Food court in a building adjacent to Tokyo Big Sight Station. Ordered a beef bowl set for 400 yen using a touch panel, paid at the counter, then picked a seat. There is also a terrace. It's difficult to give a unique evaluation to chain restaurants like this, but the beef bowl was delicious, just like at other locations. It's nice to have a reliable option like this when prices at event venues can be high. Thank you for the meal.

I went to an exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight, managing to attend two exhibitions at the East and South halls simultaneously. I had back-to-back seminars from noon until 3 o'clock, so I didn't have time for lunch. After the second seminar ended, I had a late lunch at Sukiya. The system for purchasing meal tickets had changed since my last visit. First, I selected my meal ticket on a touch panel, with no money involved. Then, before using the self-checkout machine, I handed the ticket to the staff for payment. It was a semi-self-service system. While I was paying, my beef bowl was already prepared. I sprinkled seven-spice powder on my beef bowl, added some ginger on top of the rice, and enjoyed the warm meal. It was delicious and satisfying as I was quite hungry. I'll take the Yurikamome line back home. Thank you for the meal.

On July 1, 2022, I visited Tokyo Big Sight for the first time in a while for the XR Comprehensive Exhibition. Before entering the venue, I decided to grab a bite to eat at Sukiya in the Food Court at WanZa Ariake. Sukiya offers affordable options such as Gyudon (beef bowl) or Udon. I found a table easily and ordered a Gyudon regular size for 400 yen. It was ready in just 5 minutes. I sprinkled some shichimi (seven spice blend) and ginger on top and enjoyed the light and tasty Gyudon. With my stomach satisfied, I headed to explore the exhibition area. The venue was crowded just like before the pandemic. Gyudon never gets old, it's always delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I don't usually go to so-called beef bowl chain restaurants, but this day I missed breakfast and had work in Ariake, so I looked for a place where I could eat something light and found this Sukiya. It seems they open from 8:00 in the morning. Odaiba in the morning was quite empty, with only one customer. I ordered a mini beef bowl and clam soup. It's been a while since I had Sukiya's beef bowl, but each piece of beef was quite small and had a tough texture. There wasn't much onion in it, and the soup was also on the light side. Was it always like this? Is it specific to this branch or the staff? The clam soup was quite tasty. Maybe because of the season, there was no pickled ginger on the table, but you can get a small packet at the counter. If we only consider the food, it's around a 2, but I'll give it a 3 for being open in the morning (^^)

This is my first time using this place for breakfast and it seems to be empty. The building itself looked like it would be difficult to manage with just one person, but the service from ordering was quick. The strategy of not cleaning up right away is the right choice. I was fully satisfied with the sticky breakfast.

I had a good meal yesterday, so I decided to have a simple breakfast. I came to Tokyo and went to Sukiya, a place I really like. I ordered the set meal with beef bowl, miso soup, and egg for only 500 yen, which was great. I asked for the egg to be half-cooked, which cost an additional 20 yen. The beef bowl was served on a tray, and I had to go get water myself since it was self-service. I realized there were no chopsticks, so I had to go get them. There were also no wet towels, so I had to go get those too. Finally, I could start eating. The acrylic dividers between tables were very close, which made me wonder if it's normal to eat this close to strangers. Maybe it's better to sit at a different table with an acrylic divider. Anyway, Sukiya is quick to finish eating at, so it's fine. I cracked the half-cooked egg into the beef bowl, had some miso soup first, and then enjoyed the beef bowl. The miso soup was filled with ingredients like carrots, pork, white leeks, seaweed, taro, and konjac. There was a lot of finely chopped kombu in it, which was unusual but tasty. The portion of rice in the beef bowl was quite large for a breakfast menu, almost like a lunch portion. It's good, but it's a lot. My colleague was waiting for a Mos Burger at the restaurant across from us for about 10 minutes. Mos Burger takes time, but it's delicious. Sukiya serves food quickly and it's delicious too.

Lunch set large size ¥600 - This set feels like a good deal. I arrived late for lunch at 1:30 pm. There were few customers, so it was a quick place to eat. I happened to find this lunch set. Normally, I always go to Yoshinoya, but Sukiya is also good.

I do not write "2nd visit" every time I use a store, but since the last post was 9 years ago, I will consider this as my "2nd visit". The biggest change in the TFT where this store is located over the past 9 years is probably the change in the president of Otsuka Furniture (laughs). The dining options in Oneza Mall change quite frequently and it's hard to keep up. For example, around this "Sukiya", the "Mugimaru" across the street changed to "Kineya Mugimaru" (same management), and the "McDonald's" diagonally across was replaced by a different company's "Mos Burger". "Sukiya" also had a period of closure this year, which made me wonder if they were finally closing down, but it turned out to be a temporary closure due to air conditioning maintenance in the building. The beef bowl situation in the area remains the same, with no direct competitors (although there is a "Yoshinoya" in the nearby Central Tower, but their operating hours are unique so I'm excluding it). I stopped by after using the specialized books at the "Maruzen" bookstore in the building. "Sukiya" has introduced credit card payments at most of their stores now, but special stores like the food court do not accept them, and this store in Oneza is also not compatible (although electronic money like Suica is accepted). The Spicy Bean Sprout Beef Bowl, regular size for 500 yen including tax, has a numbing sensation. Plenty of mixed dry chili peppers with sansho pepper as topping. However, the numbing and spiciness are not that strong, making it suitable for everyone. The soft bean sprout namul goes surprisingly well with the beef bowl, and among the limited-time toppings that "Sukiya" has offered, this one is closer to my taste. It could even become a regular item. The Okonomiyaki-flavored Beef and Egg Bowl, regular size for 500 yen including tax, tries to replicate the taste of okonomiyaki. But if you put cabbage with okonomi sauce, spicy mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and seaweed on top of raw egg, it will definitely taste like okonomiyaki. The question is whether it goes well as a topping for a beef bowl. I think the main beef bowl is dead. (I don't find the likes of Takana Mentaiko Mayo Beef Bowl very tasty either) *I have included a photo of a similar dish from another restaurant. ~15~

Today, I visited this store for the first time. I wanted to eat something Tokyo-like since I came all the way to Tokyo, but it was 8 o'clock in the morning. No shops were open yet, so I couldn't bear my hunger and decided to go in. I ordered the 4-cheese beef bowl for 480 yen and the potato salad for 180 yen. Just to lift my spirits, I ordered something I wouldn't normally order at my local Yoshinoya in Yamanashi. The 4 cheeses included Raclette cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, Gruyere cheese, and Red Cheddar cheese. It was surprisingly delicious. As expected from the Yoshinoya near the international exhibition hall. The staff were able to communicate in Chinese and English, which I thought was great.

I was lured by the cheese. On a weekday afternoon in September 2018, I used the eat-in option at a location in the TFT Building or Oneza Ariake, I couldn't tell which. Sukiya had started selling a limited-time menu using cheese, so I tried to find a Sukiya store near my local area, but I didn't have a chance to go to the store for reasons like it being far from the station. One day, it occurred to me. Isn't there a Sukiya in the food court of the building near the company I'm currently working at? The staff at the counter where the food is served put the food from the kitchen tray very forcefully, which was quite scary. (Price including 8% consumption tax) The items I ordered were the limited-time 4-cheese Gyudon (regular) for 480 yen and a medium-size Sokenbicha for 110 yen. It took a little while for the food to be served, and I was worried that I wouldn't have enough time to eat. But then I realized the reason for the delay. The dish was warm because it was like a Doria-style menu. Maybe it took time to warm up the dish? I wish they had told me that. The Gyudon I received looked a bit disappointing. The photo on the menu shows cheese sauce on top of the beef, but the actual dish had the beef on top of the cheese sauce. Is it supposed to be served with the beef on the side? It lacked the Doria-like appearance. The cheeses used were Raclette, Gruyère, Gorgonzola, and Red Cheddar. The cheese stretched a bit only once, and I could taste the unique flavor of Gorgonzola. I didn't have enough time to savor the meal, so there were some parts I couldn't fully understand, but the Doria-style ingredients included paprika and broccoli. The soft drink was a medium size, but it had a lot of ice, so the actual amount was closer to a small size.

Today's lunch was at "Sukiya" in front of the International Exhibition Center. I went to visit an exhibition being held at the exhibition center. All the food and beverage outlets inside the exhibition hall are chain stores, and the prices are 1.5 times higher than market prices. The selling point is speed, so many of the options are reheated or instant meals, and none of them are satisfying. Therefore, I decided to try a building on the opposite side of the station. In the end, all the major chains occupy the large building. I thought about getting a hamburger at McDonald's, but Sukiya was offering "Gyudon (regular) at a special price of 250 yen," so I went in. I ordered "regular, extra sauce, and very juicy" at the counter, and it came out in just 30 seconds. This speed is what I wish they had at the International Exhibition Center. When was the last time I had Sukiya's gyudon? Gyudon is definitely better at Yoshinoya. The sweetness of the sauce and the tenderness of the meat are completely different. And above all, the marbled fat is similar but different. Yoshinoya's marbled fat, focusing on American beef, is tender and delicious. The richness of the fat is concentrated. On the other hand, Sukiya's marbled fat is sometimes slightly tough, indicating a problem with pre-processing. Also, the extra saucy sauce lacks the sweetness of the meat and just makes the rice soggy. Gyudon is definitely better at Yoshinoya. Even Yoshinoya has reduced the price of the regular size to 270 yen starting yesterday, for a limited time.

The exhibition at Big Sight is expensive, so come here instead!

Today, in between the exhibition, I had limited time so I needed something quick to eat! I chose beef bowl. When I went to the restaurant, they also had bibimbap! I ordered and it came in 10 seconds! It was delicious! A quick lunch like that.

Recently, I have been coming to Ariake about twice a week in the morning. It takes about an hour from my home, so by the time I arrive, I am hungry. That's why I go to this restaurant. I usually order the mini gyudon for 290 yen and the salad set for 150 yen. When you look at it like this, it might seem like nothing special, but during the morning hours at this restaurant, the gyudon tastes different! It's hard to explain, but the flavor is incredibly rich and delicious! I have been to other Sukiya locations and have also eaten lunch at this restaurant, but the morning gyudon is different! I thought I was just being fooled, but please try it once! The flavor is rich in the morning! I wonder if it has something to do with the restaurant's operating hours? The restaurant is open from 8:00 to 22:00, so I think the flavor seeps in properly during the night. I used to be the only one impressed by the unique taste, but today a businessman sitting nearby brought a new employee, presumably a fresh graduate, and told him, "The gyudon here tastes richer in the morning!" So it seems I am not the only one who can taste the difference (laughs). If you ever come nearby, please try the gyudon between 8:00 and 10:00. Thank you for the meal!

Pickled cabbage mayo, definitely delicious.

Sukiya in the food court. I ordered a regular beef bowl with miso soup and salad set (500 yen). I noticed they also have a pork bowl, which is 30 yen more expensive than the beef bowl. The taste was just okay, nothing special. I didn't expect the taste to be worse than their regular store. For a one-coin price, I guess it's what you would expect.

Sukiya's curry has been renewed, with a new item called "Sara Umi Pork Curry". I like curry on the lighter side, so the name really caught my attention. So, I tried the "Sara Umi Pork Curry" for 490 yen. It's a self-service style where you line up at the register, receive your order, and then carry it to your seat. The curry is indeed on the thinner side, not too thick. The flavor is quite mild, so it might be a hit or miss for some people. But personally, I quite liked it. The presentation is not great, maybe because of the black bowl. However, it was served piping hot, which was impressive. It was so hot that it was difficult to eat right away. Honestly, this was surprising! The toppings are lacking, it would be nice to have more variety besides the beef bowl topping. As expected from a major chain, the cost performance is good! Thank you for the meal.

Located a 3-minute walk from the International Exhibition Center Station, this restaurant had 8 people in line when I visited at noon on a weekday. I waited about 5 minutes before ordering the grilled saury and beef bowl that I had been curious about. The saury was cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, and was lighter than eel. It had a slight fishy smell, so I recommend eating it with grated daikon radish. The saury had many small bones, so it may not be suitable for those who dislike bones. It was about 100 yen cheaper than eel. The combination of the sweet and savory sauce with the beef bowl didn't quite match, so I think they should be eaten separately. The taste at this Sukiya restaurant was good, unlike the one near my workplace in Osaka which was terrible and eventually closed down. It's a shame that some bad branches can tarnish the reputation of an entire company. Proper education and guidance are essential in chain restaurants to maintain quality.

I went to a trade show and had a late lunch at 2:00 PM. Before heading out, I decided to grab some food at the dining area in WanZa Ariake, but many places were on break. I stopped in front of a Yoshinoya and saw they had Arabiata Curry for 590 yen. I decided to try it out - a fusion of curry and Arabiata, why not! The seating was like a food court in a shopping center, but I noticed there was a terrace, so I sat there alone, enjoying the nice weather. The curry was small but had beef and potatoes in it, which was unexpected. The Arabiata was a bit lacking in spiciness, more like a tomato sauce. I added some Tabasco to spice it up. Overall, it wasn't bad. It felt a bit irregular for a Yoshinoya, but it was nice that it wasn't crowded. It was a good meal!