Visited this restaurant as the third stop for drinking in Asakusa on New Year's Eve at 3:30 PM. Started with ordering gyoza and highball for a toast. There were two types of pan-fried gyoza, the normal Asakusa Ebisu gyoza and the ginger-flavored gyoza, both of which we ordered. We also added fried rice to our order. The Asakusa Ebisu gyoza had a well-balanced filling of meat and vegetables, juicy and with a strong garlic flavor. The ginger-flavored gyoza, on the other hand, had a main focus on vegetables and a light taste due to the ginger. The sauce provided was a spicy and tangy special sauce with plenty of green onions, which we mixed with soy sauce and vinegar. Overall, the gyoza was simple but delicious. The fried rice was a simple dish with only char siu and egg, cooked perfectly. The char siu was cut into large pieces, giving a generous portion. Although nothing stood out, it was a good value at 580 yen. Thank you for the meal.

On the weekend after the typhoon, I decided to have a drink during the day. However, I accidentally walked into the bar right at the timing of the G1 Shuka Sho race, and it seemed like all the customers were horse racing fans. I felt a bit out of place. I ended up sharing a table with three other groups at the center table. The other customers were all smoking cigarettes, so the place was smoky and my mood quickly dropped. Since it was crowded and there were no other available seats, I had to make do. I ordered a plate of regular dumplings and vegetable dumplings with ginger flavor, along with a lemon sour. It was a decent meal.

Asakusa, a Chinese restaurant called tt that sells dumplings in front of the off-track horse racing ticket office of JRA, is a disappointment on the simmering street. On a Saturday afternoon, after finishing work near Asakusa, I had to go to Ikebukuro at night, but before that, I was drawn to this restaurant for refueling with gasoline. It was 14:30. On a Saturday afternoon, the restaurant was showing horse racing on TV, and most of the customers were probably those who had bought tickets at the off-track betting site. They were enjoying beer and food while holding sports newspapers and magazines. As the name of the restaurant suggests, dumplings are their specialty, so I ordered "draft beer and dumplings." The draft beer was served immediately. And surprisingly, the dumplings were served right away too. Usually, dumplings take time to be served, so sometimes you end up just waiting with your beer... but I was pleased with the almost simultaneous serving. However, the dumplings were cold. Hmm, somewhat disappointing. Since this is a restaurant that likely receives many orders for dumplings, it would be good to think about a way to keep them warm. The taste of the dumplings is not bad, but the flavors of garlic and chives are strong. It's similar to the famous dumplings at "Tenryu" near Kawasaki Station. I don't dislike the taste, but I think it's the kind of dumplings that people's preferences may differ on. Disappointed with the cold dumplings, I finished with one glass of draft beer. Despite being advertised as a "dumpling" restaurant, the service was disappointing. It felt like they were catering to customers who were there for the off-track betting and horse racing broadcast. There are plenty of other alcohol snacks available besides dumplings, so those might be more recommended.

It really wasn't delicious. The green onion chicken skewers seemed frozen, and I think the dumplings were too. The chicken hearts had a strong smell.

It's a izakaya located just off Hoppy Street. I visited because Machan was full. It's a very ordinary izakaya. The gyoza, otoshi, drinks were all decent but nothing exceptional. I ate, drank, and the prices were reasonable for what you get.

I was drawn in by the delicious-looking photo of fried rice at the storefront and decided to enter. I started with beer, dumplings, and char siu. The dumplings were quite ordinary. They provided a "special sauce," but personally, I didn't think it matched well. I found it tastier with vinegar and pepper. The strong scent of garlic and chives might bother some people. I ended my meal with fried rice. The char siu had a strong seasoning, so I had high hopes, but it was just okay. Maybe there's some inconsistency. It's cheap, quick, and the portions are generous, so it might be a good place for a casual drink and meal.

On a day when there was a gathering in the Asakusa area on a holiday. We gathered here to watch videos and discuss various topics while eating and drinking. It was a gathering where expenses piled up apart from food and drinks. After such a gathering, we visited this restaurant. I had visited this place twice before. Despite being in Asakusa, it is actually in Ebisu. It may seem a bit confusing, but it is clear that the name of the place is not the actual location! We always order the gyoza and fried rice set here. With this, we discuss various topics over beer and lemon highball. This time, we visited around 1 pm. The inside of the restaurant was already full, but the semi-outdoor seating was relatively empty as it was hot. We sat at this table, opened the newspaper, and had our meeting. I really like the taste of the fried rice here! It is not very rich in ingredients, with just egg, char siu, and corn. But the price is cheap! You can enjoy delicious fried rice for just over 500 yen. The gyoza has garlic in it, but it's not overpowering. It goes well with beer as a tasty snack. The restaurant has a relatively good turnover, so it's always nice to be able to get in whenever you go. And the fact that it is adjacent to our destination is also highly appreciated! I am sure I will visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I went on a food tour in Asakusa from late morning on Sunday, visiting three restaurants. Normally, my stomach capacity is limited so I would give up around this point, but on this day, perhaps thanks to the blessings of Senso-ji Temple, my appetite didn't stop. After the food tour, I decided to take a break and have a drink in Asakusa Hoppy Street (note: I am alone). It's like a touristy version of Osaka's Janjan Yokocho, but I love the nostalgic Showa atmosphere of the lined up stores, so whenever I visit Asakusa, I always end up stopping by this area. I usually go to a simmered dish restaurant called "Masachan" in Kitanashuran, but it seemed too crowded, so I decided to try this place nearby for the first time. The name of the restaurant is either Asakusa or Ebisu, and I wish they would make it clear, but that's just my personal opinion. When I told the staff that I was alone, I was seated at an outdoor table in front of the restaurant. Opposite me was an elderly man, following the shared seating style (a common sight in Hoppy Street). Right across the street is Wins, and the TV inside the restaurant was showing horse racing. The most surprising thing was that there were betting slips for horse racing placed at every table as if it were a normal thing haha. Actually, looking around, many people were drinking while carrying pencils and newspapers. [MoroQ] ¥380 In terms of portion size, it's definitely priced for tourists. The miso was a bit lacking. I wonder if they would add more if I asked? [Asakusa Ebisu Gyoza] ¥430 There were basic gyoza and vegetable ginger gyoza, and I chose the vegetable ginger gyoza since it was rare. I placed my order, and it arrived in about 3 minutes. Both the gyoza and the horse racing were so fast!!! (Too fast...) The gyoza wasn't hot or oily, and although it had a nice sear, it was a bit too light and left me feeling disappointed. Maybe because it was vegetable gyoza?? The special gyoza sauce at the restaurant was delicious, with a nice kick from the chili oil. [Black Hoppy] ¥400 You can't come to Hoppy Street and not drink Hoppy. I don't come here often. On a hot day, this refreshing bubbly feeling is just perfect! It goes really well with greasy dishes, and since it's a low-purine drink without alcohol, the guilt of drinking it is completely different from beer. I only had two dishes and a refill of Hoppy, and that was enough for me. Inspired by the men around me passionately discussing horse racing predictions, I secretly bought two betting tickets at Wins after paying the bill (ended up losing badly).

At the northern end of Hoppy Street, just before Hatsune Koji, I was drawn into this shop as it didn't have a stew-like feeling. I found myself sitting with two groups of senior customers in a vinyl tent. Being right in front of JAR, there were betting sheets on the table. I ordered a glass of Hoppy and one plate of gyoza. The gyoza arrived in a flash, just like Schumacher at Iseya. The gyoza looked delicious, like a girl just back from a southern island, with a crispy exterior. First, I tried it as is, and the filling was mainly crushed vegetables, very easy to eat. Then, I dipped it in a sauce of vinegar and green onion. It was so good! The simple gyoza filling with the spicy and green onion accents was excellent. I quickly finished them and ordered more. The kind gentlemen I was sitting with mentioned the Yayoi Sho horse race. It's been 15 years since I quit horse racing, so I just nodded along and changed the topic to drinking. This is the kind of place where you can easily have a casual drink in a JRA-like situation. Thank you for the meal.

【Reason for Visit】Today's location was Asakusa and I had a bit of extra time on my hands, so I decided to check out a restaurant that always seemed bustling with customers.【Visit Time】April 17th (Monday) around 10:55 AM【Opening】They let me in at 10:55 when I arrived.【Number of Customers Before】0 people【Ordered Items】"Charhan" and "Asakusa Ebisu Gyoza (Vegetable Ginger Flavor)"【Reason for Ordering】Since the restaurant's name includes gyoza, I thought that gyoza must be their specialty, so I chose the charhan instead of ramen, as I didn't have high expectations for the ramen.【Preparation Time】About 8-9 minutes【Complimentary Item】Soup【Eating Impressions】The charhan was a bit greasy and the shaking of the pot seemed skillful. The base seasoning was soy sauce, with just the right amount of saltiness and a nice toasted flavor. The two types of char siu included shredded and larger cut pieces, with the shredded one adding a nice meaty flavor to the rice. The gyoza skin was crispy but thin, lacking a chewy texture. The filling was smooth, but lacked the vegetable crunch, with a subtle ginger aroma and a slight bitterness. The seasoning was light, but the chicken gara and cabbage sweetness balanced it out. Overall, the vegetable-focused gyoza was light and enjoyable. Thank you for the Asakusa Ebisu Gyoza.

A perfect dumpling restaurant for when you're sightseeing in Asakusa, feeling a bit peckish, or craving a drink in the afternoon. It's popular among foreign tourists and probably listed in guidebooks. It can get a bit crowded at times. The dumplings are Parisian-style and really delicious! Surprisingly, it's also welcoming for women diners.

Winds (off-track betting facility) is surrounded by old men who live life like a gamble, drinking at the bar. Even in the early morning, they are drinking while holding a horse racing newspaper. Oh? There are betting sheets on the tables, how fitting (laughs). I came here to buy a ticket for the last big race of the year, the Arima Kinen, but I can't seem to make up my mind on the predictions. Hmm. Well, let's think it over while enjoying some dumplings, shall we? - Kitasan Black (1) - Mikki Queen (8) - Satono Diamond (11) - Maria Light (16) - Vegetable and ginger flavored dumplings (300) - Draft beer (450) - Green tea highball (400) - Hot water highball (350) First of all, the current strongest horse, Kitasan Black, is definitely a must-pick. He has had a great year of performances, so we might get to hear the famous song "Matsuri da Matsuri da Matsuri da" by Sabu-chan from the horse's owner, Saburo Kitajima. Another pick is the Kikuka Sho winner, Satono Diamond. He has been performing well in the spring and summer, and with a lighter weight of 2 kilograms due to being a 3-year-old, he might have an advantage. The other two picks are the mares, Mikki Queen and Maria Light. With the advancements in supplements, female horses are said to be just as strong as males, and these powerful ladies can beat male horses. Speaking of which, I've seen on Tabelog that there are many reviews from men despite their outward appearance as females. (;´Д｀)ｺﾜｰｲ Oh, there are two types of dumplings here, one with garlic-flavored meat and another with a vegetable ginger flavor. The refreshing vegetable dumplings were delicious. Now, the race starts today at 15:25. How will it all turn out...

Went out for lunch at Hanayashiki. Planned to go to a gyoza restaurant with a terrace seat nearby, but it was too cold so we had to give up the terrace seating. Ended up having lunch with my family - black soy sauce ramen and half fried rice set, vegetable gyoza and Ebisu gyoza one plate each, and fried potatoes. Both gyoza were delicious as expected. I forgot to take a picture, but eating them with their homemade chili oil was really tasty. I preferred the Ebisu gyoza with a strong meat flavor. I wish I could have had a beer with it. The ramen had a rich soup and thick noodles, which was great. The half fried rice was light, perfect for my daughter's taste. The fried potatoes went straight into my daughter's stomach, she loves potatoes. After this, we went back to Hanayashiki and had some long fries, so in a way, it was quite a feat. There were customers drinking from noon... I'd like to try drinking from noon on the terrace someday. It would be nice even in the morning.

Located in Asakusa Nishi-Sando shopping street, close to Hanayashiki. Tables and chairs are set up outside, creating a typical Asakusa scenery. In front of Asakusa Wins, horse racing videos were playing inside the shop, but it's a world I don't understand. Special motsu-ni for 400 yen and Asakusa Ebisu Gyoza for 350 yen. The motsu-ni is lightly seasoned and the gyoza is just average. 6 pieces for 350 yen is cheap! It might be good for horse racing fans.

My favorite dumpling restaurant. It's fun to sit near the stove in a coat on a slightly chilly day, cheers and eat with friends. Since you can drink from noon in this area, it's best to drink with the horse racing fans and show off your bad adult side. The special green onion sauce placed on each table is the key to the taste! I like to sprinkle vinegar on the dumplings and then put plenty of green onion sauce on top and eat it without dipping it in the sauce. The other menu items are also like typical street food with strong flavors, perfect for beer! Since it's in Asakusa, there are often foreign tourists passing by, so it's fun to drink while feeling the crazy Japanese daytime drinking stares from those tourists. Haha, I can't wait to go there again!

On November 1st, after arriving in Asakusa on a Sunday, I looked for a place to have lunch. My favorite soba restaurant was closed on Sundays, so I decided to try a new place on Hoppy Street. I ordered the fried rice and dumplings set for 800 yen, along with chicken skin stir-fry with leeks and bean sprouts, and a draft beer. The food arrived quickly and exceeded my expectations. The fried rice was flavorful with lots of ingredients and a nice texture. The dumplings were delicious with amazing sauce. The chicken skin stir-fry was also excellent. I also ordered a highball to finish off the meal, and the total came to 2050 yen. I was very satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

I knew how to drink Hoppy at this age, but I've been really into it lately. The basic ratio is 1 part outside to 3 parts inside, but sometimes I add another inside when I want a little snack, or if the inside portion is large at a certain place, I won't reduce the outside. Hoppy is great because you can drink it cheaply and get drunk in a way that suits you. Oh, and the gyoza here is delicious and cheap, easy to eat in one bite, with a strong flavor that goes well with drinks. On this weekday night in Asakusa, this place a little off the beaten path has fewer people and is calm for drinking. I've started to establish my criteria for Hoppy - a set of around 400 yen with 200 yen for inside and outside is the standard for a popular drinking spot, any place charging more is not a true popular spot, Hoppy wouldn't make sense there.