It seems that the closing of the Yurakucho Building is approaching, so before it closes, I would like to leave my mark on the various food and beverage outlets in the building. Although I don't usually frequent fast food burger chains or cafes like McDonald's or Starbucks, I can't help but feel compelled to visit them all due to my collector's nature. It may not be necessary to be so particular since they are chain stores, but that's just how I am. Recently, I remembered the "moon-viewing war" that started in September this year, where various fast food burger chains compete with their moon-viewing themed items. I have always ignored this event in the past, but I thought it might be a good opportunity to try the "morning Mac" as they call it. So, on my way to work, I stopped by the McDonald's in the Yurakucho Building basement. After looking at the menu inside, I realized that if I ordered a "combo" instead of a "set," I could get the limited-time "moon-viewing muffin" with just a drink. I chose an iced coffee as my drink. When I received the "moon-viewing muffin combo (490 yen)," it had been so long since I had McDonald's that I couldn't remember the last time. However, upon trying it, I found the muffin to be quite delicious in its own way.

Grilled Thick Beef Patty: 600 yen Tomato Topping: 40 yen Vegetable Life: 170 yen I occasionally go to McDonald's and sometimes crave the Grilled Thick Beef Patty. McDonald's, known for its consistent quality worldwide. However, sometimes the patty can be dry. Today, it had a decent amount of juiciness and was quite meaty. It's not an incredibly delicious burger, but the Grilled Thick Beef Patty is satisfying. I like the presence of the meat and the combination with sliced cheese. One thing I wish could be improved is the buns and the sauce. The buns are a bit dry and the soy garlic-flavored sauce, while good, is a bit strong. McDonald's is a place I occasionally want to visit. Thank you for the meal.

I stopped by for a quick adjustment in the morning. There was a shop I wanted to go to that opens in about 15 or 20 minutes, but there was nowhere to wait, so I went to McDonald's. The McDonald's in the city is open early in the morning, which is great. I looked at the drinks menu and saw something called Premium Roast Iced Coffee. I ordered a medium size and was surprised by the amount I received for only 180 yen. Isn't the cost performance amazing? The drink was delicious and had a strong flavor. Isn't it too good for 180 yen? Even though it was early in the morning, the place was packed with people. It was impressive. McDonald's is truly something.

It was lunchtime on a regular day, and the restaurant was crowded, but we were able to find seats because there were plenty available. Despite the crowd, the staff were efficient and impressive in how quickly they served everyone. I ordered a cream soda for my grandfather, who was delighted and surprised by the nostalgic taste and low price. McDonald's is a favorite of mine.

Platt, today's morning was spent exploring the area around Yurakucho Station. Exiting the central west exit of JR Yurakucho Station, turning right, you will see Bic Camera Yurakucho store on the left and Yurakucho Building in front of you. Cross the signal in front of Yurakucho Building, go down the stairs on the right side outside the building to the basement floor. Upon entering the basement, turn right and you will find McDonald's Yurakucho Building store at the end of the hallway. I entered the store at 7:25 am on a weekday. There were no other customers at the ordering counter, so a female staff member greeted me and I checked the menu. The menu includes various breakfast options, combos, side items, and beverages. I chose the Sausage McMuffin combo with a hot coffee, paid at the counter, and waited for my order. I then moved to the seating area and enjoyed my Sausage McMuffin and coffee. The English muffin was slightly dry, but the combination of sausage patty and melted cheese was delicious. The coffee had a good balance of acidity and a refreshing aftertaste. After finishing my meal, I left the restaurant feeling satisfied. It was a quick and pleasant breakfast experience at McDonald's.

JR Yurakucho Station Hibiya Exit is right there. There is a McDonald's located in the basement of the Yurakucho Building right in front of the ticket gate. The store has an L-shaped layout, and although it says "Wi-Fi available," it only seems to connect in the corner area on the side opposite the register in the front of the store. Also, from a quick glance, it seems like there are no power outlets near the seats where the Wi-Fi works. I visited aiming for the Tsukimi series, but ended up changing my mind to try the newly released "Triangle Choco Pie." The power outlets are located on the opposite side of the store, about 7 seats along the wall. The seating space is quite narrow. In the upcoming season, it might be a bit challenging to sit down with a coat or thick clothing due to the tight spacing. The "Triangle Choco Pie White King White Choco & Vanilla" comes in a cute package with a white bear drawn on it. It's nice that it actually contains vanilla beans. However, I didn't notice the presence of two types of nuts... I think it would be better if there was more cream to balance out the amount with the pie crust, but it's just right as it is since it's quite sweet. I visited on a weekday evening, and most of the seats were filled, probably due to the rain. Even a few years ago, when I visited, the seats were almost always full, so it seems like it's always crowded due to the convenient access near Yurakucho Station. It would be great if at least the area around the register had Wi-Fi connection.

On April 8, 2022, I went to McDonald's before watching the new movie "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore." I ordered the Spicy Beef Burger (SpaBee) and an iced coffee. The burger was delicious and had a nice spicy kick to it. It was a great snack to fill my stomach before the movie. Since it was just before lunchtime on Friday, the spacious restaurant was empty, so I was able to relax and enjoy my meal before the movie screening. Thank you for the meal.

On February 7, 2022 (Monday) at 5:00 PM, there was no one more excited than the person in the Yurakucho area. For the past two months, a nightmare had struck the Mac Potato Lover. The cause was the suspension of the sale of M•L size potatoes. This was due to import delays caused by a large-scale water disaster near Vancouver Port in Canada and the global disruption of the logistics network due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The same thing had happened from December 24 to 31, 2021, for 7 days. This time, from January 9 to February 7, 2022, for a month, I had to refrain from eating potatoes, which was the first time since I was working out at a personal gym. That's why the Mac Potato Lover was eagerly awaiting the day of revival more than anyone else. S size just wouldn't cut it. I ordered the usual Potato Nugget Special with a refreshing white grape soda. Two Potato L sizes and 15 pieces of nuggets, a terrifying calorie bomb set. Although it's a side menu, for me, this is the main menu. As usual, I didn't ask for nugget sauce, just the optional ketchup, and enjoyed the hot potatoes with the white grape soda in hand, savoring the nuggets and washing them down with the soda. This is the best. I also like the feeling when the hot potatoes gradually cool down and become crispy. By the time I finish eating one L size, the other one is at the perfect temperature. Then, I indulge in the irresistible crispy nuggets and wash them down with the white grape soda. I can't help but eat this every month. I'm lovin' it. Welcome back, potatoes.

In the basement food court of the Yurakucho Building in Tokyo, there is a McDonald's store. McDonald's is a convenient option for everyone, and it's always appreciated. I don't visit McDonald's at night very often, but this time I decided to try something unique to that time of day. I ordered the "Rice Chicken Garlic Black Pepper" set (tax included 710 yen), which is one of the items on the "nighttime McDonald's" menu. This burger is made with rice instead of bread, with chicken and garlic inside. Since it contains garlic, it's definitely more suitable for nighttime. I was worried that the rice would be hard to eat because it might fall apart, but it wasn't as difficult as I thought. The rice was a bit bland, but surprisingly easy to eat. However, I didn't feel like the chicken and garlic paired as well with rice as they do with bread. It might be a nice change of pace to have it occasionally, but when it comes to McDonald's, I still prefer their classic burgers with bread. And of course, when it comes to McDonald's, you can't forget about their fries. You can't leave McDonald's without having some fries, right?

On Saturday morning, I met up with a friend at this café. It was a little after 9 AM and the place was empty, so we could choose any seat we wanted. I decided to pick a seat near the entrance so my friend could easily find me. Since we had plans for lunch later, I ordered a small size iced coffee, which was only 100 yen. It tasted just like usual, but maybe because it was early in the morning, I could taste a bit more bitterness. There were only about 7 or 8 seats with outlets, and they were all taken by office workers trying to charge their devices, so if you need to charge your phone, make sure to secure a seat with an outlet first.

Stable McDonald's♪ My phone ran out of battery, so I hurried to McDonald's. This branch has a stable feel, with counter seats that have charging ports. There are many seats, and it's on the first floor, making it easy to drop by. I had the crispy chicken. Thank you for the meal!

When I casually opened the McDonald's app, I found a new coupon for a Teriyaki Burger. I love Teriyaki flavor so I decided to go for a morning McDonald's meal. I ordered the Teriyaki Muffin set with a cola and paid with Visa touch for a 5% cashback. With the coupon discount, I ended up saving 76 yen in total. The Hash Browns were not very hot, but the Teriyaki Muffin was delicious with its sweet and savory flavor. The sausage patty made it taste like ginger pork, which was enjoyable. I finished it messy but satisfied. I might come back for the Teriyaki Burger for lunch next time.

It's been a while since I went to work. It's been about a month, I guess. When I don't go to work, I don't stop by McDonald's, so times like these are a chance to have a breakfast at McDonald's. By the way, I've been curious about this "Mobile Order" thing for a while, so I decided to give it a try today. First, I reserved a seat, selected a set menu, and even chose a coupon. Then, I paid with PayPay. Oh, it's easy. Oops, the screen looks strange. What's this? Anyway, I checked my order and it seems to have gone through. I waited for a bit, and the staff brought it to me. This could be good. The taste was the usual Teritama Muffin. By the way, if you pay with PayPay, you only get 0.5% basic points when there's no campaign, which is lower than the 1% Rakuten points. Furthermore, recently they've been promoting the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Numberless Card, where you can get 5% points by paying with VISA Touch. And since it's a double-dip with Rakuten points, it's essentially 6%. You'll get 30 yen back from a 500 yen set. I have no choice but to use this. So, I applied for the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Numberless Card, which should be easy to get since the approval came quickly. I'm a bit worried if they'll understand when I say "VISA Touch" at the register (laughs).

I use it to kill time for a bit. I had an iced coffee and a hamburger. It cost 210 yen. There are many types of hamburgers, but personally, I like the standard hamburger. No matter what anyone says, the simple combination of ketchup, pickles, onions is the best. I don't need cheese. Spending 210 yen for about 20 minutes of time is cost-effective.

I had to work a little during my lunch break, so it ended up being close to 1 pm. I wasn't very hungry, but then I remembered about the french fries. My wife and I had talked about frying some at home a few days ago, and I realized I hadn't had any yet. So, I decided to go to McDonald's. I love the Big Mac there, so I always end up ordering it for lunch. I think it's the best value menu item with lots of lettuce, onions, and sour sauce that go well together, and the occasional pickles add a nice touch. The restaurant was empty, and the service was a bit slow, probably because it was late. I quickly dug into my Big Mac. It's not the easiest burger to eat, but it's delicious! The hot fries were also great. As I was eating, two junior high school girls came in. There weren't many adjacent seats due to the current seating layout, so it was a bit awkward for them. They managed to find one empty seat though. It seems like it's difficult for a group of four to sit together these days.

When watching TV commercials, I noticed that Sakai Masahito has been eating Big Macs a lot lately (laughs). I haven't had a chance to go to McDonald's for lunch recently, so I hadn't eaten a Big Mac for a while. I couldn't resist the temptation after being influenced, so I went to McDonald's for lunch today (laughs). The usual appearance. But first, I'll have some fries. Oh! The fries are piping hot!! Before moving on to the burger, when the fries are piping hot, I usually focus on them for a while. Fries must be eaten while hot. Isn't it the same for breakfast at McDonald's? When the hash browns are piping hot, I usually focus on them (laughs). Well, that's all good, but after enjoying the piping hot fries for a while, I moved on to the burger. I always think, but I don't remember ever eating a Big Mac neatly (laughs). Well, it's known for being full of ingredients, but it's not a food that is easy to eat in a sophisticated way like Sakai Masahito. Once you take a bite, you have to fight with the lettuce that spills out, the sauce dripping on your fingers, and the patty trying to escape from the buns. Lettuce and onions fall apart in the box, and your fingers get dirty, making it difficult to touch your drink or fries. I think once you start biting into a Big Mac, you're not allowed to let go until the end (laughs). After all that, I finished the burger. Ah! It was delicious. The familiar taste of the sauce and the aroma of the pickles were nostalgic. Now it's time to enjoy the remaining fries and cola. It was my first Big Mac in a while, but it turned into a 10-minute lunch. It's restless, but oh well, it can't be helped. I think this is how you should eat this kind of food, and I think it's the best way to enjoy it.

It's been a while since I had breakfast at McDonald's! I got the Mega Muffin set... I really love the Hash Browns, as always (*^^*). The Mega Muffin had a good amount of volume and impact for breakfast. It gave me the energy I needed for the day (*´･ω･｀)b. Thank you for the meal m(._.)m♪

It's been about two weeks since I last went to work. I woke up around 8 o'clock, turned on my PC at 9 o'clock, and did some work. I had some meetings scheduled and worked on tasks. This routine has been going on for about two months now. The news is saying that the state of emergency might be lifted today. I arrived at Yurakucho around 11 o'clock for work. I didn't feel like going out to eat, so I decided to get a Bacon Lettuce Burger LL set from McDonald's using a coupon and brought it back to the office. I enjoyed the meal while working. It's been a while since I had this feeling. I wonder what next week will be like. However, work is tight on schedule today. If there are any unexpected issues, it will be difficult to recover. There were some unexpected problems, but I managed to finish about 90% of the work. It was good that I came in early. I have one more day at the office this week, where I can meet with my team members. It's an opportunity I don't want to miss. Looking forward to it.

On New Year's Day, I went to Yurakucho for a raid battle and decided to look for a place to have breakfast since there were less than 20 people participating in the raid battle. I found a McDonald's, which was also the raid battle location, open for limited hours during the New Year period. There were not many people waiting in line to order, but there were more customers dining than I expected. I ordered a Spicy Chicken Burger for 200 yen and a Small Premium Roast Iced Coffee for 100 yen. The senior staff reminded me to use my points card, so I paid with cashless payment without cash back. After waiting for about 3 minutes, my order number was called, and I confirmed that I didn't need any additional condiments. I took my tray to a counter seat and enjoyed my meal. The Spicy Chicken Burger had a thin chicken cutlet and lettuce sandwiched between buns. It didn't taste very spicy at first, but the heat gradually kicked in. I wiped my red face with a napkin and refreshed my mouth with the iced coffee. After disposing of my trash properly, I spent about 10 minutes at the restaurant.

Now, McDonald's Gracoro has started, so I tried it right away. It's winter, and it took a bit of time for them to serve it, but it was piping hot and delicious!! The hash browns also came out at just the right time, freshly fried and piping hot, and they were also delicious!! I ate quite a bit for breakfast. But because it's easily digestible, I quickly got hungry again. I noticed that many people around me were drinking coffee. I don't usually drink coffee, but I decided to try McDonald's coffee the other day, and I was surprised by how good it smelled and how rich it tasted. It was a far cry from the old watery coffee I remembered.