccolo. It had changed its name a bit since my last visit 14 years ago. The atmosphere has completely changed, with BGM ranging from the 50s to modern JPOP. Despite it being a night visit, the restaurant had a strong izakaya vibe, but the kind mothers were still working hard and smiling. Even though it had been a long time, the warm interactions and smiles made me feel at ease. Although it wasn't originally on the night menu, they happily accommodated my order for ginger pork. The question "Is the rice enough?" is still alive and well. The tender meat was not too sweet or spicy, simple and easy to eat. It truly is a ginger pork dish filled with a mother's love.

It has a cozy atmosphere with a feeling of being at home.

"Karaage set meal"

Continuing from the sushi restaurant we visited earlier, we headed to "SAKE DAINING Piccolo" for some drinks. Located about a 5-minute walk from Oi-machi Station, on the basement floor of an apartment near Oi Central Park. It used to be more of a traditional coffee shop vibe, but now it's a cozy spot with a variety of sake and food options. The atmosphere is friendly, with a mix of regular customers and a welcoming owner. We enjoyed some drinks like beer and grapefruit sour, along with tasty dishes like edamame, simmered motsu, and tamagoyaki. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. The sake options were a bit on the sweet side, but we found some that we enjoyed. Overall, it was a great place to relax and unwind after a sushi feast.

I spent a holiday with my parents for the first time in a while. We decided to have lunch here for no particular reason. We went to Piccolo Daemao, a small restaurant that had a tavern-like atmosphere. It was just past 12 o'clock on Sunday and there was only one other customer. I ordered curry since it was curry service day. I got croquettes and shrimp with the curry, which was homemade. The curry was okay, but the portion of ingredients was a bit small. It seemed like the croquettes were deep-fried as I could hear the sound of frying oil. After the meal, we were served a complimentary drink - coffee or tea, hot or cold. I chose iced coffee, which was served in a small glass. The taste was average. If it wasn't for the discounted price, I might have felt like I didn't get my money's worth. Overall, it was a decent meal.

October, a certain day. Piccolo Lunch! Visited with two people. Today, we had a slightly late lunch, so we went to this restaurant. It's located in a somewhat hard-to-find place in a back alley, and it's even semi-underground! To Piccolo! Is it a bar or a café? It was hard to tell, but there were plenty of menu options, and we decided on the omurice! The omurice was in a traditional style, and it was served hot! It also came with a piping hot miso soup. [Food] Omurice After the meal, coffee was also included, so it's a good deal! It's a cozy and nice restaurant! We enjoyed the meal. Thank you for the feast.

This is another mystery. It's a corner room in a semi-basement. In the semi-basement of an apartment. Is it a tradition in Oimachi? (laughs) And the type of business is also mysterious. The sign says "Authentic Shochu and Yakitori", and the shop name is "SAKE DINING Piccolo". It looks like a coffee shop or a Western-style restaurant from any angle... I feel like I often see this type of shop in rural towns. It's like a pattern where the shop started as a coffee shop but was asked to serve alcohol... or started as a snack bar but was asked to serve lunch... I thought this shop was also following that pattern, but maybe it was intentional from the beginning. Deliberate choice? Or maybe it's just too perfect, it felt intentional. The location is indeed strange, but the exterior is neat and the lunch menu is extensive, so I was curious about it. However, despite being in a residential area, there are many lunch spots nearby, so I never got around to trying it. But this time, I was drawn in by the signboard outside advertising "Curry Service Day" where the normally 800 yen curry (with a drink) is only 500 yen. And when I entered, I was surprised once again to see that the shop was run by three elderly ladies. There are various interesting gaps, but the gap might be a bit too large. The elderly ladies each had their own way of serving, and there was a slight difference in their customer service. It seems like there are many regular customers, and as a first-time visitor, I felt that the barrier was a bit high. Although there are also elderly ladies who make everyone feel welcome... there are also elderly ladies who tend to focus on regular customers. The "curry" I had was very homely. It was like a curry with chicken that you would have at home, very easy to eat for anyone. The "iced coffee" was very delicious. However, it comes in a tumbler glass for water, so the quantity is small. It was a very satisfying lunch for 500 yen. But if this was the regular price, it might feel a bit expensive. That's why this evaluation was made. However, they also allow late lunches, so it seems convenient. It would be the perfect shop if you became a regular. Lastly, the oldies BGM was very pleasant.

While strolling through Oimachi, I came across a cute sign that caught my eye, so I decided to have lunch there. I had the omurice, which tasted homemade and delicious. The prices were reasonable and I would definitely come back again. The wooden tables added to the cozy atmosphere. The friendly vibe was very comforting. They also had a variety of lunch options like spaghetti and hamburg steak. I love this place. I want to make a reservation and come back with friends next time. The sake looked delicious too...

This restaurant is a place my husband and I have been coming to since before we got married. It's an izakaya at night, but today we came for lunch. We always order curry - I get the regular and my husband gets the katsu curry. It's spicy and the heat builds up slowly. By the time we finish, my husband is sweating (laughs). The curry has a rich flavor that seems like it's been simmering for a while. It's best to come a little after the usual lunch rush, as it can get crowded with office workers. Thank you for the meal.

In the past, they used to put white and red checkered vinyl tablecloths on the tables. Now, it looks more like a cafe with plywood tables, but the sign says Sake Dining and there are shochu bottles lined up behind the counter. It was after 3 pm on a weekend, and I had missed lunch, so I decided to try this place. The Napolitan was 880 yen. Later, I realized they were offering curry at a discount of 300 yen off the regular 880 yen price. The Napolitan was just average. It had ham instead of green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and bacon. I could hear it being cooked, but the finished product had a slightly sticky ketchup feel. The portion size was also on the smaller side. As for the 880 yen price tag, it felt a bit expensive, even with the included iced coffee. The lady running the place seemed elderly, and the customers gathering there in the afternoon were also older individuals. It seemed to be a neighborhood hub for the elderly. If I had to think of a way to make the most of this place, it would be to have all-day service from afternoon to evening. You could have a drink at any time, which could be a selling point. I'm not sure what kind of snacks they offer, though.

"Pikkoro" is located about a 5-minute walk from JR Oimachi Station, near the Oimitsumata intersection. The stylish interior of the restaurant is cozy and just the right size for me. While the genre of the restaurant is Western cuisine, it seems to transform into a bar at night. I visited during lunchtime and ordered the Ham and Egg Lunch (880 yen). One great thing is that the lunch menu comes with miso soup and coffee. I prefer miso soup over regular soup, so I was pleased with this service. The flavorful ham and eggs were delicious. Ham and eggs may seem like a simple dish, but not every restaurant offers it, so I was grateful. The meal also included iced coffee, all for 880 yen. With good value for money and a homely atmosphere, I think this will become a regular spot for me to visit.