【Visit Date】November 23, 2022 Today is a national holiday, Labor Thanksgiving Day, but I am in Ginza for work. It has been raining since morning and it's getting quite cold. When it gets this cold, I always crave for seasonal food. Let's have some fried oysters at Sanshu-ya. Today, I am at the Ichichome store in Ginza, not the main store. For some reason, I had never been here before. Among the stylish buildings in Ginza, there are still some old buildings scattered around this area. It stands out with its unique presence. Perhaps this is also part of the depth of Ginza. It was around 11:10 a.m. There was only one customer ahead of me. ◆Fried Oyster Set Meal 1,600 yen When the order is placed, you can hear a light sound of frying coming from the kitchen. The set includes rice, red miso soup, and pickles, and soon the fried oysters are brought to the table. Quite efficient, isn't it? There are five large fried oysters. They are juicy and delicious, with a concentrated umami flavor. I usually prefer smaller oysters, but these large fried oysters are really good. Highly recommended. The pickles with turnips, cabbage, and cucumbers, the salad with cabbage, lettuce, and tomatoes, and the red miso soup with tofu and nameko mushrooms are all perfect. They provide excellent support. It was a very satisfying lunch. You can also add tartar sauce for an additional 100 yen for fried dishes.

With just 2 days left until closing time, a TV crew was doing a special coverage. I decided to try the premium seafood bowl, which was the most expensive item on the menu. They want to serve delicious fish, so they are open every day except Sundays. I came at a good time.

Across from the pharmacy I used to go to, there was a place I had been curious about but never visited. When I heard it was closing down, I finally decided to check it out. It had a nostalgic, old-fashioned izakaya feel which I really liked. The interior was clean and well-maintained, it didn't feel like it had been closed for long. The food had a warm, home-cooked feel to it. They served dishes freshly made, which was nice. It may be a bit pricier compared to cheaper izakayas, but the quality of the food made up for it. It was delicious. I'm thinking of trying out the main branch next time.

I heard that the old-established bar "Sanshuya" in a prime location in Ginza is facing closure due to the aging of the building. I rushed over to check it out, leaving my work behind. The atmosphere of this place is like a traditional dining hall rather than a bar, with a variety of set meals available. The older ladies running the place are still lively despite the impending closure. The bottled beer is ¥900, which is a bit pricey, but it's Ginza after all. The Akahoshi large bottle is also available. The pickled squid is ¥600, a bit expensive for the portion size. The fried tofu dish for ¥680 comes with carrots and bamboo shoots, but the broth is weak and the frying is light. But it's okay, we're here for the atmosphere.

- It's been a while since I had dinner at Sansuya. They offer affordable set meals even at night, with prices that don't feel like you're in Ginza. - The sashimi is fresh and generously thickly sliced. The simmered dish has a solid sweet and savory flavor, with enough quantity to share with 2-3 people. - The seating is cozy, with tables close enough for shoulders to touch, creating a homely atmosphere that would appeal to those who enjoy it.

Platto, today's lunch was a stroll around Yurakucho Station. Exit the JR Yurakucho Station Kyobashi Exit ticket gate and turn right to go outside. Once outside, make a left turn and walk straight, cross the pedestrian crossing, then immediately turn right towards the Ginza direction. Continue walking along the Yuraku Bridge on the Outer Moat Street (Nishi-Ginza Street), cross the signal, and continue straight on Ginza Yanagi Street. Turn left at the third intersection onto Ginza Brick Street, then walk towards Kyobashi for a while until you see the "Daisu-ken Izakaya Ginza Ichome Branch" on your right. The restaurant is scheduled to close on Saturday, September 16, 2023, as indicated by a notice at the entrance. Despite feeling it was a bit early for lunch, I decided to enter. Upon entering the restaurant, a female staff member welcomed me and allowed me to choose any available seat. I sat at a table to the left near the entrance and checked the menu. The menu included various set meals and dishes, with the sashimi set being a standout option. I ordered the sashimi set and it was served promptly. The set included a generous portion of sashimi, tsukemono (pickled vegetables), rice, and miso soup. The sashimi set consisted of bonito, yellowtail, tuna (red meat), and sea bream. As I enjoyed the meal, I reflected on the numerous closures of Daisu-ken Izakaya branches that I have witnessed. The original Daisu-ken Izakaya was established around 1942 and became a corporation in 1951. The chain expanded through direct and indirect branch establishments, with only a few remaining today. I finished the sashimi set, enjoying each bite while contemplating the history of Daisu-ken Izakaya. It was a satisfying lunch experience at the Daisu-ken Izakaya Ginza Ichome Branch, which is set to close on September 16, 2023. -Q-chan

I revisited the【Taishu Wasyoku Sansuya Ginza Ichome Branch】, a famous restaurant in the "Top 100 Set Meals" list. I was able to enter without waiting in line. I had the following dish: - Seafood bowl for 1,600 yen * Comes with pickles and miso soup. The branch had a retro atmosphere like a Showa-era izakaya, and it was bustling with drinkers even during the day. The seafood bowl was generously topped with about 10 types of fish, and it was delicious with a satisfying portion. It's interesting that this restaurant was selected as a "Top 100 Set Meals" instead of an izakaya, but it's nice that you can enjoy set meals even at night. Unfortunately, this restaurant has closed down due to the building being demolished. 【Store Information/At the Time of Visit】 【Address】1-6-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 【Closed】No regular holidays 【Business Hours】(Sat-Thu) 11:00-21:30 (Last Order 20:30) (Fri) 11:00-22:30 (Last Order 21:30)

It's a great restaurant. Extremely great. Is it because it's closing down that I think so? No, that's not it. I just really like this kind of restaurant. The reliable seafood menu brings a deep sense of comfort to someone like me, born in the Showa era. I didn't discover this place too long ago, but there's a nostalgic and melancholic feeling to it. And every item on the menu is irresistibly appealing. It's also a great place to go for drinks at night. But the lunch set meals are also wonderful. I really appreciate their service spirit of offering a discount on beer during scorching hot days. It's a shame that this restaurant will be closing down this month.

I visited after a long time. This is not the main store, but personally, I feel more relaxed here, so I tend to come here. A whiteboard at the entrance of the store showed that there are 23 days left until closing. When I asked the staff, they said they will rebuild the store and it will be closed for about a year. It was a bit sad not to see the famous landlady in the store after a long time. I usually order the bird tofu, but this time I chose a slightly different menu. However, there were so many menu options that I couldn't decide easily. --Assorted fried dishes-- The crispy coating had a nice texture and the oil was well drained. --Fried eggplant simmered-- The fried eggplant was juicy and soaked in a rich broth. Surprisingly, it came with plenty of vegetables like bamboo shoots. --Crab salad-- I ordered it after having a good impression before, but this time it didn't stand out much. --Meat tofu-- A homely taste supported by a solid sweetness. --Cod roe rice porridge-- I finished with cod roe rice porridge, where the well-cooked cod roe with wasabi was a nice touch. They are rebuilding the store, but I hope the taste remains the same after the renewal.

Today I had a meeting in Kyobashi and then I was heading to Yurakucho Station, so I stopped by this famous izakaya, Sanshuya, which is located on the way. I visited the Ginza Ichome branch for the first time. I arrived a little before 12 pm and about a quarter of the seats were already taken. I ordered the sardine sashimi set meal (1400 yen) and opted for extra rice. Surprisingly, the set meal doesn't come with miso soup. The lineup included rice, sardine sashimi, chicken tofu, and oshinko. The extra rice portion was quite impressive! The biggest surprise was the chicken tofu. The broth was amazing and well-balanced, and the tofu and meat were of high quality. The sardine sashimi was delicious as expected. The oshinko was also of good quality. Although it may seem a bit pricey, the chicken tofu was outstanding! Please note that the lunch menu with chicken tofu is only available for certain items. The tables were made of hinoki wood, giving a nice atmosphere. It reminded me of a udon shop in Kyoto. Many people were enjoying drinks even during the day, which was fun. The menu was displayed on the wall without prices, but you can check the prices on the menu at your table. Overall, this is definitely a top-notch restaurant. I visited the main branch a long time ago, but I would like to go back there as well. I hope this kind of restaurant will continue to thrive for a long time!

This is a popular casual Japanese restaurant located on Ginza Brick Street. Despite being in the prime location of Ginza 1-chome, it feels like stepping back in time to the Showa era at this nostalgic pub. Although I have been to the main store in Ginza before, this was my first visit to this branch. I arrived at the restaurant around 7:30 pm. The place was almost full, but I managed to get a seat. I chose the yellowtail sashimi and golden-eyed snapper simmered set meal, which comes with chicken tofu. On weekends, there is an additional charge of 100 yen. The yellowtail sashimi set meal (1500 yen) was served about 5 minutes after ordering, which was quick. The yellowtail sashimi consisted of 3 slices of belly and 4 slices of back. The belly slices were fatty, while the back slices were refreshing. The quality of the sashimi was surprisingly good for this price range. The chicken tofu is a dish with tofu, chicken, and chrysanthemum simmered in a light Japanese-style broth. It was refreshing yet satisfying with a good amount of chicken. The golden-eyed snapper simmered set meal (1500 yen) came with 3 large pieces of fish. The fish was well-marinated and delicious. The staff even offered me a second serving of rice without me having to ask. The service was great. Considering the location, price, and the nostalgic atmosphere resembling a Showa-era pub, this restaurant is a rare gem in Ginza. Thank you for the meal.

I came here for lunch on the weekend. I couldn't go to the place I wanted to, but happened to come across this place while walking. I found out it was a famous restaurant, so I decided to go in. They offer both set meals and lunch drinks, and I chose the Mixed Fry Set Meal from the many options available. On weekends, it costs an extra 100 yen (^_^;) The fry includes shrimp, scallops, and salmon. The shrimp fry was delicious! It was big and so juicy. Also, the red miso soup with nameko mushrooms was also tasty. They offer free extra rice. I left feeling full. If I had to ask for more, it would be that at 1,500 yen, I wish there was a little more fry. Thank you for the meal!

As I was walking towards the main store of the Showa era, I was drawn to this inviting curtain. Inside the restaurant, there are six-person white wooden tables lined up in three rows on both sides, allowing for spacious seating even if you share a table. Even if it's your first time, the staff, especially the women, are kind and willing to help with anything. I ordered the Fried Horse Mackerel Set for ¥1400 and the Simmered Alfonsino Set for ¥1500 (since it was a Saturday, there was an additional charge of ¥100 for each set). The Simmered Alfonsino Set comes with chicken tofu instead of miso soup. The Fried Horse Mackerel had three crispy fillets, hot and delicious. The tartar sauce is an additional ¥100. The Simmered Alfonsino had two thick fillets with just the right amount of fat. The seasoning was not too strong. The chicken tofu was quite substantial with two large pieces of meat. It felt like a chicken tofu set meal. I had a relaxing lunch in a nice atmosphere in Ginza on a Saturday. Thank you for the meal.

Today's lunch was simmered golden eye snapper. Just the menu alone is enticing. It also came with mapo tofu, so I was satisfied. It's a bit pricey at 1500 yen, though. I couldn't help but think it's getting a little expensive for a lunch set.

At various locations throughout Tokyo, there is an oasis for middle-aged men called Sanshuya, with branches such as the Kamata Main Store, Kanda Main Store, Roppongi Store, Iidabashi Store, Nihonbashi Store, and Shinbashi Store. In addition, there are affiliated stores in Ginza, including the one on Marunouchi Street, Namiki Street, and Ginza Yagura Street, as well as the one on Ginza Brick Street and Ginza 1-chome Street. Recently, a new store opened in the Stag Rule area of Escon Field HOKKAIDO, managed by professional wrestler Takashi Okada under the ring name "Sanshu Tsubakichi." I had a craving for their signature dish, so I visited the Ginza 1-chome store. I ordered the Special Seafood Bowl Set for 2100 yen, along with the Fried Horse Mackerel (680 yen) that I had been looking forward to. The fried horse mackerel was crispy and delicious, and the chicken and tofu soup was flavorful and satisfying. Many people order the fried eel, but I prefer the fried horse mackerel. It was a delicious meal. Thank you! ⁠◕⁠‿⁠◕⁠｡

In the prime location of Ginza, Tokyo, there is a long-standing popular teishoku (set meal) restaurant called Sanshuya. Sanshuya has two locations, Sanshuya Ginza Store and Sanshuya Ginza Icchome Branch, both of which are listed as top teishoku restaurants. We visited the Ginza Icchome Branch this time. It was around 12:00 pm and the restaurant was almost full, with us managing to get a seat just before it became completely full. The seating style is communal at large tables, but the turnover is quick with customers coming and going frequently. I ordered the Ajifurai teishoku, while my colleague ordered the sashimi assortment teishoku. The food was served promptly within about 5 minutes, and I immediately dug into the crispy Ajifurai. The batter was crunchy and the fresh juicy flavor of the fish was delightful. The miso soup was a red miso soup with nameko mushrooms, which was also delicious. It was a perfect teishoku meal. If you're craving traditional teishoku in Ginza, this is a highly recommended spot.

On a white wooden table, you can enjoy delicious fried dishes and fish at a popular restaurant in Tokyo. It gets busy from lunchtime, but I like to leisurely enjoy beer, set meals, or a la carte dishes with sake, feeling a mix of guilt and relaxation as I watch the busy salarymen around me.

After shopping in Ginza, I decided to grab a light meal on my way back. As I was walking, I came across a sign for Sanshu-ya. It turned out to be a branch of the main restaurant, but the atmosphere was really nice despite its small size. I ordered a vegetable salad, grilled asparagus, grilled shiitake mushrooms, Nameko mushroom soup, squid and horse mackerel sashimi, tuna yukke-style, steamed clams with tofu, and the standout dish was the sea bream and tofu. Even though it was a hot day, the gentle flavors of the sea bream and tofu with the comforting warmth of the broth were absolutely delightful.

I happened to have some errands nearby and was looking for a place to have lunch on my way back. The closest option was this place. I initially wanted the yellowtail simmered in broth, but they said they didn't have it today, so I went with the horse mackerel instead. Horse mackerel sashimi set meal for ¥1450 (tax included): The horse mackerel sashimi was incredibly fresh with no fishy smell, and the portion was generous. It was topped with plenty of chopped green onions, which was a nice touch. The chicken soup served as a miso soup substitute was unique and delicious, with ingredients like chrysanthemum leaves, tofu, and chicken, reminiscent of a hot pot. It was like switching from beef to chicken in sukiyaki. The meal was satisfying with pickles and rice, fulfilling the craving for Japanese cuisine. When I handed ¥5050 to the elderly lady at the counter, she seemed a bit confused about the change, so I reminded her, "It's ¥3600." I received the correct change. It's worth noting that they only accept cash.

From being a supplier to the Thai royal family, Three Statesya is now favored by daytime drinkers, known to those in the know. With continuous service, we arrived around 2pm to find a few groups of daytime drinkers and a couple of ladies having a late lunch. As the afternoon went on, a pair of early finishers joined the scene. It was a paradise for daytime drinking, ending in a drunken stupor. We headed towards Tokyo Station, as a reminder that today is a holiday. Natsuki, take care!

One day on my day off, I couldn't decide what I wanted to eat, so I ended up wandering around and stumbled upon this place. It's called Misuya. It was my second time here, and last time I had the grilled mackerel set, so this time I went for the fried mackerel set. I think I was in the mood for fish. I arrived around 1:30 pm and there were two groups of people chatting and drinking sake, and one group just there for a meal. The food arrived in about 5 minutes. The miso soup with enoki mushrooms and tofu was comforting and tasted like a home-cooked meal (I'm not used to having red miso soup at home). The fried mackerel came with 3 pieces, and at first I tried it plain and it was light and fluffy with a mild flavor. So I added some soy sauce, but later I found out that you can also order tartar sauce. Since I rarely eat fried mackerel, I wasn't sure if soy sauce was the right choice or if tartar sauce would have been better. It probably depends on the person. I'm a soy sauce fan, so I think soy sauce was the right choice for me. The pickles were also nicely seasoned, but honestly, the portion size was a bit small. It's nice to have delicious Japanese food once in a while.