I invited a senior colleague who always takes care of me to dinner, and since they always treat me, I wanted to treat them this time, so I invited them to the restaurant "Tamoiyanse". It is located a 15-minute walk from Shinjuku East Exit. The restaurant was surprisingly empty, and we were seated right away. Here is what we ordered (I didn't keep a record as it was ordered through a touch panel, so the menu and prices are approximate): - Grilled chicken thigh (salt): Boldly served with bones included. When you bite into it, the juicy chicken thigh and the flavor of charcoal explode in your mouth. - Grilled chicken thigh (garlic): Ordered to compare with the salt version. It looked the same when it arrived. I personally preferred the garlic version as it had a stronger flavor. - Chicken tataki: Crispy and refreshing tataki. My senior colleague pretty much finished this one! - Bonito tataki: Thickly sliced bonito served with onions. It was really delicious when eaten with ponzu sauce. - Sweet corn tempura x2: This tempura was amazing. I could eat it forever. It was sweet, fragrant, and perfectly crispy. - Tsukune (with sauce): Next, the second amazing dish. This tsukune was perfect, even better than what you would find at a yakitori restaurant. - Cabbage with miso: Miso with a hint of bonito flavor, perfect for a palate cleanser. - Dessert assortment: While the food was perfect, the dessert was honestly not that good. The tiramisu was too soggy to eat. Overall, it was a really great restaurant. Maybe ordering dessert at an izakaya is not a good idea. I have tried Miyazaki cuisine at various places, but this was the first time I found a place with such authentic and delicious food. Highly recommended! I would love to go back again!

◼️◼️◼️【Order】Black Pork Charcoal Grilled Set Meal 1,200 yen ◼️◼️◼️【Wait】No wait at 13:00 on weekdays, the restaurant is 60% full. As a chicken lover, I have tried the thigh and chicken nanban at my favorite restaurant, so today I will try the black pork. ◼️◼️◼️【Tasting】From my seat, I can see the smoke curling up, which increases my appetite. Shortly after, the meal arrives. Besides the main black pork charcoal grilled dish, there are plenty of side dishes such as simmered vegetables, small plates, and pickles. The simmered daikon radish is delicious and flavorful, and the dried daikon radish on the side dish is gently seasoned, making the rice go down smoothly. The soup is a clear broth, very mild and delicious, with a creamy texture reminiscent of a sweet tonkotsu soup. Now onto the main dish, the black pork. The color is somewhat black or rather gray, giving off a smoky aroma when eaten. It seems to have a salt-based sauce, enhancing the flavor of the tender meat with a good balance of fat and a satisfying texture. The taste is rich and goes well with rice. With so many side dishes, I ended up having a second helping of rice. The black pork charcoal grilled dish was truly excellent and paired perfectly with rice. ◼️◼️◼️【Impression】All the set meals here are undeniably delicious. It's clear that I love Kyushu cuisine. I will definitely come back again.

This is a Miyazaki cuisine restaurant located near Shinjuku Nishiguchi, about a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. When it comes to Miyazaki cuisine, I always think of chicken dishes, but there were also many other unique dishes that I had never seen before. Miyazaki tofu, mukade nori, hiyajiru - all of them were rare and interesting. The chicken dishes were delicious, especially the chicken thigh sashimi and grilled chicken thighs, which I could probably eat two plates of. Many customers were ordering the chicken sukiyaki hot pot as well. With its great location and delicious food, it's definitely a popular restaurant.

I used to live in Miyazaki over 10 years ago. I loved eating momo-yaki (grilled chicken thighs) all the time. Surprisingly, there are many restaurants in Tokyo where you can eat Miyazaki's local cuisine, and whenever I find one, I get excited. One of those places. It was a bit before 3 p.m., but they were still open, so I entered. They only serve lunch sets. I ordered the momo-yaki set without rice. I also ordered a hebesu sour to quench my thirst as I had plans afterwards. The set came with miso soup, dried daikon radish, momo-yaki with salad, simmered dish, and pickles. I thought the momo-yaki came with yuzu pepper, but it wasn't too salty, so I ended up eating it with the salad and it was just right. Even without yuzu pepper, it was delicious. The tender and chewy texture was irresistible. The fish in the miso soup was soft and comforting, the simmered dish had a tasty broth, and I love Miyazaki's famous dried daikon radish, so I was happy. The hebesu sour I squeezed myself was refreshing and a great accompaniment to the meal. It was a good lunch. The only downside was that a wet towel was provided with the meal, which made it a bit awkward when squeezing the hebesu, and the toilet was not very clean.

I visited "Tamoiyanse" located at Shinjuku Nishiguchi for the first time. "Tamoiyanse" means "please enjoy" in Miyazaki dialect. It is a restaurant serving local dishes from southern Miyazaki prefecture, such as Miyazaki Jidori chicken and bonito. ----------------------------------------------- ▪️Chicken thigh (salt or sauce) - 1,100 yen ----------------------------------------------- The chicken here is like the ones from Tsukada Nojo, with a deep black color. It has a firm texture and a rich flavor, which goes well with rice. The side dishes are also satisfying, and it comes with a soup. The Chicken Nanban with plenty of tartar sauce also looked delicious. Just be aware that the whole place is filled with the smell of chicken, so keep that in mind haha. They accept PayPay payments.

A Miyazaki cuisine restaurant. Specializing in local chicken dishes and charcoal-grilled items, but the Chicken Nanban is a must-try. It comes with a generous amount of tartar sauce. Each piece of chicken is large. The miso soup is also good with plenty of ingredients. In addition to Chicken Nanban, they also offer delicious pork and bonito charcoal-grilled dishes.

At the end of the year, I visited a certain restaurant with a business owner. Last year, I went on a trip to Miyazaki for the first time and discovered the delicious taste of Miyazaki Jidori chicken grilled over charcoal. I never thought I could taste that flavor in Tokyo. The Miyazaki Jidori chicken was firm and had a great texture when you bite into it. Grilling it over charcoal gave it a wonderful smoky flavor. We also had some hot pot, and both the chicken meat and meatballs were delicious. The restaurant was full of salarymen, but they all seemed to know good food. Even the drinking buddies of the salarymen seemed to appreciate the tasty dishes.

I tried the grilled chicken lunch set at this restaurant that I've been curious about for a while! It's an izakaya where you can enjoy Miyazaki's local cuisine. For lunch, they offer set meals, and I ordered the grilled chicken set. I shared it with a friend, with one serving in sauce and the other in salt. Both were delicious! The soup was a clear broth, and you can have unlimited refills of rice and soup. They have a variety of other menu items, so I definitely want to go back again!

"Tamoiyanse!" is apparently used in southern Miyazaki prefecture to mean "please enjoy your meal!" Is it "Tamoiyansu!" for "itadakimasu"? This quaintly named restaurant here specializes in Miyazaki's local chicken dishes. I visited for lunch this time! The first thing that caught my eye was the seared bonito rice set, which looks very intriguing... But when it comes to Miyazaki, you have to start with the local chicken! Following the standard, I ordered the Chicken Thigh Grilled Set for 1100 yen, which is a bit pricey but worth it with the variety of side dishes. The meal includes chicken simmered dish, pickles, eggplant ohitashi, miso soup, and the main dish of a mountain of grilled chicken thighs with cabbage! The menu offers a well-balanced and nutritious meal that makes your heart leap with joy! The chicken is so juicy and has a great texture! And as you scoop up the white rice, it's a guaranteed win. The side dishes also do a great job! The generous portion size, balanced nutrition, and excellent lunch make it a wonderful dining experience! Thank you for the meal! ___ ▷Items Ordered◁ Chicken Thigh Grilled Set 1100 yen

After being a working adult for over 30 years (Shuichiro, 51 years old), there are rare occasions when you find a restaurant that is unbelievably delicious and satisfying to the point where you don't want to tell anyone about it. This place is one of those. I have only shared it on Facebook and have refrained from posting on Tabelog, but I have changed my mind and decided to share it here. Oh, it was really delicious. Next time, I want to try the seared bonito and maybe enjoy a drink in the evening. It was so satisfying that I am even considering a trip to my home base in Miyazaki Prefecture. Thank you very much for the great experience.

Today's lunch was in Shinjuku. I visited a Miyazaki cuisine restaurant near Tengu Dai Hall the other day. "Tamoiyanse" also has a branch in Shibuya (Jinbo). The name means "enjoy your meal" in the dialect of southern Miyazaki. The restaurant owner, originally from Miyazaki, mainly serves dishes from Nichinan. It is located off the main street near the "Shinjuku Ogado Nishi Intersection". The noticeable grass-green wall color stands out. Although it was my first time here, the restaurant opened in August 2011. It was not crowded as I arrived early. There are counter seats and table seats on the left side. There were no other customers. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is calm. There are Miyazaki tourism posters displayed. There are four staff members. The menu includes: - Nichinan skipjack tuna seared set meal @1,500 (all prices include tax) - Traditional thigh roast (salt, sauce) @1,100 - Nichinan-style chicken nanban @1,000 - Grilled black pork with grilled meat sauce set meal @1,200 - A-rank, Ichi-bo used, Miyazaki beef charcoal-grilled set meal @3,000 *Unlimited rice and miso soup refills Since I like chicken nanban, I ordered the Nichinan-style chicken nanban @1,000. What kind of chicken nanban is the Nichinan style? It arrived after a 7-minute wait. The chicken nanban consisted of three large pieces of chicken, accompanied by shredded cabbage and tomato. There were two side dishes. One was simmered vegetables, and the other was potato salad. Additionally, pickles, miso soup (fish broth), and rice were served. It is impressive to have two side dishes included in a location like Shinjuku. I started with the simmered vegetables and fish from the side dishes. Radish, carrot, greens, shiitake mushrooms, and fish were included. The flavor was not too strong, with a light taste. The potato salad had mashed potatoes, with cucumber and carrots, providing a sticky texture. The shredded cabbage and tomato as accompaniments were a nice touch. Vegetables first. The chicken nanban used chicken thigh meat, with the nanban vinegar soaked into the moist coating. The inside was juicy, and the nanban vinegar was not too sweet, with a relatively light texture. The tartar sauce was not too sweet and had a relatively light consistency, with vegetables such as onions being the main ingredients. The slight acidity of the nanban vinegar made it easy to eat. I have eaten a lot of chicken nanban before, and many have had sweet tartar sauce or sweet vinegar, but this one was refreshing. Each piece was large, making it difficult for women to eat. As another reviewer mentioned, this chicken nanban is not rich in tartar sauce, nanban vinegar, meat juice, but rather tender and moist chicken that can be eaten with rice. The fish broth was plentiful, providing a satisfying meal. The rice was cooked to a firm texture, which I liked. Overall, it was quite good, but compared to "Denden Den" in Akasaka, the taste and portion size were a bit lacking. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch. I sat at the counter and had a Chicken Nanban lunch set for 1000 yen. The seat for one person was spacious and nice. The rice and miso soup were free refills. The rice was very delicious. The miso soup with vegetables was also tasty. I had seconds! The Chicken Nanban had three large pieces of crispy chicken. In addition to salad and pickles, there were small vegetable side dishes and a small simmered dish, which was nice.

This is a Miyazaki cuisine restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit. I had been curious about it for a while, so I visited for the first time with a high school classmate! We started with a draft beer (Asahi Super Dry, 700 yen) and a fresh grapefruit sour (560 yen). Cheers! The grapefruit was a bit of a hassle to squeeze ourselves. (laughs) The appetizer was dried daikon radish. For the main dishes, we ordered half a grilled chicken thigh (salted) for 990 yen, chicken and vegetables skewers for 680 yen, grilled chicken liver for 580 yen, and OBI tempura for 580 yen. The chicken and vegetable skewers were the best! The chicken wrapped in shiso leaves and wasabi, enjoyed with salt and lemon, was delicious and moist! My friend also loved it! I had never heard of OBI tempura before, but it was a fluffy sweet potato tempura. We enjoyed Miyazaki's sake, Sentoku, and kumquat sour, and the bill came out to just under 10,000 yen. It's a bit pricey, but it was nice to relax and enjoy the food and drinks. Thank you for the meal.

In the past, it was difficult to get a reservation at popular restaurants, but due to the pandemic, I was able to get in at an earlier time. This is a great restaurant that specializes in Miyazaki cuisine and local chicken. I enjoyed the food while sipping on beer and sweet potato shochu. The service was provided by foreign staff, but their handling was not quite up to par.

I had a strong craving for grilled chicken thigh and chicken thigh sashimi, so I decided to visit this restaurant. I went on a weekday around 7 pm. It was the middle of the week, but about half of the seats were already taken. They had Hidetoshi Beer (local beer from Miyazaki) and Kirin Ichiban on the menu, and I was recommended the Miyazaki beer by the staff. It was fruity and easy to drink. - The appetizer was dried daikon radish, warm and comforting. - The grilled chicken thigh sashimi had a strong charcoal flavor and was really delicious. The condiments were also great. - The grilled chicken thigh was bone-in and had a firm texture with a deliciously rough charcoal flavor. I ordered the garlic flavor, but it seemed like most people around me ordered the salt flavor. - The tsukune (chicken meatballs) had a strong ginger flavor. It was soft but could have been a bit more chewy. The seasoning was okay. - The bonito sashimi was tasty, and the green onions were delicious. I liked that it was covered in green onions. - The eggplant miso stir-fry was good. - The chicken nanban was also good. As it is a Kyushu cuisine restaurant, they had a wide selection of shochu. They served shochu soda by bringing the shochu on the rocks to the table and pouring soda in front of you. It was a nice touch. Among the sweet potato shochu, I found Obi Suou and Hinata Musume to be fruity and easy to drink. They also had Chitoku (from Miyazaki) and Dassai sake. They seemed to be out of Dassai, so I ordered Chitoku, which was dry and delicious. There were no condiments on the table, and they forgot to bring the toothpicks we ordered until the end. The service was not bad, but the staff seemed a bit busy and lacked energy, making it a bit difficult to order. The total bill for three people was around 18,000 yen, which is a bit on the higher side, but I thought it was a decent restaurant.

Miyazaki Prefecture specialty! Grilled Miyazaki chicken with Bincho charcoal, served with dried daikon radish, simmered dish, pickles, and side salad. Everything, including the main grilled chicken, was delicious. The simmered dish had a rich flavor and was tender, while the miso soup had a seafood base like fisherman's stew. The main grilled chicken had a great charcoal aroma, saltiness, and the chicken meat had a good texture with a savory taste that intensified with each bite. Really delicious!!! Super delicious!!! I want to keep eating it forever ^ ^ It may be hard to see in the photos, but the portion size was quite generous. And most importantly, the rice was incredibly delicious! The shiny and fragrant rice was perfectly cooked, and it was the best rice I've ever had. Of course, I had seconds of rice and miso soup because they were so delicious. I found a hidden gem and this place is now my go-to for lunch in Shinjuku! I will definitely come back!

This time, when flying to Hokkaido, I suddenly had to rent a pocket WiFi. The actual store was located in Nishi-Shinjuku 7-chome. I remembered the area where I had lunch at Chenmaya in the summer, and at the same time, I remembered that there was a nice-looking restaurant next to Chenmaya, so I decided to stop by. It was called Tamoiyanse. It seemed to be a Miyazaki cuisine restaurant. I sat at a table and looked at the menu. The recommended dish was the seared bonito set meal, but enjoying bonito without alcohol would be difficult, right? (laughs) After some hesitation, I placed my order and took a sigh of relief. The interior of the restaurant was clean. Thanks to the early hour, I could sit comfortably, but if it had been full, it might have felt cramped. And in about 10 minutes, here it comes. First, I had the grilled chicken thigh (with sauce). The person at table 7 had the chicken nanban (Nichiyo style). Both with a little rice. The main dishes came with two small side dishes, pickles, and a lot of volume. First, the grilled chicken thigh. This is definitely a dish that goes well with white rice. The seasoning was exquisite. And the meat had a firm texture typical of mature chicken. I like it! As someone who loves mature chicken, I would prefer a larger piece with a stronger flavor, but for a side dish, this finely cut one might be better. The white rice here is delicious above all else! And the miso soup was also good! The dried radish in the small side dish was cooked just right, with a firm texture that was good! I received one piece of the chicken nanban from the person at table 7, and first, I was surprised by its size. When I took a big bite with plenty of tartar sauce with a strong acidity, it was... delicious! The meat juice oozing from the chicken thigh and skin, combined with the acidity of the tartar sauce. Delicious! Considering that the person at table 7 struggled with the size, it might be difficult for women to eat, but as a middle-aged man, I had no problem. Thinking about the deliciousness, I regretted ordering less white rice, but on the other hand, if I hadn't, I might not have been able to finish it due to the volume. We, who thought we would like to come back to eat at night next time. Thank you for the meal! It was delicious!

Around 1 pm on a weekday, I found a restaurant that seemed to serve Miyazaki cuisine. The sign outside mentioned "grilled chicken thigh," so I decided to give it a try. There were two groups of customers already inside. I ordered the grilled chicken thigh set meal and chose the sauce option. The chicken had a strong chewy texture, which seemed to vary depending on the part of the meat. However, as I chewed, the delicious flavor of the chicken and the savory aroma of the charcoal grill filled my mouth. The set meal also came with two side dishes, adding to the value. The miso soup was also tasty, making it a satisfying lunch overall.

The name "Tamoiyanse" means "Enjoy your meal" in the dialect of Miyazaki and southern Kagoshima. The owner, who is from Miyazaki, serves delicious local dishes and allows customers to enjoy a variety of local sake. The restaurant has branches in Shinjuku Nishiguchi and Shibuya's Jinsen. A gourmet colleague recommended a place where you can enjoy delicious chicken dishes for lunch. Despite the strong sunlight and hot weather, I walked towards Shinjuku Nishiguchi through Kotaki Bridge Street. I saw a ramen shop as a landmark on the way, and when I turned down a side street, I saw a restaurant with a suitable appearance for serving local cuisine. The menu board next to the entrance displayed dishes such as seared bonito and grilled beef tongue set meals. I had initially thought they only served chicken thigh meat set meals, so my lunch options suddenly expanded. I entered the restaurant through the half-open sliding door and found that the interior was not very spacious, with seating for about 30 people. It had a calm izakaya-like atmosphere, matching the exterior impression. The location in the alley did not seem particularly appealing, yet despite it being slightly past noon, about 80% of the seats were already occupied. A young female staff member directed me to an available table, and I took a seat. The table had a menu similar to the exterior sign, so I checked the lunch menu again. I was drawn to the "seared bonito set meal," but ultimately chose the "traditional" salt-grilled chicken thigh. I engaged in conversation with the young female staff member while waiting for my order to arrive. After a while, the food was served on a tray. The dishes looked vibrant and were perfect for a lunch set. The salt-grilled chicken, daikon and carrot simmered dish, tofu salad, pickles, rice, and "miso soup with rough fish" were included. The offer of extra rice and miso soup was a nice touch. I started with the miso soup to moisten my mouth. I was surprised to find rough fish in it, providing a rich umami flavor. The chicken thigh meat looked like grilled squid at first glance. It had a firm texture and a concentrated umami taste. The black color on the surface seemed to be from charcoal grilling, giving it a fragrant taste. Overall, it was a flavorful meal that went well with the rice. The rice itself was plump and delicious. It's not easy for food establishments serving set meals to provide delicious rice. Maintaining the temperature and quality of the rice after cooking is quite challenging. I enjoyed the daikon and carrot simmered dish, and tofu salad as a palate cleanser. Finally, I finished with the pickles, making sure not to leave any rice behind. At the time of payment, when I mentioned that I came from Shinjuku 1-chome, the staff seemed pleased. Although I didn't get to talk to the male staff in the kitchen, I believe that a restaurant with good staff is undoubtedly a good restaurant. Today was particularly hot. It was a wise decision to wrap a towel around my neck. The sweat pouring out was so intense that it couldn't be wiped away with a towel on such a scorching day.

This is my second visit. Just like last time, I ordered the salt-grilled chicken set. This set meal comes with several side dishes, all of which are delicious and filling. The miso soup had a rich flavor with fish stock. As for the chicken, I felt that it was slightly tastier last time, but it was still delicious. It cost 1100 yen.