I visited the restaurant with high expectations for the course full of shellfish. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was nice, and there were private rooms in the back. This time, I enjoyed a course with all-you-can-drink option, which made me very happy. The sake at the beginning was very good. The course included sashimi, appetizers, grilled dishes, tempura, soup, and risotto, and the portion per person was generous. The best part was that you could order any drink you wanted. There was a good selection of sake from all over Japan, making it fun to choose. It was great value for money, and I was very satisfied.

I heard rumors about clam soba, so I decided to visit. The soba came in a small bowl with a generous amount of clams and a light broth. The clam broth spread in my mouth, creating a delicious flavor. It was perfect for sipping the broth after finishing the noodles. The variety of sake options was impressive, and the small glasses made it easy to try a few different types. The sashimi platter was good, but I wonder if there are even better options available. Overall, the combination of sake and clam soba left me completely satisfied. I'm also curious about their sister restaurant, Gin.

I went searching for a seafood restaurant because I was craving it. Some menu items were not available due to the supply situation, but the food was delicious. They also offered all-you-can-drink sake for 3,300 yen, with a great selection. I was satisfied with the variety. Next time, I'll make sure to prepare myself properly for the all-you-can-drink option.

Today, I went to Ueno. The customer wanted to eat shellfish around Ueno and Okachimachi, so we went to this restaurant. It's a bit of a walk from the station, but this time we took a taxi. *The sister store of Gin, which is fully booked, was selected. I had been here once before, but this is my first review. We were seated at a table for four, with the customer sitting alone at one end and two of us on the other side. I didn't notice the luggage storage under the chairs... My bag is a bit big, so it doesn't fit under the chair. It would be rude to put it next to the customer's seat, so I placed it on the floor for the time being. The staff said they could prepare a place for luggage or hold it for us... I had a faint hope that they would say, "Please put your luggage here," but instead they picked up the bag I had placed on the floor and casually put it next to the customer's seat. (・∀・) Oh no, at least ask first... And I can do it myself... I felt a little uneasy from the start. We started with Shirahonoka. The menu cover lists various types of shellfish. The customer pointed to the turtle's hand and other rare shellfish on the cover and tried to order them, but they were not available... It depends on the season, right? "Those are not available. Only the items listed in the menu are available." They had a strong tone of voice, which is understandable given how busy they were. It's fine for me, but since I was with the customer this time... The customer behind us, as well as us, were told the same thing when they tried to order the shellfish on the cover. When the staff left, it seemed like they were not well-received... Not only the customer behind us, but also the customers in front, behind, left, and right seemed to be concerned about various things. Am I just sensitive? Here, they introduce the shellfish, some of which may not be available today! Depending on the season, the shellfish that can be caught varies! I wonder if the sake goes well with this kind of atmosphere (・∀・)ニコニコ The restaurant quickly became almost full with reserved and walk-in customers. The liver pate was very delicious (・∀・) You can have additional servings of bread. This time, they used abalone liver. I could easily have 5 servings of this. No matter how busy they are, they make sure the liver is perfect. Thank you for the meal! I learned a lot.

After work on Saturday, instead of curry, I decided to go to a seafood restaurant near Shin-Okachimachi Station called "Banshu" for a change. This restaurant offers a variety of delicious seafood dishes, and I particularly enjoy the taste, texture, and aroma of shellfish. The restaurant was almost full when I arrived, so I was glad I called ahead to check for availability. We started with a beer and a sweet and spicy boiled shellfish appetizer. The menu had a lot of tempting options, so we ordered the "Shellfish with Wasabi" for a crunchy and spicy snack, followed by the pricey but exquisite "Red Shellfish Sashimi" with its fresh sea scent and rich flavor. We also tried the "Shellfish Vinegared Miso" and the "Grilled Clams on Charcoal Stove," both of which were delicious. However, we couldn't order any main dishes as the staff seemed overwhelmed and we couldn't get their attention. Despite not having a full meal, the overall dining experience was enjoyable, and I would definitely return when I have a bit more budget to explore their main dishes.

I used the monthly course and enjoyed various types of shellfish. There were some shellfish that I don't usually eat, which was really nice. Especially, the steamed large clams were simple but my favorite. The clam broth ramen was reliably good and a perfect way to finish the meal. However, since shellfish dishes are expensive, the overall portion size was small. I ended up eating ramen at home with my companion because we still felt a bit hungry. For those who focus more on the meal, the monthly course may not be satisfying enough in terms of portion size, so adding extra dishes might be necessary. We realized this and were able to order more dishes during the meal, but it might be better to order individual items instead of the monthly course. For those who drink a lot of alcohol, it would be perfect.

It's a small restaurant located on a side street just one block away from Shin-Itamachi Station. The atmosphere is cozy and traditional Japanese-style, not part of a chain. They offer a drink all-you-can for around 3500 yen, which is a great deal for those who can drink a lot. The staff were generous and made the experience enjoyable. We ordered clams hot pot, sashimi, gratin, tempura, boiled dishes, and more. Everything was fresh and delicious. They had a variety of shellfish that you don't usually see at typical Japanese restaurants, which was a delight for shellfish lovers. The menu is so appealing that it's hard to choose, and we couldn't order everything we wanted with just two people. The clam hot pot was amazing, with a perfect balance of broth and seasoning. It was simple with cabbage, mushrooms, and glass noodles. We ended the meal with noodles. Despite my age, I felt like a grown-up that night. I definitely want to visit this restaurant again.

Good morning. I am Private Tsuchinoko. I felt like having ramen, so I came to Kaishoku Bonchuu in Shin-Okachimachi. Today, I am having a solo lunch. I arrived at 11 AM. The restaurant is called "Bonz," apparently! The menu is written outside the store. I really like clam-based ramen. The lingering taste of clam in the soup makes my mouth happy. As I entered the restaurant, I noticed that there are only table seats. I had my body temperature checked by the staff at the entrance. 36.3 degrees! I passed the test haha. Of course, I also sanitized my hands with alcohol. I was seated at a table for four, and there was a regular menu placed on the table. Since it was my first visit, I decided to order the "Clam Salt Ramen." It was served in just 5 minutes. There were four clams in it, which got me excited. The staff also provided a plate for the clam shells. The presentation was nice and clean. First, I tried the soup. It had an amazing clam umami flavor! The aftertaste with the clam flavor was so satisfying. The soup was gentle and had a lovely taste. However, I felt the saltiness was a bit strong. The traditional Japanese taste of the soup is just the best. The noodles were like this. They were medium-thick and slightly curly. The noodles were cooked slightly soft. I felt the noodles were not very memorable. I thought thinner noodles would have been better to have the soup cling to them. Let's look at the toppings. [Green onions] Thinly sliced green onions were on top. They paired perfectly with the salt soup. The crunchy texture was enjoyable! [Menma] There were two thick pieces of menma. The seasoning was slightly sweet. It felt a bit watery? In a good way, it was juicy menma. I didn't find any particular feature in it. [Seaweed] When seaweed is added, you immediately feel the taste of the sea. The combination of clam soup and seaweed was fantastic! Mixing the seaweed in the later part of the meal was recommended. The taste changed instantly. [Chashu] There was a thin slice of chashu. The seasoning was not strong, and the delicate flavor of the soup remained intact. [Clams] There were four clams in the ramen! For 800 yen, it was a great deal. The firm texture of the clam meat spread the flavor in the mouth as you chewed, which was delightful! It was so delicious! I would like to try the soy sauce ramen next time! Eating ramen at a clam-specialty restaurant is great. I would love to come back again. Thank you to everyone who always reads my reviews. My writing may be poor, but I hope it can be somewhat helpful for evaluating the food. I am participating in the rankings of "Japanese Blog Village" and "FC2 Blog." Clicking on these banners would be greatly appreciated as it motivates me to write more articles! I also post reviews on Twitter in 140 characters or less, so if you follow me, it would be very encouraging. I will try to follow you back as much as possible, so thank you in advance! [Twitter] Magical Soldier Tsuchinoko-tan (@tsuchinoko81) URL https://twitter.com/tsuchinoko81 I post reviews on Eatery as well, based on the reviews from my blog. Tsuchinoko Private's Tokyo Lunch Review Report https://tsuchinoko81.blog.fc2.com/ Lastly, I also run a blog that introduces products and services that enrich life and make everyday life more comfortable, aiming for an improved quality of life. [QOL Explosive Rise Blog] https://better-life-qol.com I also make videos on YouTube reviewing the products I write about on my blog! Magical Soldier Tsuchinoko-tan [Product Review Channel] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO7XW1GDZu-0t3A1-3e431A If you could subscribe to my channel and hit the thumbs up, it would be very encouraging. Thank you very much!

I visited a nearby pasta restaurant to have a meal and found out that they also serve lunch. It was my first time there, so I ordered the cheapest option, the "Clam Salt Ramen" for 800 yen. I thought soy sauce would be cheaper, but here it is 100 yen more at 900 yen. Seasonings like pepper were not provided on the table. I wonder if they are confident in their flavors? The ramen had toppings like chashu, menma, white negi, and clams. The menma was thick, with two pieces. While I could imagine the simplicity of clam broth, the aftertaste was unclear. Something seemed to be missing. Maybe salt? Or the sweetness of vegetables? The taste was not clear or outstanding. Mixing in the ai-sa made the flavor too one-dimensional with a strong taste of seaweed. The thin noodles were good, but I feel straight noodles would have been a better match than curly ones. It wasn't outstanding, but it wasn't bad either. Maybe this is the honest opinion? I plan to try the soy sauce ramen soon. In that case, how would I view the price of 900 yen?

I visited the seafood izakaya "Kairestaurant Bonchuu" located about a 2-minute walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station around 11 o'clock on a day in May 2022. I went there because I heard that they offer clam broth noodle dishes during lunchtime. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere and was of a good size, with no other customers at the time. I sat at a table by myself and ordered the "Clam Broth Salt Ramen" for 800 yen from the lunch menu. After waiting for about 7-8 minutes, the dish was served. The clam broth salt ramen came with clams, chashu, menma, aosa seaweed, and green onions. When I tasted the soup, the clam flavor was strong but not overpowering, with a slightly salty taste. The curly noodles paired perfectly with the soup. I enjoyed taking the clams out of their shells while savoring the clam broth ramen. The aosa seaweed added a nice ocean flavor to the soup. The chashu and menma also complemented the ramen well without overpowering the soup and noodles. Despite being priced at 800 yen, the ramen at "Bonchuu" offered a good value for being able to enjoy both clam meat and clam broth. The only downside was that I couldn't customize the flavor, so having options to add spice or extra flavor would be nice. They also offer soy sauce ramen, tantanmen, and maze soba, which I would like to try next time. Overall, I had a pleasant dining experience at "Bonchuu" with its nice atmosphere and delicious noodles.

On this day, I went to Bonchuu, a restaurant known for its BM (Brewery Malt) dishes, with a friend. We had made a reservation and decided to order a la carte. The restaurant had a wide selection of Japanese sake, categorized by prefecture, with each 100ml priced at 500 yen. They also offered a drink-all-you-can option for 3,000 yen with unlimited time. The staff kindly informed us that if our total bill exceeded 3,000 yen, we could switch to the drink-all-you-can option. This assurance was comforting. In the end, we decided to spend 6,000 yen for drinks for two people. The sake we enjoyed included Akabu Gin Otome Junmai Ginjo, Fukushuku Yamada Nishiki Tokubetsu Junmai, Kamiki Junmai, Tsuchida Nama, Uguisu Nodoburoku, Izumo Fuji Junmai Ginjo, and Yamakawa Torio. I only ordered the sake for myself, while my friend ordered the same amount separately. As for the food menu, we ordered the following dishes: Hama no Oshibori (boiled clams), Shijimi Garlic, Akagai Himo no Konbu Shime (red clam neck with kelp), Kaigan no Pate (shellfish liver pate), Sazae no Namerou (minced horned turban), Kaigai no Karaage (fried shellfish neck), Kaigai no Yanagawa Nabe (shellfish hot pot), Kaigai Dashi Tamago (shellfish broth rolled egg), and Kaigai Soba. The standout dishes were the Akagai Himo no Konbu Shime, Kaigan no Pate, and Sazae no Namerou. The Akagai Himo no Konbu Shime was like Matsumae pickles and paired well with sake. The Kaigan no Pate was a unique dish that went perfectly with bread. It had more depth of flavor compared to chicken liver pate. The Sazae no Namerou was easy to eat and enjoyable. On the other hand, the Shijimi Garlic and Kaigai Dashi Tamago were less impressive as they lacked flavor. The Kaigai Dashi Tamago was tasty for an egg dish, but the shellfish element was not prominent. The Shijimi Garlic had almost no taste, so I wouldn't order it again. Overall, the food was delicious, but the shellfish dishes were a bit pricey. If we had ordered main dishes, the total cost would have easily exceeded 10,000 yen per person. I would have liked to have more warm sake instead of chilled sake. Thank you for the meal.

Recommended mixed noodles restaurant to visit. I was intrigued by the oysters and came all the way to Okachimachi. After a health check-up, I was hungry and craving delicious noodles. My companion had informed me beforehand that the place serves menu items found in izakayas, but the appearance of the restaurant did not give off a vibe of serving delicious noodles (sorry). I sat down and promptly ordered the oyster mixed noodles and a draft beer. Despite having drunk barium during the health check-up, I decided not to worry about it and instead made sure to drink plenty of water later. The beer that arrived was a craft beer. I couldn't help but smile. Yes, I love craft beer. It was called Shiraho Noka, and it was my first time trying it. It's a white ale similar to Hoegaarden, but even better. Next, the mixed noodles arrived without much delay. Wow, oysters! They seemed slightly smaller than in the photos my companion had shown me, but they were well-seasoned and delicious. The noodles were also excellent, with a good balance of firmness and chewiness. The oyster sauce at the bottom of the bowl added a lot of oyster flavor when mixed. The way they used oysters in the dish was fantastic. Although my stay was short, I had a very enjoyable time. I would love to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this restaurant for the first time at a New Year's party. Without knowing much, I went with the 5000 yen course which included a variety of dishes such as oyster and clam sashimi, grilled oysters and scallops, and clam soup soba. The dishes were all unique and delicious, but since drinks were not included in the price, the cost performance was not the best.

On September 9, 2021 at 11:40, I had the clam salt ramen for ¥800. It seems like they have changed their menu to focus more on ramen due to the pandemic. They offer a variety of ramen dishes like clam broth tantanmen and dan dan noodles. I chose the salt ramen to really taste the clam flavor. There were 5 clams in the bowl. Even though it's not overwhelmingly clammy, you can still taste the clams. Once the pandemic is over, I would like to come back to try their clam dishes instead of ramen.

There were several clam restaurants I wanted to visit in this area, but I hadn't been to this one yet. When I looked at the menu inside, I immediately realized that it was a branch of the clam restaurant "Gin" that I like. The menu structure was the same, so I could tell right away. I had only been going to Gin because it was closer, but I can also go to this one with confidence. Consistently delicious.

Summer limited chilled clam dashi tantan noodles for 1,200 yen. I revisited Bonchuu for lunch after about 2 years. I ordered the chilled clam dashi tantan noodles from the lunch limited menu. The chilled tantan noodles with plenty of clams are very delicious, as the name suggests, with a clam broth that adds a great flavor to the cold ramen!

The ramen master was eating at this restaurant and I had been curious about it for a while. It's a bit of a walk from the station, so I'm glad I came by bike. The interior has a typical izakaya feel. I thought the ramen menu for lunch was a bit pricey, but after trying it, I was satisfied! In the end, I like it a lot and have been revisiting it quite often. The special clam and soy sauce ramen (without green onions) has a very clear soup color and I thought it might be light, but the clam flavor really comes through! It goes well with the soy sauce taste and is super delicious!!! I can easily slurp up the soup without feeling tired of it. The medium-thick noodles also go well with the soup, being chewy and delicious! The clams are quite large and firm, especially the oil-marinated oysters are incredibly tasty and go well with the ramen! I finished it in no time, but it was so delicious that I immediately wanted to go back! The special clam and salt ramen (without green onions) was light and the clam broth went well with the salt. Of course, the salt was delicious too. I think it's a matter of personal preference, but I lean towards soy sauce. The oyster mixed noodles (without green onions) were a limited quantity menu when I visited before, but it seems to have become a regular menu item due to its popularity. The oil-marinated oysters, as well as the clam essence, are incredibly delicious! The seaweed also complements it well, and the quality of this mixed noodles is too high! It was so delicious that I finished it in no time and still wanted more, so I added the special clam and soy sauce ramen. The ramen here is seriously delicious! It's my favorite among clam-based broths.♡

I received information about a restaurant called "Kaimeshi Bonzu" in Shin-Okachimachi where you can eat clam ramen, so I decided to try it out. The aquarium in front of the store displayed scallops, northern clams, and clams, all looking delicious. I have no idea when Bonzu started serving ramen during lunchtime, but it seems like they have been offering it even before the pandemic. They have two types of ramen on the menu: "Clam broth soy sauce" and "Clam broth salt." I chose the soy sauce one. The interior of the restaurant has both 4-person and 2-person tables, creating a comfortable space. The clam broth soy sauce ramen costs 900 yen and comes with large clams, menma, mitsuba, green onions, and what seemed like meatballs. The soup had a strong clam flavor, but I felt like the soy sauce clashed with the clam broth, so I regretted not choosing the salt option. The noodles were thin with a slight wave, but the texture was not impressive. The clam was fresh and tasty, but I found it a bit distracting in the ramen, so I moved it to a separate plate. Overall, the soup was delicious, but the ramen as a whole was not outstanding. It may be a bit pricey for the amount of noodles provided, but it seemed popular among female customers. I love clam dishes, so I would like to visit again for drinks next time. Thank you for the meal!

It had been a long time since I had a meal with friends. I felt like eating shellfish, so I made a reservation and visited the restaurant. Due to the season, there was only one other group of customers. I was recommended the course menu due to the availability of ingredients, and it was just as recommended. From the appetizer to the clam soba at the end, it was truly a feast of shellfish! There was also tempura, making the course varied and very delicious. Although it is close to Shin-Okachimachi Station, it was not too far to walk from Naka-Okachimachi Station. They have a wide variety of sake, making it the perfect place to enjoy shellfish and sake. There is also a sister restaurant, Kaizushi-Gin, nearby.

I love shellfish so I had high expectations coming here. When I arrived, there were no other customers. A couple came in later on. I felt a bit disappointed. Despite being a specialty store, the seafood didn't seem very fresh. The abalone didn't have the unique crunch, and the scallops felt soft? The garlic pickled clams were tough and not very tasty. (Maybe it's my fault for imagining them like the Taiwanese dish) The main issue was that the food took forever to come out! We were the only customers, so why did it take so long??? There were three staff members standing around with nothing to do, just chatting. I won't be coming back. Thank you.

On a regular weekday around 1:00 PM. No previous customers. Empty atmosphere. I ordered the special clam broth ramen for ¥1,100. It comes with a choice of one topping among "clam liver, basil, clam meat." The flavor is rich with clam broth and the clam taste is delicious, with a light salt soup base. The noodles are straight and have a smooth texture. There are a few pieces of "oyster oil pickles" that blend well with the soup, adding to the overall deliciousness. However, as a ramen dish, it feels somewhat lacking. It feels a bit incomplete.