After shopping at Isetan, I had a meal there. I had made a reservation, so I was seated right away. I started with a beer for a toast. For the meal, I had the Matsutake and Eel Roll set. I enjoyed some appetizers and sashimi with my beer, then had the eel rice bowl. Being from Fukuoka, I couldn't help but compare it to Fukuoka's eel steamed in a basket, so the rice tasted a bit plain to me, but I added extra sauce and sansho pepper to satisfy my taste. It was a happy lunch.

The other day when my parents visited Tokyo from my hometown, we stopped by a restaurant in Isetan Shinjuku. It was quite crowded when we went there in the early afternoon, so we had to wait a bit. The hitsumabushi and unagi rolls were all very delicious! We will definitely visit again!

I visited without a reservation at 17:30. When I tried to make a same-day reservation by phone, they told me to come directly to the restaurant. I was worried about waiting in line, but I was able to get in easily. Unfortunately, the liver was sold out, but the carpaccio of sea bream and scallops and the eel rice bowl were delicious. It was nice that they came with a separate sauce on the side.

After returning from a business trip, I stopped by Isetan. It was after the day of the Ox, but I was still craving eel, so I decided to visit. I ordered the eel rice box set. The eel was cooked well and tasted good as always. However, the rice was a bit hard this time, which was a little disappointing. Despite that, I enjoyed the meal. Thank you. Also, the price had gone up by about 100 yen, which was a bit unfortunate. I used a discount from Mitsukoshi Isetan. Meal: Eel rice box set (bamboo) 3564 yen.

I had the grilled eel set meal at Tsuru. The grilled eel was very delicious. Both the chawanmushi and the grilled eel were piping hot and very satisfying. The fruits I had at the end were a slice each of melon, regular grapefruit, and pink grapefruit, all of which were very sweet and tastier than any grapefruit I've had before. Thank you for the meal.

I tried the eel rice bowl at a restaurant inside the Isetan building in Shinjuku. The eel was delicious and fluffy, with an authentic taste. It was convenient to stop by while shopping at Isetan. I was able to get in without waiting on a weekday afternoon. I would definitely like to visit again.

After shopping, I quickly devoured the eel rice bowl due to being hungry. The sauce was served on the side so you can add it yourself, which is nice. It gives off a cool vibe that they are confident in the taste of the eel. The "Midsummer Feast" comes with scallop, okra, and seaweed vinegar dish, which is good for preventing summer fatigue. The pickled vegetables were also delicious and satisfying. With the standard being "bamboo" for this dish, I thought maybe next time I'll try the "pine" for a bigger portion.

While doing some serious shopping at Isetan, I decided to take a break and visit the 7th-floor restaurant floor. I was torn between the Uchiyama Group, but given the hot and humid weather of midsummer and the rainy season, I chose to go for the refreshing eel at Miyagawa. It seems like these days, there are many politicians on NHK's parliamentary broadcasts who try to act tough. It's a peaceful world we live in, so I suppose that's fine, but in the business field, people like me pay attention to the meaning of words, even if the style may vary. For example, even a nutritional drink can be marketed as providing energy for tomorrow or summer vitality, as there are no regulations on such wording. Eel, especially at the renowned Miyagawa main store, has always been a top choice for dining at Isetan, with a wait time of around 1.5 hours being normal. The prices are on the higher side, but I ordered the "Kame" set, which came with a musk melon at the end, costing me in the 7000 yen range for lunch. It was worth it as I felt a surge of energy, not just vitality. However, despite the long lines at cheaper eateries nearby, I was able to get in without waiting during lunchtime. My consulting brain instantly started thinking about ways to improve this establishment. Everything from the speed, food, hospitality, taste, and of course, the eel itself were impeccable. The eel dish for one and a half eels at this price is a steal. The competition among tenants is tough, and money can only be earned where it exists. During the summer gift-giving season, the jewelry corner on the first floor was so crowded that it was impossible to walk through. There was a sense of emptiness in the air. Personally, the eel was delicious, but men tend to finish their eel dishes in 3 minutes flat and then order additional dishes because they have no time during work. The price of just the eel dish alone can be under 3000 yen. I'm not an expert, but I feel that I wouldn't be able to manage an eel restaurant in this style. It's a shame, and something needs to change to justify the exorbitant Isetan tenant fees. Of course, the Isetan brand itself is a form of advertising, but more effort is needed to compete with the higher-end Uchiyama Group establishments. I have a special attachment to this restaurant. I'll say it 100 times, but it's not just any eel, it's a thoroughbred eel. Full of energy. This is important. The experience too. It's not a fake. It's a restaurant with incredible sourcing capabilities. It's not a castle in the air. However, I can't help but feel that it may have lost the grandeur of its reign like a mirage. I don't want anyone to have such a harsh evaluation, even though it was so delicious. The beer was ice-cold and I had a great time, but I wanted to wait in line. I wanted to see the long line again. That was my honest opinion.

Today, I came to pick up my navy blazer at the 7th floor of Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building. It was lunchtime, so I stopped by Tsukiji Miyagawa Main Store at Isetan Shinjuku, just like last time. I was seated at the counter and ordered "Grilled Liver Skewer" and "Large Rice Bowl with Extra Rice". I noticed the small bones in the eel, which bothered me like last time, so I have to lower my rating. Thank you for the meal!

I received a coupon from Isetan, so I made a detour to the store on my business trip back. I ordered the eel rice box (take) with extra rice. I didn't have time for lunch and had a random meal, so it really hit the spot. As always, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal. What I ate: Eel rice box (take) - 3465 yen *The actual payment was less than this amount due to Mitsukoshi Isetan's benefits and coupon usage.

I came to Isetan Shinjuku to buy a navy blazer. Since ready-made ones didn't fit well, I placed an order. After shopping, I stopped by Tsukiji Miyagawa Honten at Isetan Shinjuku for a late lunch. I ordered the "Unagi (eel) rice bowl - Matsuri" and a side of "Grilled liver". It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

The deliciousness is consistent! My favorite eel restaurant in Tokyo! The eel rice bowl and hitsumabushi here are the best. This time, I had the eel rice bowl. And surprisingly, the oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl) too... it's delicious as well... I love the sauce. And the service here is fantastic. It was really delicious! Thank you for the meal.

This is a long-established eel restaurant located on the 7th floor of Isetan in Shinjuku. I visited on a Sunday night around 7 pm. There were about 3 groups waiting, but I was able to enter in about 15 minutes. The eel dishes are divided into 5 ranks based on the size of the eel, ranging from "Ran" to "Tsubaki". According to the staff, "Matsu" is the standard size at typical eel restaurants. I ordered the "Wakana Zen" for 4,180 yen and an eel dish (Ume→Take) for 481 yen. The set includes eel dish, sashimi (amberjack and scallop), bamboo chicken salad, clear soup, and pickles. The amount of white rice in the eel dish was about half of the standard amount. The eel was tender without any smell or bones. The sashimi was fresh and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Tomorrow (5/14), on Mother's Day, I stopped by Tsukiji Miyagawa Honpo at Isetan Shinjuku after visiting Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital to look for a gift. I chose a gift and since it was past 1 pm, I decided to have lunch here. Today, I ordered the "Special Medium Bowl." There was a line outside the store, but I was able to enter in about 20 minutes. It has been two and a half years since I last visited, and I noticed that they have added menu items like grilled liver. Next time, I plan to order the "Grilled Liver" along with the "Medium Bowl." Thank you for the meal!

I visited a restaurant in Shinjuku on a weekday to use my compensatory day off from working on a Saturday. After shopping at Isetan and using their stage coupons, I didn't have to worry too much about the payment. I ordered the eel rice box set without much thought, similar to how I would order a hamburger. I chose the "Take" size, but looking back, I should have gone for the "Matsu" size, which is equivalent to one whole eel. Nevertheless, I finished my meal in no time and it was delicious. Thank you for the meal. What I ate: Eel rice box set (Take size) - 3,465 yen *Used Mitsukoshi Isetan's special benefits and coupons

I visited the long-established restaurant Miyagawa on the 7th floor of Isetan Shinjuku. I wasn't planning on having eel today, but I remembered Miyagawa on the 7th floor, so I decided to stop by. It was my first time visiting, and I've heard that it may be the best in Shinjuku. I didn't have to wait in line to get in. I ordered the eel rice bowl, and it was served in about 10 minutes. The eel was not too fishy and had a refined taste. The portion was not huge, but it was enough to fill me up. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch. It was early, so the restaurant was empty, but the staff were efficient and provided excellent service. I ordered the recommended menu of Unagi (eel) set which included Unagi rice bowl, sashimi, and soup, and also ordered a separate Unagi roll. Honestly, the Unagi rice bowl was disappointing, the rice was mushy and the eel was not great.

I visited after shopping at Isetan. Since it was late for lunch, I ordered a smaller portion of eel. I ordered the eel rice box called "Take" which is smaller than the regular size. When I started eating, I felt that today's eel was not as good as usual... it was not very delicious. I'm not sure if it was the quality of the eel or the way it was cooked... a bit disappointing. Also, the restaurant was noisy... Thank you for the meal. What I ate: Eel rice box (Take) 3465 yen *Used a discount from Mitsukoshi Isetan.

I felt that the taste and cost performance were good. The eel had a crispy skin and I personally loved the sauce! It was enjoyable to be able to change the flavor while eating, and I was very satisfied. I definitely thought the eel bowl was delicious. I would like to go again for sure.

This place is great for enjoying eel in a calm atmosphere. The eel is lightly sweetened and has a nice soy sauce aroma with a pleasant aftertaste. It's a step up from regular eel dishes for a summer course. The fragrance of sansho pepper is also nice, and the hot soup has been changed to liver soup, which is perfect. Eel is the best in summer and gives you energy.