A rare smoking-friendly restaurant these days. As a non-smoker, that's a downside for me, but it's the restaurant's policy so I can't complain. The cost performance is good. The recommended Omi beef hormone grill was quite delicious. Personally, I can't eat raw meat, but my companion seemed to love the chicken tataki and was devouring it.

Today's service lunch for 770 yen is the teriyaki option.

"Bankaraya" near Momoyama Minami Exit on the Outer Ring Road. I had been curious about this place since visiting the nearby "Yukikura Shokudo" before. Although you have to cross the road, there is parking space for 3 cars. It seems like it transforms into an izakaya at night, but the daily lunch menu is displayed outside, so you can visit with confidence. For lunch, you can choose between ① "Fried Cod with Tartar Sauce" or ② "Salmon, Scallop, and Sea Bream Carpaccio," which come with side dishes and rice. Another menu that caught my eye was the "Fish Set Meal," which includes a sashimi assortment of tuna, amberjack, and marinated mackerel. Since it was my first time at the restaurant, I chose the "Fried Cod with Tartar Sauce" for 650 yen. Inside, pop music similar to cable radio was playing, giving it an izakaya-like atmosphere. Despite visiting after the busy hours, several more customers arrived later, picking up magazines and newspapers placed near the entrance before taking a seat. Although it seemed to cater more to male customers, there were surprisingly a few solo female customers and groups of older women. The interior had a counter with stools for about 4 people facing the kitchen, 4 tables, and a large table with seating for about 10 people around it. The place seemed to be run by a man who appeared to be the owner and two women, and during the busy hours, they seemed quite busy, with the cleanup not keeping up and forgetting to come take orders for a while, but that added to the charm. The service was friendly and good, although some people might find it lacking. About 10 minutes later, the food was brought out. The variety of side dishes was pleasing to see. It included "Fried Cod with shredded cabbage, simmered fiddleheads, bamboo shoots and watercress, raw baby octopus, broccoli and tuna salad, miso soup, rice, pickles." I started with the miso soup, which seemed to have a slightly white miso flavor, with plenty of daikon and chopped vegetables (probably mizuna?). The raw baby octopus had a subtle wasabi kick, and while I couldn't tell if it was fresh, it was a nice dish as I don't usually eat it. The bamboo shoots and watercress, as well as the broccoli and tuna salad, were decent, but as I ate, I realized that none of the dishes were particularly delicious, and it seemed like they were focusing more on quantity than quality. The main dish of fried cod was also decent, just like eating regular white fish. The tartar sauce was mostly mayonnaise. The rice was cooked and tasted average. Overall, the food was average in taste and quality, but for 650 yen, being able to eat this much at a restaurant is not common, so I rated the value for money highly."

We went for lunch on Saturday afternoon with my family of three. The restaurant was full of customers, including people on their way to work and local families. There were several lunch options available, with the daily special priced at 630 yen and allowing you to choose your side dishes. My wife ordered the kashiwa, my daughter had the tonkatsu egg on rice, and I ordered the limited quantity maguro yukke don for 680 yen. The daily set meal included a main dish, rice, miso soup, pickles, and side dishes such as one shrimp fry, firefly squid, and lotus root salad, all very filling. My daughter tried her best to finish it all but was defeated by the portion size. The food on every plate was delicious. My wife even said, "This is really good for 630 yen." The maguro yukke don I ordered also came with the same side dishes as the daily special, with a topping of egg yolk that mixed well with the tuna. Overall, I think the food was tasty, similar to a good izakaya. The restaurant seemed to be run by a family and the service was friendly and welcoming. (Note: It is not a non-smoking establishment, so it may not be suitable for those who dislike cigarette smoke)

I think it's about the third time with my girlfriend. Overall, I think the food tastes good. The fried food, grilled dishes, salads, and fish dishes are all delicious. Especially, the crispy texture of the tempura was great. (^-^)/ The atmosphere of the restaurant is calm and relaxing. However, the disappointing part was the beef steak (|||_|||). I remember it was written as steak, but it was so dry... It was probably the most expensive item on the menu. (;_;) I think they were trying to balance the prices, but having the main dish like that leaves a disappointing feeling at the end. (T_T) The drinks were good and suitable for those who like a bar atmosphere. There were about 10 seats at the counter and around 5 booths. It might be a bit inconvenient for large groups. They also have seasonal menu items, which I think is good for a date (^-^)/ Despite going three times, I can't pinpoint a dish that I really loved. The prices gave me the impression that they were a bit on the high side. (T_T) It might be because of the extra charges that come with the appetizers. On a side note, I wish restaurants would stop using the charging system. (- ===========

I haven't been there at night yet, but I went there for lunch with my family. The downside is that there is limited parking. They offer daily specials, homemade tonkatsu set, sashimi set, and maguro (tuna) bowl set. The portions were decent and the taste was good. The customers varied from salarymen to local ladies to solo diners. However, there were no tatami seating, so it might be difficult for small children. The prices were all around 800 yen. I plan to go there for drinks at night next time.

Although it is labeled as an Asian izakaya, this restaurant is not specialized in Asian cuisine. Therefore, it is recommended if you want to casually eat Asian dishes. If you are looking for authentic Asian food, this may not be the best choice. I ordered dishes like chicken tang ponzu, dashimaki, and beef tataki, along with some unique items like fresh spring rolls and Bali-style yakisoba. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is quite stylish but not too formal, making it suitable for dining alone. The staff are friendly and some even engage in conversations with customers sitting at the counter. The taste is average in my opinion. I may have had high expectations for a full-on Asian experience, but it wasn't quite like that. However, once you get used to it, you'll find that they have a decent selection of drinks and menu items, making it a convenient izakaya for regular visits.

Asian-style izakaya near Momoyama Minami-guchi Station on the Keihan line. The food is quite delicious and reasonably priced, so the restaurant is often crowded with many people. My favorite dish is the yakisoba, which is really tasty. There are plenty of other menu options that are all delicious. They also have a wide variety of drinks, and for those who don't drink or can't drink, there is a parking lot available so you can just enjoy the food. The owner is quite an interesting guy and will engage in pleasant conversations with you.

I had been passing by this restaurant many times by car and was always curious about it, so I decided to go with three of my colleagues for dinner. I liked the atmosphere in front of the restaurant, and the inside had a slightly Asian feel to it, which was nice. Since it was a girls' night out, we debated whether to go for a course meal or order individual dishes. We ended up ordering various items to share, and everyone enjoyed the meal as we finished everything. We talked about coming back for lunch next time, but we haven't had the chance to do so yet. I would like to try their lunch menu someday. By the way, we had Malt beer. The restaurant was featured in the Suntory Gourmet Guide, so I thought I would mention it.