On Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 12:30, the restaurant was fully booked and the daily special (striped hokke fish) set meal was sold out. As always, the ginger pork for 850 yen was delicious. In my opinion, it's the best or second best set meal in the world. The ginger pork was delicious as usual, and the finely sliced cabbage on the side was impressive! The elegant u-no-hana flower, and the miso soup with three large chunks of potatoes (wild, right?) were all amazing. I was impressed by each and every dish from start to finish. Thank you for the feast.

I found a restaurant online. It seems like an izakaya at night, but... um... was there a store there? I completely overlooked the place. When I put it in the navigation, it guided me to this house. Oh... there's no store here. Maybe it's closed? Or is it a day off? I found a parking sign. But the wooden board with a hole where the curtain should be hanging is not hanging. Does that mean it's closed? I looked across the road and finally found it. Coming from the town, turn left at Bel Classic. Then go straight and pass a yakiniku restaurant called Daisho-en on the left side... but I missed it. And I've passed by this road hundreds of times, but I didn't know there was a store here. By the way, the parking was apparently correct where I left it. Other than that, you're not supposed to leave it there. So, if you go by car, there are only two parking spaces, so the chances of finding a spot are quite low. I was lucky. Sunken kotatsu seats. I took off my shoes and went inside. There's a counter and table seats, but all seats are sunken kotatsu style, so it feels comfortable no matter where you sit. Lunch menu. There are four lunch options, and two more are added for the summer season. I decided on the one that had a good reputation online. The daily special on this day was hokke fry set meal. Shumai set meal for 850 yen. I decided on this one. I waited about 15 minutes after ordering. Then, the steamer arrived. Open! Oh, this is luxurious. No wonder it has a good reputation. And they said I could have unlimited rice refills. This is quite a good deal for 850 yen. Two kinds of shumai. I wonder what kind of leaves these are. They probably serve as a steaming guide. There were two kinds of shumai. The large ones came in a set of five, which was a pleasant size. Rice and miso soup. A small teacup of rice. And miso soup with fried tofu and wakame seaweed. This miso soup was extremely hot. It remained hot until the end. Three small side dishes. Fried tofu salad, spinach with sesame dressing, and pickles. Three side dishes come with it... I could probably eat a bowl of rice with this. Dessert too. And dessert is included. On this day, it was grapes. Well, it was too much trouble, so I ate the skin with the chopsticks. The skin was not at all bitter and could be eaten as it is. Meat shumai. I started with the meat shumai. It was steamed thoroughly and very hot. The skin was soft, and I could feel the meat directly. Also, they were large, so obviously, I couldn't eat them in one bite. The shumai with mustard was delicious. The yellow one was... I wonder what it is. A yellow shumai that I haven't seen much before. I wonder what it's made of... I tried biting it in half, and it turned out to be pumpkin. A rare pumpkin shumai. I might have eaten it for the first time. It was also delicious. Seconds... Rice refill, please... I asked for seconds, and wow, they really piled it up. They probably thought I would eat a lot. There was twice the amount of the initial serving. By the way, I could hear the sound, and they might be cooking rice with gas here. The rice was cooked a bit soft, but it was tasty. Self-serve coffee. It's really nice that it's included for 850 yen. However, the coffee was also very hot. Hot items are rare in hot shops, actually. I found a good restaurant. However, it's hard to get in without being able to park the car. A hidden gem... or rather, I just couldn't find it. Next time, I'm curious about the ginger pork. Thank you for the meal. ⇒ ◇ If only I could easily park my car, I could go there right away ◇

The miso soup on this day was particularly delicious. It had plenty of namako (sea cucumber), finely chopped negi (green onions), a hint of mizore (grated daikon radish), and a sprinkle of Japanese mountain pepper to finish. This combination transformed the overall taste into a deep and satisfying flavor, making it a truly satisfying bowl. The ginger pork was as good as always, not too rich or too sweet, and nicely balanced. The side dishes, hourensou (spinach) sesame salad and dashi-soaked koyadofu (freeze-dried tofu), were both well-prepared without any shortcuts. The pickled vegetables (lightly pickled cucumber) were also delicious as usual. It's rare to find a set meal where everything is so well-prepared, making it a truly satisfying meal as always! Thank you for the meal.

The food was exceptionally delicious! The round shrimp fry, sweet and harmonious onion mixed with the fluffy and rich egg and dashi, was exquisite. The side dishes were outstanding as well, with simmered butterbur sprouts and fried tofu, and a refreshing vinegar dish with young cucumber and myoga. The pickled Chinese cabbage was perfectly seasoned, and the miso soup with young shoots, fried tofu, and green onions was a delight. Thank you for the meal, I am completely satisfied.

Every time I come here, I always order the ginger pork set meal. The side dishes are generous and luxurious, with a variety of ingredients in the "buna" dish and finely cut "fried fish and watercress with mayo dressing." Both complement the meal perfectly. And the miso soup was a pleasant surprise! Delicious! The radish and tempura bits add a hidden depth of flavor that comes through as you eat. Is it the radish or the tempura bits that make it so tasty? The umami from the radish blends perfectly with the tempura bits, creating a fantastic combination! Thank you for the delicious meal.

The pork cutlet was perfectly fried, with a crispy coating and delicious taste. However, the side dishes were disappointing. The tonkatsu sauce was too strong for the refreshing grated daikon radish. The shredded cabbage and thickly sliced boiled egg were surprisingly good. The miso soup with "snow under" was exquisite. Overall, it was a great meal. Thank you.

Daily special set meal: Gyuniku-gawa set meal for 850 yen, featuring a large sukiyaki beef with three slices. The Gyukiku-gawa has a perfect balance of flavors. It may be hard to tell from the photo, but there is plenty of Gyobou (beef fat) under the beef and egg, with the scum removed. Shirataki, tofu, and a very good balance. The Tori-daikon is excellent, mozuku vinegar is a nice palate cleanser, and the pickled cucumber is a masterpiece. And to top it off, miso soup! Absolutely delicious!! The light and delicate namako soup with a hint of Japanese mountain pepper was superb. The scent was so refreshing, it was mistaken for yuzu at first sip. Extremely satisfied, thank you for the feast.

Ginger pork set meal for 850 yen (free rice refill), the main dish was delicious, served with chicken and daikon simmered together, mozuku vinegar with grated yam, pickled cucumbers, miso soup with seaweed and fried tofu. Each dish was a delight to savor. Ended up getting seconds of rice, very very satisfied, thank you for the feast.

Before July 2021, chappytsum mentioned about being in a traffic accident. I am very grateful for the concern from many people. Fortunately, my body was not seriously injured, just some bruises. The pain went away in 2-3 weeks, and there were no lasting effects. However, the road bike I bought this spring got broken. I took it to the bike shop where I bought it, and they said that they would send an estimate to the insurance company of the other party involved in the accident, who would then assess it and pay for the repairs. But, I never received any contact from the insurance company. Since I had the repair cost available, I wanted to repair it regardless of whether I received compensation or not, but without any contact, I didn't know if I could proceed with the repair. The bike shop said that the insurance company of the other party should come to assess the road bike, so I hesitated to repair it on my own. Eventually, I contacted the insurance company myself and they said that the assessment was done, and I could go ahead with the repair. Finally, the full repair amount was paid, but I wish they had communicated better. I can't mention the actual name of the insurance company, so let's just call them "Kagawa Teruyuki-san". On the way to repair the road bike, I stopped by a restaurant for lunch. It was a hot day in mid-July, and even a 15-minute walk made me sweat. The restaurant is known for its "shumai set meal", but I was in the mood for tempura, so I ordered a tempura bowl for 850 yen. The shrimp had a slight raw smell, the bell peppers and eggplants were good, the shiitake mushrooms were not bad but could be less watery. The green onions could have been served differently instead of being tempura. The chicken tempura was tasty. The rice portion was small by default, so it's better to ask for extra rice in advance. The miso soup was good. The seaweed vinegar was average but refreshing in the hot summer. With tofu and fruit (watermelon) included, it was definitely a good deal for 850 yen. However, I still think the "shumai set meal" would have been better.

I came to "Yashima" for lunch with the intention of trying their "tempura bowl" menu. While waiting, I checked out the menu for their evening offerings, thinking it would be nice to have a place like this near my home. Finally, the tempura bowl arrived! Normally, when a menu says "tempura bowl," it comes with miso soup. But at "Yashima," it would be more accurate to call it a "tempura bowl set." It included a soft-boiled egg, tomato, dessert, pickled vegetables, and miso soup, all for 850 yen, which is quite reasonable. The tempura included shrimp, eggplant, green onion, chicken, chrysanthemum leaves, and shiitake mushrooms. The ingredients may vary depending on the season. It was delicious!

I have wanted to visit "Yashima" for many years. I have tried calling several times, but it was always full or sold out. It seems to be a popular restaurant, which makes me even more curious. On my first visit, there happened to be some available seats, with only one group of customers before me. I thought the wait would be short since they seemed to be finishing their meal, but to my surprise, they took a long time. I considered leaving, but I decided to stay and exercise my patience. I ordered the tempura rice bowl for 850 yen. While waiting, I had to endure the smoke from three chain smokers. The tempura rice bowl came with a unique lid, which I quickly removed. The tempura was crispy and hot, with a delicious sweet and savory sauce. It included shrimp, eggplant, green pepper, squid, shiitake mushrooms, and lots of green onions. The rice was a bit soft, but overall, the meal was enjoyable. If it weren't for the smoke, it would have been even better. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the miso soup. I was able to use PayPay for payment. It was a satisfying meal.

From the stylish stepping stone entrance, you are welcomed into a cozy space with jazz music playing in the background. The food is piping hot, the beer is ice cold, and everything you order is delicious. The adorable hospitality of the owner and the friendly atmosphere make you want to come back to this hidden gem of a restaurant.

The set meal here is excellent, with a great main dish, tasty miso soup, delicious side dishes, and flavorful pickles. Truly a "blissful" experience.

The tempura of negi and piman, along with torimiyakon seaweed salad with ponzu dressing, were perfect. And the daikon radish miso soup with fine-cut tenkasu was also delicious. Thank you for the meal.

There were five large prawns in the dish (gorgeous♡). The accompanying dish of sliced raw fish and simmered eggplant was excellent. The usual light pickled cucumber was also delicious. Thank you for the meal.

The parking lot is located diagonally across from the store. It was great that rice refills are allowed, and the healthy meal was good!

The udon at this place is cheap and delicious. It comes in a bonito soup with beaten egg and pork. The shumai is also very tasty!

The comforting and delicious taste of stability and reassurance ♡ This time it's Tsukimi soup.

I revisited the restaurant "Yashima" and was happy to go there twice due to work reasons. Today, the daily special was Katsudon! The egg was half-cooked and delicious. The side dishes included Nameko mushrooms with grated yam, which was crunchy and tasty. For dessert, I had a banana. The other person had a Tempura Don, which was also delicious. In addition to the tasty Shumai, they also offer daily specials, so you won't get tired of coming back. Finally, the self-serve coffee left me feeling satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

Visit date April 25th (Wednesday) Today marks the start of three days of work in the Kawabata area, battling a mountain of documents. Despite it being morning, I feel exhausted (^^;), so I will have a delicious lunch and continue to work hard in the afternoon (^^♪ Recently, based on the reviews by "Arek0913" and "BlueBlue34," I decided to head to this place around 1 PM. Luckily, there was one parking space available! There were about 10 customers in three groups before me, but they left one by one. It seems to be a popular spot. Now, time to order... I initially thought of getting the shumai set that I had before, but the waitress recommended the daily special stewed udon set, so that's what I ordered. The interior of the restaurant feels like an izakaya (Japanese pub) (^^)/ I feel like shouting for a beer! The stewed udon arrived in about 10 minutes. It had simmered egg, pork, and green onions. It also came with side dishes, onigiri, and a dessert of banana! At first, I thought the portion wasn't that big, but as I ate, my stomach started to feel full. The broth of the udon was gentle in flavor, and the simple plum onigiri was satisfying. Another delicious lunch today. Thank you for the meal.