About 5 years ago, I discovered this chanko restaurant and have been coming here every year with my close friends to enjoy hot pot. There is another chanko restaurant nearby called "Waka," but I highly recommend this one! The taste, the atmosphere of the restaurant, and the friendly owner remain consistent year after year. The seating is only at tables, and they are quite close together, but everyone seems to enjoy their meal without minding the proximity. The restaurant has a traditional feel that is becoming rare in Ebisu. When the hot pot starts cooking, the restaurant can get quite warm, but it's worth it for the delicious food! They also have other dishes that are tasty, especially the sashimi. It's a hidden gem that not many people know about. As the end of the month approaches, I am looking forward to visiting again.

The volume of each dish was amazing! Since it's a chanko-nabe restaurant, we also ordered chanko, and it was a huge portion for one person! The most delicious dish was the deep-fried white shrimp! Besides chanko-nabe, they offer a wide variety of side dishes to enjoy. Smoking is allowed at the tables, so it's recommended for smokers, but as a non-smoker, I found the smell a bit bothersome.

Today, we went to a chanko restaurant called "Chanko-beya" with 2 people. It is located on the 2nd floor of Ebisu Sky Building, about a 3-minute walk from Ebisu Station, in the Ebisu Ginza shopping street. This restaurant, established in 1979, offers a variety of chanko hot pot dishes and other dishes. The interior has a calm atmosphere with traditional Japanese table seating. The theme of the restaurant is sumo wrestling, even the toilets are decorated with sumo motifs. They offer different courses with all-you-can-drink options, such as the Yokozuna Chanko Course for 4500 yen and the Oyakata Chanko Course for 5500 yen. We chose the Oyakata Chanko Course today. The course started with a luxurious appetizer platter including whale sashimi, duck liver with ponzu sauce, chicken tataki, jellyfish, all of which were delicious. We enjoyed our drinks with Ebisu beer and Premium Malt. The meal continued with dishes like pork shabu-shabu salad, assorted sashimi, tempura, and grilled pork and chicken with miso. The main dish was chanko hot pot with various ingredients like shrimp, cod, chicken, pork, and vegetables. The meal ended with udon noodles and we left the restaurant feeling very satisfied. Overall, the food was delicious, the portions were generous, and we had a great dining experience.

I also visited the Chanko room located about a 2-minute walk from Ebisu Station. The amount of chanko-nabe here was surprisingly large and there were many types of hot pots to choose from. The other dishes were also very delicious! My recommendation is the tempura of salmon roe. I tried salmon roe tempura for the first time and it was a great match! I forgot to take a picture, so I will post it again when I visit next time!

The chanko-nabe at Ebisu is amazing! The portion size for one serving is huge!! We went with 5 people and barely finished 3 servings of chanko-nabe! It truly lives up to its reputation as a sumo wrestler's dish. The broth in the hot pot is rich and we even had ramen as the finishing touch. The meatballs are delicious too! And chanko-nabe goes really well with alcohol. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is cozy with lined up table seats. It's a place you'll want to go back to. Highly recommended! ⭐️

Former colleagues regularly hold a gathering called "Ebisu-kai", which has mostly been dominated by Uber Eats, but for the year-end party, we decided to go to a restaurant and thought about having a hot pot since it's winter. None of us had ever tried authentic chanko before, so we chose Chanko-beya. It was almost like a private party since we were the only ones there at an early hour. We were able to relax and reflect on the past year while discussing plans for the coming year. We reserved the course with the best value, which included all-you-can-drink, but in the end, we couldn't finish all the food. The staff told us that most customers can't finish it either. Kudos to their efforts. We started with a toast with beer, a nice touch was that we could choose between Ebisu and Premium Malt, and since this is the local area, we went with Ebisu, which was undeniably delicious. - The appetizers were served individually, including ankimo ponzu, changja, macaroni salad, and stir-fried chicken skin. - The sashimi platter was impressive not only in presentation but also in the variety of fish, including kohada, shime saba, shrimp, salmon, yellowtail, tuna, scallop, squid, octopus, and engawa. It was all delicious. - The pork shabu salad was also generous in portion, with plenty of pork and fresh crunchy vegetables with sesame dressing. - The tempura assortment was surprising as each person got their own plate, which could easily pass as a full meal with rice and miso soup. It included kisu, squid, avocado, eggplant, pumpkin, and one more item that I can't recall, I apologize. They were all crispy and delicious, especially the avocado. - The pork steak seemed to be Iberico pork, with some fatty parts but not overwhelming, and it was juicy and flavorful. However, at this point, we were starting to feel quite full... - The chanko nabe was truly massive, as you can see in the photo. Even though it was in a suribachi, it was quite heavy, and the base flavor was chicken salt. It was not as strong as expected, rather a gentle flavor, so we managed to eat quite a bit but left some behind. When asked if we wanted ramen or udon as a finishing touch, we politely declined, as we were already quite full. The course was around 5800 yen per person, and even though we didn't drink much, with the all-you-can-drink and the amount of food we received, it was quite cost-effective. Next time, we'll make sure to visit on an empty stomach. Thank you for the feast!

Chanko-nabe at this place is seriously cheap and delicious. It's said to be a long-standing restaurant in Ebisu, with sumo wrestler autographs covering the walls. There aren't many chanko places in Ebisu besides this one. The Yokozuna set costs 3000 yen and includes 3 drinks each, salad, sashimi, tempura, grilled dishes, 2 servings of chanko, and udon to finish. Everything is delicious and the prices are low, so you can't underestimate it. The broth is rich and the hot pot is wonderfully tasty. It might be perfect for year-end parties.

Recently it's been so cold that I wanted to eat hot pot, so I visited a chanko restaurant in Ebisu with a friend! It was a Friday night, and even though it seemed empty when I made the reservation the day before, it was actually full when we arrived. The restaurant was not very big, and everyone was enjoying hot pot together in a lively atmosphere. I liked the relaxed vibe. We ordered a la carte with all-you-can-drink. My friend was happy that they could choose shochu for the all-you-can-drink option. The chanko hot pot portion was just right for two people, and it was delicious and light! The broth and alcohol combination made it seem like we could keep eating forever. There were plenty of ingredients. For the finishing touch, we chose udon over ramen. The tempura assortment was quite tasty, with scallops, shirako, myoga, and more. Shirako with ponzu sauce is a must in winter! The sashimi assortment was a service with a coupon, but it was a good amount with three varieties. We were very satisfied with our full stomachs for around 9000 yen for two people. It was a good value compared to a set course, so it might be nice for a company drinking party as well! Winter is definitely the best for hot pot!

Weekend~. This time, I went to a chanko nabe party with 5 friends. As Ryogoku is a bit far, we visited this place near Ebisu Station. The interior is filled with signatures and handprints of former sumo wrestlers, creating a sumo room atmosphere! And the best part is the cost performance!! All-you-can-eat chanko nabe with options for salad, yakitori, tempura, etc. Plus, all-you-can-drink Ebisu and Premium beer. The chanko nabe had plenty of meat and delicious tsukune. And unexpectedly, shirako tempura was served!! All of this for only 4300 yen is a great deal~ Rare to find such a good cost performance for chanko nabe in Ebisu. Will visit again! ( ´_ゝ｀)

At a drinking party in Tokyo where chanko cuisine is gradually becoming popular, we visited a place near Ebisu Station, along Ebisu Ginza Street. It was a small gathering with only close friends, and we chose a course that included all-you-can-drink beer for 2 hours at 5,500 yen per person (organized by the person in charge). We enjoyed a variety of dishes including sashimi, fried foods, grilled dishes, and salad before moving on to the main chanko dish. We started by adding minced meatballs to the lightly fatty broth, then added freshly ground sesame seeds to create the chanko base. The dish was beautifully garnished with ingredients such as spring greens, shiitake mushrooms, and cod. At the bottom of this ingredient set, there was even udon noodles prepared for the finishing touch, making it a convenient and delicious meal. This chanko restaurant has been in business since 1979, younger than me but considered old for a chanko restaurant. Ebisu Ginza Street itself is a favorite drinking spot, and I quietly support it.

After a long time, we had a gathering at this restaurant with great cost performance. We were already full before we reached the Chanko Nabe, but the ingredients for the hot pot were served generously at the end! Overall, the flavors were on the rich side, but it was delicious.

As it is a chanko-nabe restaurant, the portion size of each dish is large. It is satisfying when you want to fill your stomach. In winter, they focus on hot pot dishes, while in summer, they offer a variety of dishes. The downside is that there is no smoking section, so when a customer smoking nearby, the smoke can make everything taste less delicious (making you want to leave quickly).

After finishing a job interview, I went to a restaurant with two friends. Of course, we went for the chanko-nabe! The side dishes were also delicious! The chanko-nabe was surprisingly large, and the final zosui was the best. The atmosphere was lively! There were rows of photos and autographs of sumo wrestlers! We had a great time♪

The dishes served at this restaurant are probably what sumo wrestlers eat, so the portions are large. It's not a problem at all as you can adjust your order accordingly. It's a place where the more food you get, the happier you feel. Enjoying a balanced meal of meat, seafood, and vegetables while drinking alcohol seems to be the joy of this restaurant.

Near Ebisu Station, we had chanko-nabe! Of course, we toasted with beer! The beer served here is Ebisu beer! It has a good bitterness and rich flavor! The first glass was gone in no time. We quickly ordered another Ebisu! We wanted to eat a hearty chanko, so we had some side dishes like bang bang salad, kimchi, and edamame. The chanko was the "yokozuna" size! It had everything - chicken, pork, meatballs, shrimp, scallops, and vegetables! It was delicious! To finish off, we had some ramen! It absorbed the broth well and was tasty! We had too much soup and beer... Looks like we're on the path to becoming chubby! We'll definitely visit again in winter!

Avocado sashimi is delicious. The amount of chanko is just right!!

The chanko here has great cost performance. Chanko is often on the pricier side at hot pot restaurants, but here the taste is solid and the portion size is generous. While the price per serving is not cheap, one serving is enough to fill up two people. We had sashimi and chanko, and were pleasantly surprised by the affordability of the bill.