Lunch in Akasaka. Head to this underground restaurant near Akasaka Biz Tower. Visited around 12 o'clock with about 10 customers already there and 5-6 coming in later. They offer four lunch options: donburi, Matsukado bento, grilled fish with fried oysters, and a weekly special. Each option comes with chawanmushi. On this day, the donburi was a sesame sauce bowl with bonito and sea bream, served with large shrimp and seasonal vegetable tempura. The weekly special was grilled silver whiting and gratin croquette with snow crab. The price of grilled fish varies depending on the type: marinated silver salmon is 1200 yen, simmered golden eye snapper is 1200 yen, and Kyoto-style grilled silver cod is 1400 yen. They serve 20 portions each of donburi and Matsukado bento, and 10 portions of grilled fish. The popular choice was the Matsukado bento, which did not sell out during my visit. The bento includes grilled mackerel, tuna and yellowtail sashimi, sweet potato manju with seaweed, and tempura (shrimp, burdock root, sweet potato). It was served in about 10 minutes and was truly impressive. The Matsukado bento offers a variety of dishes including grilled items, sashimi, simmered dishes, and fried foods. The tempura was freshly fried, and the grilled mackerel had a generous portion. The chawanmushi had a rich broth. The lunch was satisfying with a good amount of food. Plus, you can have seconds of rice and miso soup. Overall, a great value lunch that left me impressed. (December 2021)

It's been about 2 years since my last visit. ■ What has changed - The restaurant is very crowded. - The number of assistant staff has changed to 2 people, one male and one female. - The simmered dish seemed to be reheated in the microwave...? ■ What has not changed - The tempura is still crispy and delicious. - The grilled fish is still tender, flavorful, and fragrant. - The owner still has the artisan vibe. When I took a bite of the simmered green beans, I had a strange feeling that it tasted similar to when I reheat it at home. I even touched the bowl to confirm, and it was warm all the way to the edges. I wondered if they always did this, or if they were short-staffed and busy, or if I've just become sensitive from using the microwave too much. It felt like a waste that the surface of the ingredients had dried out a bit and became a little tough. I thought it would still be delicious even if it was served cold. The deliciousness of the tempura and grilled fish remains unchanged! It's both heartwarming and sad to see that the restaurant has become so popular that there's a line outside. It seems to be supported by loyal regular customers. I never imagined that in the two years since my last visit, there would be a pandemic, changes in the restaurant staff, and my own marriage and pregnancy. I look forward to coming back here for my first lunch after returning to work. Thank you for the delicious meal today.

Located about 3 minutes from Akasaka Station and 5 minutes from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, this Japanese restaurant is situated along Akasaka Hitotsugi-dori. The restaurant is underground, accessed by descending a staircase, and has a calm and relaxing atmosphere from the entrance. The interior offers counter seats as well as private rooms, allowing for a versatile dining experience. On this occasion, we sat at the counter. - Super Dry Draft Beer (770 yen) We started with a refreshing beer, though we were tempted to try sake with our Japanese cuisine. The appetizer consisted of chawanmushi topped with sea urchin and a vegetable dish, showcasing the high quality of the restaurant. - Sashimi Assortment (1,980 yen per person) We opted for a sashimi platter featuring five types of fresh and delicious sashimi. This prompted us to order recommended sake to accompany the dish. Additionally, we ordered a dish featuring seasonal bamboo shoots, which was equally delightful. Overall, every dish we tried was consistently delicious and paired well with the sake. - Enjoying a Relaxing Atmosphere This time, we focused on enjoying a mature dining experience centered around alcohol and Japanese cuisine. The ambiance at the counter was pleasant, and the availability of private rooms makes it suitable for business entertainment. The variety of delicious dishes and a wide selection of local sake were particularly appealing. The location is easy to find, and the tranquil atmosphere inside the restaurant makes it a convenient and enjoyable dining spot. I would definitely like to visit again if given the chance.

In the Akasaka area, there is a popular one-day-only dish limited to 20 servings of sesame sauce bowl with bonito and sea bream. It comes with tempura, chawanmushi, pickles, and miso soup for only 1,100 yen. It's a very affordable and delicious lunch option at the exquisite cuisine restaurant "Ryusaku". They are open for lunch on weekdays from 11:30 to 14:30 and for dinner from Monday to Saturday from 17:30 to 23:00. Closed on Sundays and holidays. Located at B1F, 3-15-9 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. #Ryusaku #Akasaka #Japanese cuisine #lunch #seafood bowl #tempura #chawanmushi #pickles #miso soup #Tokyo gourmet #followme #instafood #instagood.

This is a story about a casual Japanese restaurant in Akasaka that offers monthly changing special bento boxes. However, this time we decided to go with their regular menu. The regular menu for the day included options like "Tuna and Red Snapper with Sesame Sauce Donburi" for 1,100 yen, "Grilled Fish and Hiroshima Oyster Fry Set Meal" for 1,200 yen, "Miso-marinated Cod Grilled", "Yellowtail with Miso Glaze" both for 1,200 yen, and "Miso-marinated Cod Grilled in Kyoto Style" for 1,400 yen (all prices include tax). I decided to go with the "Tuna and Red Snapper with Sesame Sauce Donburi" for 1,100 yen (tax included). After a 10-minute wait, the dish arrived with the donburi, tempura, steamed egg custard, miso soup, and pickles. The donburi had more tuna than red snapper, but personally, I prefer red snapper. The dish also came with a slice of rolled omelet and garnished with seaweed on top of the rice. The sesame sauce was not too overpowering, allowing the flavor of the red snapper to shine through. The tempura included two shrimp, half a lotus root, and a green pepper, all fried to a crispy perfection. The steamed egg custard was hot and filled with ingredients like fish cake, mitsuba leaves, and shiitake mushrooms. While I usually prefer grilled fish dishes, this Tuna and Red Snapper with Sesame Sauce Donburi was satisfying in terms of quality, variety, and portion size.

It's been a while since I came to As expected. On a Monday in Akasaka, this place where there is usually a line is surprisingly empty. I sat at the empty counter and chose the limited edition tuna and red snapper bowl that was written as only 20 servings available. This bowl is eaten by pouring miso sauce over sashimi. It was my first time eating this way, but surprisingly, miso goes well with sashimi. The meal also came with two shrimp tempura and chawanmushi. As for the tempura, it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Located about 3 minutes from Akasaka Station, Nagareishi is a high-quality traditional Japanese restaurant in the Akasaka area. They offer a wide variety of popular sake at reasonable prices. I recently enjoyed a fugu (blowfish) course meal which included ankimo (monkfish liver), abalone, fried kue (Japanese fish), fugu sashimi, grilled fugu, fugu tempura, assorted sashimi, grilled fugu milt, fugu hot pot, udon, and fruits. The quality of the ingredients and the reasonable prices make this restaurant stand out. Highly recommended!

At 11:30 on a weekday, I arrived at a restaurant in Akasaka, and luckily there was no wait. I ordered the limited Matsukado bento box for 1,100 yen. It included grilled mackerel, tuna and yellowtail sashimi, tempura, taro dumplings, rolled omelette, rice, miso soup, and steamed egg custard. The sashimi was so fresh and delicious, I wanted more. The grilled fish, tempura, and taro dumplings were also excellent. The miso soup, rolled omelette, and steamed egg custard all had a rich and flavorful broth. Everything was perfect, and I felt grateful to be born in Japan. I think I'll come back for dinner soon and enjoy it with some Junmai sake.

I tried a new lunch spot in Akasaka. I visited Nagareishi, which is a sister restaurant of Tensekitei Hanare located behind Yamawaki Gakuen. Unfortunately, it was full when I arrived at 1:30 pm, so I had to wait for about 10 minutes. It seems like Akasaka is starting to get more crowded with people returning. The daily special lunch set was sold out, so I ordered the limited edition Matsukado bento, limited to 20 servings. This month's Matsukado bento includes grilled salmon with miso, shrimp, pumpkin tempura, sashimi of natural bonito and sea bass, Koshu Kenmi chicken and root vegetable simmered dish, chawanmushi, miso soup, and rice. They use high-quality chicken and natural ingredients, and the dishes have a healthy and delicious Japanese flavor. The rice, in particular, was very tasty. Overall, I think it's a great value for a Japanese lunch. Thank you for the meal.

Visited on a weekday afternoon in June 2021. I had a hard time deciding at this Japanese restaurant, but ended up choosing the Matsukado Gozen set meal. The set included tempura, grilled fish, simmered dish, sashimi, rice, and miso soup. It's not something I would normally choose, but I felt like having something healthy this time. The tempura was crispy and flavorful, the simmered dish had a rich taste, and the grilled fish was seasoned just right. Overall, I was satisfied with the delicious Japanese meal. The restaurant was located underground and had semi-private seating, creating a calm atmosphere. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I was surprised to find such a high cost performance lunch in a prime location in Akasaka. I wondered how they make a profit, as it seemed like a special world unique to the fierce competition of Ginza. Akasaka is amazing. The restaurant is located on the basement floor of a building along Ichigokido Street. Each seat at the counter is separated by acrylic panels. Lunch is in the 1000 yen range. The Matsukado bento (limited to 20 servings, including tax for 1100 yen) is a good deal. The tempura has a crispy and light batter. The aroma of corn is enticing. Sashimi includes sea bream and tuna. The grilled dish seems to be a thick salmon. Another dish is a simmered dish. It's surprising to see such labor-intensive dishes included. Additionally, there is a generously filled chawanmushi, moist rice, and miso soup with the perfect aroma of seaweed and salt. The kitchen and dining area are operated by one person each, so there is no explanation of the dishes, but for this price, this lunch is more than satisfying.

I don't usually use Japanese restaurants, but due to various reasons, I made a last-minute reservation and visited this place. It is located about a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke in a building basement. There are 8 seats at the impressive counter, which we used this time. Other than this counter, it seems that all other seats are completely private rooms. I felt that this restaurant is very good for entertaining in private rooms. I would like to use a private room next time. We ordered a la carte, and each dish was well-prepared and I really liked it. "Saikyo grilled cod" has a deep flavor and goes very well with sake. Whenever I see this dish name at any restaurant, I always order it. "Chawanmushi" was also delicious, and "Simmered bamboo shoots in soy sauce" had a very good flavor... "Steamed sea bream with sake" had a beautiful aroma of mushrooms when the lid was opened, and it was a heartwarming moment. The staff were also very attentive, and the chef behind the counter (?) was having conversations about the dishes with the regular customer next to me (?), creating a homely atmosphere. (Posted on 2/9/2020) 3.52 points/63 reviews.

I was drawn to the Saikyo-yaki of silver cod and decided on this restaurant. I had a meeting nearby and set up a lunch after work. I thought meat might be too heavy for lunch, or Chinese food might be too greasy, or Italian food might be too common... Saikyo-yaki. And if it's silver cod! Silver cod ranks high along with anglerfish. If I knew this would be the main dish served, I knew I couldn't go wrong. It was located in the basement of a mixed-use building along Ichigokido Street. I was late because I received a message saying I would be about 10 minutes late, so I informed them about the stairs and told them to come slowly. The lunch ended nicely. It seems like it would be more enjoyable at night.

The fugu sashimi had a nice texture and was delicious. The black wagyu beef and foie gras teriyaki had an amazing sauce! The teriyaki and balsamic vinegar matched perfectly, and the foie gras was juicy and paired well with the wagyu beef. The wagyu croquette was not greasy, crispy, and the sweetness of the potatoes combined with the juiciness of the wagyu beef was really good. We also tried the fugu tempura, sashimi trio, and snow crab chawanmushi, all of which were delicious!

¥1,000 - Matsukado Bento of Fumizuki, Saury marinated in soy sauce koji, Assorted sashimi of Bluefin tuna and sea bass, Corn manju with delicious dashi filling, Tempura of shrimp, eel, and lotus root, Chawanmushi with corn, Rice, Nameko mushroom soup. As always, satisfied with the quality and quantity for just 1,000 yen. This month seems to have a lot of dishes with corn, which I like because of its sweetness.

After 1 pm, in Akasaka. A city full of lunch options, making it hard to choose. I decided to go thinking that at this time there might not be a long line. The Matsukado bento was sold out, so I ordered the unagi (eel) and toro (fatty tuna) set meal. It was reliably delicious and great value for money. The miso soup at this kind of restaurant is also delicious. The corn chawanmushi (savory egg custard) was also delicious. I'm glad I came. Thank you for the meal.

¥1,100 - Eel and toro rice bowl Limited to 20 servings. Served on a tray with plenty of boiled and dried young sardines on cold tofu, salad, chawanmushi, miso soup, pickles, and an eel and toro rice bowl with eel, egg yolk, grated yam, and more. It had been a while since I last visited and this new menu item caught my eye, so I ordered it. A nutritious bowl that was just right for the increasingly hot weather. ¥1,000 - Shokado Bento. A lunch set consisting of sashimi, simmered dish, tempura, chawanmushi, rice, pickles, and miso soup that I had tried a while back at this restaurant. This is the most cost-effective lunch menu at the restaurant. #lunch #eel #unagi

A restaurant with a traditional Japanese cuisine atmosphere that focuses on fish dishes. On this day, the lunch boxes were sold out so I opted for the fish set meal for 1,000 yen. It came with grilled fish, a small side dish of tuna with grated yam, shirasu tofu, miso soup, and rice with free refills for both rice and miso soup. It also included a sakura shrimp chawanmushi. I wanted tempura but the grilled fish in the set meal was delicious. The restaurant has counter seating except for semi-private rooms which are sunken kotatsu style. The miso soup has a rich flavor and is very tasty. The restaurant sources fresh fish daily from the market, and the tuna was fresh and without any fishy smell. The chawanmushi was a bit bland, lacking salt. As I have a shrimp allergy, I didn't need the sakura shrimp.

Located a 5-minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, this restaurant is in the basement of a building near TBS. I visited at 12:40 PM. The interior was full, so I had to wait for about 10 minutes before being seated at the counter. There are 8 counter seats and 3 tables for 4 people each. When seated, warm barley tea and a wet towel are brought to you. On the table, there are shichimi (Japanese seven spice), soy sauce, and toothpicks. The interior has a casual Japanese-style decor, and everything looks clean and well-maintained. The lunch menu offers various options like grilled fish set meals and simmered dishes. I ordered the "Uzuki's Shoka-do Bento" for ¥1,000. The bento included grilled Spanish mackerel with yuzu flavor, cherry snapper and bluefin tuna sashimi, simmered spring vegetables, tempura (shrimp, red pepper, and bamboo shoots), tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette), and small sweet mochi balls. The food was delicious and well-prepared, especially considering the price. I was worried that my review might make the prices go up, but this was truly a surprising value for Akasaka lunch history! There was a regular customer next to me, and they mentioned that the place is always busy. I spent about an hour from entering to leaving. The food was so good that I will definitely be going back! Don't miss out on extending your lunchtime to visit this place!笑

- - - Order Menu - - - Matsukado Bento 1000 yen (tax included) Located about a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Akasaka-mitsuke Station. I arrived at 11:40 on a weekday, and there was only one customer at the counter. A few more customers came in later, but the atmosphere inside was generally quiet. Well, it depends on the customers, but I personally liked the calmness. I decided to order the Matsukado Bento, which is limited to 20 servings for lunch. Although I was also tempted by the grilled fish and sashimi set, I chose the Matsukado Bento because it looked luxurious for 1000 yen (tax included) based on the menu photos. After ordering, it was brought to me in about 10 minutes. The person who brought it was from overseas and seemed to have limited Japanese language skills, as they didn't say anything and just left the food. It somehow made me feel a sense of Japanese uniqueness, maybe it was just a coincidence. The contents included sashimi, tempura, simmered dish, grilled fish, chawanmushi, rice, and miso soup, just as I expected, and it was indeed luxurious. I felt like I got a good deal for 1000 yen. I also liked the atmosphere, so I'm thinking of inviting someone to go there at night...

Located near Akasaka Station, this Japanese restaurant is situated on the basement floor of Hitotsugi Street. The Matsukado bento box for lunch is popular, but the weekly changing set meal is also recommended. It is relatively casual in the evening, making it easy to use for a quick meal. I visited around 12:30 and was able to smoothly enter as the counter was just available. It may be hard to find since it's underground, but it's good to know that it's often crowded due to its popularity. I had planned to eat the Matsukado bento box, but on this day, I opted for the weekly changing set meal (950 yen), which included grilled mackerel with sansho pepper and crab cream croquette. I was drawn to the grilled mackerel, so I ordered the set meal. All lunch sets come with chawanmushi, which is a nice touch. Rice and miso soup are refillable. The grilled mackerel was thick and moist, with a refreshing flavor of sansho pepper. The crab cream croquette had a crispy coating and a slightly sweet cream filling, making it delicious even on its own. The elegant dashi chawanmushi that came with it added to the satisfaction of the lunch. Thank you for the meal!

Today, I visited a Japanese restaurant called "Ryusaki" on Hitotsugi Street in Akasaka for lunch. It used to be called "Tenteitei" before, but the name has changed. The lunch menu has been updated, with the Matsukadobento now priced at 1,000 yen instead of 1,200 yen. I arrived at 12:30 PM and found that the counter was busy, but there were seats available in the raised seating area. The menu options included Matsukadobento, a choice of grilled fish sets, a sesame sauce bowl with bonito and yellowtail, and a weekly set meal featuring grilled saury and minced tuna. All meals came with shrimp and small pillar steamed egg custard, rice, miso soup, and free refills. I chose the grilled yellowtail with yuzu pepper for 1,000 yen. The service was provided by a female foreign staff member who seemed to struggle with Japanese. The popular Matsukadobento, which had disappeared from the menu temporarily, was back as a limited quantity item. After a 12-minute wait, my meal arrived on a tray. The main dish of grilled yellowtail with yuzu pepper was served with grated radish and vinegar jelly. The meal also included bonito sashimi, ham salad, steamed egg custard, rice, miso soup, and pickles. Unfortunately, I couldn't eat the bonito sashimi, so I shared it with my companion. The salad was fresh with a light dressing and sesame seeds. The grilled yellowtail had a nice char on the skin, but the flavor of the yuzu pepper was subtle. The fish itself was a bit watery and lacked fat. My companion's grilled saury was decent. The miso soup had seaweed and trefoil, and the rice was fluffy and plentiful. The steamed egg custard contained small shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and trefoil. The pickles were daikon radish and Chinese cabbage. Overall, the grilled fish set meal had a good variety of dishes, but I may have made a better choice with the saury or blackthroat seaperch option. I also considered trying the limited Matsukadobento. It was a satisfying meal.