Lehman Brothers, a major investment bank, went bankrupt in September 2008. It was founded by the Lehman brothers in 1850. The founders of the well-known Japanese company Omi Kyodai-sha, famous for Mentholatum, were not the Omi brothers, but Vories, Murata Koichiro, and Yoshida Etsuzo. The name "Kyodai" was chosen to signify the unity of comrades working towards a common goal. Sazae-san, Katsuo, and Wakame are siblings, but this one is not the youngest. Therefore, today's morning star is Tarachan. I came here looking for a gentle menu for a hangover morning. You can order using the cashless system at the ticket vending machine near the entrance. The menu consists of only one item, Poguk, a traditional Korean healthy soup made with dried cod. The warm orange lighting hanging from the ceiling and the wooden interior give a cozy and stylish feel. First, tea was served, which seemed to be corn tea. Hydration is essential to wake up the body. Next, two types of kimchi were served, one being water kimchi. Water kimchi, made with radish perhaps, is refreshing with a spicy kick from red pepper. Both the cabbage kimchi and chive kimchi have a sweet taste that lingers. The soup that arrived was based on a salt broth with eggs, offering a gentle yet flavorful taste. The soup itself contains a gradual umami flavor. Eating rice with it gradually boosted my energy. The rehydrated cod adds richness to the soup. I forgot to mention the green side dish, but it had a salty and flavorful taste that complemented the rice well. I was very satisfied with the breakfast, especially with the option to have extra rice and kimchi. Since there are not many places around here where you can enjoy this kind of menu in the morning, I would like to try it even when sober next time.

I went to a Poguk specialty store. As soon as I entered the store, I could feel the heat. The heat from simmering the soup for a long time was intense. I quickly sat down for lunch. The menu only had Poguk. Poguk is a Korean dish made with dried cod soup. After a while, the Poguk arrived, along with homemade kimchi. The soup had a gentle flavor. It is said to be good for hangovers and it was refreshing to eat. The kimchi had a tangy taste that was delicious and I couldn't stop eating it. I want to take some kimchi home. I ended up sweating a lot because I came in the summer, but I want to come back in the winter. Thank you for the meal.

With its distinctive blue neon fish sign, this shop caught my eye as a place that seemed to be a cafe. The interior was chic and stylish, and the menu consisted of one item: dried pollack soup. I purchased a "Pugok set meal" and was served water kimchi as an appetizer. The soup had a subtle flavor with a rich taste, and it contained beaten eggs, dried pollack slices, and something similar to dried tofu. The kimchi, made with cabbage and leeks, was delicious and the fact that it was all-you-can-eat was a nice touch. The kimchi had a strong acidity and a deep flavor, which I enjoyed. Overall, it was a tasty meal!

Located in a back alley about halfway between Higashi-Ginza Station and Shintomicho Station, this is a Poguk specialty store. I have often enjoyed Poguk during my trips to Seoul, but I have never found it tasty in Japan. Poguk, said to be eaten on a hangover morning, is a soup made with plenty of dried cod. The dried cod is used as it is, with tofu, and beaten egg as ingredients. The name of the store is not Sazae-san, but comes from the cod in Poguk. The menu consists only of Poguk. Purchase a ticket at the cashless ticket machine at the entrance and wait at the counter. First, corn tea and water kimchi are served. The homemade corn tea is incredibly delicious. I drank all the bottles I was given. Soon, Poguk, kimchi (2 kinds), salted shrimp for adjusting the taste, and rice were served. The base of kombu and bonito flakes has a strong flavor of dried cod. First, I alternated between the soup, kimchi, and rice. Since the bowl was not filled with rice, I asked for a refill, and was told that it was free once. For the second bowl, I added kimchi and salted shrimp to the soup to make Kuppa. I enjoyed a delicious Poguk after a long time. I will definitely visit again.

Encountering dishes that you can only eat by going to a certain place is one of the joys of traveling, but Tokyo City is interesting in that you can find restaurants where you can try such unique dishes. Even when it comes to Korean cuisine, I realize that I only know the typical dishes. I felt the same way when I went to "Wakan Ryori Wakasa". So, I was curious about what "Poguk" would be like. It turned out to be a dried cod soup, and when I looked it up, I found many phrases suggesting it's good for your health. I was particularly drawn to the idea that it's good for the day after drinking, so I decided to visit the restaurant for the first time. The interior of the restaurant is a bit dim, and there are no prominent signs, so I initially passed by, but I noticed a logo with a silhouette of a fish bone. Quite stylish. I was a bit surprised because I expected a more casual dining atmosphere from the name "Tara-chan". The restaurant was almost full of women, and all the staff were women as well. As it is a specialty store, they only serve Poguk set meals. You order through a touch panel ticket machine. Also, they don't accept cash, so please be aware of that. Since there is no guide, if you are trying a new dish for the first time, you might end up not knowing what to expect when it is served in front of you... First, a water kimchi was served, followed by rice and Poguk soup. Later, two more types of kimchi were served separately. Then you eat as you like. That's how it works. The soup, which looks good for your health, is simple but has a deep flavor. Yeah, this must be good for the day after drinking. It doesn't have a strong impact at first bite, but as you eat more, you start to feel it soothing your body. Slurping the soup, savoring the kimchi, and finishing by pouring the remaining rice into the soup is the basic way to eat. You can have refills of kimchi and rice, but I decided not to have any more to fully appreciate the Poguk. I'm training myself to be satisfied without overeating... Figuring out the best way to eat the kimchi might be the key. I might come up with my own way of eating after a second visit.

I visited a restaurant near Shintomicho Station and Higashi-Ginza Station in Ginza 3-chome during the day. Upon entering the restaurant, I purchased a food ticket for 1,200 yen. It seems that the price increased by 100 yen in June. I was seated at a table towards the back of the restaurant, which had two seats. There were also counter seats extending from the entrance to the back. First, I was served tea, followed by a dish called "Pukku," rice, and kimchi. It seems that rice and kimchi are free for refills. The Pukku soup was slightly bland, made with dried codfish. The restaurant is called Tarachan, and the taste was familiar, like something I had tried before. It was light and enjoyable. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this place that only serves one menu, Pugok. I was curious about it so I decided to check it out. First, you order at the ticket machine. There are two types of kimchi available for unlimited refills. The main Pugok dish has a gentle flavor that is satisfying whether eaten in the morning or after work. The flow of time inside the restaurant is slow-paced, allowing for a peaceful dining experience. It's a place I would want to visit when I'm tired and in need of relaxation. I definitely want to go back!

Lunch: Pugok Set Meal ¥1,300 (tax included) When it comes to soup dishes in Korean cuisine, dishes like jjigae, gomtang, and yukgaejang are well-known. However, a new contender might be "pugok." Pugok is a light soup made with dried cod, known as a common home-cooked dish in Korea and even referred to as "beauty soup" due to its high nutritional value. In the heart of Tokyo's Ginza district, there is a Korean restaurant called "Tarachan" that specializes in pugok. Upon entering the restaurant, you purchase a ticket for the pugok set meal from the ticket machine, enjoy some corn tea while waiting at your table. The pugok is prepared quickly, with beaten egg added to complete the dish. The set includes the main pugok, rice, water kimchi, two types of kimchi, and salted pollack roe. The soup has a gentle flavor with the rich taste of the fish (cod). It's slightly salty, making it a good choice for days when you're feeling under the weather. The homemade cabbage and green onion kimchi is all-you-can-eat, with a mild spiciness and tanginess that pairs well with rice or the soup. You can have free refills of rice, and the restaurant is open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, catering to various dining needs throughout the day.

[Overall Impression] Located about a 2-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station, this Korean restaurant specializes in a single dish called Pogok (dried cod soup). The restaurant opens quite early, at 7 am, and closes in the evening at 7 pm (4 pm on Saturdays) or when the soup runs out. It's a unique place, but the Pogok soup is quite delicious, and the kimchi that comes with the set meal is also of high quality. What's great is that you can enjoy this dish for breakfast. I think this soup is a great choice for breakfast! If you're looking for breakfast in Chuo Ward, Tsukiji is the go-to place, but I was surprised to find such a place in Ginza. [During the COVID-19 self-restraint period, I researched various places where I could have breakfast and came across this restaurant. It's located in Higashi-Ginza, right next to Tsukiji where there are many early morning shops, so it was quite surprising to find a place open from 7 am in Ginza. The restaurant has no sign, just a wall with a fish bone illustration. It looks like a cafe facade, and it's not clear if it's open. The glass windows allow you to see inside. Currently, it's just past 7 am on a weekday, and it seems like they are open. The interior has a nice single plank counter with 4 seats and 2 tables. The chairs are quite nice and seem to be leather. The BGM was old jazz. The walls are exposed concrete with some tiled areas. It's a simple yet stylish space. The restaurant is run by a woman. When I visited, there were already 3 other customers. The menu consists of only one dish, Pogok, a soup made with dried cod. It's a cashless payment system, but there's no need to hesitate. So, as planned, I ordered the Pogok. The dish arrived promptly without much wait. [Pogok - 1300 yen] The soup consists of dried cod slices, beaten eggs, and dried tofu, served with kimchi for self-serving and fermented scallions and radish water kimchi. The dried cod, although desalted, has a strong fibrous texture like jerky. It has a strong flavor with hints of dried seafood. It tastes similar to a hot pot with cod, but the aroma and flavor are clearly derived from dried ingredients. The scallions have a salty flavor similar to pickles. The two types of kimchi and water kimchi also have a fermented flavor, each with a different aroma and taste. The soup is delicious, but the side dishes are also well-prepared. This makes for a satisfying breakfast. [Final Thoughts] Despite the limited menu, each dish is well-crafted. The flavors are great, and it seems good for your health, making it perfect for breakfast. When it comes to breakfast in Tokyo, I usually go for market meals or the Sol Lung Tang in Akasaka, but this place is a new addition to my list. The bill for today came to 1300 yen. Thank you for the meal.

I infiltrated a Pho soup specialty store for breakfast, which opens at 7 am, so I arrived around 30 minutes early. The breakfast time wasn't too crowded, so I was able to enter smoothly! It was delicious, but 1300 yen for this soup seems a bit expensive for breakfast, in my opinion.

The menu only had one option, codfish soup, which came with rice and kimchi. The kimchi was delicious and had a Korean-style taste. The soup was tasty but didn't have much codfish in it. It wasn't good enough to make me want to come back.

After visiting a photo gallery in Ginza, I was wandering around the area when I caught a whiff of a delicious soup. There was no sign, so I was curious about what kind of shop it was. I peeked inside and the owner came out to explain, "We specialize in dried pollack soup." The shop had an Italian-like atmosphere, which was a fun contrast. I decided to go in and ordered the only item on the menu, which was a Korean dried pollack soup called "Pugok" with kimchi and rice set for 1,300 yen. There was a ticket vending machine by the entrance where you could pay with credit card, electronic money, or transportation IC card. I was led to a seat at the back, which was a comfortable sofa. The ambiance felt like a club, and the mismatch with the Korean light meal was enjoyable. The background music was cool jazz vocals, creating a calming atmosphere. First, I was served tea, cutlery, and water kimchi, followed by the Pugok soup, rice, and kimchi. The delicious aroma that had been wafting outside filled the room, and I was mesmerized by the flavorful dried pollack soup. It was truly delicious. The two types of kimchi were not too spicy, but had a mild umami taste. I couldn't help but finish the soup, but next time I'd like to try adding the rice to make a soup and rice dish. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I was thinking about what to eat for lunch before watching a stage play at Shimbashi Enbujou, but I found this restaurant on Instagram and changed my plans! I arrived around 10:30 and there were only a few customers at first, but by the time I finished eating, there were people lining up outside (surprising). As I love Korean dramas, I had my first experience of eating Poguk soup, which often appears in dramas. The menu only offers this dish for 1300 yen including tax. I sat at the counter and first had water kimchi and unlimited corn tea. The hot soup was delicious. The kimchi was tasty, but I especially liked the green onion kimchi and ended up getting multiple servings (lol). I found a restaurant that I'd like to have in my neighborhood.

Located in the Ginza 3-chome area on the Ginza Kiwamachi Street, this restaurant has a fish bone mark as its symbol. The name of the restaurant is not displayed, but the fish bone mark is the indicator. This restaurant specializes in Poguk, a type of Korean home-cooked meal. The menu consists of only one item, Poguk, which is made from dried cod in a soup base. You purchase a ticket from the ticket machine and place your order (although there is only one item on the menu, so it simplifies the payment process as you don't need to handle cash - you can use cards or electronic money). The Poguk set meal costs 1300 yen, which has increased from 1100 yen when the reviews on Tabelog began. When you place your order, you are served with water kimchi first. This kimchi is not very spicy and has a hint of sweetness. After finishing the kimchi, you wait for the Poguk to arrive. The Poguk is served in a large bowl with plenty of Poguk and white rice. As a topping, you get two types of kimchi (seems to change daily) and you can have as much kimchi as you like. The soup may not look extravagant, but the taste is exceptional. The dried cod gives a concentrated umami flavor, and the soup itself is full of deliciousness. Since no artificial seasonings are used, the taste is very gentle, and the unique umami flavor, which is different from Japanese cuisine, is quite addictive. After enjoying about half of the soup, you can add the white rice to make it into a porridge (risotto) and savor the dish in a different way. Mixing the rice with the broth intensifies the flavors. Adding kimchi for a flavor change also works well. Although the dish may not look flashy, it offers a deep and rich flavor profile. It is said to be a soup that is consumed in Korea when hungover, so it might be effective for those seeking a remedy. The restaurant operates only during weekday lunch hours and is closed on weekends, making it a bit challenging for office workers to visit. However, since there are not many places in Ginza where you can enjoy Poguk, it is worth visiting for its uniqueness.

Korean soup for breakfast!! Located in Higashi-Ginza, Tarachan 1200⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pugok is a specialized Korean cuisine restaurant that serves dried cod soup. They are open from morning until 3 pm (or until the soup runs out), making it perfect for a morning activity! The taste is perfect for those with a hangover eating in the morning... The interior of the restaurant has about 2 tables and 7-8 counter seats. I went around 9:30 in the morning, and by 10 am, it was already full! I want to go back again~! #GinzaGourmet #GinzaCafe #GinzaLunch #Ginza #GinzaDate #ginza #ginzacafe #Koreanrestaurant #TokyoGourmet #TokyoCafe #TokyoLunch #TokyoDate #Tokyo #TokyoTrip #TokyoRestaurant #TokyoCafe #JapanTrip

I had been curious for a while, and finally got to go. It was easy to get in since it was a late morning on a weekday, not quite lunchtime yet. The small restaurant had 3 customers already seated and one more came in after me. I sometimes make Poguk soup at home, so I know it's not extremely delicious but it's good when my stomach is tired from eating and drinking too much. The portion of rice was small but there was plenty of soup, so I felt reasonably satisfied. I mixed the rice into the soup and ate it like a porridge.

The restaurant only opens until around lunchtime, making it difficult to visit. Their menu consists of only one dish, which is a soup with plenty of dried cod. The soup is hearty and comes with two types of kimchi and unlimited rice, allowing you to eat to your heart's content. The ability to change the flavor with the addition of seaweed is a great point. However, keep in mind that they do not accept cash for payment.

The Korean dried cod was plentiful and had a gentle taste. The two types of kimchi and homemade water kimchi were delicious, and I was happy that I could have seconds because the rice was so tasty and I couldn't stop eating. It was also nice to be able to eat the leftover rice in the dried cod soup in a porridge-like style.

I had been curious about the dried pollack soup at this restaurant. The interior is cafe-like and doesn't look like a typical Korean restaurant. The menu consists only of dried pollack soup, which you order from a ticket machine before being seated. First, they served corn tea and radish water kimchi, which were refreshing and delicious. Then, they brought out rice, dried pollack soup, kimchi (cabbage and leek), and salted pollack roe. The dried pollack soup was delicious! It was light and perfect for the day after drinking. There were more dried pollack pieces than what I had in Korea. They serve a small portion of rice, so I enjoyed the kimchi with rice for my first serving and then mixed the rice into the soup for my second serving. It was a satisfying breakfast with delicious soup from the morning.

The dish had a rich flavor of dashi and was gentle on the stomach. It was refreshing and easy on the stomach, perfect for after having a stomach camera test. The water kimchi served before the meal also helped to cleanse the stomach. The dashi flavor was strong, while the kimchi flavor felt a bit lacking, but together they balanced well.

Lunch exploration in the Ginza area. Today, it's a little chilly with light rain, and I found this place near the Magazine House building that could easily be overlooked. The landmark is Fishbone>* ))))><. I had the dried cod soup set for 1200 yen. There is a modern ticket machine at the entrance, and the menu offers only one option. It was recommended to start with water kimchi, which has a slightly sweet and spicy taste. Fermented foods are said to help stabilize blood sugar levels. After waiting for about 8 minutes, the main dish arrived. The soup was made by simmering dried cod with kombu, bonito flakes, and frozen tofu, then finished with fluffy beaten egg and a gentle saltiness. The fermented shrimp salted with shrimp and ground perilla seeds added a boost of flavor. The rice in the silver bowl was cooked using the popular Taiwanese TATUNG rice cooker, resulting in perfectly textured rice. The steam cooking method ensures each grain is separate and delicious. Rice refills are unlimited. Two types of kimchi are also available for unlimited refills. The cabbage kimchi was sweet and easy to eat, so I had seconds. I also tried the leek kimchi for the first time, and it was delicious too. Finally, the forbidden act of mixing rice into the soup to make dried cod soup risotto was irresistibly tasty. The warm body, energized by the kimchi, felt completely refreshed. Thank you for the meal.