One of my favorite restaurants in Shinjuku, where you can use it for various occasions such as entertaining clients or casual dining. It has a clean, sophisticated atmosphere and offers popular Kyoto-style obanzai dishes that both men and women enjoy. The dishes may be on the smaller side in terms of portion, but they are consistently delicious. This time, we dined with a group of four. We usually prefer ordering a la carte to enjoy our favorite dishes rather than opting for a course menu. You can enjoy Kyoto vegetables, fresh fish from Tsukiji, and other reliable and delicious options. - Obanzai assortment: A must-order dish to start with every time we visit. It's perfect as a side dish with drinks and offers a variety of flavors. - Today's recommended Tsukiji-sourced fresh fish: You can enjoy a selection of recommended dishes directly from Tsukiji. - Kyoto-style rolled omelette: A reliable dish with a flavorful dashi taste and a fluffy texture. - Chacha salad: Another dish we always order. This salad includes various ingredients such as tuna, salmon, and baby corn, in addition to vegetables. It has a good amount of volume and pairs well with sesame dressing. - Gion Murata's grilled miso-flavored tofu: A delicious dish made with Kyoto's "fresh tofu" in a miso sauce. It has a chewy texture and the miso flavor is delightful. - Shrimp tempura steamed bun: The menu offers a variety of meal options, including tea soba, sudachi udon, ochazuke, and onigiri. The shrimp tempura steamed bun is wrapped in Korean seaweed and is absolutely delicious. There are also other dishes such as today's grilled fish, Nishikyo-yaki, spring vegetable tempura, lotus root and mentaiko sandwich tempura, red miso soup, shiratama anmitsu, beer, sake, and more. Since this is a popular restaurant, including its affiliated stores, reservations are essential especially on weekends. I highly recommend giving it a try!

A very spacious and relaxing space. I visited early so there were few people, making it perfect for a meeting. The healthy and delicious food was great for a leisurely meal and chat. The warabi mochi was so delicious, it was amazing!

Foodlog rating ☆3.49 *Visit date: September 2023, Weekday, Evening This restaurant specializes in Kyoto-style obanzai dishes, and they also have a branch called "Chacha Hana" in Shinjuku. The atmosphere is calm with dim lighting. The interior has counter seats, table seats, and sunken kotatsu seats, and it is spacious. This time, I tried the "Grilled eggplant with yuba roll in broth" (¥890 including tax), "Conger eel tempura with yukari salt" (¥1280 including tax), "Kyoto-style dashimaki tamago" (¥980 including tax), "Autumn salmon and salmon roe hagama" (¥2390 including tax), and "Kinako parfait" (¥750 including tax). (I'm sorry for not having photos of the dishes) You can order by simply telling the staff, or you can also order from your smartphone by scanning the QR code. The digital menu also allows you to see photos. I ordered the hagama first as it takes time to prepare, but surprisingly, it arrived quickly. If you want to have it as the final dish, I recommend ordering it midway. For drinks, I had "draft beer" (¥750 including tax) and "green tea highball" (¥590 including tax) before enjoying some sake. There were about 7 types of sake available, and this time, I tried "Sairai" (¥1250 including tax per 180ml), "Tetorikawa" (¥1350 including tax per 180ml), and "Abe no Kan" (¥1150 including tax per 180ml). The bill came to around ¥15,000 for two people, including a cover charge of ¥550 per person. [Rating Criteria] *I have slightly adjusted the rating criteria since my last review on August 12, 2022, so it may differ from previous posts* ☆2.0 to ☆2.5 Hmm ☆3.0 Decent ☆3.5 Delicious (I would come back) ☆4.0 Like it (I want to come back) ☆4.5 Love it ☆5.0 Excellent [Instagram] "Shutin's Food and Drink Diary" @shutin_foodie_diary "Shutin's Alcohol Diary" @shutin_alcohol_diary

The atmosphere is nice and the food is delicious. I love the feeling of taking off my shoes before entering. It's a good restaurant! However, the prices are not that cheap and the alcohol is a bit expensive. There were private rooms available, but you can't make reservations on Tabelog, so it may not be suitable for business entertainment purposes.

The calm atmosphere of the restaurant with indirect lighting and spacious layout between tables made us feel comfortable. We ordered a course with all-you-can-drink option, and enjoyed a variety of stylish and delicious dishes, including appetizers. Thanks to the relaxed atmosphere, we consulted with the staff and extended our time for more drinks and conversation.

I visited on a weekend night. I was able to enjoy Japanese cuisine! From the appetizers to the main dishes, including the delicious kamameshi, I was satisfied. The sashimi and sake were also consistently delicious. The restaurant was surprisingly spacious, so it's better to make a reservation for peace of mind!

In Shinjuku, there is a well-balanced izakaya restaurant located inside a building. It may look like a typical izakaya from the outside, but once you step in, you will find a calm interior with semi-private rooms that make you feel at ease. The dishes are all delicious, and although the prices may seem a bit high, the quality is worth it. Overall, I think it's a very convenient restaurant in Shinjuku.

It's quite stylish with a good amount of lighting for a date night, and it's conveniently close to Shinjuku Station. However, it can get too crowded on weekends making it hard to hear. The dishes are all delicious, but the Kyoto-style obanzai felt more about presentation. We had a course meal and left feeling full. The simmered seitan and cooked rice were particularly tasty. It's a trendy spot with a lively atmosphere, recommended for those who enjoy a bustling vibe without being overly fancy!

The store is spacious and slightly dim, making it suitable for various occasions. There is a counter, but the seats are relaxed. The creative dishes pair well with alcohol and are delicious! You can tell that they are particular about the ingredients. I used to dislike miso dengaku, but I was able to eat it all up here.

I had a meeting in Shinjuku for the first time in about 10 years, and I visited a stylish restaurant for a meal as well. The interior was very stylish and had a calm atmosphere. The dishes were carefully prepared in terms of presentation and taste. Considering the price, I felt that it was very reasonable for the quality of the food. The restaurant seemed to have been around for quite some time, but it was a cozy place to be in.

I made a reservation for Monday at 7:30 pm. The restaurant occupies an entire floor in the building and has a lot of seats. The food is elegant and delicious. The prices are a bit high (beer is 750 yen), but it's understandable given the location. The atmosphere is nice and the staff are friendly.

I used it for dinner with a friend. It is located a 1-2 minute walk from Shinjuku Station East Exit. The interior of the restaurant is a style where you take off your shoes before entering. It was a weekday, but the distance between the seats was well spaced, so even during busy hours, it didn't get noisy and we were able to have a calm conversation. The food was good, but there wasn't anything that left a particularly strong impression like "Wow, this is delicious!!". However, the atmosphere is very nice, so I recommend it for when you want to eat in a quiet place, not necessarily needing a private room.

I made a reservation and visited around 6:00 pm on Sunday. The restaurant quickly filled up with customers, and by the time I left, about 70% of the seats were occupied. Each dish was delicious in its own way, but the last dish, the sea bream kamameshi, stood out as exceptionally delicious among all the courses. The thinly sliced grilled meat was tasty, but I felt that it could have been even better if it had been cooked at a lower temperature to reduce the dryness a bit.

The inside of the restaurant is dimly lit, creating a nice atmosphere. It seems like a good place for a date. I ordered some dishes a la carte, and they were of a higher level than your average izakaya. They were delicious. I recommend ordering the kettle-cooked rice in advance as it takes some time. It's quite a generous portion. I sat at the counter, and the chairs were sturdy and comfortable, like a sofa that you sink into with your weight. It makes for a cozy atmosphere.

- Seasonal Colors Course 4,180 yen - Assorted Obanzai (Kyoto-style side dishes) - Bonito and Spring Onion Carpaccio - Fried Mackerel and New Potatoes - Hieizan Tofu and Tofu Salad - Salted Chicken with Yuzu Pepper - Suruga Bay Seared Cherry Shrimp and Bamboo Shoot Rice - Matcha Ice Cream It seems that the same company operates multiple restaurants in different locations in Tokyo, each with a different brand name. Although the names differ, the dishes are the same. The focus is on atmosphere and cost performance, with the food being average. It may not be very exciting, but at this price point with this atmosphere and taste, it could be worth a visit.

There were a lot of couples. The old men's alumni reunion might have stood out a bit. We only ordered snacks, but they were delicious. The staff were friendly and provided good service. I think I will come again.

I always make a reservation when I want to have Japanese food in Shinjuku! It's my favorite because the atmosphere and taste are great. I feel like it's easier to make reservations since the end of the pandemic! The seasonal menu is good, but personally, I can't resist the agedashi tofu and kamameshi... I always order them. This time, I also ordered firefly squid from the seasonal menu, and it was delicious too! Each dish has a good amount, so if you order a lot, you might get too full! I recommend ordering little by little.

I used it for a casual meal with customers. There were also drinks that are typical of Kyoto, and the food was delicious. The overall atmosphere was nice with indirect lighting, so it seemed like a good place for a date as well. The parfait had a volume and taste that I didn't expect from an izakaya.

The nearest Kyoto-style obanzai restaurant to Shinjuku Station. The atmosphere is nice with indirect lighting, and despite being crowded, it is not noisy, with many young couples. The dishes have a Kyoto cuisine concept with a subtle seasoning yet satisfying volume and delicious taste. You can also enjoy creative dishes incorporating Western elements such as Camembert tempura and dashi tomato. Recommended dishes include the obanzai assortment and clay pot rice.

Located on the 6th floor of a building facing the east exit of Shinjuku Station and Musashino Street. This restaurant occupies an entire floor and is quite spacious. I visited this place with my family after watching a movie. When we arrived around 6 o'clock, there weren't many customers yet, but by the time we left, the restaurant was quite full. It's a clean and nice restaurant, but the tables are not spaced out very much, so it's more suitable for business, date nights, or hanging out with friends, and it seems to attract a younger crowd, probably due to its location. They seem to specialize in Kyoto-style cuisine. The portions are generally on the smaller side, more geared towards women.

■ Visit date and time: Weekday at 6:30 PM (reservation required) ■ Duration of stay: About 2 hours ■ Cost performance: Good ■ Taste: All dishes were very delicious. I was impressed from the appetizer, so personally, my excitement went up. ■ Atmosphere: Dimly lit with spacious surroundings, making it a great place for a date. ■ Service: Polite and made for a pleasant experience.