I visited the restaurant alone before 1 pm on a regular day. The interior was about 50% full. I ordered the large serving of Japanese-style carbonara, and quickly received a salad and bread. The pasta arrived in less than 5 minutes. The flavor was mild, which I enjoyed. Since it was a late lunch, I also had iced coffee and left satisfied. I will revisit when I want a hearty meal. I paid in cash.

A while ago, I was a bit curious and decided to register. What caught my attention was the combination of "Showa retro" and "senbei soup." Even though they say it's Showa retro, the prices are from the Reiwa era, so the course content and prices didn't match in my mind. And... since there was a 20% PayPay back offer in Akasaka tonight due to the location in Minato-ku, I searched and found this restaurant. When I looked at the menu and courses, I couldn't find a course with senbei soup, but I thought, "Oh well, I'll just make a reservation for today at this restaurant through Hot Pepper." I debated whether to choose a course with all-you-can-drink, but I wasn't really attracted to the course content, so I decided to just reserve a table. Now, let's see how it goes. Showa retro, huh? Please don't just put up Enamel signs like ORO-C and call it Showa retro, I thought as I entered the restaurant. Now, what should I drink first? I'll have a Toribii. I ordered a few things, but the drinks came barely, and the food was taking a while to arrive. Is it because there's one staff member short and only the manager is working hard? Hmm, I see. The staff member wearing a Pyonkichi T-shirt is working hard, but the kitchen can't keep up. Well, when the dishes are ready, I'll leave. I really wanted to eat Showa-style Neapolitan, ham cutlet, pizza toast, and Sapporo Ichiban Shio Ramen though. Congratulations on the 13th anniversary of the opening. Well, I guess that's how it goes when you've been in business for a long time. Oh well, thank you. ~Soliloquy from here on~ Remember back in the day when we were kids, there were Chinese steamed buns, right? It was a choice between meat buns or red bean buns. But then, curry buns and pizza buns appeared. At that time... what is pizza!? There was definitely a time like that. It's hard to imagine now, but my first encounter with pizza was... Ragu Pizza Quick! (I still buy it at Seijo Ishii) You put Ragu pizza sauce on a slice of bread, add melting cheese, and toast it in a toaster. It was just excellent, fresh, and made me realize that there are such delicious things in the world, even as a elementary school student. So, in this restaurant, instead of ordering a regular pizza, there seems to be a special pizza by the owner, but even though the menu says "Pizza Toast" with the note "In the past, this was what pizza was," I couldn't even bring myself to order it, which was disappointing. If the staff can't keep up, maybe consider taking a break!

On this day, as usual, I strolled around Akasaka. While walking down a back alley off the main street, I spotted an intriguing sign. The name of the restaurant was "Ita," described as a "Showa retro-style Japanese and Western izakaya." I had to check it out! The restaurant seemed to be located underground, so I promptly descended the stairs. The interior was truly retro, giving off a cozy and cluttered vibe. I ordered a Tris Highball (299 yen) which was a great deal that day. The appetizer was cabbage with salted kelp, a tasty snack that also served as a good accompaniment to drinks. I decided to try the "Italian Chanpuru" (649 yen) because it sounded unique. It was a fusion of Chanpuru with Italian flavors, and surprisingly, the combination worked really well. It was delicious. Next, I ordered the Cheese Curry Teppanyaki (528 yen) which was a fantastic dish. The curry was rich and flavorful, served with bread for a satisfying meal. Overall, the food was affordable and delicious. There were many other intriguing items on the menu like "Showa-style Neapolitan," which I would love to try next time. The lively atmosphere of drinking in a Showa-era setting was enjoyable, and the fact that the restaurant was tucked away in a quiet underground location added to the charm. They also offer great value courses, making it a versatile dining option. They also serve lunch, so I definitely want to come back for that as well.

I found this shop on a back street in Akasaka. It has a unique and nostalgic atmosphere, with old family computers and cameras on display, and manga like Dragon Ball and Slam Dunk lined up. The menu features classic Western dishes. Intrigued by the Showa-style Napolitan, I ordered the Shitamachi Chicken Cutlet set. The chicken cutlet reminded me of something my mother used to make, in a good way. And at 800 yen, it's a great deal for lunch in Akasaka.

I had lunch at a Showa retro-style izakaya. A hearty pasta dish is priced at 800 yen. Surprisingly, the regular serving and the extra-large serving up to 360 grams are the same price. I couldn't resist getting the extra-large portion. I ordered the extra-large portion of Neapolitan pasta, which was 280 grams. The tomato sauce had a strong tomato acidity. It had a slightly different Italian feel compared to traditional Neapolitan pasta. I expected a thicker, old-fashioned spaghetti, but they used thin al dente pasta, giving it a firm texture.

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The interior filled with Showa era vibes was nice. The fried eggplant was delicious! The seasoning was to my liking. The portion size of each dish was small, so it was fun to try a variety of dishes.

At Akasaka Lunch, you can enjoy generous portions of spaghetti and other dishes for lunch. I had the Napolitan last time, so this time I'll go with the Carbonara. The Carbonara comes in regular (200g), large (280g), or extra-large (360g) portions, all for the same price of 780 yen. First, a salad arrived 2 minutes after ordering, with lettuce, potato salad, and sliced bread. Then, 6 minutes after ordering, the Carbonara was served on a round plate. It had a creamy texture with chopped seaweed on top, and the ingredients included bacon and onions. The flavor was rich and the noodles were well coated in the cream sauce. Towards the end, it got a bit monotonous, but adding powdered cheese helped enhance the taste. Despite being labeled as extra-large at 360g, the portion size didn't seem that big. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

Akasaka Lunch Story: Located on a street just off Sotobori Street, this nostalgic izakaya offers a lunch menu with 80s idol photos on the walls and music from that era playing in the background. Lunch options include chicken cutlet, hamburger, pickled rice bowl, pork stamina bowl, spicy pork stamina bowl, and beef tendon curry (700-800 yen including tax). However, the highlight here is the spaghetti. Options include Showa-style Napolitan, Japanese-style carbonara, and green onion and mushroom Japanese-style. Regular 200g, large 280g, extra-large 360g, all for 780 yen including tax. The clientele consists mainly of men, such as older gentlemen and young men. Starting with a salad of lettuce, potato salad, and thinly sliced French bread, the main dish arrives in about 10 minutes. The Napolitan is very wet, with onions, sliced bell peppers, and bacon as toppings. The acidity is not too strong, and the generous sauce makes it easy to eat. Powdered cheese is also provided, so you can sprinkle it generously and enjoy every bite. Even the extra-large portion may leave you satisfied. It starts off very wet, but as time passes, there is not much sauce left on the plate. It is recommended to share a Napolitan and a large carbonara with a friend. According to reviews, even the Napolitan expert eatnapo has visited this place and enjoyed the dish.

It's a banquet. A course for 4,000 yen with 3 hours of all-you-can-drink. The drinks include beer, Hoppy, shochu, sake, wine, plum wine, sour cocktails, and soft drinks. Having Hoppy is good. The food includes Caesar salad, edamame, sashimi, fried dishes, homemade pizza, Neapolitan pasta, sausage platter, rolled chicken, and dessert. I thought they were good at spaghetti and fried foods, but they also cover sashimi and Japanese cuisine. The a la carte menu includes dried fish, stewed tripe, and yukhoe-style enoki. Among the courses, the homemade pizza was especially good. The classic Margherita. The thin crispy crust went well with the alcohol. And their Neapolitan was also well-sautéed, with the sauce clinging nicely to the noodles. The service was good, with quick alcohol refills without a single unpleasant look.

I had known about this place for a while but never had the chance to visit until April for lunch. I arrived before 12 pm and was the first customer. The place had a retro Showa era vibe with quirky posters on the walls. The restroom even had posters of Footloose and La Boum 2. The decor reminded me of another izakaya in Akasaka, Bumbun, with its Showa retro theme. For lunch, they offered pork bowl, curry for 700 yen, chicken cutlet, hamburger set, and tuna sashimi bowl for 800 yen. They also had spaghetti dishes labeled as "hearty spaghetti" with three options: Japanese-style carbonara, Showa-style Neapolitan, and green onion and mushroom Japanese-style. The portions were generous, with regular size at 200g, large at 280g, and extra-large at 360g, all for 780 yen. All spaghetti dishes came with bread and salad. I decided to try the green onion and mushroom Japanese-style in extra-large. As it approached noon, more customers started coming in, mostly men. It seemed like the spaghetti dishes were popular, but the curry and chicken cutlet were also well-liked. The meal started with a salad of sunny lettuce and potato salad with Italian dressing and a slice of French bread. Then, my spaghetti dish arrived. It was a soup-based spaghetti with bacon and shiitake mushrooms, topped with sliced green onions. The noodles were thin but had a nice texture, indicating they were likely boiled. There was a subtle Japanese broth flavor with a light soy sauce seasoning. I could have easily gone for the extra-large portion. The taste was reminiscent of a coffee shop, but getting an extra-large portion for 780 yen was a great deal. I look forward to trying the carbonara or Neapolitan next time. Thank you for the meal.

I wandered around the street behind Tamachi Street in Akasaka in search of a lunch spot. The Thai restaurant "Tinun" had a line outside, so I decided to visit "Retro Izakaya Ita" located in the basement of the same building. The interior of the restaurant had a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere with "Hoppy's red lanterns" and retro posters. There were also snacks near the entrance, and tables were decorated with manga like "Black Jack" and "Ashita no Joe". The background music playing was filled with nostalgic Showa-era melodies. The menu was displayed on white strips of paper on the wall, mainly focusing on side dishes and drinks. For lunch, they offered a selection of set meals, rice bowls, and pasta dishes ranging from 700 to 800 yen. I ordered the default "Chicken Cutlet Set Meal". The set included chicken cutlet, rice, miso soup, and pickles, with free rice refills available. The chicken cutlet, made from crispy fried chicken thigh, was quite ordinary in taste, similar to homemade cooking. The coarsely shredded cabbage and small portion of potato salad were disappointing. I had previously enjoyed a cost-effective tuna set meal at Menoka, a tuna specialty restaurant in the Akasaka Mitsuke area for 650 yen. However, I felt that the Chicken Cutlet Set Meal at Retro Izakaya Ita for 800 yen was not worth the price.

Ichita, it has a nostalgic Showa era vibe that older folks would appreciate. It's a place where you enjoy the atmosphere more than the taste. They have old-fashioned snacks and retro Showa posters on the walls. The menu includes items like ham cutlet and red Vienna sausages, which add to the nostalgic feel. The taste may not be exceptional, but it's a good place to casually drink. It's like a standing bar with stools where you can drink beer and Hoppy while venting about work.

Akaten Lantern Sakaba Ichita @ Akasaka / Could this be the pioneer of the now popular nostalgic Showa kayo izakaya!? Bytokyolunch | March 23, 2017 0 comments Tweet From the entrance, there are old nostalgic posters, idol posters, and cheap candies, full of Showa charm. The menu has various items, all of which are typical izakaya dishes. Everything you eat is delicious, and the recommended ham cutlet is freshly fried and tasty. This place doesn't seem to be focused on the current trend of Showa kayo or specialized in antiques, but rather a place where you can enjoy the Showa atmosphere while leisurely drinking. Instead of a store that is focused on something specific like a doujinshi, this retro vibe without pretense makes it easy to enjoy sake and snacks. Cheers in a relaxed Showa atmosphere!! Akaten Lantern Sakaba Ichita ~ Ichita ~ 03-3588-0593 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Akasaka 3-6-6 Tarui Building B1 Thank you for reading until the end!! I feature various delicious restaurants on my blog!! Please take a look!! http://tokyolunch.link

When walking towards Akasaka Sacas from the intersection of Akasaka-dori and Hie Shrine, I found a restaurant called "Akatedeng Sakaba Ichi-ta" on a side street. I decided to have lunch there and went down to the basement where I found a retro-style space with a few customers inside. They mainly served Western dishes, with about six options available. I ordered the large portion of Napolitan, which was a hearty dish of onions and vegetables stir-fried with noodles. Next time, I want to try their hamburger set meal.

I decided to go for lunch at this restaurant because I was curious when I passed by it before. When I entered the restaurant, it had a retro atmosphere with vintage items displayed. It allows smoking, and since the store is located underground, it smelled strongly of cigarettes as soon as I walked in. The lunch menu had pasta and rice bowl options, but I chose the chicken cutlet set meal. After a few minutes of waiting, the chicken cutlet arrived. The taste was...the chicken cutlet was okay, but honestly, the rice was...bad. It was hard and tasted dry. The miso soup also had an instant-like flavor and was a bit salty. However, having coffee included after the meal was nice. If only the rice and miso soup were a bit better, it would have been okay, but...bad rice can really ruin the appetite. Also, the strong smell of cigarettes can be off-putting for non-smokers. It made me realize that such a smoky environment during lunch can be tough, unlike for a nighttime izakaya.

I passed by this shop before and was curious, so I decided to have lunch here. The shop has about 20 seats and has a retro atmosphere with lots of old posters, toys, and manga displayed. It feels nostalgic. This time, I ordered the Napolitan pasta. It had a homely and simple taste. There are 3 types of pasta available, and you can choose either a large portion or a regular portion for the same price. If you try hard, even women can finish the large portion. There are also various other menu items, including seafood and meat dishes. If you enter after 12:30, you can also get a free drink.

Today's Napolitan: It's like a tsukemen shop in Itaita (Akasaka)!! Today's Napolitan is in Akasaka! Located just a little off the main street from the intersection of Hori-dori and Hie Shrine, there is a izakaya called Itaita. It's about a 4-minute walk from Akasaka or Tameike-Sanno. It's not often you see Napolitan on the menu at an izakaya for lunch. And to make things even more interesting, you can choose from 3 different noodle portion sizes. When you see a menu that stimulates your foodie spirit, you just have to go in! Going down the stairs to the basement floor, the restaurant has about 15 tables in a cozy izakaya setting. There are a few customers here and there, with even people from Akasaka PL enjoying the Napolitan! Of course, the order is Napolitan!! I went for the "Toku Mori" size. After ordering, the cooking process begins. The sound of stir-frying coming from the kitchen is a bit on the quiet side, like a moyashi stir-fry. After waiting for 5 minutes, the Napolitan arrives. It's made with medium-thin noodles, mixed vegetables, onions, and bacon - a Napolitan from an izakaya. The Napolitan below is the "Futsu Mori" size that someone else at the table ordered. I tried it right away, and... yeah, it jumps!! This Napolitan, with a slightly low stir-fry and a bit of excess moisture, is the kind that really jumps if you're not careful. It's been a while since I had a Napolitan with mixed vegetables, but surprisingly, I managed to finish it quite easily even with the "Toku Mori" size. It was a bit different from the "Showa era" vibe mentioned on the menu. So, my stomach seems to be expanding again lately...★★★☆☆ Address: 3-6-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Napolitan: 750 yen

This is a restaurant located underground near Tainan, serving Thai cuisine. I decided to enter after receiving a coupon for "50 yen off lunch" on the street. It seems like there are a lot of customers coming in, probably because they are actively distributing flyers. The sign outside indicates that smoking is allowed, which could be seen as either a good or bad thing. Inside the restaurant, there are retro posters and antique toys placed around, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. The lunch menu offers 7 options, all fixed and not changing daily or weekly. I ordered the "Hamburger Steak in Foil Set" (700 yen after discount) which resembles the Hamburg Steak at Tsubame Grill. The taste was decent and the portion size was good. However, the rice could use a bit more flavor. The coupon is returned to you at the time of payment, so you can use it endlessly.