Lunch time~ haha I was in the mood for Japanese food today, so I went to Tateishi-san for the first time in a while. It was delicious as always, never disappoints.

Today's dinner was at Tateishi, a restaurant located in the Pleasant House building at the Nokuba Chuo intersection. It was pouring rain outside, but the sign outside the building was a clear marker. The entrance had a simple charm, making it slightly intimidating, but I decided to go in anyway. Inside, the restaurant had a surprisingly modern and bright atmosphere for a Japanese cuisine restaurant, with a design in red and green. I ordered the "Hanazono" course (3000 yen), which started with a refreshing shrimp and asparagus appetizer. The sashimi included sea bream, tuna, and yellowtail, all fresh and thickly sliced. The highlight of the course was the paper hot pot, a dish only available in the course menu. The hot pot was a tofu milk hot pot with a generous amount of ingredients, including thick slices of pork. The meal continued with a variety of appetizers, tempura, rice, pickles, and miso soup. The tempura, a personal favorite, was served in two skewers each, including pumpkin, sweet potato, white fish, eggplant, conger eel, and shrimp. The meal ended with a small serving of matcha ice cream for dessert. I also tried the "Grilled Beef Loin with Grated Radish and Ponzu Sauce" from the a la carte menu, which was delicious. The food was satisfying, although the service was lacking in experience and had room for improvement. Overall, Tateishi offers high-quality Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices, and I look forward to returning for their tempura and lotus root manju.

I went to Aji Gokoro Tateishi, a restaurant that local reviewers have been visiting recently! This place has moved to a convenient location in Shouba Chuo. The interior of the restaurant is surprisingly spacious, with counter seats and table seats. It was a Sunday afternoon and there were no customers, so I sat at a table by myself. I ordered the Aji Gokoro set for 1,000 yen and added coffee for an extra 200 yen. Luckily, they had a set meal available on Sundays! The Aji Gokoro set came with six small side dishes, sashimi, tempura, rice, pickles, and miso soup. It's a set meal that women would enjoy with its generous portion of dishes. The sashimi was bonito, and the freshly fried tempura was delicious! Each small side dish had a different taste and texture to enjoy, but there were no expensive ingredients. The seasoning was subtle and elegant, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through. The iced coffee after the meal was surprisingly strong and tasty. It's no wonder that the restaurant was empty on a Sunday afternoon without any salarymen around! Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy my meal slowly. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I went to this restaurant after it was renovated, as I was hesitant due to my previous experience at the old location. The interior of the restaurant is a mix of traditional and modern Japanese styles, and surprisingly spacious with comfortable tables and sofas. The place is very clean and stylish. I ordered the Taste Set menu which included five small dishes: mozuku vinegar, curry flavored nikujaga, tamagoyaki, scallop tsukudani, and kinpira gobo. There was also maguro sashimi, tempura with shrimp, eggplant, lotus root, shishito pepper, and pumpkin, tofu and wakame miso soup, and a mini chocolate cake. The presentation was impressive, but the taste was just average. It felt like some dishes were pre-made or leftovers from the previous day. However, the tempura was exceptional with a crispy and light batter. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was pleasant. The price was reasonable at 1000 yen. Overall, I would rate it as average, but I personally prefer the handcrafted approach and flavors at other restaurants like Toshitsu or Shouki.

I visited during the New Year. We had the Hanazono course, which included New Year's special appetizers. As always, the cost performance is good.*****************************************************************I always use this restaurant for meals after family funerals. The restaurant has moved from Higashi-Funabashi to near Keihan Sugaba Station at the Sugaba Chuo intersection. The interior is clean and the lighting at night creates a nice atmosphere. This time, we had the "Hanazono course," which included appetizers (tofu skin with sea urchin), sashimi (fresh tuna and sea bream), paper hot pot (eel and matsutake mushroom), hassun (grilled fish, white miso salad, all delicious), 7 tempura skewers (eggplant, sweet potato, shishito peppers, shrimp, all freshly fried), rice with small fish and miso soup, and dessert. The taste was undoubtedly delicious. What's surprising is that all of this only costs 3000 yen. The cost performance is quite high. If there is one nearby, it's definitely a restaurant worth visiting.

A few years ago, I went to a small restaurant located a few doors down from the whirlpool bakery in Funabashi. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was cozy. However, a few months ago, I drove by and saw that the restaurant had closed down. What a shame! But recently, I discovered a sign for Tateishi at the Kusaba Chuo intersection. I had been wanting to try it, and finally got the chance. The building where Tateishi is located has a parking lot at the back, but it was always full. We managed to find a spot and went inside. The interior had a counter on the right side and tables separated by bamboo screens. We ordered the "Aji Gokoro" set which included tempura and sashimi. There was also a sashimi set and tempura set for 1300 yen. When the dishes arrived, we were surprised by the variety and quantity of food. It was definitely worth the price, and everyone was satisfied just by looking at it. The tempura, fried in a tea kettle, was crispy and delicious. There were unique dishes like taro with crab sauce and stir-fried bean sprouts and pork, which had a mysterious but tasty flavor. The meatball-like item next to the rolled omelet may look firm in the photos, but it was actually soft and disappeared in the mouth. Everything was delicious, and we finished everything quickly. The only downside was that they didn't offer any drinks, so we decided to move to another place for coffee.

From Kamiba Station, walk towards Kuzuhama Mall, make a right turn just before the mall, pass by the Sumitomo Mitsui Bank, turn left at the sidewalk and continue straight until you reach a commercial building at the four-way intersection near the Kusunoki Chuo intersection (Pleasant House El). The restaurant is located on the first floor towards the back of the building, and you can look for Panasonic's Refine sign as a landmark. The distance from the station is quite far, and the restaurant is located near a residential area. The lunch prices are a bit on the higher side, which is why it seems to be popular for ladies' gatherings during the day. I visited this restaurant twice this year, and both times, the other customers were groups of ladies. I visited both times around 30 minutes before the end of lunchtime, and the restaurant was very empty both times. The specialty of this restaurant is the "Chagama Tempura," so I ordered the "Tempura Set" (1400 yen) on both visits. The tempura is fried after you place your order, so it takes a bit of time. You can pass the time like the ladies by chatting or like me, reading a book alone. The "Tempura Set" includes 7-8 types of tempura, 5 side dishes, rice, miso soup, pickles, and fruit. The tempura I had in December included raw wheat gluten, scallop sashimi (I think), eel (I think), 2 prawns, pumpkin, eggplant, and sweet potato. In the summer, when I visited, the set included squid instead of scallop sashimi, white fish instead of eel, and no sweet potato. It seems like the contents may change depending on the season or day. The tempura was interesting rather than delicious, especially the raw wheat gluten and eel. You can enjoy the tempura with salt or tempura dipping sauce. I imagined the "Chagama Tempura" to be served in a small teapot, but it actually came on a regular plate. The 5 side dishes were the same on both visits, with only the mini dashimaki tamago being consistent, while the other 4 dishes changed each time. I cannot identify some of the ingredients or cooking methods in the side dishes, so I will skip the explanations. The fruit was an orange on my first visit and a mandarin on my second visit. The price of 1400 yen may be a bit high for lunch, but considering the variety and quality of the set, it is actually quite reasonable. Due to health reasons, I cannot visit frequently because of the high fat content in tempura batter, but I would like to visit during the changing seasons to try the differences in the set or explore other lunch options at this restaurant.

I went for lunch. There were a lot of dishes and the 1000 yen lunch looked luxurious and had great value for money. The taste was good, the portion size was good, and I was satisfied.

[June 2015 Revisit] Used the 30th coupon of "Hirakata Gourmet Tokuhon". It has been about 6 years since my last visit, and it is located next to the 17th item, IT House. The resolution of the photos is poor this time, making it difficult to see clearly. The "Chagama Tempura Course" is usually priced at ¥3,240, but with the coupon, it was ¥2,260. Although the consumption tax has increased, the regular price excluding tax has remained the same since my last visit, which is fair. I decided to spend the saved money on alcohol and chose a local sake from the menu: - Kirifuri Junmai Ginjo Genshu / Senkin (Tochigi Prefecture): ¥600 Established in 1806, the brewery is known for its brand "Senkin" and has recently launched a new brand named after the Kirifuri Plateau, using Tochigi yeast with a 60% rice polishing ratio. It has a noticeable sweetness and acidity. It is not common to find their products in Osaka, making this new brand even more special. - Topped Corn Tofu: Similar to the one at Uoman Kuzuha Mall, but this one has a homemade touch and tastes delicious. - Assorted Tempura Skewers (12 pieces): Includes conger eel, baby corn, squid, sweet potato, eringi mushroom, red snapper with perilla, scallop, pumpkin, conger eel liver, myoga ginger, shrimp, and fresh wheat gluten. The pace of serving was a bit fast, almost like a "wanko soba" speed. - Rice with small fish, miso soup, and pickles. - Dessert: Mango ice cream, a refreshing and tangy dessert after the tempura. Overall, the tempura meal was reasonably priced, and they offer a decent selection of local sake. It is a good option for enjoying a meal in the suburban area without breaking the bank.