This was my first visit. The restaurant was quite crowded, and after 12 o'clock, customers began to wait. I chose the sashimi set meal at this Japanese-style izakaya. It was nice that you could choose multigrain rice and get a large serving or seconds for free. I opted for a large serving of multigrain rice. The food was served in about 5-10 minutes. The sashimi pieces were a bit small, but there was a good variety of flavors to enjoy. The side dishes included macaroni salad, bean sprout namul, and pickled yam. Considering the current prices (as of June 2023), it's quite reasonable to pay less than 1,000 yen. The curry restaurant next door is also delicious, so this neighborhood seems worth exploring.

There was a set meal restaurant near my workplace. They also operate as an izakaya at night, but I used their lunch menu a few times. The portion size was generous and the quality was high, with options like fried chicken set meal, sashimi set meal, or a combination of both, all for under 1000 yen. I can no longer go there since I've moved away from that workplace, but I definitely want to visit again someday.

Daily lunch special "Spicy salt koji grilled pork shoulder loin and pork belly cheese cutlet" for 900 yen. It came out in just 2 minutes. You can choose between white rice and mixed grain rice, so this time I chose mixed grain rice. The meat was not bad, but since it came out in 2 minutes, I guess it was pre-made. I actually prefer this kind of place where you don't have to wait long. However, I'm not sure if the lunch for 900 yen is worth it. The mixed grain rice wasn't that tasty either, which is a downside. There is a main branch (?) diagonally across the street, and I think that one might be better...

This is a stylish izakaya with a lunch menu. I've only been here for lunch before, haha. The daily fish special was grilled mackerel, while the daily set meal was simmered hamburger steak. I chose the hamburger steak. Along with the main dish, they also serve two side dishes like tsukemono, miso soup, and rice. The hamburger steak was okay. And for some reason, it came with shrimp fry. By the way, the staff kept checking on a woman at the next table who was done eating but still lingering and using her phone. The restaurant wasn't very busy, so it was fine, but...

Goodbye, Mr. Yamamoto. The sashimi set meal with 5 kinds of fish for 850 yen is a great deal! Delicious.

I visited this restaurant that I always thought was crowded during dinner time. There is a counter and the table seating is arranged in a way that even though it's not private rooms, it's easy to feel comfortable without being bothered by others. The staff are cheerful and create a good atmosphere. The menu mainly focuses on chicken and fish, so I enjoyed some drinks and sashimi for dinner. The sashimi was beautifully presented and delicious. I would like to visit again.

Daily special set meal for 950 yen. You can choose between ginger pork and crab cream croquette, with a choice of white rice or mixed grain rice. The sashimi also looked delicious.

Everything I ate and drank was delicious.

Beef cutlet for 900 yen is a great deal. Delicious!

During the Obon period when many small shops are closed, Nanzo is open as usual! The menu remains unchanged with daily specials of pork miso soup udon and mini tuna bowl. The fish dish today is Saikyo-yaki. I tried the Miyazaki specialty Chicken Nanban for the first time. It took a little while to be served. The main dish of Chicken Nanban was topped with plenty of tartar sauce, accompanied by rice, miso soup, pickles, and two side dishes. All for 750 yen. The Chicken Nanban had bite-sized pieces of chicken instead of large chunks, maybe because there were many female customers? Looking around, it seemed like many people were ordering the daily udon special.

This is my second visit. Today it was a bit crowded and I had to wait about 5 minutes to be seated. I decided to try the daily special. It was shrimp tempura soba with a mini tuna bowl set. When it was brought to me, I was surprised to see that miso soup was included with the soba, even though soba is usually served with broth. The crispy shrimp tempura on the soba was delicious. The mini tuna bowl was also tasty, even though I was expecting tuna sashimi. You wouldn't find tuna bowls at chain soba restaurants. I would like to come back again.

I knew about this restaurant, but I had never been inside before. I had been to the Chinese restaurant next door before. This time, I visited for the first time for lunch. When I looked at the sign outside, it seemed like they had a daily special steak bowl and Saikyo-yaki (miso-marinated grilled fish). When I entered the restaurant, the counter was full, so I was seated at a shared table. I ordered the Saikyo-yaki and after a short wait, it arrived with rice, miso soup, and two side dishes. The Saikyo-yaki was thick and the portion was generous, and it was nice that it was served warm! The side dishes were also delicious. It was quite busy and I couldn't relax much during lunchtime, but there aren't many places that serve fish, so I would like to come back again.

Just a 1-minute walk from Higashi-Nihonbashi Station, Nanzo is always bustling. The dishes are fantastic and everything is carefully prepared. The sashimi platter, in particular, is beautifully presented and you can really taste the freshness! The staff are energetic and the atmosphere is lively at this izakaya. That's all.

It's disappointing that the rice is not delicious even though it's a Japanese meal. The miso soup is also not tasty, made with just water and dried wakame. The sashimi was fresh and delicious. The grilled fish portion was small and not very satisfying. Although they claim the vegetables are delicious, they were hardly used. The pickles also seemed to be store-bought.

I had never visited this place before even though it has been around for a while. Today, I finally had the chance to stop by. I was surprised by the first draft beer for 100 yen and the highball for 190 yen. The sashimi platter included bluefin tuna, flounder, and horse mackerel, all for 1300 yen, which was quite a deal. I tried the amberjack shabu-shabu for the first time and it was delicious. The meal ended with a comforting rice porridge. If you ask for the fried bones and head of the horse mackerel, it's like a full course meal. The female staff were friendly and attentive, leaving a good impression.

It seems that the disappointment from the previous visit to Ningyocho's fish restaurant is still lingering, making me weak for Japanese lunch these days. Revisit on 11/19/2015. I aimed for the 5-piece sashimi lunch set that caught my eye during the previous visit. It seems like I'm at the counter, even though there are other tables for larger groups. It gets crowded during lunchtime. However, I can't quite get used to the unbalanced gap between the relaxed atmosphere of a dining place in a tourist spot and the enthusiastic setup of the restaurant. Now, the 5-piece sashimi set has arrived. Perhaps I had set my expectations too high... The sashimi was also quite lackluster... As more and more customers arrive, it's clear that this place is popular. Thank you for the meal. First visit on 11/10/2015. I was in the mood for fish, so I decided to try the recommended daily special. The atmosphere of the restaurant is typical of a modern Japanese style with a young manager and lively young staff running the place. It's not as casual as a chain izakaya, but it has a relaxed feel to it... Since I was dining alone, I sat at the counter where I could feel the kitchen's atmosphere. The building and interior of the restaurant are new, and the balance of the interior facilities is quite good. Surprisingly, there was no lingering smell of cooking in the dining area, which is often a concern. When the food arrived, a customer next to me, who seemed to be a working individual dining alone, was considering the 5-piece sashimi set meal, which caught my attention. The warm weather that day, combined with the thought of the 5-piece set, made me feel like I might regret my choice, but I'll try to stay positive. The soba was decent. The seafood mixed rice bowl had a variety of fish and was quite tasty. The side dishes, such as the lightly vinegared vegetables, had a delicious taste. There was also a macaroni salad made to look like small shells, but the size of the chopped boiled egg in the sauce was sloppy and affected the overall taste, which was disappointing. There was also store-bought pickled cucumber. Overall, it was average, but unnecessary gossip among the staff and a bit of laziness in preparation made the impression fall below average. Thank you for the meal.

It was located along Kiyosugi-dori in Higashi-Nihonbashi. It used to be an Italian restaurant, right? This area is along a main street with a lot of car traffic, but there are not many shops. I wonder how suitable it is for a restaurant. The neighboring shop has also recently changed, so I hope they will do well for a long time. It has been a few months since it opened, so I finally decided to visit. It was lunchtime on a weekday. When I arrived at the restaurant, it was unexpectedly crowded, with several salarymen waiting in line. I joined the line and it quickly shortened, and soon it was my turn. I was dining alone, so I was seated at a table for four with two other people. I ordered the "Fresh Seafood Bowl" for 980 yen. The layout of the restaurant has not changed at all from before. It feels like they just took over the previous tenant's space. There are also counter seats for solo diners, but they seemed to be full. The food was served in about 5 minutes. The kitchen must be very efficient to serve food this quickly with the restaurant being so busy. I started eating right away. The seafood bowl had tuna, medium fatty tuna, octopus, scallops, salmon roe, white fish, and egg. The freshness was decent, and it was delicious. There were plenty of toppings, so I think it would look even more luxurious if they arranged it in a way that the vinegared rice was not visible. The miso soup was average with a little bit of seaweed. The two small side dishes were good, but it seemed like they were made in advance. I wish they were presented a bit more neatly. The pickles seemed to be store-bought and were on the salty side. Overall, the seafood bowl was good, so the minor shortcomings in other areas didn't bother me much. It's great that the food was served quickly, but I think a bit more attention to detail in the presentation would make it even better. Thank you for the meal!

I used to love the lunch at the cafe that was originally in this property, but it closed down at some point, which was disappointing. I tried a few other places afterwards, but recently, when I revisited, it had been replaced by a Japanese restaurant. This restaurant is a sister store of a Japanese restaurant located in front of Higashi-Nihonbashi Station, with four other affiliated stores in the neighborhood. Perhaps because of this, there was a wide variety of sashimi available, and I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious summer flounder and rockfish with a chewy texture. There weren't many places with such a selection of dishes around Higashi-Nihonbashi, so I'm grateful for this. The food menu is well-rounded with fish, meat, and vegetables, and they have a good selection of sake and shochu, so it should please everyone. I look forward to going back to try the seasonal sashimi again. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch. The location is near the B2 exit of Higashi-Nihonbashi Station, along Kiyosugi Street, very close to the Higashi-Nihonbashi intersection. It used to be where the Western-style restaurant Affinity was located. It seems to be a sister store of "Nanaya" located in the underground on the opposite side of the road. It opened last month, but I noticed it for the first time today. Let's go in right away. I entered a little before 12 o'clock, and solo customers are seated at a shared 6-person table in the center of the restaurant. Although it was still empty, I was surprised to be seated with someone else, but more customers arrived one after another, and by around 12:05, it was almost full. It seems to be a popular place already. By the way, there are chairs outside the restaurant for waiting customers. The interior has a modern feel, with shelves for liquor bottles serving as nice partitions, making the seating arrangement considerate of privacy. It would be a nice place to visit with a few people at night. The capacity is about 30 people. There were 2 staff in the kitchen and 2 on the floor, but despite being newly opened, there was no sense of chaos, and the operation seemed stable even when it was full. I think the staff may have come from the sister store. Now, onto the food. This time, I had the "5-piece sashimi set meal" for 820 yen. It was served in about 5 minutes while listening to pleasant Western music. The sashimi included "tuna, sea bream, yellowtail, bonito, and octopus," all with decent freshness and a good amount. I think each sashimi was reasonably tasty. The side dishes were "okra" and "deep-fried bamboo ring," which were average. The miso soup was also average. The rice, which was Miyazaki rice, was delicious and free for refills. While "Nanaya" offers a choice of multigrain rice and white rice, this place seems to only have white rice. I was very satisfied. The price of 820 yen for this content seems to offer good value. "Nanaya" allows smoking, but this place is entirely non-smoking during lunchtime, which is a great service. There are still more lunch options to try, so I would like to visit again.

The cost performance during the day is high. The atmosphere at night is also very good. Highly recommended for those living in the area.