I visited this place for lunch on a regular day. I arrived around 11:35 am and at that time there were 2 groups of customers already there, but there were still empty seats. I sat at the counter and had a hard time choosing from the extensive menu, but I decided to order the "Mixed Fry Set" with extra rice for free. The food was served in about 9 minutes. The set meal was very generous with a large portion of rice and various fried items such as tonkatsu, beef cutlet, white fish fry, cream croquette, and shrimp fry. I love shrimp fry, so I devoured it quickly. The cream croquette had a rich creamy filling and was quite delicious. The tonkatsu, beef cutlet, and fish fry were crispy and crunchy. The demi-glace sauce was rich and added a great flavor to the fried items. The side dishes were also tasty and complemented the meal well. The macaroni salad and fresh vegetables added a nice balance to the meal. The miso soup was a bit light in flavor but still satisfying. I finished the large portion of rice easily and left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied. The elderly couple running the restaurant had a charming banter between them, making the waiting time enjoyable. The husband's friendly customer service seemed to have many fans. They also seemed busy preparing bento boxes for takeout, indicating their popularity in the area. By the time I left around 12 pm, the restaurant was almost full, showing its popularity. They also have a parking lot across from the Yakult building, which was convenient. Next time I'm in the area, I would like to try their rice bowls or curry dishes. Thank you for the delicious meal!

It's about a 9-minute walk from Kintetsu Hisatsugawa Station. This cozy restaurant is run by a friendly couple. They mainly serve Japanese cuisine with generous portions. This time, I chose my favorite Katsudon as a single dish (with miso soup included). You can also add udon or soba set for an extra 200 yen, but I wasn't confident I could finish it. I enjoyed a normal-sized Katsudon with a large portion of rice. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Mixed Fry Set Meal 900 yen In spring, fried food is a must (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) The fried items included croquette, tonkatsu, beef cutlet, shrimp fry, and white fish fry. The fried food, side dish, rice, miso soup, and pickles were all delicious (๑′ᴗ‵๑) The rice portion was generous, so I was very full. Very satisfied (^^) Thank you for the meal m(_ _)m P.S. I didn't use it, but the Worcestershire sauce was a local "Papaya Sauce," which was also a high point☆

Today, I came here. I had seen this place before when I went to "Heiwa Ken" restaurant, and it seems like Myrebi has also been here. The interior has a TV, with the kitchen in the back right corner, an L-shaped counter with 5 seats, and three 4-person tables on the left and right sides. The restaurant is run by a white-haired husband and wife. The menu includes udon, soba, set meals, and side dishes. I ordered the "Mixed Fry Set Meal" that looked delicious when the person next to me was eating it. As mentioned in reviews, it was almost full during lunchtime, and it was mostly men, haha. The cheerful owner came over and apologized for being late. The set meal included rice, a main dish, a small side dish, pickles, and miso soup. The main dish had tonkatsu, shrimp fry, chicken katsu, white fish, cream croquette, and vegetable salad. Although the portions were small, it was nice to have 5 different items. The rice was generously served, and the simmered dish was comforting. The miso soup had chopped leeks and seaweed, with a flavor similar to udon broth, which was delicious. I finished eating soon and was quite full. It seems like they also offer takeout and delivery, which makes the locals envy. The service was good. Thank you for the meal. Accessibility: No wheelchair access, western-style toilet on the left, and a parking lot for 3 cars nearby.

I visited this restaurant for the first time on September 21, 2018. The interior was clean and had an old-fashioned feel to it. There is also a parking lot available. I ordered the tonkatsu and it was delicious, I was very satisfied. As more and more customers came in, I realized that this is a popular spot. I wish there was a nice restaurant like this near my house. Thank you for the meal, I will definitely come back. I will enjoy every ingredient in this world with gratitude. Delicious food is calling out to me♪ The more I eat, the more power I feel overflowing♪

I had lunch at my favorite restaurant in Joyo. Everything is delicious here, but this time I chose the "Tanindon" (Beef and Egg Rice Bowl)! It arrived quickly, with a perfect semi-soft boiled egg on top, giving a nice feeling even before taking a bite. I cautiously tasted the hot dish - the sweet and savory rich broth, the fluffy and gooey egg, and the tender beef belly. Delicious!! Especially the way the egg is cooked is exquisite! The flavor is rich and suits my taste very well! The dish is filled with plenty of meat, providing a satisfying meal. The rice at the bottom soaked up the broth generously, making it delicious until the last bite. The portion size was perfect too! The cozy atmosphere of this restaurant makes me want to visit again and again! Thank you for the delicious meal. ● Tanindon 750 yen

On November 16, 2018, around 1:00 PM, I visited "Wakaba," a Japanese-style restaurant, for the second time. Last time, I was impressed by the regular customers requesting off-menu items. This time, when I entered the restaurant, there were no other guests. The owner greeted me warmly and guided me to a table for four. I asked if they had a daily special, even though it wasn't listed on the menu, and was told they didn't. I ordered the Mixed Fry Set Meal for 850 yen (tax included). The meal arrived in about 7 minutes and included shrimp fry, white fish fry, cream croquette, and pork cutlet. The batter was crispy and light. It was served with tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and potato salad. Tartar sauce was provided for the shrimp and white fish. The miso soup was filled with seaweed, fried tofu, and green onions. The simmered dried daikon radish was sweet and savory. The meal also came with rice and pickles. The rice was fluffy and plentiful, and the pickles were pickled mustard greens and takuan. The restaurant quickly filled up with customers as I ate, and the couple running the place efficiently served everyone. It was a busy but enjoyable dining experience.

Around 1 pm on October 11, 2018 (Thursday), I visited a restaurant called "Wakaba" in Hirakawa, Joyo City, Kyoto, which I found interesting near the Chinese restaurant "Heiwa-ken" a while ago. The restaurant is located in the middle of an old residential area and has a Showa-era atmosphere that is so captivating. There is a large menu display case next to the entrance of the restaurant. Inside the restaurant, there is an L-shaped counter seat arranged lengthwise. There are also about 3-4 tables. Since I was alone, I sat at the counter seat. The menu offers various noodles, rice bowl dishes, and set meals. I ordered the hamburger steak set for 800 yen (tax included). While waiting, four groups of customers came in one after another. As I listened to their orders, I noticed that they were all ordering items that were not listed on the menu I saw earlier. "I'll have some fried chicken and rice. And please add natto." ...??? "I'll have the ginger pork set with extra ginger." ...??? There were other orders like this, with words that were difficult to understand. Everyone seemed to be regular customers, even though they came in separately. After waiting for about 10 minutes, the food was served. The hamburger steak, generously covered in demi-glace sauce and topped with sliced boiled egg, was placed in the center of the plate. It was accompanied by macaroni salad, cabbage, cucumber, and tomato. The hamburger steak was cooked well-done, firm, and had a nostalgic and delicious taste. It was a big portion, probably around 250-300g! The set also included simmered tofu and radish as a side dish. The white rice, although not particularly mentioned, was fluffy and delicious, served in a large portion. The miso soup had a strong dashi flavor. Overall, the set meal had a substantial amount of food and flavors, all for 800 yen. There is a parking lot for 3 cars a short distance away, which was reassuring. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Tonkatsu Curry 700 yen ☆ I visit Wakaba-san almost once a month now. I'm really hooked! This time, I decided to try the curry with tonkatsu. As usual, I sat at the counter seat and placed my order right away. The curry is heated in a pot. The tonkatsu is freshly fried, of course. It wasn't crowded that day, so everything went smoothly until my order arrived. The curry has a thick consistency and a somewhat nostalgic taste. The portion is generous, with plenty of curry sauce. It came with a non-red Fukujin pickles. A salad is also included, so it feels like a good deal. In terms of taste, it's not very spicy, more like a medium between a medium-spicy and sweet home-cooked curry. But it has a rich flavor and a slight spiciness that I like. It has chunks of carrots in it, giving it a true home-cooked curry feel! It's very comforting. The tonkatsu is thin but crispy and well-fried, which I really enjoyed! The curry at diners like this just feels right. It tastes like the kind of curry your mom would make at home! I wonder what I should try next time - I want to try all the menu items! \(^o^)/

Whenever I go, the taste is always reliable. The service from the older gentlemen and ladies is comforting. The miso soup is delicious too. Everything is delicious. Thank you.

Sometimes I pass by this shop that I have been curious about. I always come by car so I didn't know where to park, but upon closer inspection, I saw that there was a parking lot in front of the Yakult sales store! There were only spaces for 3 cars, but luckily there was an empty spot. When I entered the shop, it was full! However, the previous customer was just leaving so I was able to get in right away. All the customers leaving had smiles on their faces, creating a nice atmosphere. The couple running the shop are very warm and kind. They thank each customer with a gentle greeting. The tables had seasonings and frozen tea, creating a nice feeling that somehow healed my heart. I ordered the yakisoba set meal and kitsune udon, which came with grilled mochi. The yakisoba had a gentle and nostalgic taste with plenty of vegetables and meat! I couldn't stop eating. My daughter also drank all the broth from the kitsune udon and was very satisfied! I found a kind and delicious shop that made me feel nostalgic and at ease.

Western-style bento box for 1150 yen ☆ I'm starting to get hooked on Wakaba-san since my last visit. This is my second visit. This time, I wanted to try the hamburger that caught my eye last time, so I ordered a Western-style bento box with a generous serving of side dishes along with the hamburger. I also requested a small amount of rice again. I was impressed once again by the lovely efficiency as the mother quickly prepared the food. The bento box arrived in no time! In a plastic bento box, there was the main hamburger, shrimp fry, white fish fry, french fries, fried chicken, salad, and pickled dried daikon radish side dish, a bountiful bento box! First, I tried the hamburger I was looking forward to. The hamburger had a sliced boiled egg on top, which was somehow heartwarming. The hamburger seemed homemade. The sauce was a rich demi-glace-like flavor with a mix of Japanese and Western elements, probably with sake. This sauce was quite delicious. The hamburger was also tender and just right! The other fried items were decent. They were crispy and hot, freshly fried. The french fries were probably frozen pre-made ones. The portion was sufficient! I was very satisfied with the delicious hamburger ♡ Since it's a cozy place, I'm already looking forward to what to eat next time! \̏(º̻∇º̻)/̋

Lunch at a diner in a residential area, at Wakaba in Joyo City. Ordered the "Inaka Soba" in the style of "Ton-Tama-Goro-san". Topped with seaweed, bonito flakes, green onions, grated daikon radish, wasabi, and egg yolk, this rustic soba dish had a nostalgic and photogenic appeal. Mix it all together and slurp up the soba noodles! It was comforting and delicious. Enjoyed the aroma of the condiments, then added shichimi pepper halfway through. Perfect for hot days, a light and refreshing soba dish. And couldn't resist ordering another dish, the "Ton-Tama Katsu Toji" - the flavorful broth combined with the crispy katsu was irresistible. Looking at other menu items, it seems like a place where you can enjoy a drink or two. A cozy diner in a residential area, run by a couple for over 30 years, it's a place I wish was in my neighborhood. The shrimp pilaf, curry, and udon were also delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Yakiniku set meal, small rice 850 yen ☆ Today's lunch ♫ Visited after 1 pm. The restaurant is located in a residential area in Joyo City. There is a parking lot for about 3 cars a little north of the restaurant. It's okay to go by car. Inside the restaurant, there are 4-seat tables x 3, counter seats surrounding the kitchen x 6, and there is also space on the 2nd floor for banquets. The restaurant seems to be loved by local people, and the regular customers were almost full of the restaurant. It seems to be run by a kind elderly man and a mother. The elderly man has a very gentle way of speaking and a lovely smile. The mother is also busy and efficient with her work. When you sit at the counter, they will place a cold towel and a bottle of frozen barley tea in front of you! Cold barley tea on a hot day is delightful ♡ However, a plastic bottle though ~ ~ www But I like this kind of feeling ♡ The menu is diverse, with noodles, set meals, Western food, rice bowls, curry, and various other dishes. I was torn between options, but I ordered the yakiniku set meal. I ordered a small amount of rice. Then, the mother started to move quickly. Watching her, it seems that she is in charge of grilling and frying. She works efficiently without wasting time, cooking the orders simultaneously. The yakiniku set meal arrived in no time! It was so fast, maybe it took only 5 minutes! The yakiniku set meal consists of thick beef belly meat, green peppers, and onions mixed with a sweet sauce. After marinating with salt and pepper, plenty of sake is sprinkled while stir-frying, then a little ketchup is added as a hidden flavor. Finally, the sauce is added to complete the dish. The taste is perfect for rice with its richness and sweetness! The meat is not particularly tender, but the more you chew, the more the flavor of the sauce oozes out, and it becomes quite addictive. The macaroni potato salad that came with it was simply delicious ♡ The cucumber vinegar side dish was also nice! The miso soup with plenty of ingredients and bonito dashi was quite tasty. The portion was decent, so I was satisfied with the meal. I thought the price was a bit high, but they kindly deducted 50 yen for the rice portion from the usual 900 yen price. It's quite common for restaurants to keep the same price, so it was a nice gesture. It was a homey restaurant with an atmosphere loved by local people! I would like to visit again! \̏(º̻∇º̻)/̋

I found a great restaurant in Joyo City near Kutsukawa Station called "Wakaba." It has the atmosphere of an old-fashioned diner that you don't see much these days, but it's a place you'd want to have in your neighborhood. Inside the restaurant, there are hand-written menus (with a wide variety!), a TV for home use, weekly magazines, and manga magazines. It reminds me of the diners I used to go to with my parents when I was a kid, and it makes me excited. I ordered the "Chicken Cutlet Set" (800 yen), which I heard was delicious, and added the "Full Stomach Set (Udon)" (200 yen) which allows you to choose either udon or soba. The main dish came on a tray with a small side dish, pickles, a large serving of rice, and udon! If you don't get the Full Stomach Set, you get miso soup instead. The visual presentation is like a school cafeteria meal, but each dish is of high quality. The chicken cutlet was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was a flavorful demi-glace that required effort to make. The rice was cooked with a bit more water, which I personally like. The simmered dish in the small side dish had just the right amount of seasoning, making it a perfect match for the rice. I couldn't stop eating and finished everything in 10 minutes. It was delicious. The menu is so diverse that you could go there every day without getting bored, but most importantly, the cheerful service from the restaurant owners, a husband and wife, makes it a comfortable place to be. They also have a parking lot, so I might end up visiting often. Thank you for the meal, I will definitely come back.

Yesterday, I visited this place. It was a day with scorching heat and no wind. When I opened the door, the owner greeted me, saying "Thank you for coming in this hot weather." This simple greeting made me feel like I was already in for a treat! It was a delightful welcome for a first-time visitor like me. The owner was serving customers while the wife was cooking. The place was bustling with regulars and local couples chatting away. I took a seat at the counter and looked at the menu. I had already decided on the hamburger steak, so I ordered the set meal. After waiting for about 5 minutes, the hamburger steak that I had seen in pictures and videos appeared! The hamburger steak was large and shaped like a coin. It was covered generously with demi-glace sauce and was very tender. When I put my chopsticks in, the meat and onions came out, mixed with the sauce, and tasted delicious! This was the standard for a demi-glace sauce hamburger steak. The rice portion was quite generous as well. What I particularly liked was the miso soup!!! It had a rich and flavorful broth. In today's health-conscious and low-salt era, it's rare to find miso soup with such a flavorful taste. I don't particularly like strong flavors, but I found myself enjoying the taste of this broth! When it came time to pay, I asked the wife about the rice portion and if I could have an egg added to the miso soup, and she said it was possible. I am looking forward to my next visit.