I went there with the intent of picking up someone, but the space was small, so the seating was cramped, and it was mostly filled with men, making it hard to understand what I was actually there for. When I tried to get the oden, the skewers kept coming off and made it difficult to grab. As for the oden itself, it wasn't that delicious either.

I visited a restaurant around 9:30 PM on a Sunday without a reservation. The place was fully packed, but after a short wait, I was shown to a table. Instead of ordering each item individually, you can pick the oden you want directly from what's in front of you and mark how many you had with a check on a piece of paper. It's a self-reporting system. For drinks and some items, you order from the staff. The seating is a bit tight, but you'll likely become friends with the people next to you (laughs). Oden is just perfect for this time of year; it really warms you up!

Located behind Shibuya's Mark City in a dining complex, I was drawn in by the intriguing name of this place, "Tokyo Oden Love Story." The interior features three retro-style oden carts, and patrons sit closely together at communal tables. It turns out, the concept here is about connections and meeting new people. I entered without realizing this, but I ended up chatting with a neighbor while helping myself to oden. There are also snacks and oden you can order by writing on paper. Trying a variety of dishes can be a bit on the pricey side, but I think it can be a worthwhile spot depending on your purpose for visiting.

I went with a male companion, and we were seated at a table where other male-female pairs were gathered, which was kind of funny! There were actually more same-gender pairs there. The oden was very delicious; however, some ingredients had run out on the table, and if we hadn't mentioned it to the staff, they wouldn't have noticed to bring us more. The delivery of a different menu that wasn't on the table was also quite slow, which was a bit disappointing. The staff seemed really busy. The space was cramped, but the atmosphere was nice.

It's a narrow and dark oden shop without beef tendon. For those who love retro vibes and oden, it's a must-visit. The way they calculate your bill at the end is based on the final skewers you ate. Honestly, you can't stretch your legs, and there’s nowhere to hang your clothes; I might not have entered if I didn’t have a strong desire to eat oden. When they served the daikon radish skewered on a stick with tongs, it fell apart—just how many hours have they been simmering this?

The piping hot oden infused with flavor was amazing, and I highly recommend the sausage. Its coarse grind enhances the blend of sausage flavor and broth, creating a delicious harmony! You can enjoy it with condiments like mustard and yuzu miso. The mustard isn't too spicy, making it approachable for those who may not like strong flavors.

The place was almost fully booked even on a weekday night! All the oden was delicious! I was really happy to have met so many people, and it was great to bond with other girls as well! The cost performance, atmosphere, and taste are all highly recommended!!! There were also some people from overseas, and I was able to enjoy a lot of交流!

On a Friday night in Shibuya, every restaurant was fully booked, but for some reason, this place had two seats available, so I was able to enter. True to a Friday night, the restaurant was packed. Despite that, the male staff member greeted us with a smile and provided excellent service. I could really feel his professional attitude. Thank you for the meal!

I had been visiting the Ebisu location occasionally since before COVID, but this time I went to the Shibuya store. It operates in a multi-tenant building across two floors, and the system is the same. While enjoying self-serve oden, my friend, who loves meeting new people, appreciated the chance encounters with fellow diners at the shared tables. That's why when we go out for drinks, we often end up at this place for a second or third venue! Haha.

I went early because they had a happy hour with great drink deals. As a result, there weren't many customers, but around 8 PM, more and more people started arriving. Luckily, I found three winning oden skewers, which allowed me to gift some habushu and snacks to nearby customers. To be honest, I didn't have any memorable encounters, though. Also, once the place was full, it became quite cramped, and I had to ask people nearby to move so I could get to the restroom, which was a bit of a hassle. The oden was delicious, so I would like to go again if I have the chance.

There is an oden shop near Shibuya Station where you can serve yourself from a food stand. The payment system is quite unique as it’s based on self-reporting. Along with the classic ingredients like daikon, eggs, konnyaku, and hanpen, they also offer sausage as a skewered oden. Occasionally, you might get a surprise in your order, allowing you to treat others at the table as part of a fun social experience. This encourages natural conversation, and there are quite a few female customers, perhaps those enjoying a second round after work. I think it’s a perfect place to have an event-like experience and enjoy together!

I visited around 6:30 PM on a holiday with two other people. The restaurant has two floors, the third and the fifth, and we went to the third floor. The place was about half full, mostly with women. When seated, we found that the oden (Japanese hot pot) was self-serve, and we had to write down our choices on a slip of paper. All the ingredients were well-soaked, tender, and delicious. We stayed for about three hours, and by then the restaurant was about 80% full. I will definitely visit again.

There were various dishes besides oden! The lemon sour wasn’t that great. The oden, especially the radish, was delicious. Some tables were really lively while others weren’t; there were groups of friends as well as couples and individuals dining together.

It was a concept restaurant where you could meet new people while enjoying oden! The interior had a karaoke setup and a shared seating style around the oden pot, making it easy for connections to happen. There was also a unique rule: if you pulled a winning stick, you could give a piece of oden to someone from another group. The tsukune (meatball) was especially delicious!

I visited this place with four colleagues on a Friday night, and it quickly became packed with people! The atmosphere inside really felt like a street food stall, and just sitting down made us excited! A delicious aroma from the oden wafted over — I love oden! You can take as much as you like, and you keep track of it yourself on a piece of paper by marking how many you’ve taken, so you have to remember what you’re doing. If you find a special mark on your skewer, you get to receive your choice of drinks or even garlic or chili liquor, which you can gift to other customers in the restaurant. It was fun to exchange gifts with a couple who were sitting at the same table! The oden was fantastic, especially the large daikon that was soaked in delicious broth. The thick fried tofu and meatballs were also really tasty and became my favorites! There were interesting variations like tomatoes and yuba, so you never get bored. There were also quite a few other snacks besides oden on the menu! I think it’s a great place to enjoy whether you come with friends or as a couple. Thank you for the lovely meal!

I should have researched more before going... I went to this restaurant with friends for drinks! I was craving oden and found this place in Shibuya. We sat around a table with many people. Since I wanted to catch up with friends I hadn't seen in a while, we were seated side by side with three people, which was a bit inconvenient. Someone sitting next to us struck up a conversation, so we couldn't fully concentrate on our own discussion, which was a bit disappointing. I think it's perfect for those who enjoy a lively group atmosphere, but it wasn't really suited for what we needed this time.

Recommended for those who want to experience a street food vibe. If you love traveling or want to feel a sense of adventure, you'll definitely have an amazing time. The oden and alcohol are delicious. While it might feel a bit pricey, the fun you'll have makes you forget about cost-effectiveness. I want to bring my friends and go again!

I had eggs, konjac, daikon, and grilled rice balls. Everything was well-seasoned and delicious. It was a self-service style where you take your food and mark it on a paper with a check mark. I felt that the interior decor was quite elaborate, but the restaurant itself was dimly lit, making it hard to see. Since it felt like we were sharing tables, I didn’t stay for too long.

I visited an oden restaurant in Shibuya where the seating was communal, allowing for a mix of men and women to sit together. The atmosphere made it easy to communicate, and I was able to engage with the couple sitting next to me. Instead of a quiet dining experience, it felt more like a chance to connect and have fun together. If you're looking for a lively environment to enjoy good food and drink while mingling with others, I highly recommend this place!

This restaurant, located next to Mark City, was visited as a second stop around 10 PM on a weekday. We had made a reservation, but the interior was quite empty. The retro atmosphere of the place allowed us to sit around a pot of oden, and it was a self-service style. Oden pairs really well with sake in winter!