The tempura set meal for 900 yen was really cheap, with a large portion and great value for money! There were also hitsumabushi and other dishes for the same price, so I want to try them too! It might have taken a while for the rice to come out because we were in a large group.

I was drawn in by the signboard and decided to enter the restaurant. Since I was alone, I was seated at the counter. The counter had seats for four people, so the distance between me and the person next to me was close. Everyone was quietly eating their meal while watching the noon news on the TV in front of them. When asked for my order, I hadn't decided yet, so I went outside to check the signboard again (there was no menu at the counter). I ordered the grated tonkatsu for 850 yen. The crispy tonkatsu with a refreshing grated daikon, paired with rice, was delicious! I was also happy with the side dish of chikuwa. The miso soup was also tasty. I was very satisfied! It seems like the menu is not limited to the three items on the signboard, as I heard people ordering salmon bowls and other special dishes. I wonder if there is a menu at the table, or if there are secret menu items known only to regular customers... I'm curious, so I will definitely come back again.

Tonkatsu set for 850 yen, great value for money! Not just tonkatsu, but also comes with udon and rice for this price is amazing. The taste is delicious too. This might be my favorite set meal around here. It doesn't feel like it's just batter, you can really taste the meat! They also have sashimi, so I want to try that next time.

This is a Japanese set meal restaurant near Aragamiguchi. Today's lunch options were salt-grilled horse mackerel set meal, tempura set meal, and tempura bowl. I ordered the salt-grilled horse mackerel set meal. It arrived quickly, so it seemed like they had grilled it in advance. As a result, it was a bit cold. The horse mackerel was surprisingly big and satisfying, but the seasoning was mild. It's good for enjoying the natural flavor of the ingredients. The restaurant interior is dimly lit, making it difficult to see the bones of the horse mackerel. I almost choked on them several times, so please be careful.

I had some business near the Legal Affairs Bureau in Kyoto and decided to have lunch in the area. I was running a bit late and couldn't find the restaurant I was looking for, so I stumbled upon this place without researching it. I was pleasantly surprised by how reasonably priced the lunch menu was! They had a variety of dishes, including my favorite, fried chicken. I ordered the fried chicken and was shocked by the portion size – it was huge! It was like a meal fit for a college student! I was worried if I could finish it all. Although I don't go there often, I sometimes enjoy indulging in a hearty meal like this.

This is a popular restaurant among students because it is cheap, delicious, and has a wide variety of options. However, it can get crowded during lunchtime as the seating capacity is limited.

Around 11:45 am on a regular day, when I entered the restaurant, there were two customers, a couple. Today's set meal had a choice of grilled fish, pork cutlet curry, and nikujaga, I think. They chose the grilled fish and it was served immediately after sitting at the counter, which surprised me! Since lunchtime is busy, they had already grilled and kept the fish warm. Today's fish was sea bream, and I have always had the impression that sea bream is small with little meat. So, I didn't have high expectations for the grilled sea bream. However, the sea bream they served was large, with plenty of meat and a good amount of fat on it. It was a wonderful fish, and I enjoyed every last bit of it with the glossy rice. Along with the fish, they served simmered dried daikon radish, which was not just a small portion but a generous amount, which I was happy about. The miso soup had bean sprouts and wheat gluten as ingredients. I saw another review from a few years ago mentioning the same soup ingredients, so I wondered if they always use the same ingredients. By the time I heard the bell ring at 12 o'clock, nearby office workers started coming in one after another. I thought to myself that it's a popular place. It's no wonder, considering they serve such a large sea bream, you'd instantly trust them and want to come back again. The person who greeted me across the counter was probably the owner, right? They must have a good eye for quality fish. There was also a lady, maybe the wife? She had a warm and kind demeanor, which was nice. The atmosphere of the restaurant was like a quaint izakaya, which I personally like. But when it comes to lunch, it seems like a place where men come to eat heartily. So, it might be a bit challenging for cute girls to visit. I was drawn to the soba cups displayed outside, and that's why I decided to dine here. If you're craving for a Japanese meal at lunchtime, I highly recommend this place.

At a Japanese set meal restaurant. Simmered sea bream. 800 yen.

I use it for both lunch and dinner. The chef is a nice person, and the food is cheap and delicious. I will use it again. The irregular holidays are sometimes inconvenient.

This is a diner near the university called Hanaichi, or Hanaichi for short. The white curtain at the entrance is somewhat dirty, with the daily specials written on the menu. When you decide to go to Hanaichi and find that the menu is not displayed, you feel disappointed thinking they might not be open that day. The interior of the restaurant is quite dimly lit. The menu looks like an old document, torn in places making it hard to read. Unable to understand the menu names or prices, you can't place an order. On this day, you can read the menu and order Anago Donburi, which comes with miso soup. The fried eel is crispy and delicious.

Passing by the front of the store (^ω^) and seeing the daily lunch specials board with 3 main dishes listed (*^^)v, I decided to enter the store even though I had no prior knowledge about it and couldn't see the inside of the store, so I was a bit anxious. The interior of the store was dimly lit, giving off a tavern-like vibe. It was a small space with a few counter seats, table seats, and a partitioned raised seating area. The store was almost full, with individuals dining alone, female groups, and families with children, creating a lively atmosphere. Since I was dining alone, I opted for a seat at the counter. I was immediately provided with a wet towel and cold tea. I had already decided on the daily special from the board outside, so I placed my order promptly: - Anago (conger eel) fry lunch for 750 yen. While waiting, I looked at the menu inside the store, which included noodles, set meals, and rice bowls ranging from 500 yen. As for the content and taste: - Anago fry lunch: A main dish with three large pieces of deep-fried conger eel served on a bed of cabbage. It also came with plenty of watercress with sesame dressing, red miso soup with wheat gluten and bean sprouts, pickled daikon radish and napa cabbage, and a generous portion of rice. Mayonnaise was provided on the side, and sauce was served in a small dish for customization. The conger eel fry was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The accompanying cabbage was abundant and refreshing with a light dressing. The watercress with sesame dressing was generously portioned and had a crunchy texture. While it was a bit sweet for my taste, it was still enjoyable. The quality of the rice, red miso soup, and pickles exceeded my expectations and pleasantly surprised me. Overall, it was a meal with generous portions that would satisfy even male diners at a great value. The constant stream of customers coming in without a break and the fact that they were mostly ordering the daily specials made sense. It was a lucky and happy experience to stumble upon such a good restaurant despite it being a spontaneous visit. The nearby office workers seemed to be enjoying the daily specials as well. It was a great find and a happy experience (^_-)-☆

I had tempura udon for lunch. The tempura was freshly fried, with two fairly substantial prawns, as well as one each of eggplant, shiso leaf, pumpkin, and seaweed. The volume of the dish was satisfying. Personally, I'm not particularly drawn to prawns, so I would have preferred one less prawn and instead some squid or mackerel. However, the tempura itself was quite delicious for a soba or udon shop. The udon noodles were thick and lacked chewiness, being very ordinary. The piping hot broth, which seemed about to boil over, lacked depth of flavor. When eaten together with the tempura, the udon and broth were passable, but overall lacked richness. They clearly put effort into making it, and considering the generous portion of tempura udon for ¥800, I can't complain. However, it's a shame that it falls a bit short. It might be better to order a set meal or rice bowl here.

This week, I went to Kyoto for work. I had a meeting in the afternoon, so I decided to have lunch nearby. I went to a restaurant called "Hanairin" near Jingu Marutamachi. I had passed by it a few times before and had always wanted to try it. I thought it was a soba restaurant, but I heard they also serve delicious fish dishes. When I arrived, they had a lunch menu available. Unfortunately, they had already run out of simmered yellowtail. The restaurant had a long and narrow interior typical of Kyoto. It was crowded during lunchtime, but I was seated immediately. I ordered the "Atlanta salmon grilled with salt." It arrived in a few minutes, accompanied by a side dish of simmered pumpkin, which was delicious. The main dish of grilled Atlanta salmon was also delicious. The miso soup was made with red miso. I felt like I would like to come back for dinner to try more of their dishes. Looking forward to the next visit!

I often use this place for lunch. It's rare in this area to have a variety of fish dishes available during the day. They offer different fish dishes every day, such as simmered fish, grilled fish, and sashimi. Everything seems to be fresh and delicious (though the seasoning is a bit strong). The set meals range from 700 to 900 yen, which is reasonable considering the generous portions. They serve dishes like plump conger eel tempura, giant oysters, huge hokke fish, and a lot of salmon belly, which always surprises me. For those who don't like fish, they also have classic options like tonkatsu or pork ginger stir-fry, which are also very filling. The meals come with rice, a side dish, and mini udon or soba. They also have various rice bowl options and udon/soba for those with smaller appetites. Update: I recently reserved the "lobster course (starting from 4000 yen per person for a group of 4)" for a small evening party, and it exceeded my expectations. They served a huge lobster, a platter of assorted sashimi (including tuna, salmon, shrimp, scallop, etc.), simmered lobster, conger eel and matsutake mushroom soup, grilled sweetfish, and more. They finished with lobster miso soup and sea bream rice, making it a very satisfying and filling meal. The quality of the fresh seafood was top-notch, and the flavors of the dishes were excellent. With a moderate amount of alcohol, the total cost per person was around 7000 yen, making it a great deal. They also have a decent selection of drinks, so I highly recommend this place for both lunch and dinner.

It was a New Year's party at a study group meeting. The venue was Hanairin, which has become a regular choice lately. It's not a big restaurant, but it's cheap, delicious, and you can relax there. First, we had some appetizers. From left to right, there was foie gras, something like kamaboko, and gobo (burdock root) wrapped in fish cake. The foie gras was a first for me this winter! For sashimi, we had thick slices of yellowtail, sea bream, and tuna. There was also a dancing shrimp dish. The shrimp kept moving even after being eaten, which was a bit awkward but delicious. Next was a simmered dish with sea bream, turnips, taro, and pumpkin. The flavors were well infused, and the sea bream was tender. Then came the teriyaki dish. I thought the fish was yellowtail, but it was actually lighter in taste. It was accompanied by a spicy fish cake salad with mentaiko (seasoned cod roe) inside, giving a fun texture. And then there was the hot pot with various types of fish, shrimp, squid, chicken, and vegetables. The broth was incredibly delicious. Even though we had already eaten a lot, there was more to come. Next up was tempura, with a large shrimp and other items like eggplant, mountain vegetables, and a fish wrapped in shiso leaf. Finally, there was a steamed turnip dish with a large white fish inside, providing a satisfying end to the meal. With all the seafood dishes, I felt like I had replenished my body with quality protein. All this food, along with a glass of beer, cost only 2000 yen! It's really cheap and delicious here. We ate a lot, talked a lot, and had another fulfilling gathering.

I chose the sashimi set meal for 980 yen at this cozy izakaya-style restaurant where you can enjoy donburi, udon, soba, and set meals for under 1000 yen. The sashimi included tuna, yellowtail, and sea bream, served with rice, pickles, udon, and a side dish of dried radish. The presentation was elegant and the portion size was satisfying. The udon was soft and the broth was delicious. The meal also came with cold tea instead of water, which was a nice touch. The menu had a variety of options like simmered fish, pork ginger, and tonkatsu. Although smoking is allowed in the restaurant, the food, atmosphere, and value for money make it a great place to dine. I look forward to trying more dishes in the future.