Visited the largest direct-operated store of a tonkatsu chain. When we were seated, we were served with a metal teapot and cold barley tea, which was a pleasant surprise on a hot summer day. This time, I ordered the Himawari set meal. The fried food, rice, and miso soup were all delicious. However, it felt like the operation was not very efficient, which may be a common issue in Sunshine dining establishments. It seemed like they were limiting the number of customers to ensure smooth turnover, but the operation inside was also a bit slow, so it took quite a while from lining up to leaving the store. Despite the delicious food, it was a bit disappointing not being able to enjoy it leisurely. I will revisit when it's less crowded.

It's summer vacation, so Ikebukuro on holidays is especially crowded with families. Since we hadn't decided where to go, we ended up choosing this place, which was relatively empty. The fried food at Washoku Agemono is always delicious no matter when you go. It's been a while since I had it, but it didn't disappoint - hot and crispy, it was delicious.

Today, once again, I had the set with fillet, shrimp, and oysters. More repeat customers than any highly rated tonkatsu restaurant. Just like how I prefer McDonald's double cheeseburger over a juicy individual burger joint. Recognizing the greatness of chain restaurants.

Despite all the talk, King "Wako" is the best. The fillet, shrimp fry, and oyster cream croquette are delicious. They even serve chawanmushi with a glass of beer. The dressing for the cabbage is also top-notch. Truly a great chain restaurant. I know I tend to be very picky and only visit some places once, but I come here at least 10 times a year.

It's past 2 o'clock. No line. Chance! When entering, it was confirmed that lunch time is over. Doesn't matter. Because I want to eat a set meal with fried oysters. I love oysters. Juicy♪ Shrimp is also plump♪ Happy♪ I eat both oysters and shrimp with tartar sauce and regular sauce. Of course, I get extra rice, miso soup, and cabbage. Very satisfied♪

Visited Sunshine Alpa 3F for lunch on a Sunday. There was a wait of 10 groups ahead of us. We were called in after about 20 minutes. The background music in the restaurant was a soft instrumental. Ordered the "Hitokuchi Hirekatsu Zen" which was consistently delicious.

Even though there was always a line, this time I was able to enter without waiting. The crispy batter, crunchy cabbage, sweet sauce, and tangy dressing were all so satisfying. The miso soup with clams was a nice touch. It had been a while since I had a meal like this. I ended up getting seconds of rice, cabbage, and miso soup. I'm looking forward to trying the seasonal autumn dish next time. The cream croquette also caught my eye.

Toropikaru-ju! For the Precure event, we went to Sunshine City for the first time in months. Our 4-year-old daughter was not happy when we were shopping for clothes, but she seemed to enjoy herself in the end. On our way back, we stopped by here. As expected, Wako is delicious. There are many chains like Inaba Wako, Saboten, and Mai Izumi, but Wako seems to be in a different league. The clothes are light and the meat is cooked just right. The operation seems quite refined. The children's menu is also great. The curry comes with a tonkatsu and there are snacks, dessert, and toys. The children's tonkatsu is also tender and delicious. It's a valuable find for our family of tonkatsu lovers.

It's 11:30. No one waiting. I was seated at the counter in a traditional hearth style. The atmosphere was mostly coworkers from the same workplace. The meat in the pork cutlet was tender. The breading was crispy thanks to the grill. The sweet sauce paired well with the cutlet, and the yuzu dressing on the cabbage was delicious. Plus, they offer unlimited rice, cabbage, and miso soup refills for those with big appetites! Of course, I went for seconds on everything (laughs). I'll definitely be back.

Business trip lunch. There were many restaurants to choose from, but we decided to come here because we wanted to have some warm miso soup. While there were other places with tonkatsu that were less crowded, we had to wait a bit here. However, we were seated fairly quickly in a cozy atmosphere with a nice table setup and a call button. I ordered the lunch set meal, and the simple pork cutlet looked delicious. The taste was just like the usual, classic flavor of this restaurant (laughs). The crispy coating and generous portion of cabbage were both great. Although I couldn't do it myself, I saw some people getting refills of cabbage and miso soup without hesitation. It's nice to be able to eat to your heart's content without feeling restricted. I was able to recharge my energy with a hearty meal. Thank you for the meal!

Today, I felt like eating tonkatsu, and it was also a kind of awkward time, so I decided to go to this restaurant in Sunshine Alpa. I believe this restaurant has been around since Alpa first opened. I chose the "Wako Gohan" lunch menu for 880 yen. The interior is nice. Due to Sunshine City's position, there are many dining options targeted towards young people, but there are few options for adults. Therefore, I would like to propose the concept of AOR. Those who react to AOR are of the same generation. There used to be a music genre like that. Adult-oriented Rock: AOR stands for Adult-Oriented Rock, but I want to use it as Adult-Oriented Restaurant. This restaurant is also AOR. The "Tempura Teishoku Maki-no" is also AOR. I might start working on Sunshine City AOR reviews little by little. This is the Wako Gohan. Clam miso soup. It hasn't changed since the old days, right? The tonkatsu is placed on a metal net. The tonkatsu is delicious. However, it may be a matter of personal preference, but some may find the particles of the batter to be rough and the batter to be thick, which can be a divisive point in the evaluation... The sauce is also delicious. The sauce can determine the victory or defeat of tonkatsu. I felt the greatness of the research and thoroughness of the long-established major chain. The rice is cooked well and delicious. The cabbage with yuzu dressing refreshes the mouth after the rich sauce. At this price for lunch, the cost performance is very good. Wako is a common image found in any commercial facility, but it's a bit sad that the review ratings are low despite being "delicious". I think it deserves a higher rating... My wife and I also discussed, "What was Shinjuku no Ojiro exactly?" Wako is tastier.

From the end of the year to New Year's Day, I spent my time being lazy, and my first meal out was with my usual friend (*ˊᗜˋ*)و On January 2nd, we decided to check out the New Year's sales in Ikebukuro! We met up at 11:00 in Ikebukuro and headed towards Sunshine City. Along the way, we stopped by ABC Mart, and then we struggled to decide where to eat. We ended up at Washoku-san in Sunshine City Alpa on the 3rd floor after being unable to make a decision. We both ordered the same thing after seeing "Oyster Fry" on the menu outside the restaurant. We started with a toast with draft beer while waiting for our food. Our order of Oyster Fry, a bite-sized pork cutlet, and shrimp fry arrived in less than 10 minutes. The rice was shiny and delicious, the miso soup was satisfying, and the Oyster Fry was juicy and flavorful. The shrimp fry was substantial, and the pork cutlet was tender and moist. The sauce and dressing on the table were just one kind each, which was fine by me. The dressing had a gentle yuzu flavor that was easy to eat. The restaurant got busier as we finished our meal, and there was a line of almost 10 people waiting outside when we left. This is my first review of the year, and I initially wanted to choose a dish that would look good on food review websites, but in the end, it doesn't matter. I'm not good at taking photos anyway. Happy New Year to all the food reviewers on Eatery and thank you in advance for your support this year!ヽ(´ー｀)

I visited for lunch. The menu included Tachibana Ebi Fry, Ooba Chicken Fillet Fry, and Hire Katsu as the main dishes. A great combination. You can have all the cabbage you want. The fried dishes were all crispy. They had tonkatsu sauce, mustard, and mayonnaise sauce for dipping. There was also dressing for the cabbage. The miso soup had clam broth, which was flavorful. The rice was cooked perfectly and delicious. I wonder if it's a good brand. It was 1080 yen, and I was quite satisfied.

I happened to stop by a shop called "Washoku" when I went to Sunshine to buy shoes. There are three companies that go by the name "Tonkatsu Washoku": Washoku Shoji Co., Kyowa Co., and Washoku Co. (Inaba Washoku). As a consumer, I decided not to worry about it anymore. The shop I visited in Sunshine City today is managed by Washoku Shoji Co. I ordered the seasonal limited menu "Asagao," which includes tonkatsu, shrimp fry, and horse mackerel fry. I was very happy to be able to eat horse mackerel fry along with tonkatsu. The horse mackerel fry, served with grated daikon radish and wasabi, topped with soy sauce, was delicious. The horse mackerel itself was tasty, perfectly fried, and of a high quality. Thank you for the meal!