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Located at the entrance of the Tsukiji Outer Market, "Torimeshi Toritofu Buntensho" is a restaurant directly operated by Toritofu, which has been in business since the Meiji era, specializing in wholesale of chicken and duck meat. They offer chicken dishes using their proud chicken meat. Their specialty is the chicken and egg rice bowl, made with a chicken white broth soup base that is simmered for a day and topped with a semi-cooked egg. The location is just a few seconds' walk from the intersection of Tsukiji 4-chome, near the main branch of Sushizanmai, with a black storefront that stands out. The Tsukiji area has recently seen an increase in inbound demand, leading to crowded streets. I was able to be seated at the counter without waiting around 10 a.m. on a weekday. The interior is compact, with 4 counter seats and 2 tables, but the number of people seeking its taste exceeds the capacity, often forming a line. The menu offers various chicken dishes, with the chicken and egg rice bowl available in three options: "Extreme Egg Chicken Bowl (Shamo Oyakodon 1600 yen)", "Ultimate Chicken Bowl (Premium Oyakodon 1250 yen)", and "Proud Chicken Bowl (950 yen)". They also offer curry, fried chicken, and a chicken rice bowl, catering to different preferences. When asked for a recommendation, they suggested the normal chicken and egg rice bowl made with young chicken, available with soy sauce, salt, or yuzu salt. What I ordered was as follows:
- Oyakodon (Salt) 950 yen
It was served in about 8 minutes. Unlike the typical orange-colored chicken and egg rice bowl, this one had a thin and semi-cooked appearance with a salt flavor. The tender and juicy chicken meat conveyed a hint of sweetness, while the umami of the broth was gently brought out with each bite. The rice, mixed with the sauce and the sweetness of the egg, smoothly welcomed the flavors, with the taste of the chicken blending in harmoniously. Towards the end, adding yuzu shichimi chili pepper from the table enhanced the already delicious flavors. The soup, despite being light, had a deep umami that connected to the aftertaste excellently. The chicken and egg were perfectly balanced by the rice, creating a textbook example of a delicious chicken and egg rice bowl. I thoroughly enjoyed the taste of the chicken and egg with the salt seasoning until the last bite. While the restaurant is usually crowded during lunchtime, visiting early in the day is recommended. Despite being a place known for seafood, this restaurant is a must-visit for its overflowing deliciousness. Be sure to try the proud chicken and egg rice bowl offered by this chicken specialist.
- Torimeshi Toritofu Buntensho
Address: 4-8-6 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3543-6525
Business hours: 7:30-14:00, 18:00-21:00 (nighttime by reservation only)
Closed: Sundays, holidays, market holidays
Duration of stay: 20 minutes
Bill: 950 yen tax included
Time of entry: Around 10 a.m. on weekdays, no waiting
* Photography inside the kitchen is prohibited