Sometimes I come across a diner when I'm traveling by bike. This time, I ordered a set of mini tempura rice bowl and sweet inari udon. The udon itself was okay, but the tempura rice bowl was delicious. It had pumpkin, sweet potato, and even 2 shrimp. Plus, it came with simmered konjac and daikon radish, which was fantastic. Overall, it was cheap and tasty.

The portion size was about 1.2 to 1.4 times larger than usual, and the hamburger was relatively small. The salad and pasta weren't too plentiful, so it was just the right amount. The daikon radish that came with it was cold and not very tasty (probably because it had been made in advance and sat for a while). The miso soup was like your average set meal, maybe slightly better. Everyone around me was eating heartily, and I was so full that I felt like I might fall asleep haha. For students, the portion size is quite generous, which is nice!

Ordered the set meal with oyakodon, udon, and mini katsudon for 780 yen. Didn't think too much before ordering, but when the donburi arrived, it turned out to be more like a special oyakodon set. The thickness of the katsu in the katsudon was just right, and the flavor of the oil was to my liking. The udon was also delicious and safe. The portion size was quite generous. This restaurant offers great value for money.

I went to Sen'nari for lunch with my daughter. I ordered the Tempura Set for 730 yen, and my daughter ordered the B Set for 900 yen with a small rice. It was around 11:30 and the restaurant wasn't too crowded. There were construction workers, elderly gentlemen, and couples dining. When our meals arrived, we were surprised by the generous portions. The freshly fried tempura came with pickles, miso soup, pumpkin and bamboo shoot stew, and a serving of rice that seemed double the usual size. It was a satisfying and affordable lunch.

I'm back again. Let's conquer the entire menu this time. Today, I had the chicken cutlet set. It seems to be quite a substantial menu even among Sen'nari's offerings. The crispy and spicy sauce stimulates the appetite and doesn't get boring. It comes with dried daikon radish, miso soup, pickles, and rice. Ah, so satisfying.

Sen'nari Shokudo in Ichijoji was almost full even at 13:30, slightly off from the usual lunch hour. I ordered the "Mini Donburi with Udon" from the set menu options. You can choose the type of mini donburi, and this time I chose the pork cutlet. The pork cutlet was tender, but the sauce was a bit spicy. The udon was delicious, especially with the addition of tempura flakes. The meal was satisfying and had a generous portion, perfect for lunch.

My rating is 4.2 [Food 4.2 | Service 4.0 | Atmosphere 4.0 | Value for money 4.0 | Drinks -]. As expected, I revisited without delay. I arrived at 11 am, right after opening. There were two customers before me. Today, I chose the B lunch set. It includes shrimp fry, tonkatsu, and chicken karaage for 900 yen. One of the unique features here is that you can have barley rice for free. Not for health reasons, I just simply like it. More solo customers started coming in. They all seemed like regulars, smoothly picking up magazines, newspapers, or manga before taking a seat. And here it comes. Wow, the portion is even bigger than I expected. The salad is a mountain of cabbage, tomato, spaghetti, 2 shrimp fries, 3 pieces of karaage, medium-sized tonkatsu with lemon. Miso soup, barley rice, 2 pieces of pickled daikon, and an additional side dish (pumpkin and radish simmered). And to my delight, there's grated daikon with ponzu sauce on a separate plate. Thanks to this grated daikon with ponzu sauce, even the seemingly challenging dishes became very enjoyable and refreshing to eat. The barley rice and miso soup were also delicious. Thank you for the feast. This place is indeed great. BGM J-pop (Apologies for the poor photo quality due to the lighting at my seat).

I would rate it as 4.1 for food, 4.0 for service, 4.0 for atmosphere, and 4.0 for value for money. I had been wanting to go there for a while. I arrived at 11:30 AM and the place was quite crowded. I sat at a small table near the kitchen. The customers were mostly older men, with a ratio of about 2:1 compared to women. The female staff also had a subdued appearance, making the whole place look dull. The menu had many options, but I ended up ordering the pork belly rice bowl and soba set for 750 yen. It came with a side dish of tofu and lotus root, as well as pickled radish. The soba was on the softer side even by Kyoto standards, but the dashi had a unique touch of yuzu. The pork belly bowl was generous in portion and had a slightly sweet flavor, which I balanced out with shichimi spice. Overall, I found this to be a very good cafeteria. The location is convenient, right by Eizan Ichijoji Station, and I have a feeling I will visit again soon. Thank you for the meal.

I went after a long time. I'm full. It's a nostalgic taste from the past. It's a place where office workers, craftsmen, and students often go, but these days I also see a lot of housewives having lunch.

It's cheap, delicious, has a good portion size, and is perfect.

A hearty set meal with a good portion size. Affordable and delicious. Changed miso soup to tonjiru (pork miso soup).

A friend of the common people. Lunch at a local diner. It's fun to try different curries since each shop has a different taste. The curry is sweet and homey. The cutlet is not thick but crispy. It's like a homemade curry.

Kansai-style, with dashi. It warmed me up.

You can enjoy the taste of home-cooked meals here. The lunch menu changes often so you won't get bored.

Eating in a smoke-free environment is definitely the way to go. The air is really clear.

Great value for money.

On July 19th, around 11:30 AM, my second daughter, third daughter, and I visited this restaurant for the first time. We walked there and had lunch. I had the "Okaasan Teishoku" for 800 yen including tax, which includes simmered mackerel, vegetable tempura, and one more dish. In addition to the description above, there are many side dishes, including three different dishes for the "one more dish." It's great, please refer to the images for details (lol). All the side dishes are delicious, and the rice is served in a large portion. It's a good restaurant, and it has become my favorite. My second daughter had the "Bento B" for 900 yen including tax, which includes tonkatsu, shrimp fry, and chicken karaage. My third daughter had the "Maguro Tsukedon Teishoku" for 700 yen including tax, which includes marinated tuna over rice with a choice of soba or udon noodles. Thank you for the meal!

It is a restaurant near Ichijoji Station, along Manshuin-dori. The exterior is not very noticeable, but there are menu items displayed in front of the restaurant. I visited for lunch. The interior has tables spaced out nicely. The clientele is mostly locals, with few tourists. The service is good. The decor is plain, but the menu is affordable and extensive (prices include tax). There are two lunch sets (850 yen, 900 yen) and several other set meals on the blackboard menu (700 yen and up). The blackboard set meals seem to be generous in portion. In addition, there are set meals (550 yen and up), light meals (550 yen and up), udon/soba dishes (400 yen and up), and rice bowls (500 yen and up). Sets of rice bowls with noodles, and noodle dishes with sushi are also available. The items I ordered were as follows: The "udon" had round, medium-thin noodles and a light broth. It was a standard "udon". - Tempura udon (650 yen) with 2 shrimp tempura, 1 fish cake, seaweed, and green onion. - Sukeroku set (300 yen) with 3 sushi rolls, 2 inari sushi, and highland tofu and pickled radish. The sushi rolls contained rolled omelette, mitsuba parsley, simmered kanpyo gourd, simmered shiitake mushrooms. The inari sushi had lightly flavored skin and mixed rice filling. - Shippoku (500 yen) with 2 fish cakes, seaweed, simmered shiitake mushrooms, spinach, green onion, and wheat gluten. It may not be a restaurant featured in guidebooks, but the extensive menu is a plus. It's a good choice for a regular meal.

For a student like me, this place has become like a second home, and I have become a regular without even realizing it. The best part is, I never get tired of it. I can go there day and night, all year round, and still want to go back. It has a mysterious charm that keeps drawing me in. The food may be simple, but it's delicious in a home-cooked kind of way. The variety of side dishes that come with the set meals and the wide range of menu options show that they put effort into keeping customers satisfied. While there may not be any particularly unique or cheap signature dishes, this restaurant may not stand out much, but it quietly exudes a love for food and kindness, making it a wonderful place that cares for the local community. When I come here, I can't help but feel a sense of "I'm home." I hope this place will continue to thrive for a long time. Thank you for the delicious meals, always.