Mentaiko set meal for 1850 yen is a bit expensive, but it comes with high-quality mentaiko, delicious rice, and miso soup. The miso soup had a strong umami flavor, making me realize it's a dashi-based restaurant. Everything was tasty, especially the plump mentaiko! It was the last day of the long weekend at Tokyo Station, and although it was crowded near the ticket gates, the atmosphere inside this restaurant was calm and peaceful.

Around 4:00 pm on the weekend, feeling a bit hungry, two of us visited the restaurant. We were able to enter without waiting in line and had to place our order and pay in advance. While waiting for our food, we were served Chiyonosha dashi, which was delicious as always. We ordered the Pork Miso Soup Set, which was filled with daikon radish, carrots, sweet potatoes, and green onions. It felt healthy to have a lot of whole grain rice and vegetables. The cold tofu served on the side was a nice touch. The sweet potatoes were particularly delicious. We were recommended to try mixing in some blended seven spice powder for a different flavor, and it really enhanced the dish. We finished it in no time. This meal was perfect for when you're feeling a bit hungry but want to eat something healthy. Thank you for the meal.

Revisited in 2021: This year, my health check-up results were not good, so I decided to remove cup noodles and instant ramen from my food stock. I revisited this place to try their products. This shop originates from Fukuoka and was established in 1893 as a soy sauce brewery, now a comprehensive food manufacturer. Their products are known for being free of artificial seasonings and preservatives. I purchased the Curry Udon for 648 yen and the Chicken Dashi Shio Nyumen for 540 yen. These products come with ingredients and are ready in 3-5 minutes after adding hot water. The broth is flavorful and the time-saving aspect makes it quite delicious. They offer other products with different seasonings, so I will definitely purchase from them again. Thank you for the meal.

During a transfer from the Shinkansen to a local train, I had a quick lunch on the go! I missed out on the cold soup due to the late hour, but I enjoyed a hearty pork miso soup instead. The addition of yuzu-flavored fresh shichimi pepper made it even more delicious! I bought some as a souvenir at the shop next door!

When I find a Chikunoya shop, I always end up buying something, Poring here! But the shop at Tokyo Station has a dining space, d(｡ゝд･) I finally had the opportunity to visit (>.<●)ﾉ I ordered the Chicken Soboro and Nameko Mushroom Noodle Set for 1400 yen. Even though it's noodle soup, it's definitely Tokyo Station prices. But it's Chikunoya, so it can't be helped. It was served in about 10 minutes. The condiment or broth on the small dish is incredibly delicious! This is addicting, isn't it? (◆'з｀b)b The noodle soup with chicken soboro and mushrooms has a great flavor from the broth. But when you add our household staple, fresh shichimi, it becomes even more delicious! Don't underestimate the noodle soup, it surprisingly has a lot of volume, and I finally finished it with satisfaction~ I still love Chikunoya, as always (Pq*゜v`).+゜Thank you for the meal~♪

Outside the Tokyo Station ticket gate, there is a shop called Chiyonosha. Originally a company from Fukuoka, Kyuhara Honke, which develops the Kubara brand, is the headquarters of Chiyonosha and Shobouan (mentaiko). Their ability to brand dashi and dried foods to this extent is amazing. The umami flavor of dashi, which Japanese people have cherished for a long time, has now spread overseas and elevated the level of cooking, which is something to be proud of. Here you can enjoy the umami flavor of dashi in a convenient soup. The Japanese-style ginger soup costs 250 yen and is made with grilled jaw. It has a simple salty taste, but due to the umami effect, the flavor feels complex and the saltiness is kept low, making it delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Dashi shop in Tokyo. Located in Gransta inside Tokyo Station. I found it on my way to the Marunouchi Line after finishing lunch near Tokyo Station. I felt like I wanted something more satisfying because the lunch I had was not very cost-effective and left me feeling unsatisfied. I ordered the following: - Western-style onion cheese (250 yen) They just put cheese and parsley in a cup, then pour soup from a large kettle, so the service is super fast, about 2 minutes. They serve it in a Starbucks-like cup. It's nice that it has cheese and parsley in it. I would definitely buy it on a cold day like today. Chiyonosha is really delicious. (I also used it for a year-end gift the other day) Thank you for the meal.

The dish is called "butajiru" not "tonjiru." The dashi is delicious, so I had high expectations for the miso soup. Before the meal, we were served a pre-meal dashi instead of a pre-meal drink. It was served to prepare our taste buds. The miso soup had a strong bonito flavor and contained miso, thinly sliced burdock, leeks, daikon, carrots, large chunks of skin-on sweet potatoes, and pork. The burdock was plentiful and gave off a main aroma along with the dashi. This was the most elegant pork soup I've ever had. I usually prefer miso soup with a rich miso flavor and the sweetness of vegetables at home. Tasting the dashi made me feel refreshed. The seasonal mask case was lovely and brightened my mood.

Actually, they make a lot of different things, but for some reason, I hesitated to give it without eating the main dish. I really like the soup stock from Chino-ya. I used it for gifts like Ochugen and Oseibo because I liked it. The past tense is because I stopped giving gifts like Ochugen and Oseibo, so those who understand are quite pleased. This time, I received it as a gift. I always have it in stock, but it seems like it's running low. I thought I had to buy it when I went to Sapporo next time. The person who gave it to me understood my kitchen situation. It's not cheap, so I don't use it all the time, but when the time comes, I use it. Even without my wife telling me, I can tell when she uses it. Just kidding, that's what I like to think. I said a few times, "You have to make something for me to write about it!" "You made something the other day, right? You used that, didn't you?" "If you don't tell me, I won't know." "You always say you can tell without being told." Yes, that's right. Stew is the most noticeable. It's delicious, isn't it? It's Japanese food, so the taste of the soup stock is amazing. They say it's great in Mapo tofu and curry too. It's really tasty, but even if you use Chino-ya, you can't tell the difference in that dish. That's impossible.

We visited the restaurant together after 2 p.m. It was quite crowded, probably because it was the end of the year, but luckily we didn't have to wait in line. We ordered the Jukoku soup set. The customer service was very polite, and I felt like they were attentive to the customers. The soup had a very gentle and healthy taste. About 80% of the customers were women. Despite being described as gentle, the soup wasn't just bland - the Chiyenoya's broth brought out the flavors of the ingredients nicely. Adding fresh shichimi pepper will give it a different taste, so I highly recommend trying it little by little.

Even though I wasn't feeling well, I decided to buy some ingredients to make a delicious meal for my daughter who was feeling a bit sick. She usually gets a sore throat and fever during the winter, but she has a strong appetite even when she's not feeling well. I bought some shiitake dashi and okayu seasoning, her favorite, and decided to make udon with shiitake for her. I accidentally poured hot water over the okayu, but the dashi was so delicious that it made up for it. My daughter loved the fluffy egg and the rich flavor of the dashi. Even if I made a mistake, as long as the dashi is good, the dish turns out delicious.

Corn soup set for 1480 yen! The soup is like a creamy potage with a rich corn flavor, filled with chewy white dumplings packed with corn. It's delicious! There are also plenty of crunchy vegetables in it. You can also get a separate drinkable broth, which is also delicious! Everything goes well with beer (lol).

I visited Chionosha for a meal. The shop next to the dining area is spacious and clean. They have a wide variety of dashi, vinegar drinks, dressings, ponzu sauce, condiments, and seasonings for noodles and dishes. There were many products I didn't know about, so it was fun to browse. I purchased freeze-dried miso soup in kaki-tama flavor (4 packs for 864 yen) for emergency food, and chawanmushi (serves 2 for 216 yen). Chawanmushi can be made with just one egg and warm water, so it's easy and enjoyable. The set of 8 different dashi packets looked like a great gift with delicious and healthy broth in each packet.

In between a meeting at Tokyo Station, I had a quick cup of soup. There were 4 types of soups available in cup sizes, so it was convenient. The creamy dashi soup was delicious and just what I needed to fill my stomach a bit. It's perfect for when you want something light to eat!

I am Japanese and my stomach has not been feeling well lately, probably because I have been eating too much. I went to Chayoshya looking for something gentle on my stomach, but they didn't have any eat-in menu with just miso soup. So, I ordered a Japanese-style ginger drink instead. The price range was quite wide, from 250 yen to 400 yen, which was a bit surprising. It came in a packet, and I had to mix it with hot water. The drink was quite hot and had a strong ginger flavor. It seemed like it would be effective for someone feeling a bit under the weather, but I personally would have preferred it to be a bit milder. The dashi was delicious, but if you just want to drink some soup, you might be better off with a more affordable option from a well-known bonito flakes brand.

I often receive sample tastings, so I decided to buy some as gifts and for myself. I prefer mild flavors, so I chose the reduced salt option! A 53% reduction in salt compared to regular is quite appealing! The reduced salt vegetable dashi is made from onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and cabbage. If you add sausages and potatoes, it becomes a pot-au-feu. Each pack is individually wrapped, making it easy to use! The reduced salt Kayanoya dashi is made from dried flying fish, bonito flakes, sand lance, and kombu seaweed. It has a familiar taste, so it can be used in a variety of dishes! I received some somen noodles, so I plan to make full use of them!

When returning from Tokyo to Kyoto, I sometimes stop by here. This time, I purchased a set of dashi packs. I picked them up and went to the register. Here is where this store is amazing. After waiting for a while, a male staff member kindly asked, "Shall I wrap this up for you?" I declined, saying I would use it myself. He then mentioned that buying the items separately would be a bit cheaper. I said it was okay. It turns out, I had unknowingly picked up a small gift pack called "Sasayaka" (apparently for White Day). He then offered a slight discount and proceeded to wrap it up nicely. It seems that customers who buy this automatically get it wrapped as a gift. He even offered to include it with other items I had from a different store. This kind of service is rare, even within Japan. Truly wonderful. I used the "agodashi" at home to make some soup, and it was delicious.

Visited the store around 12:30 on Wednesday, February 20th. Located just outside the Marunouchi underground JR exit. There used to be a JR Hokkaido ticket office here, but now it's a Chikara Meshi from Hakata. You can eat inside, buy ingredients, or get a dashi soup to go. I got the Japanese-style dashi soup for ¥200 to go. It was served in a paper cup with golden dashi and white sesame floating on top. The dashi had a perfect balance of saltiness, highlighting its delicious flavor. While they also offer dishes like Hakata zosui for dining in, the dashi alone was enough to impress.

It's very delicious ☺︎ Homemade tofu spicy miso soup set for 1,480 yen. When you hear spicy miso, you might imagine something overly spicy and bold, but as expected from a dashi restaurant, the delicate spiciness blends perfectly with the subtle dashi flavor. The black sesame adds a nice touch. The soup includes bean sprouts, pea sprouts, green onions, shiso leaves, and thin strips of red chili pepper. The tofu is topped with ponzu sauce, making it refreshing and tasty. The rice is mixed grain rice, slightly firm with a chewy texture from the addition of glutinous rice. I like disposable chopsticks, but it would be nice to have finer tips for better grip. The tea cup is a bit difficult to hold, so I wish they would change it to something easier to hold ☺︎ Thank you for the meal.

Wow, coming to Tokyo Station after a few years, it seems like the Tokyo bubble has burst. Not on the surface, but in the underground bubble (laughs). Be careful of overspending on souvenirs! The gourmet scene at Tokyo Station is booming with "Tokyo Station limited edition" items. Personally, there was a buzz around "Chinoya" recently, so I decided to try it out. The interior of the restaurant is mostly young women, with hardly any elderly customers around (laughs). It seems like the Chinoya boom is still going strong. Am I too late to join the trend? The dining area looked very appealing, so I tried to get in, but it was already past 6 pm and both the counter and tables were full. I decided to take a look inside first. There was a stand selling "dashi broth." The freshness reminded me of the early days of Soup Stock Tokyo (laughs). People were lining up to get warm "soup," or rather "dashi soup," for around 200 yen. The dining area was also filled with about 90% office lady-like women, but the turnover rate was quite fast. After a few minutes, we were seated right away. The menu may change with the seasons (I forgot to take a photo), but the Hakata Zoni Set was a Tokyo exclusive item. Other tempting options included the Kyushu Pork Soup Set, Spicy Miso Tofu Soup Set, and Ten Grain Soup Set. I ordered the Ten Grain Soup Set for 1480 yen (excluding tax) and my colleague ordered the Spicy Miso Tofu Soup for the same price. We placed our orders and paid at the counter. The tables were so small that we had trouble finding a place to put our coats (laughs). To our surprise, we were served a pre-meal dashi, like a pre-dinner drink. It was a small cup of dashi made from Chinoya's additive-free roasted flying fish and bonito. It didn't have the obvious umami flavor of instant dashi like those from ○○en, but you could feel the natural ingredients (laughs). It's easy to think it's "thin" at first, but you gradually start to appreciate the natural flavors. You could drink this dashi all day. Our sets arrived in about 5-10 minutes. We were offered "Nama Shichimi" and "Roasted Sesame" on the table. The Ten Grain Soup had mushrooms, burdock, pork, plenty of watercress, and lots of roasted ten-grain rice. The soup was gently flavorful, as if it was nourishing the body. However, it was clear that the flavor came from the powdered Chinoya dashi, not directly from the ingredients themselves. But the saltiness of this soup was just right (laughs). People from Tohoku would definitely find it lacking in flavor (laughs). The side tofu was delicious, and the ten-grain rice was cooked just right. The Nama Shichimi had a rich aroma of sansho pepper, so I added a few spoonfuls (laughs), not because I thought the flavor was weak, but because of the pressure to eat quickly due to the turnover rate (laughs). After eating, we quickly left the restaurant.