The Three Tea Lunch set (770 yen) has become quite cost-effective given the current situation. The regular menu items have increased in price, but in exchange, a limited edition Three Tea Lunch set for 10 people has been introduced. The set includes chicken teriyaki and pork ginger stir-fry combo. As usual, the rice portion was generous. This was my first time trying the Three Tea set, and I couldn't help but notice that the size of the chicken teriyaki was smaller and the taste had changed noticeably (slightly smelly and not freshly fried). The ginger stir-fry was also quite small. The assorted raw vegetables that used to be served, such as potato salad, tomato, and cucumber, have disappeared, making the set look more simple. Well, this is not the fault of the restaurant, but rather a result of the overall rise in prices in the world. Still, when comparing to other restaurants, the cost-effectiveness may be good.

The izakaya scene in Sancha is changing, with fewer large restaurants and more medium-sized and slightly upscale ones. There are also some places going against this trend, like "Manten Sakaba" near the post office next to Carrot Tower. I had been there for lunch before and knew what the place was like. After a band rehearsal, a group of six of us visited. The group customers were seated in the tatami room, which was comfortable with sunken kotatsu tables. The food menu is very affordable, with most items priced at 290 yen or 390 yen. Skewers are only 110 yen, which is great for casual drinking. However, this place is quite large, and the staff seemed very busy. With many seats in the tatami room and groups of people, orders were coming in from all directions. It must be tough! But with these prices and flavors, it's no wonder this place is popular. The "adult macaroni salad" and the crispy yet moist "natto isobeage" were both unique and delicious. I'll definitely consider coming back here when rehearsing in Sancha.

A valuable izakaya in Sangenjaya where you can drink during the day on weekdays. I often use it for lunch because they have reasonable lunch sets. In addition to the classic dishes like fried chicken, simmered pork, and ginger pork, they also offer daily specials, which is convenient. It's a bit disappointing that they recently raised their prices, but it can't be helped.

Met up with a colleague at this shop to grab two beers and some light snacks while giving a brief update on work. The food was okay, but there are some dishes that are surprisingly delicious for the price. It's cheap and decently tasty! That's probably why it's so popular. Cheers!

I went to see a play at Setagaya Public Theater and decided to have lunch in Sangenjaya after a long time. Since I arrived a little early, I wandered around the shopping street and ended up at this place right in front of Carrot Tower. I went down the stairs to the basement floor. It had a very retro atmosphere, like a typical casual izakaya. I had the pork ginger set meal, which felt like a classic izakaya lunch. It was simple, average, and just right.

【Tokyo, Sangenjaya】I had lunch at a casual izakaya! I had been curious about this place for a while, so I decided to go there for lunch in the early afternoon. As I entered, I saw the lunch set menu at the entrance. They had daily specials for meat and fish, which got me excited. Inside the restaurant, there were counter seats, table seats, and even tatami mat seating on the basement floor. On this day, I ordered the mountain of kimchi set. The daily specials were pork cutlet set and red fish with salmon flakes set. I was captivated by the pork kimchi, which is one of my favorite dishes. It took about 10 minutes from ordering to serving. The mountain of pork kimchi set arrived. At first, I was surprised by the large portion of pork kimchi, as it looked like a stir-fried vegetable dish. But it was indeed pork kimchi! It was delicious with plenty of vegetables. You can get a free large serving of rice. The miso soup was also tasty. The nostalgic atmosphere of the restaurant, along with yakitori and simmered offal dishes, made me want to come back for drinks at night! Oh, I almost forgot to order beer in the afternoon. #Sangenjaya #Lunch set #Pork kimchi #Let's Guide #Local Guide Connect

Beef tendon stewed hamburger (770 yen) Today, instead of the usual fried chicken, I tried the daily special. The beef tendon stewed hamburger is exactly as the name suggests, a hamburger topped with beef tendon stew. The hamburger is large, with beef tendon, daikon radish, and carrots included. Lastly, I put the tofu that always comes with it on top of the rice, pour the beef tendon stew over it, and enjoy it in a bowl. A pretty good lunch, thank you.

I used it for lunch on a regular day. I have plans after this, so I wanted something quick. Today, I ordered the pork belly ginger stir-fry set with less rice. It was served in about 5 minutes. It wasn't incredibly delicious, but it was tasty, cheap, and served quickly, which I really appreciate. It was good. Thank you for the meal.

Karaage set meal (680 yen) is one of the staple menu items at Manten Sakaba in Sangenjaya. The trio of karaage, pork ginger stir-fry, and simmered motsu are all worth trying, but the motsu can be a bit gamey and the ginger stir-fry can be hit or miss depending on the day. In comparison, the karaage is consistently good. The side dishes of cabbage salad, tomato, and potato salad are a nice touch, and the chilled tofu is a healthy addition. Since many people order the karaage, it seems to be the most popular item on the menu. It is freshly fried to order, so it arrives piping hot, which is great.

The lunch options in Sangenjaya are becoming quite predictable for me, with my go-to choices usually being Taishokuya or Manten Sakaba. I had tried the simmered dish at Manten Sakaba before, but the unique smell of the tripe turned me off, so I haven't ordered it since. They also had something like a grilled meat set, but the smell and toughness of the meat made me avoid it. Therefore, I had been sticking to the fried chicken option. Recently, they started offering pork belly ginger stir-fry, so I decided to give it a try today. It's a generous portion of thinly sliced ginger stir-fried pork belly. It's a standard ginger stir-fry dish with a light sauce. While nothing stands out, the cost performance is good. I have a feeling that from now on, my choices will be between the pork belly ginger stir-fry or the fried chicken.

I went for lunch. I had the daily meat set meal for 770 yen and the seafood mix fry set meal for 950 yen. Both were very filling, delicious, and reasonably priced. The menu has a wide variety of options, so it seems like a fun place to visit for dinner as well.

Fried chicken set meal. I arrived for a slightly late lunch on this day, feeling adventurous and decided to try something different - pork belly ginger stir-fry. However, when I proudly announced my order at the counter, I was met with a disappointing response - it was sold out. So, I ended up getting the usual fried chicken set meal. At this point, there's nothing new to add as I've been here so many times.

I ordered the Chicken Karaage Set Meal (680 yen), which is my usual go-to. The service set meal options for the day were Curry-flavored Karaage or Fried Horse Mackerel & Karaage, but I stuck with my usual choice of fried food. The restaurant was quite crowded during lunchtime, and since they were frying each order separately, it took a bit longer to be served. However, the freshly fried food was worth the wait. Today, the karaage was a bit overcooked.

I had the fried chicken set meal (680 yen) again. I finished my business at Carrot Tower in Sangenjaya as usual. I needed to eat, but I couldn't decide where to go, so I ended up coming to this familiar restaurant. I didn't feel like thinking about what to order, so I just went with the usual. The freshly fried chicken was delicious as always.

Fried chicken set meal (680 yen) The restaurant had been closed for a while due to the coronavirus, but on this day it was open. It was lunchtime, so I decided to go in. I looked at the menu, but ended up ordering their famous fried chicken. The fried chicken was freshly cooked, the miso soup was hot, and the side dish was a nice addition. These little things make a simple lunch like this much appreciated.

Today's usual lunch at Manten. I had the daily special A (770 yen) which was teriyaki chicken. As always, it came with cabbage salad, potato salad, tomato, cucumber, and a generous serving of teriyaki. Additionally, I ordered cold tofu, miso soup, a small side of pickles, and extra rice. The teriyaki could have been a bit crispier. Overall, the fried chicken here seems to be the most satisfying option.

When I come to Sangenjaya, I often have lunch at this restaurant. On this day, I had the lunch set starting from 600 yen (excluding tax). They have implemented social distancing measures inside the restaurant. I glanced at the menu and decided on the fried chicken set with extra rice. Come to think of it, I always order this. I once tried the simmered dish set for 600 yen, but I was disappointed because it smelled bad. The fried chicken set is more reliable. The set includes rice, a small side dish, pickles, and miso soup. On the main plate, there is fried chicken, cabbage salad, tomato, and potato salad. As usual, I finished my lunch with a decent level of satisfaction. It's strange that the service is always slow.

Today, despite being short on time, I headed to Sangenjaya to grab lunch. There was no time to ponder over what I wanted to eat - no standing soba shops for me, said my companion. They were in the mood for rice. So, we ended up at Manten, a place we had been to before. There were a few menu options, but my companion insisted on ordering two servings of chicken karaage as it would be quick. We waited, but it seemed to be taking longer than expected. "Maybe our order didn't go through?" suggested my companion. Lunch at izakayas is usually served quickly, so this delay was unusual. My companion had to reschedule their afternoon plans over the phone. It took over 20 minutes for our food to arrive. The meal included rice, miso soup, pickles, cold tofu, a small dish of cabbage salad, potato salad, tomato, boiled broccoli, mayonnaise, and the main dish - chicken karaage. The chicken karaage was piping hot and freshly fried. It got me thinking - the only item that needed cooking after ordering was the chicken karaage. Everything else could be prepared quickly. The fact that we received freshly fried chicken karaage 20 minutes after ordering meant that they must have started frying it just before serving. Many people were ordering the chicken karaage set, so they could have prepared in advance to serve them faster. Looking at the kitchen, it was clear that the cooking process was inefficient, causing delays for customers. In the evening, the place becomes a bustling pub with a large number of seats. Despite offering a smaller menu during lunch, the operation was still slow. My companion, an industry professional, analyzed that the operation was poorly managed. Compared to the wide variety of menu items at Yoshinoya, it was evident that the operation at Manten was lacking. I'm not criticizing, just thinking it's a shame that despite being affordable and delicious, they are not maximizing their potential. Slow order taking, long wait times for food, and delays in payment all directly impact customer satisfaction, a basic principle in marketing. From ordering to serving, it took 23 minutes. We finished eating in 5 minutes.

Is this a chain restaurant? Lunch set for 660 yen including tax, with fried chicken. Since many people were ordering this, it seemed like the best choice for a first visit. The atmosphere inside the restaurant during lunchtime was a mix of men and women, mostly office workers. The cleanliness of the restaurant was good. Considering the price and the customer turnover, some minor shortcomings can be overlooked. The rice was served in large portions, with the option for extra rice at no additional cost. The side dishes included shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, potato salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, tofu, and pickles. The main dish, fried chicken, was served with 5 pieces and was satisfying. The taste was good, and the chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Most restaurants at this price range already include miso soup in the set, but this restaurant serves it separately, along with hot rice. The service was impressive, tailored to the busy atmosphere of the restaurant. The restroom was separated for men and women, and the restaurant was non-smoking with smoking booths available. Seating options included tatami, counter, and booth seats. Looking at the menu displayed inside, I was intrigued by dishes like simmered beef and croquettes, and curry rice, making me want to come back for dinner. Leaving with a lingering sense of satisfaction, I look forward to returning for more.

As expected, this place seems convenient. It's a great spot for post-theater discussions over tea. It felt like a bit of a heavy load for Mayumi Wakamura, or maybe the Takarazuka vibe was a bit thin, haha. It was based on a story by Karu-san, but for some reason, the character settings were like that, haha. Koichi Obori hasn't fully filled the position of a troupe leader in the play. First, a draft beer, then another one, please. Two, please. The appetizer was spicy fried chicken wings. Two of them. Macaroni salad. Thinly sliced boiled eggs were served in pairs. The seasoning was quite sweet. Deep-fried garlic cloves, a popular choice. Miso paste was served with it. Salted cod roe, salted kelp, cabbage. The salted cod roe had a strong garlic flavor. By the way, I used to like salted kelp (I haven't had it at home recently). It was quite plentiful but mostly the outer parts. I wish there was more balance with the softer inner parts. Broccoli with mentaiko sauce. Boiled beforehand and warmed up in the microwave. Soft and fluffy chives and eggs. Although there were also sautéed green onions, surprisingly, there were very few chives, haha. The softness of the eggs was good, though. Ham cutlet. Thick ham slices with a bit of sauce drizzled on top. Pickled vegetable assortment. Thinly sliced pickled daikon radish, red cabbage, white cabbage, and pickled turnips. Yakisoba with sauce, thin noodles with onions, cabbage, and pork. Red pickled ginger was also served. Char siu fried rice. Nicely done with a fluffy texture. Nori salt, lotus root chips. The flavor of the frying oil was different from just frying. It was a bit unique compared to store-bought dried vegetables. Somehow, we ended up ordering about 10 dishes without realizing it. After the draft beer, we ordered the strongest lemon sour. Frozen lemon slices were quite abundant, about one whole lemon. The refill was also about 1.5 servings. The default was quite sweet, maybe with syrup added. The menu also includes grilled skewers and oden. There are various options. On weekdays, there's a course with all-you-can-drink for 3000 yen. It might be worth it if you plan to finish your night here. For some reason, there were photos of Showa-era idols on the toilet door. Perhaps it's the manager's hobby.