The first time I tried eating 8 different vegetables with miso paste was amazing! The flavors were great, and it was so fun to enjoy with everyone. The chicken dishes were delicious, and the thickness of the stingray fin was impressive. We stopped by after an event with 8 women, and sitting in the sunken kotatsu seats and taking off our shoes really helped us relax and unwind. We will definitely visit again!

Shinshu Robata Kushi no Kurazukuri Shinjuku Tocho-mae store Shinjuku Station / Izakaya Lady's set with mountain bandit grill and soba The mountain bandit grill is still excellent The soba could use a bit more creativity Recommended, next time I'll try the Shinshu gigantic mountain bandit grill set Also curious about the steak #Shinshu Robata Kushi no Kurazukuri Shinjuku Tocho-mae store #Shinjuku lunch #Tocho-mae lunch

Shinshu Robata Kushikura Shinjuku Tocho-mae Store, Shinjuku Station/Izakaya The miso ramen with mountain bandit grill on top was great as always, but the miso ramen itself was just okay. I recommend trying the Shinshu Dodaka Mountain Bandit Grill Set next time, and I'm curious about the sirloin as well. It's not good to have ordering mistakes or billing errors two times in a row. #Shinshu Robata Kushikura Shinjuku Tocho-mae Store #Shinjuku Lunch

An izakaya located a 7-8 minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station South Exit. I made a reservation to visit for a daytime drink on a holiday. On this day, there were three of us. Here is a review of what we ate, excluding dishes that were not photographed. I am not sure about the prices, so I have not included them. - Draft Beer (Super Dry) Served in a slim glass, the quantity felt a bit overpriced. I wanted to switch to bottled beer, but they didn't have any, so I ended up sticking with this. It was delicious, but a bit expensive. - Otoshi (Appetizer) The otoshi was amazing. It included fresh vegetables, including cabbage, and came with 8 types of miso for dipping. It was a great appetizer with a variety of flavors to enjoy. - Salmon Sashimi Moist and fresh salmon sashimi. It was delicious. - Yaki Tori (Grilled Chicken Skewers) The Yaki Tori had a generous portion and was seasoned well but not too strong. The chicken was very tender and tasty. - Motsu Nikomi (Simmered Offal) A very typical simmered offal dish. It had a decent amount of ingredients and was seasoned in a way that was easy to eat. - Grilled Mushroom Assortment An assortment of grilled mushrooms served on a plate, including shiitake, shimeji, enoki, and maybe eringi and button mushrooms. They were lightly salted and delicious. We also had a grilled chicken assortment, which was also delicious. All the dishes were tasty, with no misses. The prices were not cheap, but it's a good restaurant. The drinks, however, felt a bit overpriced. It seems like their lunch menu is highly regarded, so I would like to try it if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

▼Access: 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit ▼Scene: Lunch ▼Price: 850 yen ▼Order: Shinshu miso ramen set meal This restaurant, which serves Shinshu robatayaki at night, is located in a basement floor of a building just a short walk from the Monolith in Shinjuku Station West Exit. They offer a variety of lunch menu items, with a focus on their recommended dish, the Yamazoku-yaki. I decided to order the ramen set meal that uses my favorite Shinshu miso. For an additional 250 yen, you can switch to the Yamazoku-don. They have four lunch options, including the limited Shinshu lunch set for 10 people a day, the massive Yamazoku-yaki set meal, and the chicken thigh seared rice bowl. During lunchtime, smoking is not allowed inside the restaurant, but there are ashtrays placed outside. The entrance may be a bit smoky, but the interior is spacious and open, with counter seats and table seats. Many office workers in the area frequent this restaurant, and it is also welcoming to solo female diners. There is another branch located on the East Exit side of Shinjuku Station.

I will have the Shinshu Salmon Don for 980 yen. I had some farmed rainbow trout sashimi that I caught at a fishing pond the other day, and it was incredibly delicious, so I wanted to try the Shinshu Salmon, a product of bio-technology, here. It seems that a company from Matsumoto has expanded to Shinjuku. It used to be a trendy oden restaurant before. The dish came with 10 thinly sliced pieces of salmon, which disappeared quickly. There was leftover rice, so I asked the staff about having ochazuke to finish the meal, and they said, "Please leave the salmon." I was able to enjoy the Shinshu Salmon, but overall, I was disappointed with the experience. There are many things I can't write about, but to have two branches in Shinjuku with this level of quality, they must be underestimating Shinjuku.

I planned to try it a few times on site, but it was sold out, so I couldn't eat it. It seems to be a crystallization of biotechnology developed at the Nagano Prefecture Fisheries Experimental Station, concentrating all the energy of egg laying into umami. The miso soup in the set meal was also delicious with Shinshu miso (I think), slightly sweet in taste.

This is an izakaya in Nishi-Shinjuku that specializes in Shinshu cuisine. The restaurant is located on the border between a commercial area with Yodobashi Camera and restaurants, and an area with office buildings. It is located on the basement floor of a building, with a nice sign on the stairs creating a good atmosphere. Upon entering, guests are required to take off their shoes. The interior has a calm wooden tone, with a counter seating for about 8 people surrounding the kitchen, and table seating for about 6 tables. Due to opening during the pandemic, the individual spaces are spacious and comfortable. The lunch menu offers Shinshu cuisine set meals starting from 750 yen. The most expensive item is the Beef Fillet Steak Donburi (1,080 yen). The Shinshu Lunch Set Meal ranges from 1,500 yen to 1,000 yen, with a discounted display, which has been the same since the opening for several months. The Shinshu Soba and Bandit Donburi Set Meal is priced at 950 yen, with a 50 yen difference. I tried the Shinshu Lunch Set Meal (1,000 yen), which is served in two parts due to its generous portion. The first part consists of soba and motsu stew. The soba is a Shinshu-style dark-colored country soba, with a slightly loose texture possibly due to overcooking or poor cooling after boiling. The soba broth is noticeably sweet, with a small amount of green onions and a wasabi with discernible fibers, likely from a tube rather than powder. The motsu stew, resembling pork motsu, is well-cooked with no unpleasant odor, featuring plenty of vegetables and seasoned with Shinshu miso for a sweet flavor. It includes various vegetables such as carrots and radish leaves, giving it a homely touch and a regional feel. The second part of the meal includes Bandit Yaki, Nozawana Rice, and Miso Soup. The Bandit Yaki is a large piece of fried chicken breast with a crispy coating and a simple seasoning that tastes delicious, especially when paired with the generous amount of mayonnaise provided. The accompanying salad consists of lettuce and mizuna with French dressing, and the Nozawana pickles on top of the rice provide a tasty addition. The miso soup, with a darker miso color and a substantial amount of vegetables, stands out with its generous ingredients, including radish and carrots. It has a rustic taste that showcases the restaurant's uniqueness and commitment to using local ingredients efficiently. Overall, the meal was satisfying, although the service was a bit rushed and unorganized, likely due to being short-staffed during the early Sunday lunch hour. However, the presence of a part-time staff member later improved the service quality.

I finished my business in Shinjuku earlier than expected and decided to have lunch. While walking around aimlessly, I stumbled upon a signboard on the street advertising Shinshu local cuisine. Located right in the heart of Shinjuku, the restaurant had a cozy atmosphere that drew me in. I took the elevator down to the underground restaurant, where I was greeted by a chic countryside tea house vibe. I was seated at the counter and ordered the Shinshu lunch set for 1000 yen, which was limited to 10 servings per day but luckily I got the last one. The set included fresh soba, today's simmered dish, Nozawana rice, miso soup, and Yamabushi-yaki. Each dish that was brought to me looked delicious, and I couldn't contain my excitement. The soba noodles were served generously on a bamboo plate and had a unique flavor that differed from the chain restaurant soba I was used to. The noodles had a slightly spicy dipping sauce that enhanced the flavor, and the texture was perfect. The simmered dish, most likely made with horse meat given the Shinshu region, was cooked in a rich Shinshu miso broth with white miso and daikon radish. It was a perfect dish to pair with sake. The Nozawana rice was delicious on its own and paired well with the simmered dish. I saw the customer next to me order a large serving, which made me consider doing the same. The Yamabushi-yaki, a dish of marinated and fried chicken pieces, was flavorful and juicy. It tasted great on its own but was even better when dipped in the accompanying mayonnaise and drizzled with the countryside soy sauce "Azumi no Sanka" on the table. Overall, I had a delightful experience enjoying various Shinshu dishes at a reasonable price of 1000 yen. The dishes were flavorful and filling, and I left the restaurant satisfied.

In June 23rd, I visited a tavern near the west exit of Shinjuku Station, about a 5-minute walk from the station. The restaurant is located in a building just after coming up from the underground passage connected to the station. I arrived before 12 pm on a weekday, and due to the rain, I didn't want to search too far, so I found this place nearby. I entered the restaurant on the underground floor after descending the stairs from the building entrance. I stored my shoes in a shoe box before going up to have my meal. There are counter seats around the kitchen area, as well as separate table seating. I chose the "Yamakazi Set Meal" (950 yen) from the lunch menu, which came with a generous portion according to the description. After a 10-minute wait, the meal arrived. I noticed later that the best deal seemed to be the soba and yamakazi set, but I enjoyed my choice nonetheless. The meal consisted of rice, fried chicken, and soup. It was simple but the portion of yamakazi was satisfying. The yamakazi was crispy on the outside and had a nice texture. The taste was as expected, and eating it with rice left me feeling pleasantly full. I took my time with the meal and finished in about 20 minutes. Although the restaurant was not full, it seemed to be quite popular. Overall, it was a decent lunch experience.

We feel like we ate a meal for two people. Our stomachs are full.

I used it for lunch. The salmon and chicken were delicious.

Shinshu Robata Kushinjo Shinjuku Tocho-mae Branch, located near Tocho-mae Station, is a recommended spot for lunch. They offer dishes like Yama-zakura Don and Shinshu Soba Yama-zakura Don. I recommend trying the Yama-zakura Don with 4 servings of soba and 2 servings of rice. Great for a lunch outing in Shinjuku. #Shinshu Robata Kushinjo Shinjuku Tocho-mae Branch #Shinjuku Lunch #Shinjuku Gourmet

I had a meeting with a junior colleague from a trading company at a client nearby at 4 pm, and afterwards we decided to have a casual drink with three of us. We went from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building towards Shinjuku Station West Exit area, and entered a narrow alley before the food and drink street in front of the West Exit. We passed through a very narrow alley, went down the stairs, and entered a store on the basement floor. We took off our shoes at the entrance, put them in the shoebox ourselves, and went up. We sat at a raised floor table separated by acrylic walls as guided. We started with ordering draft beer and green tea highball, and then looked at the menu. Since the meeting was still ongoing, we quickly ordered a sashimi platter with 7 types, grilled chicken skewers with 5 pieces, grilled pork skewers with 5 pieces, grilled vegetable skewers with 5 pieces, horse sashimi platter with 5 pieces, and spinach and arugula salad, focusing on assorted dishes. The appetizer was sticks of cucumber, daikon, carrot, etc., and shredded cabbage with various types of miso such as Shinshu miso, white miso, gochujang, sweet bean paste, etc. We were supposed to dip them as we liked. It was interesting to have various types of miso prepared. However, Shinshu miso seemed to have the most umami and was the most delicious. The sashimi platter with 7 types included tuna, marinated mackerel, sea bream, striped jack, red shrimp, octopus, and Shinshu salmon. The quality of the fish didn't seem to be that great. It was slightly better than a regular chain izakaya. The marinated mackerel had too much vinegar and was completely white, and the red shrimp was too slimy. The spinach and arugula salad was prepared by finely chopping bacon and pouring hot dressing over it in front of us, then mixing it well. Pouring hot dressing over raw spinach made it lose its crispiness, and the attempt to be unique was questionable. The grilled chicken skewers with 5 pieces included thigh, tsukune (chicken meatball), gizzard, skin, and liver, but the quality of the chicken and grilling didn't seem special, just normal. The grilled pork skewers with 5 pieces included belly, shoulder, tongue, heart, and liver, and there was nothing particularly noteworthy about them. Overall, the meat felt a bit tough and overcooked. The grilled vegetable skewers with 5 pieces included potato with butter, shishito pepper, green onion, asparagus wrapped in meat, and tomato, which was good for vegetable lovers. The potato with butter was quite tasty, which I hadn't had in a while. The horse sashimi platter with 5 pieces included lean meat, marbled meat, mane, liver, and heart. The mane's pure white appearance stood out. When eaten together with the lean meat, it had a good balance of fat and was delicious. I switched to drinking barley shochu on the third glass and had about 3 to 4 glasses, finishing in about 2 and a half hours, and the total bill was slightly below 5,000 yen per person. Well, the cost-performance ratio was decent. Since it was my first time at this restaurant and I didn't know what to expect, and the meeting was still ongoing, I casually ordered assorted dishes, but this restaurant specializes in Shinshu regional cuisine, so instead of sashimi and skewers, it seems better to try dishes like mountain bandit grilled dish, pheasant grilled dish, Shinshu miso stew, and finishing with Shinshu soba. I haven't seen many Shinshu cuisine restaurants, so it might be interesting to do a little research before going!

There were some items that took a little longer to come out, but all the food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice.

The food was delicious and I was able to enjoy it slowly.

It's okay.