On September 1st (Friday), I went to support Mr. Ayanagi at Tsukiji again. For lunch, I went to eat the grilled tuna collar set meal that was sold out the day before (^ . ^) ~ At the restaurant "Dorakutei" ~ I arrived at the opening time of 11:30 am, but it was already full. There were a few people waiting in line. Maybe they opened a little earlier. While waiting in line, a staff member came to take our order. I asked if they still had the grilled tuna collar, and they said they did, so I ordered it without hesitation. It cost 1000 yen (o ^ - ') b! After a while, we entered the restaurant. The interior was quite small. It can only accommodate about 10 people. The grilled tuna collar set meal arrived shortly after! It included grilled collar, sashimi, cold tofu, pickles, miso soup, and rice. I was surprised that it even came with tuna sashimi! The grilled collar was delicious! Juicy and perfectly cooked, not dry at all. The seasoning was flavorful and went well with the rice. I thought the sashimi was just a side dish, but it turned out to be delicious tuna sashimi! It was like offcuts, but it was really tasty! I ran out of rice (laughs) The set meals come with free rice refills! I think it became paid from the 3rd refill onwards. Of course, I had a refill~ (^-^)v The grilled tuna collar set meal is limited to about 15-20 servings. They said it was sold out by around 12 pm. I was surprised that you could eat this set meal for 1000 yen. Not only the price, but the taste was also amazing. It was a dish that I would like to eat again. Thank you for the meal! ＼(^o^)／

Exploring lunch in the Tsukishima area. Due to the scorching heat, I didn't feel like moving much, so I crossed the Tsukiji Ohashi bridge on the Loop Line and turned at the corner where it meets Kiyosumi Street to come here. I tried the famous tuna collar grill and sashimi (tuna sashimi) set for 1000 yen. There are also shops near Tsukiji Honganji Temple that are famous for their grilled tuna collar, but this place really stood out for its generous portions. It seems to open around 11:30 am. I arrived around 12 pm and it was already full (3 counter seats and 4 table seats). Luckily, the tuna collar set I ordered was amazing. It seemed to sell out in about 30 minutes, and most customers seemed to order the tuna collar set. Many ladies were there, and it seemed like a place where deliciousness was at its peak. The first thing served is tuna sashimi, cold tofu, cabbage and shimeji mushrooms, a hearty miso soup, pickles, and rice. You can get a rice refill (the person next to me got a refill for the same price). The tuna sashimi was fresh and piled high! The owner mentioned that the last piece of collar was a bit small, so he added extra sashimi, which was a nice surprise. With this amount, the tuna sashimi alone could make you full. The tuna collar, with its crispy and juicy meat when you strip it from the bone, was delicious. The miso soup had a homely taste and disappeared quickly. More and more customers arrived, with 5 people waiting outside. Besides the tuna collar set, there are many 1000 yen set menu options, which is very convenient. This hidden gem was truly wonderful. Thank you for the meal.

Today's lunch adventure took me to the area around Kachidoki Station. I took the elevator at exit A3b of the Toei Oedo Line and emerged onto Kyosumi Street. Walking towards Toyomi, I crossed the first traffic light, turned left, and then right at the first intersection, continuing straight ahead. At the end of the road on the right, I found the restaurant I visited today, "Oshokujidokoro Dorakutei." I arrived at 11:45 am on a weekday to find the place already occupied by seven customers. I was seated at a table near the entrance and checked the menu on the wall. The lunch menu included options like grilled tuna collar, mackerel (dried and grilled), tuna sashimi, and curry rice, each priced at 1,000 yen. The daily special was the "Mini Tuna Collar Sashimi" for 1,000 yen. I ordered this special and was served promptly with a side dish of taro simmered in soy sauce, pickles, rice, miso soup, and the main dish of mini tuna collar sashimi. The sashimi was fresh and delicious, with generous portions. The taro side dish was flavorful and the tuna collar was perfectly grilled, offering a rich and satisfying taste. I ended the meal with a bowl of miso soup, feeling fully satisfied with the quality and quantity of the seafood. It was a delightful dining experience for me.

Today's lunch was also at Kachidoki Douraku Tei! I selected a curry that caught my eye today! The impact of the grilled fish set meal is strong, so I'm also curious about the assistant's recommended curry rice! Here we go! Douraku Tei's curry rice! When it came out, I was surprised! It looks like a normal curry rice at first glance, but! When you take a bite, it tastes like homemade curry after all! The spiciness and the richness of the roux! Carrots and onions are thoroughly simmered, and the pork has a soft texture! There is also a crispy salad and miso soup with bean sprouts and komatsuna! It's like a nostalgic home-cooked curry from Douraku Tei! So, there's no special feeling at Douraku Tei, but this kind of curry is heartwarming to eat occasionally! Douraku Tei is all about seafood, right! Next time, let's try the seafood bowl menu!

Grilled tuna collar set meal for ¥1,000 - This set meal includes a generous portion of tuna collar with tuna sashimi, a side dish (today it was firefly squid), pickles, rice, and miso soup. The price is very reasonable. This set meal is popular and tends to sell out quickly, so I was lucky to be able to try it. The grilling was just right and it was delicious.

After being seated, you will be served tuna sashimi and rice sets one by one. You can choose to patiently wait for the main dish, or enjoy the tuna sashimi with rice while waiting. By the time the main dish, grilled yellowtail, arrives, your excitement will have built up. The grilled yellowtail is perfectly tender and flavorful, complementing the white rice perfectly. The freshness of the tuna sashimi is also delightful. Just these dishes alone can make you feel satisfied and content.

I found this place on a small alley off the main street near the fish market, with plants and greenery at the entrance. Despite hesitating to enter, I was surprised by the generous volume of the lunch set! Today's special was grilled tuna collar set meal. The main dish of grilled tuna collar was a good size, cooked to perfection with tender and fatty meat. The tuna sashimi was like a mini sashimi platter on a plate, featuring high-quality tuna with a rich flavor. I couldn't help but ask for more rice! The meal also included dried daikon radish and pickles to cleanse the palate. I ended up eating too much, but it was worth it! It seems like the daily special here is always the tuna collar set meal, so make sure to come hungry and ready to enjoy a satisfying meal!

I wandered around Kachidoki Station for lunch today. I took the elevator at Exit A3b of the Toei Oedo Line Kachidoki Station, went up to the ground level, walked towards Toyomi along Kiyosumi Street, and reached a traffic light. I crossed the first traffic light, turned left immediately, then turned right at the first intersection, and continued straight. Just before the end of this road on the right hand side, I found the restaurant "Oshokujidokoro Dorakutei" where I visited today. I entered the restaurant at 1:20 PM on a weekday. Inside, there were two solo female diners and a group of two male diners, totaling four people. I sat at a table right by the entrance and checked the menu. The menu included: - Original Maguro Kama with Mini Sashimi for 900 yen - Kiguro & Suki Meshi Donburi (Two-color bowl) for 1,000 yen - Lunch Set Menu (Teishoku) with options like grilled fish, saba shioyaki for 900 yen, and sashimi, maguro with nori for 900 yen - Lunch Set Menu (Donburi) with options like shirasu don for 1,000 yen, yamakake don for 1,000 yen, sesame tekka don for 1,000 yen, maguro steak don for 1,000 yen, tsukedon for 1,000 yen, tekka don for 1,000 yen, and extra large size for an additional 100 yen. I remembered seeing the daily special "Maguro Kama Mini Sashimi" at the entrance, so I ordered the "Maguro Kama Mini Sashimi" set. After waiting for 6 minutes, the set was served. First, the "Maguro Kama" was served, followed by the "Mini Sashimi." The set included two large grilled tuna collars, mini sashimi with akami, chutoro, otoro, a small side dish with okra and pickles, rice, and a hearty miso soup. I started by eating the grilled tuna collars. They were perfectly grilled, easily separated with chopsticks, and had a rich flavor with just the right amount of fat. The meat around the bones was the most delicious part. It was satisfying to eat and enough to fill me up. The "Mini Sashimi" was not so mini, with generous portions of fresh akami, chutoro, and otoro, all with good freshness and delicious fat content. I ate through the sashimi, enjoying each piece. I took breaks with rice and the small side dish while eating the grilled tuna collars and sashimi, and finished with the miso soup. Today, I enjoyed a meal full of fresh seafood with a generous portion. Thank you for the delicious meal.

The tuna collar grilled and sashimi set meal at Dourakutei in Kachidoki. It was cold in the morning, so I was torn between this and local ramen, but I decided to visit here before I forget! Two generous portions of grilled collar and a sashimi set meal for only 900 yen! I thought it must be a mistake, but I got 100 yen back from a 1000 yen bill. Haha! If you're going to line up for the Teio-don at Noguchi Sengyoten, I recommend this place instead. The interior is small, so I recommend going right when they open. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I mentioned last time that the atmosphere was not suitable for a woman alone, but I found out that it's surprisingly okay if you avoid busy hours. Today, I ordered the daily special stewed hamburger with mini sashimi for 900 yen including tax. Sashimi and hamburger. Of course, you should start with the sashimi. Even though it was a mini portion, it was quite a lot and very delicious, so I ended up eating about two-thirds of my rice here. After finishing the sashimi, when I reached for the stewed hamburger, I was about 70% full. Oh no, I should have ordered it without rice - I thought as I took a bite of the hamburger. Mmm, delicious! The hamburger had a gentle flavor, and unlike other hamburgers, it didn't give me heartburn. That's amazing! I was so full that I ended up leaving some miso soup, I'm sorry. Next time, I'll order half rice and no miso soup. Thank you for the meal.

I came to Dourakutei, an izakaya in Kachidoki. They serve lunch with set meals. It's a small shop that seems to be part of a private house. It has been running for decades with nostalgic music playing in the background. Today's daily special is 900 yen, featuring horse mackerel sashimi with a mini side dish. The mini sashimi was tuna. It also came with pickles and simmered mountain vegetables. The tuna sashimi was plentiful despite being a mini portion, with various cuts mixed in. Eating horse mackerel can be a bit challenging, but sometimes you just crave it. The miso soup with clams had plenty of clams in it. Rice is available for seconds. The grilled tuna collar seems to be popular, as many people were ordering it.

The portions are generous with two large pieces of tuna collar and enough medium fatty tuna for a medium fatty tuna bowl. The rice is free for refills and the friendly old man serving us was great. The taste was average but I think the cost performance is good.

A convenient store to have, but far from home.

Volume at its fullest. Unbeatable freshness! Warm and friendly auntie with a nice character!

Macrocoma yaki is delicious.

"It's delicious."

Roadside Garden is a cozy little restaurant that may seem intimidating for a woman to enter alone. I had never searched for it before because I assumed I wouldn't be welcome. Today, my husband was working from home, so I saw this as an opportunity to finally visit. When we arrived, there were already three groups of customers. We were seated at a table for four, and we had to order our food verbally. The food was served on a tray with small plates, and we were told to take one each. The tuna bowl my husband ordered looked delicious, and my tuna sashimi arrived shortly after. The sashimi was amazing, and we both silently agreed that the food was really good. The restaurant quickly filled up, so I recommend being prepared to share a table with strangers. Despite the initial hesitation, I will definitely visit Roadside Garden again when my day off coincides with my husband's telework day. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Soyori was not open, so I went to a different place nearby around 11:50. The interior of the restaurant had a Showa-era vibe. The air conditioner was not working well, only a fan was on, and with a temperature of 33 degrees, it was hot inside. The old-fashioned interior gave off a familiar atmosphere, with about 4 or 5 men inside. An elderly lady came out at one point. I was looking at the handwritten menu on the wall, but it was hard to see because it was covered by other papers. I was feeling lost, but the owner kindly recommended the daily special for the day and said that water was self-service and tea was available there. When I asked for a recommendation, he asked the chef in the kitchen for a suggestion, and she mentioned mackerel or grilled tuna collar. I said anything was fine, so I ended up ordering the grilled tuna collar. It turned out to be a great choice! The collar was big, and the meal came with unlimited rice (which I didn't get seconds of), tuna sashimi, pickles, a side dish (chilled tofu with garlic chives), and miso soup, all for a very filling meal. It looked delicious from the outside. The grilled tuna collar came with mayonnaise on the side, which was a nice touch. The collar itself wasn't too heavily seasoned, letting the natural flavors shine through. The rice was also delicious. And all of this for only 850 yen, which is quite affordable. Compared to the previous day's meal at Taisho, which was 950 yen for a smaller portion, this was a great deal. The only downside was that it was hot inside, unlike the cooler temperature at Taisho. Also, since the collar had bones, my hands got sticky, and I had to wet a tissue nearby to wipe them. It would have been nice if they provided hand towels. I would definitely want to come back.

The interior of the restaurant may seem a bit small from the outside, but when you tell the staff you're dining alone, they will let you choose any seat you like. The menu is pretty much decided, but there might be some hidden gems, so it's worth looking through everything. I ordered the Tuna Collar Grilled Set for 800 yen. First, they bring out tuna sashimi and rice, so if you're impatient, you can eat that while waiting for the tuna collar to be grilled. Personally, I wanted to take pictures of everything, so I patiently waited for about 5 minutes. The final result was amazing! The grilled tuna collar was perfect - tender, flavorful, juicy, and with just the right amount of chewiness. The seasoning wasn't too strong, but it paired perfectly with the rice. I was so engrossed in eating that my rice disappeared in no time! The staff were quick to offer more rice, showing their genuine desire for customers to enjoy their meal to the fullest. The tuna sashimi was also outstanding. Despite its appearance, the taste was top-notch. The fact that all this came with the 800 yen set meal is truly impressive. The staff's hospitality made the dining experience even better. I will definitely be back. And yes, I finished every last bit of the grilled tuna collar. Fish around the bones is always the best!