Exploring Tokyo gourmet! Shinagawa Ward, Gotanda Edition Specialty, Nikushichi, Stir-fried Pork Belly with Seven Spice and Red Pepper First visit to the popular old-fashioned dining hall "Mishokuji"! On a calm day with a clear sky, a little stretch of the legs, heading to a homework shop recently featured in the bible "Ueno Shokudo", Gotanda lunch! About 8 minutes walk from Gotanda West Exit towards Togoshi on Sakurada Street, founded in 1960, Showa 35, opened in Hirai, Edogawa Ward, the first generation wanted to operate in a more crowded place, so in 1970, moved to Gotanda with the completion of "TOC", in a corner of the underground shopping street, a long-established dining hall that has been in business for 62 years, with the menu since the opening, Stir-fried Pork Belly with Seven Spice and Red Pepper, a menu that was not popular, was improved through trial and error over 3 years and the current popular and well-received "Nikushichi" was born! Specialty, Nikushichi, Stir-fried Pork Belly with Seven Spice and Red Pepper First visit to the popular old-fashioned dining hall "Mishokuji"! Without hesitation, ordered Nikushichi @¥980-, bottled beer! Thirsty, soothed the throat with a bottle of Ebisu beer and waited for a while! After waiting for about 10 minutes, Nikushichi arrived with rice bowl and miso soup! Plenty of pork belly with seven spice red pepper and white sesame on top! Shredded cabbage and mayo-coated spasa salad on top! The miso soup is good with bonito dashi, tofu, and fried food! When you put Nikushichi in your mouth, the strong and spicy taste is excellent! The tender pork belly with a rich and spicy taste makes the rice go down well! The spasa salad, generously coated with mayonnaise, is delicious! Shredded cabbage, soaked in a rich and spicy sauce, is exquisitely delicious! An excellent dish with a rich and spicy taste of pork belly and cabbage! A specialty dish from an old-fashioned dining hall that will become addictive with its spicy and excellent taste! I want to come back again! Delicious and exquisite!

Today for the second time I ordered the Chuka Soba. On days with strong rain and wind due to a typhoon, this underground shopping area is very convenient. I won't get wet here. Last time I gave a low rating of 3.1 for the wonton noodles, but I can't remember why I rated it so low. The Chuka Soba I had this time doesn't quite fit the typical definition of Chuka Soba, but the soup stayed hot until the end, the noodles were decent, and the chashu had a good flavor. It was delicious. As a result, I am giving a higher rating this time.

I stopped by at Gotanda TOC for lunch while shopping. I arrived around 11:45 am on a weekday and was able to get a seat easily, but the restaurant was quite crowded. By noon, it was full and there was a line waiting. The turnover is fast, so if you wait a bit, you should be able to get a table. Although Nikushichi is a famous dish at this restaurant, I noticed they also had white sesame tantan noodles on the menu. It had a star next to it, indicating it's popular. After some consideration, I decided to try the white sesame tantan noodles and also added a half-fried rice for an extra 420 yen. It was a carb-heavy choice, but I couldn't resist. The result was great! Despite the simple atmosphere of the restaurant, the flavors were not too strong and very delicious. The portion was quite generous, so it's best to go on an empty stomach. The white sesame tantan noodles were simply delicious! The soup was not too heavy, but still had that delicious taste of a local Chinese restaurant. The noodles were thin and I really liked them. And the half-fried rice was amazing! I also tried some of the Nikushichi, which was also delicious, but personally, I preferred the white sesame tantan noodles with the half-fried rice. I regret not exploring the underground area of TOC before it was rebuilt. I hope to have another chance to visit before then. Next time, I want to try the boiled dumplings and half-fried rice. Overall, I had a delicious lunch!

I tried this Chuka Soba for the first time, which is made with domestic wheat and without any chemical seasonings. The poster mentioned a "secret seafood essence," and I wasn't expecting much, but it turned out to be fantastic. It reminded me of Harukiya in Ogikubo, with a good balance of dried fish and oil flavors. It also had its own unique taste. The noodles had a rustic texture, with a bit of a chewy feel. The soup was plentiful, allowing for a satisfying meal. While Shino-san is known for their Nikushichi, I personally think their ramen is of much higher quality. It's strange that they haven't been recognized as one of the top ramen shops in Gotanda among ramen enthusiasts.

I had lunch at TОC Building two days in a row. On the second day, I went to the most famous Chinese restaurant in TОC, "Shokudo Shino." It was almost full during lunchtime with a line outside. The most popular dish is the specialty "Pork Shichimi Yaki Teishoku," but I chose to have the set menu with "Ramen and Half Chahan." The authentic ramen had a strong dashi broth with a blend of animal-based soup, which you wouldn't expect from a typical Chinese restaurant. I enjoyed it with the moist chahan, which is synonymous with Chinese restaurants. TОC is scheduled for reconstruction due to the aging of the building, and "Shino" will also move towards Gotanda Station. I'll have to try the Pork Shichi at the new location. Thank you for the meal. ☆Let's have a drink at the Chinese restaurants Ranking 1. Dai-ichi (Hinodecho) 4.5 2. Ikoma (Kinshicho) 4.3 3. Ajimi (Gakugeidaigaku) 4.3 4. Beijing (Miyazakidai) 4.2 5. Torisha (Ikejiriohashi) 4.1 5. Issuntei (Sendagi) 4.1 5. Kacchan (Komatsu) 4.1 5. Shino (Gotanda) 4.1 9. Daikichi Hanten (Jujyo) 4.0 9. Binte (Shimokitazawa) 4.0 9. Kei-chan (Ogikubo) 4.0 9. Yajiman (Toyosu) 4.0 9. Manpuku (Omori) 4.0 9. Bankaiken (Hanzomon) 4.0 15. Tomoyu (Kojiya) 3.9 15. Kaki (Nakano Sakagami) 3.9 15. Ginrei (Musashikoyama) 3.9 15. Jimantei (Musashishinjo) 3.9 15. Gyoza no Osama (Asakusa) 3.9 15. Aji no Yokozuna (Mukojima) 3.9 15. Marukichi Hanten (Oimachi) 3.9 15. Chinrai (Warabi) 3.9 15. Asahi (Asakusa) 3.9 15. Minmin (Kichijoji) 3.9 15. Yamatoya (Yokohama) 3.9 Darumaya (Omotesando) 3.8 Juri (Aomono Yokocho) 3.8 Kira (Omori) 3.8 Shin Sanyo (Korakuen) 3.8 Kinkon Hanten (Oimachi) 3.8 Kaimeshi Yokota (Fujieda) 3.7 Sapporoken (Myogadani) 3.7 Hyakurotei (Futako Shinchi) 3.6 Nagasaki Hanten (Shibuya) 3.6 Konbumori (Asaka) 3.5 Eiseiken (Nakano Shima) 3.5 Minmin (Umeda) 3.5 Koka Hanten (Nakano Shima) 3.5 Sansuirou (Yoyogi) 3.5 Sankisen (Hanzomon) 3.4 Daigen (Shinagawa) 3.4 Nanpotei (Mizonokuchi) 3.4 Tsuruken (Kajigaya) 3.4 Sennari Hanten (Omori) 3.4 Nakajima (Shibuya) 3.4 Kinryuen (Negishi) 3.3 Korakuhonpo (Shibuya) 3.3 Ichiban (Mita) 3.0

I visited for lunch. There are table seats and sunken kotatsu seats. I ordered the liver and garlic chive stir-fry set meal from the menu. Around me, the overwhelming majority of orders are for meat and leek stir-fry. There was also a young person who ordered meat and leek soba. The food was served in about 8 minutes after ordering. The liver and garlic chive stir-fry has a strong presence. Let's dig in! The flavor is slightly sweet. The liver is tender, and the bean sprouts and garlic chives are crunchy and delicious! The rice goes well with it. Thank you for the meal.

"Nikushichi" is famous, so I ordered the Nikushichi soba and Nikushichi set meal. The meat itself was honestly nothing special, something that could be recreated at home. However, the Nikushichi soba (or ramen) had a unique flavor in the soup that made it irresistible. The prices were a bit high for a local Chinese restaurant, and the table seats had hard and high chairs.

It is a famous and popular restaurant. It is rare to have a tatami room in an underground shopping mall in the city. Today, there were about 7 people waiting outside, but the turnover is good. This was my first visit even though I am a local, so I ordered the Nikushichi, which seems to be a popular choice. The dish is not cooked to order but pre-made. The service is fast. Some reviews mentioned the portion size, but it is not as big as expected, with cabbage on top. At 1150 yen including tax, it felt a bit lacking in quantity. The flavor is mild without much spiciness. I didn't feel like it was a good value for the price. The atmosphere of the crowded restaurant, possibly due to many TV appearances, is quite impressive. The ramen is free of chemical seasonings and made from domestically produced wheat.

11:15 visit. Two guests arrived at the restaurant, with TOC closing down, more underground stores are closing as well. Not knowing when it will end, it's best to eat early. The nostalgic unchanged appearance of Jarari, entering through the curtain and being seated inside, looking at the menu, I naturally ordered the Nikushichi, which is pork with seven spices stir-fry set meal (1045 yen) excluding tax. Remembering that taste, I almost forgot. The moment the food arrived, the volume was huge, lots of meat, plenty of rice. Excitedly grabbing the meat and mixing it with rice, enjoying the rich flavor, the rice goes down smoothly. It's not so spicy, with a hint of ginger and a little seven-spice flavor, the chopsticks keep moving. This taste, this is Nikushichi. No, I'm just a rice thief. Sometimes mixing in cabbage keeps the taste fresh. The hot miso soup is also good. Quietly enjoying it, feeling reassured. Asking for a free refill, of course, calculating the total. Mixing in cabbage and mayo with the meat is the climax. Once you put it in your mouth, all that's left to wait for is the white rice. The satisfaction is at its peak. No, I'm full. The satisfied customers keep coming in, the restaurant is almost full. I had a great time, enjoying this ordinary deliciousness. Before closing, I want to eat a little more.

I stopped by at 12:55 on Sunday. I waited for a space where a wheelchair could enter because I entered with my wife and father-in-law. After waiting for 5 minutes, we entered, and the narrow interior made it uncomfortable as customers passed behind us. The staff were half nice and half not. I ordered omurice for 949 yen and ankake yakisoba for 1,049 yen. My wife ordered a fried egg set meal for 990 yen, and my father-in-law ordered Chinese soba for 800 yen. The dishes were served one by one within 5 minutes, and each portion was huge! My wife was astonished by the fried egg set meal in front of her... (ﾟoﾟ;; Let's start with the ankake yakisoba that arrived first. It was piping hot with a rich sauce and plenty of ingredients, very delicious! The yakisoba had a crispy surface, and the texture was enjoyable. The single quail egg felt special! I started eating, and then the omurice was brought to the table! Since there was no space, I had to hold up the plate while eating. It was also huge! The egg had a hole in it, which was disappointing (-｡-; It was generously covered in ketchup, and the rice was not chicken rice but minced meat and onion ketchup rice. The flavor was rich, and the egg helped balance out the richness, but it felt like the seasoning was emphasizing the volume. I combined the leftover fried egg and pasta salad, put it on the rice, and poured soy sauce on top to eat! The crispy fried egg had a nice aroma, like a retro-style bowl from a Showa-era diner. I somehow managed to finish all three dishes. The place was always full, indicating its popularity. It was inconvenient for wheelchair users. The menu still displayed prices without tax, and it felt like time had stopped in the past. The prices were a bit high, but the portions were generous. It would be nice to have some smaller and discounted menu options. They didn't accept parking tickets. Thank you for the meal! ♪

I went on Sunday afternoon, but it was full and crowded. The food was very delicious. The photo is of the sign with pork and seven-spice chili, which was fatty but tasty. The dumplings were also delicious. I would like to come back again. Thank you very much!

In the underground restaurant area of Gotanda TOC Building, there is a popular eatery called Shino. I decided to visit after hearing that the building is scheduled for demolition, not knowing when it will happen. The prices seem to have gone up a bit, but considering the generous portion size, it's still affordable. They also prioritize using pesticide-free and naturally grown rice and vegetables, as well as stress-free, antibiotic-free pork raised through free-range farming to boost immunity. Their signature dish, Pork Seven Spice Stir-Fry Set Meal (known as Nikushichi), features plenty of diced pork coated in a rich soy sauce-based sauce with seven spices, and the rice disappears in no time with its delicious flavor. I devoured it in about 10 minutes, experiencing the charm of a budget-friendly eatery that leaves you feeling stuffed. ▪ Pork Seven Spice Stir-Fry Set Meal (Nikushichi) ¥1,150 (tax included)

I saw this restaurant on TV and always wanted to visit. I ordered the Nikushichi set meal, and if this place was near my house, I would definitely come here often and probably gain weight haha. I heard that Gotanda TOC will be demolished soon, so I wonder if they have decided on a new location. I hope this restaurant continues to thrive.

Pork Seven Spice Stir-Fry Set Meal for 1150 yen This is a set meal restaurant located in the commercial building "TOC Building" in Gotanda. It was announced in 2021 that the building would be demolished due to aging, and many shops have been closing down, leaving the place quite lonely. By the way, "TOC" stands for "Tokyo Wholesale Center". I arrived right at 12 o'clock and luckily there was no wait, so I could enter immediately. I ordered the dish that Kenkoba often talks about on TV, the "Nikushichi". Now, should I have some tea and take a photo of the menu? Just as I was thinking about it, the dish arrived. It only took 1 minute. Well, it didn't even take 1 minute. It's truly a popular dish, a non-stop stir-fry prediction. The base flavor is soy sauce and ginger. Then, the seven spice and sesame add accents to it. It's not spicy, but rather has a rich flavor. Eating the meat and mayo cabbage together is just heavenly. It's the best lunch. Why is Seven Spice Mayo so delicious? I wish there was more mayo. The rice refill is free once, so many women are getting refills. The rice is so delicious. I resisted my desires and didn't get a refill, but I am satisfied with my meal. Many people were ordering dishes other than Nikushichi, so next time, I want to try a different menu item.

Most customers are eating Nikushichi (stir-fried pork with seven spices set meal). The photo shows wonton and fried rice. The fried rice is perfectly in between moist and fluffy. Wonton has a nostalgic taste, including the soup. Next is Nikushichi. I want to approach it with a completely empty stomach.

The fried rice was delicious! It was more on the moist side and very satisfying. Looking at the other menu items, it seems like they cater more towards those who want a hearty meal. One of their specialties is a dish called Nikushichi, which is meat stir-fried with shichimi (Japanese seven spice) or red pepper. The person I went with had the Nikushichi ramen and it was also very tasty! I will definitely go back!

Today I stopped by Gotanda for work. I decided to check out a famous restaurant that I had been wanting to try for a while. It's known as Nikushichi. They serve a meat-based set meal that was just what I was in the mood for. The dish consisted of delicious meat on top of shredded cabbage. I enjoyed eating it with the cabbage, as it was quite refreshing and healthy. I skipped the mayonnaise, but the portion was generous and even though it was a regular size, it was a bit challenging towards the end. However, I managed to finish it all. I believe I saw this place on TV (during the evening news program) and the staff were very polite and friendly, which I appreciated. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely come back again.

Rice restaurant located in the basement of Gotanda TOC. I visited for lunch on a weekday after a long time. It seems that the TOC building itself is scheduled for demolition, and the number of shops has decreased, making it a bit lonely. Shino's Niku-hichi set meal is the best recommendation. It has always been my go-to choice. It is served quickly. The white rice is also generously portioned. The quality of the pork seems to have declined a bit... It's disappointing even though the price has gone up. But I'm full. Keep up the good work until the end.

I saw on YouTube that the CTO of this building will be gone in a year, and it made me crave Nikushichi, so I came to the restaurant Shino. They are very particular about the meat, rice, and seasonings they use, using only domestic high-quality ingredients without any chemical seasonings. They adhere to the principle of "food is medicine," and it's a very likable restaurant. The taste speaks for itself. The ginger pork with shichimi chili pepper is something you could easily make at home, but when paired with mayonnaise and rice, you can eat as many bowls as you want (up to 2 refills). Despite being a hearty meal, many female customers also order it. The reputation is that everything you eat is delicious, so I would like to try other dishes as well. Thank you for the meal. On my way out, I asked the receptionist at the building if it will really be gone, and they said that plan has been canceled! There are no plans for demolition for a while!

On my day off (Saturday), I visited a restaurant that I had been curious about for a while. I arrived around 12:00 and had to wait for about 10 minutes (2 groups ahead of me). By the time I finished eating and left, there were 10 groups waiting. I tried their specialty dish, Nikushichi, which seemed to be the most popular. It consisted of thinly sliced pork grilled on a bed of shredded cabbage with a soy sauce base and shichimi spice. The simple seasoning was delicious and I think it might become addictive! I feel like I could make it myself, but it might not turn out as well. Next time, I want to try the Set of Chashu Ramen and Fried Rice!

I have always wanted to go to this restaurant that Kenkoba-san recommended on TV. The place was packed, but our food arrived in just 3 minutes after ordering. Pork belly is so delicious, right? I ordered the extra large portion and it was very satisfyingly filling. Thank you for the delicious meal.