I visited for dinner. I ordered a set of cheese hamburger and crab cream croquette. It came with miso soup, rice, and salad, and it was quite a generous portion. The hamburger was juicy and the cheese paired well with it, while the crab cream croquette had a nice balance of crispy and fluffy textures. I think I would have been a regular customer if I had visited during my student days.

"Next to Saint Paul" Ikebukuro Hello, I'm Mogusuke‍♂️ The password is [Delicious is 0 calories!] Today's post is about my visit to "Next to Saint Paul" near Rikkyo University, a local Western-style restaurant rooted in the area. Located near the university, this place offers authentic Western cuisine at affordable prices for students. The portions are generous, leaving you feeling satisfied with the authentic Western cuisine! Delicious is 0 calories! Be sure to stop by when you're in Ikebukuro. ------------------------------------- ■ Budget per person (for lunch) ¥700-1000 ■ Location Tobu Sunrise Mansion, 3-33-17 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Taste Street No. 10 ■ Nearest station Ikebukuro Station ------------------------------------- #TokyoGourmet #KantoGourmet #WantToConnectWithFoodies #Foodstagram #tokyofood #tokyotrip #tokyotravel #TokyoSightseeing #WantToConnectWithHamburgerLovers #Hamburger #WesternStyleRestaurant #IkebukuroLunch #IkebukuroWesternRestaurant #IkebukuroHamburger #NextToSaintPaul #WhiteCutletBowl #WantToConnectWithCutletBowlLovers #IkebukuroWesternCuisine #IkebukuroGourmet #RikkyoUniversity"

Before watching a play at the Tokyo Geijutsu Gekijo Playhouse, I took a nostalgic stroll along Tachikawa Street where the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. The area felt like a historical place, frequented by students from Rikkyo University. Inside the restaurant, there were various posters promoting club activities and circle events, creating a lively atmosphere. I had a white pork cutlet set meal, which included salad, miso soup, and was only 800 yen including tax - a great deal! The cutlet was crispy with minimal fat, and the reason for it being white might be the grated yam sauce. The meal also came with a side of kimchi, leaving me feeling full and satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal!

It's been a while since I visited Senrin! This must be about 8 years... I arrived a little after 11 on Wednesday. The white cutlet bowl is still delicious! The combination of grated yam and cutlet is just perfect, isn't it? I always think that. I used to go there a lot during my student days. I'll definitely stop by again if I go to Ikebukuro! Thank you for the meal!

I went to the restaurant for lunch after a long time. I ordered the cheese hamburger and crab cream croquette set from the menu. The large hamburger with rich demi-glace sauce and cheese was delicious, making me feel very happy. Under the hamburger, there was pasta hidden, which I also enjoyed with demi-glace sauce. The bill was less than 1000 yen, very affordable, truly a popular place for students of Rikkyo University. There are still many items on the menu that I want to try, so I want to take my time and enjoy them.

I visited a restaurant called "Next to St. Paul" in a certain Saturday in January 2023, around 11 am. It is located about a 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. The restaurant is popular among Rikkyo University students and has a spacious, well-worn interior with only two other customers present. I was seated at a large table for one and ordered their famous "White Cutlet Bowl" for ¥768. The restaurant displays Rikkyo University-related items, giving it a nostalgic vibe for alumni. After a 10-minute wait, my meal was served. The White Cutlet Bowl consisted of chicken cutlet with grated yam, kimchi, and a soft-boiled egg on rice, served with salad and miso soup. The combination of flavors was delightful, especially when mixed with the dipping sauce provided. The chicken cutlet, grated yam, and rice complemented each other well, and the kimchi added a nice touch. Eating it with the salad and miso soup created a balanced meal. Despite its reasonable price, the White Cutlet Bowl was quite filling, and the atmosphere of the restaurant, though not overly clean, exuded a charm that appealed to students. Overall, it was a pleasant experience dining at this beloved establishment.

Next to Rikkyo University, there is a Western-style restaurant called "Sento" that is beloved by students. I ordered the cheese hamburger with cream croquette set. The atmosphere of this place is like a classic coffee shop, very calming. When my lunch arrived, I was surprised by the portion size, it was huge! The kitchen is busy as many students frequent this place, but the hamburger and croquette were made after I ordered, so they were very delicious. The pasta served on the side was thin noodles and easy to eat. Many customers were eating the famous "White Cutlet Bowl" which has grated yam on top, a stamina dish. I would like to try it next time. Thank you for the meal today.

Indian spaghetti set for 858 yen, drink for 132 yen, total 990 yen! Popular among Rikkyo University students. Some students are enjoying lunch happily. A friendly female staff member approaches two men in suits and asks, "Are you alumni?" It turns out they are. She is pleased that they have come and invites them to come again, saying that nothing has changed since their time. The nostalgic atmosphere of the place, with its people, sounds, decorations, and furnishings, is quite enchanting. And of course, there is a photo of Mr. (the owner) displayed. I had been curious about the white cutlet bowl before. However, after reading reviews and ratings, I hesitated... There are also other menu items, such as hamburger, chicken, and pasta, beyond just the cafe menu. Indian spaghetti? Although I could imagine it, I still asked, and it turns out it's curry-flavored with cream sauce. I couldn't help but order it after hearing that. The Indian spaghetti comes as a one-plate dish with pasta and salad. The pasta has a good amount, topped with a hot spring egg. It has a slight yellow hue, with a strong cream sauce. The ingredients include bacon, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and maybe a bit of tomato? With these ingredients, you could probably make a napolitan dish as well. The taste is as expected, subtly curry-flavored. The cream sauce wraps around it gently. Eating it with the hot spring egg made it somewhat carbonara-like. Each element doesn't assert its individuality but comes together nicely. It was a spaghetti with good teamwork. The coffee has a mild acidity and a slightly bitter taste that is calming. How many times did I have such a delicious meal, let alone coffee, when I was a student? I couldn't help but reminisce about the large meatball I used to eat, probably for 50 yen, out of necessity due to lack of money. It's been SINCE 1978. I wonder if Mr. has retired by now? During payment, I had a brief conversation. I asked if they had seen Mr. before. It seems they have! Apparently, he left a colored paper and signed ball there? I hope he stays healthy forever. And a bright future for the young men! Cheers.

This place is too cheap for all the variety you get, and the staff are friendly. It's located about a 2-minute walk from the C2 exit of Ikebukuro Station, right next to Rikkyo University. As expected from a student-friendly cafe, the portions are generous. You can eat to your heart's content at student prices.

Near the workplace, there is a trendy university towering nearby. Right next to it, there is a cafeteria-like, student dining hall-like, old-fashioned coffee shop-like place. It's always crowded during lunchtime, but today, due to certain circumstances, lunch was from 3 pm, so it was quite empty. A group of stylish campus life-looking people were chatting and laughing, giving off a youthful vibe. They seemed like characters from a shojo manga, and I felt like I was peeking into a world far away. After a few minutes of indecision, I chose the croquette hamburger from the light meal menu. It came with dessert and a drink. The milk pudding dessert was gently sweet with maple syrup drizzled on top. The set drink was hot black tea. The toasted buns were fragrant, soft inside, and the croquette was crispy and hot. The vegetables were finely chopped and easy to eat, and the thick tomato added a nice texture. I wondered if every student at Rikkyo University would visit this place at least once. The interior was filled with posters and Rikkyo University colors. I had expected something like Waseda University's Kitchen Otoboke, so I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it. I would like to come back during a quiet time and try the rice bowls, white tonkatsu, and mustard chicken stir-fry. Thank you for the meal.

Lunch on July 20, 2021 (Tuesday). Had errands in Nihonbashi in the morning and then in Ikebukuro in the afternoon, so decided to have lunch in Ikebukuro. Went to a place near Rikkyo University called "Next to St. Paul's", which I had visited with my partner a while back. The entrance says "Cafe & food SINCE 1978". It was around 12:23 pm and there were about 30 customers, with 30-40% of the seats occupied. Most of the customers seemed to be students, mainly groups of 3-4 women. I was asked to sit at a shared table. There were partitions on the table. I ordered the specialty dish, the White Cutlet Bowl (698 yen + tax 768 yen), which was not listed in the menu booklet. I was asked if I was okay with grated yam, to which I replied yes. The walls inside the restaurant were filled with newspaper articles about Rikkyo University's sports teams. There were also old photos, but I don't think I saw Shigeo Nagashima. After a while, the White Cutlet Bowl arrived. The "white" part turned out to be grated yam. The dish included 3 stick-shaped chicken cutlets, half-cooked egg like onsen tamago, kimchi, and seaweed. It was served with a slightly sweet soy sauce-based broth. The chicken cutlets were crispy. The combination of grated yam, chicken cutlets, and egg was interesting, but overall, it was a bit confusing with all the ingredients mixed together. It was a unique cutlet bowl, but I'm glad to add a new page to my collection of different cutlet bowls. It was another hot day today. The highest temperature in Tokyo was 34.0 degrees in Chiyoda Ward and 35.4 degrees in Nerima Ward. There were 1387 new cases in Tokyo today, an increase of 557 cases compared to the same day last week. In Kanagawa, there were 433 cases, Saitama 314, Chiba 199, Osaka 313, Hokkaido 104, and Okinawa 154. The total number of new cases nationwide was 3743. The number of infections among Olympic athletes and related personnel increased by 9 to a total of 71. The missing Ugandan athlete was found in Mie Prefecture.

Located on a side street along Rikkyo Street from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station, on the 2nd floor of the building "Ajino Jūbanchō," is a Western-style restaurant called "Next to St. Paul." I visited for the first time during late May lunchtime. Upon opening the slightly narrow entrance door and entering the restaurant, I found a seating area with a total of 57 tables. I chose a table for two by the window. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with posters and items related to Rikkyo University, as the name suggests. I looked at the menu on the table. On that day, I ordered the "White Chicken Cutlet Bowl" (698 yen) with a salad, miso soup, and a drink set with iced coffee, totaling 900 yen. Shortly after, the "White Chicken Cutlet Bowl" was served. This dish features three pieces of stick-shaped chicken cutlet with grated yam, soft-boiled egg, white sesame seeds, kimchi, watercress, and chopped seaweed on top of the bowl. The name "White" comes from the white yam topping. I poured the soy sauce-based sauce provided on the side over the dish and tried it. The chicken cutlet was crispy and tender, very delicious! I found the portion a bit small, and I wished there were three more pieces. The combination of grated yam, soft-boiled egg, and chopped seaweed adds a Japanese touch to the dish, while the kimchi gives it a punch of flavor. I finished the meal, enjoyed my iced coffee, and then paid at the register. Thank you for the meal.

Next to a retro cafe in St. Paul. I came here after a long time. I had tea here before, but it's my first time having lunch. I was thinking of getting the white cutlet bowl, but it had kimchi in it which I don't like, so I gave up on that. I got the mini loco moco bowl instead. But the hamburger was quite big (^-^; For dessert, I had a cookie & cream soft serve ice cream.

This is Ikebukuro Nishiguchi... I went there for the first time in 30 years, to a place called "Next to Saint Paul's" which is like a half-school cafeteria for Rikkyo University. Nowadays, the school buildings are scattered by department, so current students may not know, but in the past, anyone who attended Rikkyo University for 4 years, like Mr. Shimanaga Shigekazu (laughs) or Shigekazu Shimo, must have visited at least once or twice. It is still widely used in alumni meetings. There are also Western set meals from the six universities, with many tempting set meals available, but the "White Cutlet Bowl" praised by Ishi-chan and Chef Kawagoe still shines as the flagship menu of the restaurant. In the midst of the fourth wave of the coronavirus in Tokyo (apologies to those in the affected areas), I honestly don't want to step foot in, but sometimes there is no choice but to go on a business trip. Since this is a rare opportunity, I will try the "White Cutlet Bowl"... However, the cutlet is not completely white. The cutlet is made from thinly sliced chicken thighs shaped like a bundle, with a balance of soft-boiled egg, kimchi, and chopped seaweed. Miso soup and salad are served separately. This is the overall picture of the set meal. The "Iced Coffee" is a rich, traditional iced coffee that you would expect in a cafe restaurant. The quality of the food may not be top-notch, but the comfort of the place is top-notch. I am relieved that they are still operating energetically during this difficult time of the coronavirus pandemic. The fact that the restaurant was still bustling with Rikkyo University-related people, just like before, was heartwarming. Even after all these years, it remains a warm and welcoming place.

First visit. The name of the restaurant, St. Paul, is not named after the city in Minnesota, USA, but probably after the English name of Rikkyo University. And yes, the location of this restaurant is right next to Rikkyo University. So, the location of the restaurant is literally the name of the restaurant. Although the restaurant is labeled as a restaurant, the atmosphere inside is more like a cafe. And a pretty old-fashioned one at that. Due to its location, most of the posters and photos displayed inside are related to Rikkyo University. Hmm? That black and white photo... could it be a snapshot of Sugihara Tadashi and Mr. from their Rikkyo University days? Apart from the regular meal menu, there are also dessert menus and light meal menus like hamburgers available, but today's order has already been decided. White Cutlet Bowl (that's really the name of the dish). Since the drinks were cheap, I ended up getting a drink set. The total is 900 yen. I ordered an iced coffee for the drink. It seemed like there was only one person cooking, so it took a little while for the food to be served, but I wasn't bored as the items displayed in the store were quite interesting. Now, the served Cutlet Bowl... well, first take a look at the photo. It looks quite different from what we would imagine a Cutlet Bowl to be. It consists of three stick-shaped cutlets with grated yam on top, and also kimchi, soft-boiled egg, and chopped seaweed? Quite bizarre... Well, let's try it anyway. There is a slightly sweet soy sauce dip on the side, so I'll drizzle some before eating. The meat is chicken, not pork. There is almost no fat, so it must be chicken breast, right? It is moist and well cooked, surprisingly good for breast meat. The meat itself is average due to the price, but it is fried nicely. The batter is light and crispy, which is good. The cutlet has a refreshing taste, so you might think it's not satisfying enough, but the flavors of kimchi and grated yam make it more flavorful than expected. The soft-boiled egg is delicious when mixed with the grated yam. Although it looks strange, the taste is quite good. The side ingredients successfully complement the lack of flavor in the meat, making it a satisfying bowl. This is a victory of ideas. It is probably invented to provide students with cheap, delicious, nutritious, and filling food... that's what I think. Normally, I wouldn't enjoy eating chicken breast, but this one is delicious. The warm and friendly service of the staff also made me feel relaxed. There are also interesting photos displayed that might be of interest to university baseball fans or professional baseball fans, so it might be fun to go there for that reason as well.

Visited after many years. Went with five uncles. During idol time, there was only one other customer who was about to pay, so the master allowed us to smoke. The uncles were thrilled. Ordered the Napolitan for 715 yen, which was surprisingly voluminous for a cafe-like restaurant. It was delicious, and the powder cheese and Tabasco were unlimited. The semi-soft boiled egg added a rich flavor to the dish. It was filling and affordable. The chicken Diavola ordered by a colleague looked the most appetizing, so I'll try that next time.

The first time I tried the white cutlet bowl, which was featured on TV! It was much lighter and easier to eat than it looks (˙༥˙) I personally really liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. The second time, I had the hamburger! It was a pretty coarse-ground hamburger (˙༥˙) If I had to be picky, I wish they had served it on a hot plate (lol).

I tried the Chicken Diavolo at the Rikkyo University soba shop. It was described as being like a school cafeteria, but the taste was actually quite good. The portion was also generous. However, since it was just chicken, I got a bit bored. There was no variety in flavors. The taste was to my liking with a nice touch of mayonnaise, but I think half would have been enough. This is probably why it's compared to a school cafeteria.

The time has passed, so briefly (current date 8/8). I had the hamburger with warm egg on top, priced at 698 yen (half rice is 30 yen off). It was quite delicious. Yeah. It's unbelievable that this quality is offered at this price. I want to come back and try other menu items. However, it's a shame that smoking is allowed throughout the restaurant... (I would be happy if they could at least have a smoking section). Well, I guess it's a shop popular among students from Rikkyo University, so it can't be helped, right?

After a meeting in Tokyo, I didn't want to fight off sleepiness, so I decided to have a light lunch and eat what I wanted on the way back. I chose to visit "Next to St. Paul" for a hamburger craving. I remembered seeing a TV show a few years ago about the best hamburger restaurants chosen by enthusiasts, so I selected this place. The restaurant was not too crowded, and I ordered the cheeseburger and crab cream croquette. The food took a while to arrive, but when it did, I enjoyed the flavorful cheeseburger and the tasty crab croquette. The portion size was good, and I could easily have dinner at home after this meal. I passed by the Riviera White Cloud Pavilion (now Riviera Tokyo) on my way back, reminiscing about a wedding I attended there about 22 years ago. Overall, I had a satisfying meal and it was a nice experience.