I had some resistance to the idea of herbal curry, but the authentic spice in this curry was really delicious. It was rich and flavorful without being overwhelming, and at 650 yen for this quality and portion, it's amazing. I will definitely be coming back.

This is a small diner near Arakawa Yotsukado. The interior has only a counter with about 10 seats. The owner cooks alone. The daily set meal costs 650 yen, with a choice of meat or fish as the main dish. On this day, it was beef and cabbage stir-fried with black vinegar. The set meal includes salad, side dishes, and miso soup. Many regular customers create a great atmosphere. The food is not only delicious, but the portion size for 650 yen is quite generous by today's standards. I left feeling satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this place for the first time, which I had been curious about! I managed to park my car in a coin parking lot and entered the shop within the operating hours. The shop had only about six counter seats, and the daily menu items I wanted were already sold out as it was close to closing time. Well, it's understandable given the time. There was one customer before me and one after me who also ordered the daily hamburger. As I looked around the shop, I noticed the curry on the wall menu. The herbal curry caught my attention. In the evening, there were many customers being served and taking out orders. Despite that, a very delicious meal was brought to me! It looked very appetizing. The daily special here is 550 yen. This place must have many fans in the neighborhood. I watched the cooking process right in front of me. The hand-kneaded hamburger came with three side dishes. It was small but juicy, and the sauce was delicious. The side dishes were also tasty. As I was enjoying the meal, I found that the rice was a bit insufficient. However, the overall content was satisfying, and I have decided to visit again. Thank you for the meal!

I visited "Taberuya" located in Arakawa, Jonan-ku. I ordered the daily special set meal for 550 yen. The restaurant, located near Arakawa Yotsukado, has always caught my attention, and I finally mustered up the courage to visit. The seating is only at the counter, and the menu consists of the daily special set meal, herbal curry, and roasted pork fried rice. After ordering, I waited a few minutes for the dish to be served. The main dish of the day was a choice between fried chicken or grilled salmon with sesame soy sauce. I chose the fried chicken, which was crispy and delicious. The side dishes included simmered taro, vermicelli and cabbage salad, celery and tomato curry salad, along with rice and miso soup. It was a well-balanced and satisfying meal. The well-seasoned fried chicken paired perfectly with the rice, and the simmered taro was also a great match. All this for just 550 yen was quite surprising. I finished the meal in no time! Next time, I look forward to trying the herbal curry made without water, using only the moisture from the vegetables. Thank you for the delicious meal!

This is already my 9th time visiting this place (^ω^) I thought maybe there would be fewer customers due to the coronavirus situation, but that's not the case! The cost performance is amazing, only ¥550! It's delicious and the side dishes are great too! Even if it was around ¥700, I would still think it's cheap! But I love the ¥550 option, haha. Today, I checked Twitter and saw it was pork miso day, so I went there quickly with excitement. As always, the side dishes were top-notch in taste and portion. I don't check in advance because all the side dishes are delicious. Today's three side dishes were simmered potatoes and burdock root, macaroni salad, and okra and tomato salad. The pork miso was delicious! The miso soup was also filled with lots of ingredients and served piping hot. Even during the state of emergency, there were many customers, which I understand now! There are many regular customers here (@_@) Thank you for the meal!

I recently received a warning from the body composition scale I purchased, saying that I am overweight. Influenced by Aoki Atsushi's book "Hunger is the Strongest Medicine," I decided to only eat nuts after 8 pm last night. Usually, I fast for 16 hours, but since today is a holiday, I extended my fasting time to nearly 24 hours. Due to the state of emergency declaration, many restaurants stop taking orders at 7 pm, so I left my house around 6 pm to walk around and find a restaurant without a parking lot. I walked along Route 202. I was getting anxious as the 7 pm deadline approached, but luckily I found a restaurant. It was a small place with only 6 counter seats, and the sign outside advertised curry made only with vegetable water. I entered the restaurant and found out that only fish set meals were available. I didn't really have a craving for curry, so I decided to go with the fish set meal. The food was delicious, with two pieces of sweet and savory grilled fish and two side dishes on a cute round plate. The tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet) with small shrimp and green onions was tasty, and the miso soup with fried tofu had a gentle flavor that I enjoyed. I didn't know the price until I finished eating, but it turned out to be only 550 yen. I thought it was very reasonable. The menu was probably limited because they were closing at 7 pm, but I heard that they offer various other dishes besides curry. I will definitely visit again soon to explore their menu. There is a coin parking lot near Arakawa Yotsukado Niece Beach, so driving there is also an option, but I feel like walking there for the sake of dieting and enjoying the stroll is the right choice.

Today, I made a movie reservation first thing in the morning and headed to Canal! I'm actually a fan of Higashino Yoko (laughs) and also a fan of Maouka Mayu (〃▽〃). It was quite interesting. I feel like the level of Japanese movies is getting better and better these days. After the movie, with the weather being nice, I walked towards the sea before lunch to run errands...(*_*) I feel like eating noodles! Today, I feel like having champon! I wandered around but couldn't find any...(;゜0゜) Tenjin → Akasaka → Roppongi...(^_^;) I found one in Roppongi but there were two people talking so I passed by (-_-;) I gave up on champon! Oh, wait, they're open on Sundays, right? Check the Twitter of the restaurant! Wow! Pork loin cutlet! I'll have that! I hope it's not sold out! Now! I changed to a pretty fast pace! Sorry, I ignored about two traffic lights m(__)m I arrived and checked the menu board! Alright! It's not erased! I entered and ordered "tonkatsu" please. It is then prepared. The previous customer is already eating so they prepare mine! This waiting time is nice, isn't it (´ρ`) About 5 minutes? It's ready! Wow wow! Um, isn't this too much volume for 550 yen...? Um, this tonkatsu is normal in thickness! The edge has the lovely fat of the pork loin (人*´∀｀) The miso soup with onions and seaweed is still the best! Yes yes! Side dishes! There are three types! It exceeded 100 points! Cucumber salad is seasoned with Chinese dressing? The fragrance of sesame is so delicious! And, bamboo shoots! Two big slices! Um, are you sure it's okay? You must be in the red, right? They are too generous! (laughs) I thought about asking for an extra serving of rice for the tonkatsu but it was okay. My stomach is full from the side dishes! (laughs) I went for the "Pork Loin Cutlet" but it far exceeded my expectations! Everything was the best. Thank you for the meal.

New Year's Eve~! This year's hors d'oeuvres are from "Taberuya"! With teleworking this year, I discovered a great restaurant nearby and had lunch there a few times. For our last meal of the year, I ordered hors d'oeuvres from "Taberuya". It cost 3,000 yen for three people! It included vegetables and simmered dishes, a safe choice (^_^) Thank you for the first lunch experience this year. Looking forward to next year as well (^.^)(-.-)(__) Thank you for the delicious meal.

I visited the restaurant around 4 pm on a regular afternoon after making a reservation over the phone. I checked the menu for the day on Twitter and both options looked good. I had a commitment at 3 pm that day, so I decided to head straight to the restaurant after work. I had already had lunch, so I called and reserved two portions each of meat and fish for dinner. I ordered Miso Mackerel for myself and my partner, and Pork Loin for the other portion since I wanted a bit of meat as well. I requested no rice as I had rice at home, and it was more cost-effective to order without rice. I received a call while driving, and they offered a discount if I ordered one portion each of meat and fish separately instead of combined. I agreed and parked at the bank near the restaurant as usual. When I arrived, they were still preparing the food, so I waited for a few minutes. The bento boxes were large when they handed them to me, and I was surprised by the generous portions. I paid 1000 yen for two portions without rice, and the total including a bag was 2003 yen. I transferred the food to different containers at home, as the bento box was too big. The menu for the day included "Pork Loin with Mayonnaise Saute" and "Miso Mackerel." The side dishes included "Pumpkin and Thick Fried Tofu Stew," "Komatsuna and Enoki Mushroom Ohitashi," and "Wakame, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad." The meat was tender and delicious, while the Miso Mackerel was particularly outstanding. The flavor was gentle yet you could taste the sweetness of the fish. We enjoyed the meal and were full after finishing everything.

Today's special was Cajun chicken. As usual, the three side dishes were plentiful. 1) The salad was made with apples and okara, such a variety of side dish options here, amazing! 2) The simmered dish had beautifully colored carrots along with burdock root and taro, which I love. 3) The other side dish was a salad with Chinese cabbage and corn. The miso soup had onions and seaweed, piping hot and delicious. The main chicken dish had a light spice to it, not too strong, and was absolutely delicious. The chicken breast was thick and tender, very satisfying. It's healthy too since it's breast meat. There were customers before and after me, plus some takeout orders, so the young chef seemed quite busy. I saw on Twitter that they also offer oden, for takeout you need to bring your own pot or container. I wonder if they have it in the winter? Looking forward to that! Let's look forward to winter and all the delights it brings. Thank you for the meal!

We were driving towards the highly rated Tom-chan Ramen, but halfway through, I suddenly thought, "I really feel like eating some vegetables. I want to fill up with rice and side dishes." So, the conversation changed (to myself) and we ended up passing by the ramen shop and going elsewhere. Lately, my lunchtime tends to be around 2 pm, so the choice usually comes down to either this place or a ramen shop that serves all day. On this day, the menu included: Main dishes of "Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken Thigh and Nagaimo" and "Silver-stripe Round Herring Tempura", Side dishes of "Simmered Daikon and Koya Tofu", "Asparagus and Sakura Shrimp Scrambled Eggs", and "Burdock and Komatsuna Salad". Without hesitation, I chose the "meat" option, and after a short wait, it was ready. It was quite a generous portion. The chicken and nagaimo were quite lightly seasoned with a sweet soy sauce flavor. After a bite or two, I added plenty of shichimi (Japanese seven-spice blend) from the counter. The side dishes today are quite unique and artistic, especially the way the burdock is standing up (laughs). However, all three side dishes had a similar base flavor (all soy sauce-based), so they all tasted somewhat the same to me (my taste buds may be at fault as well). Nonetheless, I finished everything, and I'm grateful for being able to eat plenty of vegetables at this price. Towards the end of my meal, an elderly lady who seemed like a regular customer arrived. She looked at the menu and asked, "Can you make just the silver-stripe round herring tempura?" The owner replied, "Hmm? ...Shall I quickly cook it for you?" "If you can, please do. Sometimes my stomach doesn't feel well," the lady said. The owner responded, "Is that so? Should I make rice porridge for you then?" "Huh? Can you do that?" "Sure, I can. I have some free time right now." Listening to their conversation, I thought, "He's providing better service than some day care services!" I truly re-recognized the greatness of this owner. I'll definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!

Visited the restaurant around 3 pm on a regular day, with no customers before or after me. I ordered the regular set meal, and when I checked Twitter, I found out that the fish dish was grilled autumn salmon with cheese, and the meat dish was chicken breast with black vinegar. They also announced that curry would be ending early that day. The side dishes included potato salad, a mix of leeks, wood ear mushrooms, and seaweed, and simmered daikon radish with thick fried tofu. Since they had run out of fish, I opted for the chicken breast with black vinegar. The dish was served promptly, with over 10 bite-sized pieces of juicy and tender chicken breast. The flavor of the black vinegar was just right, not too strong. The rice was also delicious. The side dishes were enjoyable as well, with the potato salad having a nice texture from the sweet potatoes and edamame. The mix of leeks and mushrooms had a crunchy texture with a hint of Chinese flavor. The simmered dish was soft and well-cooked, and all the portions were generous, making the meal satisfying without getting boring. The miso soup was also hearty with plenty of ingredients, although I found it a bit too much for my liking and left some behind. I finished everything else and will definitely be back. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Today I checked Twitter again, and sometimes fish sounds good too... (>_<) How about some deep-fried mackerel! I don't usually eat fish so I can't imagine what mackerel tempura would be like... (^_^;) But it would definitely be delicious! I'm torn (￣～￣；) But I couldn't decide and ended up arriving at the restaurant without making a choice! I checked the menu just in case there was a special item... but there wasn't one today (^_^) "I'll go with the meat, please (^人^)" In the end, I'm a meat guy haha. Before long, my meal arrived ＼(^-^)／ What?! It's a meat feast (≧∀≦)ノ Meat! Meat! Miso soup! piping hot! Side dishes! piled high! And there was something like soft furikake or tsukudani placed on the counter as a side for the rice, so I tried it! Oh, it's delicious! It's slightly spicy with chili peppers (^o^;) This is dangerous! It goes well with rice (^_^;) Even though it's a meat feast! The young owner is giving too much service for 550 yen (^ω^) Today's side dishes are piled high again! The bean salad was really good (^^ゞ The simmered dish is also incredibly delicious! I actually don't like carrots, but the carrot simmered dish here is edible! Or rather, it's delicious! The miso soup is always piping hot and incredibly delicious! I finished my meal deliciously today as well ☆⌒(＊＾∇゜)v The other customers ordered less rice! Maybe it's enough with just the side dishes and the main... f(^^;) Thank you for the meal ===========

Visited the restaurant around 4 pm on a weekday, no customers at first but then 3 groups arrived. I usually check out the Twitter of "Taberu ya" and the food always looks delicious, but I can't go there often because of work. However, today they had a special menu item - Liver and Leek stir-fry. I've been excited about it since this morning, but I have work to do. I managed to finish everything by around 3:30 pm, so I decided to go to the bank first to rent a parking space. Despite the heavy rain, I walked into the restaurant with an umbrella. When I asked the owner if they still had the Liver and Leek stir-fry, he initially said it was sold out for reservations, but then he remembered me from my last visit when the Fried Horse Mackerel was sold out, and he said to wait a moment. After a short wait, the owner brought out a huge plate of Liver and Leek stir-fry with a mountain of side dishes - simmered daikon and bamboo shoots, broccoli and enoki mushroom tuna salad, and sesame-dressed Chinese cabbage, watercress, and bean sprouts. The Liver and Leek stir-fry was amazing, with large cuts of liver and over 10 pieces in the dish. The balance of sweetness and spiciness was perfect, and the texture of the liver was both fluffy and chewy. It was a special menu item and not always available. The restaurant mainly serves 4 items each day - one meat, one fish, curry, and fried rice. Even though I usually have a big appetite, I was completely full. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Even on days when I don't plan to go, I find myself occasionally checking this Twitter account. Every day around 11 o'clock, they list meat, fish menus, and three side dishes. What catches my attention is that these three side dishes are different every single day. I've never seen a restaurant change side dishes so frequently. One day, the menu was "Pork loin teriyaki," "Deep-fried horse mackerel," with side dishes like "Simmered taro and thin fried tofu," "Wakame, bamboo shoots, and tomato salad," "Cauliflower curry salad." On another day, it was "Beef belly tomato stew," "Miso-grilled yellowtail," with side dishes like "Simmered daikon and koya tofu," "Pumpkin and edamame salad," "Spicy stir-fried shredded konjac, leek, and enoki mushrooms." I admire how they come up with new dishes every day at such a low price ($5.50). The owner must be amazing to not compromise on quality. However, on this particular day, I was drawn to the main dish "Chicken Nanban" and decided to go. I arrived before noon and managed to get a seat with one spot left. Shortly after, the place was fully packed. Fortunately, the timing was right, and I didn't have to wait long to be served. The menu for the day included "Chicken Nanban," "Simmered mackerel," and side dishes like "Lotus root and thick fried tofu with bonito flakes," "Spinach and bean sprout with sesame dressing," "Soybean and bamboo shoot mustard salad." The Chicken Nanban, made with chicken thigh, was crispy and generously coated with Nanban vinegar made with black vinegar, topped with a lot of egg and mayonnaise. The side dishes were more filling than they appeared, with the salad and Chicken Nanban both being quite heavy on mayonnaise. I wondered if I could finish it all, but I did. However, the elderly lady sitting next to me was eating both main dishes (Chicken Nanban and simmered mackerel). How is that possible? The Chicken Nanban was juicy and delicious. The miso soup was piping hot as always. I think I'll go back when I feel like trying different things again. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the restaurant before 3 pm on a weekday, and there was only one customer before me with no one behind me. I had been hesitant to visit this place before due to the slightly intimidating atmosphere, and I thought there was only a small parking lot nearby. However, I found out that there was a free parking area for 30 minutes near a bank. It's just across the street from the restaurant, and you enter through a sliding door. The restaurant only has a counter seating arrangement. I checked the daily menu on Twitter and decided to try the daily special. Unfortunately, they had run out of fried horse mackerel, so I opted for the herbal curry as my next choice. The chef immediately started preparing my order, and I was served within 7-8 minutes. The curry came with miso soup and toppings like half-boiled egg, broccoli, fried lotus root, and roasted mini tomatoes. The portion of rice and curry was generous, and the curry had a thick consistency with a balance of sweetness, bitterness, and a hint of spiciness. The toppings added different flavors as I ate through them. I usually don't like mini tomatoes, but the roasted ones were tolerable. The miso soup with dumplings and vegetables was flavorful and satisfying. I finished everything on my plate and was impressed by the quality of the meal, especially considering the price of 550 yen before tax. The chef handled everything alone, and I left feeling grateful for the delicious meal. Thank you for the treat. The parking was also free for up to 30 minutes.

Before going, I checked Twitter and saw that today's fish set meal is "baked cheese white fish" - wow, I want to try that! But I decided to stick with my original choice, the "herbal curry." It was just past 1:30 pm when I arrived, so I was able to find a seat with one empty space next to me. Then two more people came in, making it a bit cramped. It seems like there are many elderly regular customers here. If it were closer, I would want to come here every day. As I observed last time, when you order curry, they first grill cherry tomatoes with a burner. The owner wears a mask, and there are about three alcohol disinfectant gels on the counter. The air conditioner is working well, but the windows are slightly open. There are spice descriptions lined up on the top of the counter. It seems like a lot of spices are used in the curry. And here it comes, the herbal curry! Wow, it's quite a portion - I wonder if I can finish it (of course, I will eat it). This would definitely fill up even a man's stomach. The toppings include boiled egg, grilled tomato, broccoli, and crispy-fried lotus root. And the specialty here? The piping hot miso soup that comes with it. Now, let's take a bite of the curry. "...It's sweet, and fruity?!" I thought it would be light and watery because it's herbal, but it's not. It's quite thick, with plenty of onions. As I continue eating, the spices linger in the aftertaste, giving a bit of a spicy kick. It's around medium spiciness, but with lots of spices, so even though the air conditioning was on, I sweated a bit. And those orange-colored granules scattered throughout - at first, I thought they were carrots, but they're goji berries. This fruity taste must be coming from the "plenty of goji berries." The piping hot miso soup is lightly seasoned with onions and tofu. I'm so full now! Thank you for the meal!

Today's dish was ginger pork belly. I just can't resist meat, haha! The fish dish was deep-fried sandfish. The side dishes included broccoli salad, scrambled eggs with ham, simmered daikon, carrot, and thick-fried tofu. I was completely satisfied! The piping hot miso soup with seaweed and onions was delicious. I was happy with the modest amount of rice. I look forward to trying their herbal curry next time, which is made without using water, only the moisture from the vegetables. Excited for the next visit! Thank you for the meal!

I passed by the familiar road and wondered if the yakiniku restaurant had changed again, but I decided to go in after reading Mairebi's review mentioning that it had become a rice eatery or something similar. I was pleased to find out that you can enjoy the same "set meal" even after 2 pm, and even in the evening. On this day, even though it was past 2 pm, there were only two customers before me. It's a small shop with only 7 counter seats, run by a young male owner. The set meals change daily, with a choice of meat or fish. On this particular day, they had pork liver with leeks. I ordered the pork belly set meal. It was served promptly, and I was impressed by the generous amount of side dishes - spinach and hijiki, corn salad, spring roll salad, winter melon and chikuwa stew, and a cabbage salad to accompany the meat. The pork belly was tender and mildly seasoned. The overall taste was gentle and reminded me of the meals at the "Shokuiku-kan" in Nakamura Gakuen. The "Taberuya" offers a more substantial portion suitable even for men, and all this for only 550 yen. I would love to try their popular hamburger and herbal curry dishes, so I will definitely be back. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Today I had the grilled white fish with a delicious miso soup, which was served piping hot and tasted amazing. The flavors are consistently good here, so I always feel confident in the taste. The variety of side dishes was also impressive. It's a small restaurant, so I imagine they are facing challenges due to the pandemic, which is why I want to support them as much as possible. Even in a small way, like by getting takeout bento boxes. The meal was delicious, thank you!