I really like the tamagoyaki at "Matsutake" in Tsukiji, which I often eat. The tamagoyaki at Yamayu Shoten is also quite delicious, maybe even better. The perfect balance of sweetness and firmness. I prefer to eat it right away on the same day rather than refrigerating it, as I find that chilling it enhances the sweetness too much and I'm not a fan of that. I think it's best enjoyed at room temperature. I recommend trying it out.

I went alone on a weekday morning. I bought the smallest size of thick grilled egg. It had a slightly burnt surface. When you bite into it, it has a nice elasticity and a gentle sweetness spreads in your mouth. You can also taste the natural umami of the egg. The crispy burnt aroma enhances the deliciousness. It truly is thick grilled egg from a sushi restaurant. I love this. This shop specializes in thick grilled egg located in Yumeroad Chiyoda shopping street. The father, who skillfully makes thick grilled egg one after another, is truly an artisan. Since it was my first time, I bought the smallest one, but next time, I plan to buy the largest one. I have a feeling that the bigger and thicker grilled egg will be even more delicious.

January 30, 2013, 3PM, Japanese Souzai in Tokyo Hello everyone! My name is G Takao, and I enjoy taking walks in various shopping streets. I am not an old man, nor am I someone who comforts himself (laughs). I am a G grandfather, which is the alphabet G in Gourmet Oshima. From Kitasenju towards Senju Shinbashi, cross the first intersection diagonally to the left. Just ahead, you will find the Yumerodo Chiyoda shopping street, which exudes a Showa-era atmosphere. If you walk about 100m down this Chiyoda shopping street, you will find a tamagoyaki specialty store on the left. The name of this store is Yamao Shoten, and it seems that they mainly wholesale to sushi restaurants. While wholesale is their main focus, they also sell retail items displayed in the showcase at the storefront. They offer three sizes of tamagoyaki: small for 315 yen, medium for 420 yen, and large for 630 yen. As a member of the Dekamori Detective Agency, I naturally purchased the largest tamagoyaki for 630 yen. I brought it home, thoroughly inspected it (measured and weighed), and then enjoyed it (laughs). The large tamagoyaki measures 21cm in length, 13cm in width, 3cm in thickness, and weighs 600g (including the container). The tamagoyaki has a moderate browning, is not fluffy but rather moist, and has a subtle sweetness with a hint of bonito dashi flavor, similar to a rolled omelette. It has a light seasoning, making it suitable for eating as is. However, it may not be the best choice as a side dish with rice. If you intend to eat it as a side dish, I recommend adding wasabi soy sauce. Rating: ★★★

There is a tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette) specialty store in the Yumerodo Chiyoda shopping street in Adachi-ku, Umeda. Was this shopping street also bustling in the past? With few people passing by now, it feels a bit lonely. When I looked at the showcase, the tamagoyaki seemed quite substantial, so I bought the second smallest one for 315 yen. It felt heavy when I held it, and I wondered if maybe it contained minced fish paste. However, when I tasted it, it turned out to be a rolled tamagoyaki. The store has been in business for over 40 years. Inside the store, there are decorated autographs and such, indicating that it is quite popular. It is a shop that retains the atmosphere of the Showa era. I hope it continues to thrive.

Located in the Chiyoda shopping street "Yumerodo" near Senju Shinbashi on the Gotanno side of the Arakawa River, a little ways from the Umeda intersection towards Umejima, this shop specializes in take-out thick grilled eggs. The prices are 630 yen for large, 420 yen for medium, and 315 yen for small. I purchased a small thick grilled egg this time. When I paid the exact 315 yen, they said "15 yen is a bonus" and gave it back to me. Despite being a small size, the thick grilled egg had quite a volume. It felt like it weighed about 500g, making it quite a bargain for 315 yen. It looks like a castella or crepe, almost like a dessert. It is hard-baked, lacking the fluffy texture of eggs, similar to what you find in sushi restaurants. It has a slightly sweet taste and a satisfying texture, making it a substantial dish. On top of the showcase displaying the grilled eggs, there were some illustrations. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the words "Maiu" and "Ishisanpo". When I asked the owner, who was in running attire, he said, "It was drawn by Ishi-chan." He explained the paintings and colored paper displayed inside the shop, mentioning that they were featured in Chiisampo, Burari Tochu Gesha no Tabi. Additionally, in the Umejima edition of Ad-machi Tengoku, the shop ranked 17th, making it quite a well-known local shop. The owner has been dedicated to making thick grilled eggs for 45 years since his student days. He uses 10 frying pans at once and sometimes bakes up to 700 thick grilled eggs, which are then wholesaled to Tsukiji Market and sushi restaurants.