In the pocket area of Nishigishi in Taito Ward, near JR Uguisudani Station and Nippori Station, and Tokyo Metro Iriya Station and Minowa Station, there is a familiar family restaurant, Gusto. On a scorching hot day, I visited the area for a site inspection for a project. Planning to take a bus to Asakusa and then return by Toei Subway, I went to the bus stop. However, under the scorching sun at the bus stop, I started feeling hungry. I realized I wouldn't make it to Asakusa, so I looked for a place to take shelter or eat. Luckily, I found a Gusto right across the bus stop. It was a moment where one man's trash is another man's treasure. It was 2:30 pm on a holiday, so the restaurant was moderately crowded, but I quickly found a seat. Before ordering, I went to the restroom to freshen up. Feeling relieved, I ordered a draft beer. Instead of a mug, I was given a small glass. The server who brought it over was a charming woman in her thirties, not a robot as I had initially thought. Alcohol just tastes better when served by a human. I then looked at the menu to order some snacks. Nowadays, even family restaurants are focusing on "drinking a little," and they had a menu called "Petite Choice Menu." I ordered the "Grilled Young Chicken with Garlic Sauce" from that menu. After 4-5 minutes, the dish was brought over by the server. It was two pieces of chicken, about three bites each, on a small hot skillet. The chicken was surprisingly tender, and the rich tomato sauce with garlic aroma was delicious. As my beer ran out, I ordered a highball. The chicken paired well with the alcohol and rice. However, there were no vegetables, potatoes, or corn as side dishes. Well, considering the price, it was understandable. It was a "drinking a little" session to beat the heat. After paying, I left the restaurant. Back at the bus stop, the sun was still scorching, making me feel a bit dizzy. I waited for the bus under the shade of my hand, and eventually returned to Asakusa.

I visited the restaurant a little after noon on a weekday. It was crowded as it was lunchtime, but I was seated at a table for one. I ordered a beer since it was Happy Hour. For food, I ordered tuna yukhoe and steamed chicken with cabbage and sesame miso dressing. It was my first time trying yukhoe, and it was delicious. The steamed chicken also went well with the sauce and made the drinks go down smoothly. I ordered a limited-time lemon sour as an extra. It had plenty of lemon slices and left a refreshing aftertaste. I could drink it all day. It was so good that it quickly disappeared, so I ordered a non-sweet lemon sour next. It was also delicious and easy to drink. Since it's on my commute route, I will definitely come back. Thank you for the meal.

I was in the mood for eating out, but the restaurant I wanted to go to was full or closed due to the Obon holiday, so I ended up at this place. What I ordered: - Summer limited edition lemon cold noodles: It was just as I imagined and was quite delicious. - Mini grilled meat bowl: Unfortunately, the grilled meat bowl was a disappointment. The meat was tough and not enjoyable.

Visit at 9:00 PM on June 26, 2022. After returning from Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture to Tokyo, I decided to have dinner before heading home. I had a sudden craving for meat, so I headed straight to the nearby Gusto. Even on a Sunday night, it was quiet at this time, making it a friendly time for solo diners to enjoy a peaceful meal. I ordered the Mix Grill (¥999) and Rice & Soup Set (¥440) with a large rice upgrade for an additional ¥55 using the tablet ordering system. I got a lemon soda from the drink bar. I usually don't buy carbonated drinks, but for some reason, I end up getting one at the drink bar. The Corn Potage from the set arrived first, with its consistently delicious taste. Next, the Mix Grill and large rice arrived. Family restaurants always have the same taste no matter who cooks, and I've been impressed by this system since my part-time job over 30 years ago during my student days. When I feel like eating meat, I'm usually quite hungry. I finished my meal in about 5 minutes. Oh, that wasn't enough. Today is a rare occasion for me to have back-to-back meals at a family restaurant! The touchscreen ordering system is convenient for times like this. There's no embarrassment in ordering more. I ordered the Karaage Set (6 pieces, ¥979) with free extra rice. Since it's Gusto and not a Karaage specialty store, there are no kimchi or pickles for refills, but that's okay. The taste is, of course, consistently delicious. The juicy, large pieces of karaage are improved to compete with other karaage options, surpassing traditional family restaurant standards. After eating two dishes and drinking carbonated beverages, I was finally full. Gusto, open late at night, is a lifesaver. I will continue to use their services. Thank you for the meal.

I came to the Itaya Ilya area and found a nearby shop that serves dried fish ramen, but I decided not to go because I already had a big lunch and didn't want to gain weight. Instead, I went to Gusto and had a drink from the drink bar - mostly cold tea and vegetable/fruit juice, with one glass of zero-calorie cola. I ordered spinach bacon for 247 yen including tax, but was disappointed to find that there was very little spinach compared to the one I had in Osaka. I thought about ordering a salad too, but had a bad feeling about it so I decided not to. It seems that chain restaurants don't really pay attention to portion sizes, as I noticed at Hoka Hoka Tei where they measured the rice. The atmosphere was relaxing but the lack of customers in the area was unusual for Tokyo. It was nice to be able to relax, but I was a bit disappointed with the food. This review was released in March 2016 by Nankaihawks1's Gourmet Guide on Nankaihawks1's blog.

It's funny to be the first one to leave a review here. This area is strangely lacking in dining options, despite being quite far from Iriya Station. That's why this Gusto is convenient, but it falls just short of being great. The biggest issue is that they often bring out meals that are starting to get cold, or the wait times can be long. It's really off-putting, so I hope they improve on that. I did think it was cool that they provide newspapers at every table for breakfast, even though I don't read them. Otherwise, it's just a regular Gusto. I feel like the portions of rice are bigger here compared to other stores, come to think of it.

I used Gusto's own delivery service. The pancakes and potato fries, spinach bacon soy milk rare cheesecake, and Go Go Curry supervised Kanazawa cutlet curry were all delicious. The Kanazawa cutlet curry and pancakes were especially tasty. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come again.