I visited at noon on 8/16. I ordered Okinawa soba with a mini bowl set. I chose taco rice for the mini bowl. The meat in the Okinawa soba was big and delicious. As for the taco rice in the mini bowl, it was so-so for me. It's nice that you can add a drink for an extra 110 yen. (It seems like for an additional 160 yen, you can have all-you-can-drink) It was very crowded during lunchtime!

"I ordered the 'Soba + Mini Don Set 920 yen'. I chose the 'Soki Soba' from options including Soki Soba, Okinawa Soba, Ryukyu Tantanmen, and Okinawa Abura Soba. For the mini don, I selected 'Mini Taco Rice'. The Soki Soba had a really straightforward broth, refreshing with no off-flavors. It was a comforting taste, almost too simple that it felt a bit lacking, but I liked the simplicity of the broth. In the center of the Soki Soba bowl, there was pickled ginger forcibly placed, unlike Hakata ramen where you can add it to your liking. Maybe this is the Okinawan style? If you don't like pickled ginger, you have to take it out yourself. But this pickled ginger does a good job. Gradually, the spiciness of the pickled ginger dissolves into the broth, adding a tingling sensation. This transforms into a spicy and enjoyable flavor. The broth also gradually turns red. The noodles were the typical chewy Okinawa Soba noodles, very rustic. The Mini Taco Rice was delicious with juicy sweet and savory minced meat. It was truly mini-sized but just the right amount for me. Next time, I want to try the Goya Champuru!"

Near Ochanomizu Station, there is an Okinawan izakaya on the second floor of a mixed-use building that I had been curious about for some time and finally got to visit. Around 8 pm on a weekday, the restaurant was comfortably filled with customers. The counter had partitions for infection control, giving a sense of privacy. I ordered the Okinawan bento set, which came with rice, miso soup, Goya champuru, and Rafute. It was under 1000 yen and offered a variety of flavors, making it a great deal. I also received a complimentary black sugar Sata Andagi, which was incredibly delicious. It was the best Sata Andagi I've ever had. The restaurant had a very cozy atmosphere, and I would love to visit again.

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, opportunities to drink alcohol have drastically decreased. I am not a heavy drinker, so I do not particularly enjoy drinking parties. However, since becoming a working adult, I have been consuming alcohol regularly, at least once a week, for many years, so the habit of having regular drinking parties has been ingrained in me. Despite this, there are times when I feel an inexplicable urge to drink, but it seems more like a desire for a place to socialize with friends rather than a craving for alcohol. Counting back, since leaving my previous company in June 2020, I have only had about 5 drinking parties with a few people. Out of these, I have reviewed 4 of them, which means I have been having these gatherings at a pace of about once a month. This frequency has significantly decreased compared to before. Now, after being at my new workplace for a little over 3 months, I feel like I am starting to understand the dynamics of the people there. In a large workplace, if there are tensions in relationships, not only does work not progress smoothly, but the ability to respond to unexpected situations also diminishes. Therefore, it is essential for each person in the workplace to fully utilize their individual strengths and personalities, and communication to understand each person better is crucial. Although the end of the new coronavirus is not yet in sight, there is a recent trend where small drinking parties are allowed if proper precautions are taken. Therefore, I would like to continue to avoid large gatherings but incorporate small drinking parties as a means of ensuring communication when necessary. Although I am not a fervent supporter of communication, I do recognize the benefits of it. As a first step in this direction, I decided to set up a drinking party with 3 volunteers on this day. Coincidentally, the Go To Eat campaign had just started, so I decided to choose a restaurant near my workplace that was eligible for the campaign through Tabelog. The result was this restaurant. The reason it stood out was the "limited to 3 groups per day" course, which includes 12 dishes and 2.5 hours of all-you-can-drink for a total of 3,600 yen, including tax. With the addition of the 1,000 yen point refund from the Go To Eat campaign, this means you can enjoy the all-you-can-drink course for an effective price of 2,600 yen. The restaurant is operated by Rise Co., Ltd. The company was established in March 2007 and operates two other stores under the "Ryukyu Umeshu Dining Tee-da" brand (Suidobashi store, Akasaka store). It seems that they used to have stores in Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno, etc., but these have closed down (Shinjuku Minami-guchi store, Ueno store, Shibuya store). Looking at the Tabelog ratings, all three existing stores, including this one, have ratings in the 3.1 range. Considering that they are Tabelog member stores, I would say they are decent restaurants, but setting that aside, the 2,600 yen price point is attractive! The restaurant is located on the second floor of the EVE BUILDING, which is a right-hand building at the end of the first left turn from Surugadai Kando towards Surugadai Dodo. We had made a reservation for 17:45, and we decided to meet at the restaurant. The table seats on the second floor were quite spacious and the atmosphere was not bad. The course menu and all-you-can-drink menu were placed on the table. It was surprising to see a proper course menu for this casual course, and the all-you-can-drink menu also had a good selection of draft beer and awamori. We started the drinking party on time with a toast of draft beer. The first dish served was Okinawan mozuku, which was quite different from mainland mozuku and was delicious. The next dish was a three-point appetizer with edamame, mimiga (pig ear), and Arthur dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet). It was a well-balanced appetizer that went well with the drinks. The dishes that followed included a seaweed salad, goya champuru, carrot shirishiri, Rafute, and spring roll with glass noodles.

Recently, I feel like there has been an increase in Okinawan restaurants in the Ochanomizu area. It might be a sign of the Okinawan cuisine boom coming! I sometimes visit Teeda for lunch. It was almost full on this day, showing how popular it is. I ordered the Ryukyu Abura Soba (large) & Mini Rafute Don set (¥1110). I was curious about the difference between regular Abura Soba and Ryukyu Abura Soba. The Ryukyu Abura Soba had a slight seafood flavor and the garlic added a nice touch. It was delicious! About 70% of the customers that day were women, showing that it is a lovely restaurant loved by women. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal♪

This week I had work in Ogawa-cho, so I decided to try out this Okinawan restaurant in Surugadai. The main entrance of the restaurant is on the first floor, but the seating is on the second floor. The spacious interior had only one other customer. This area is quite competitive when it comes to restaurants, and the rainy weather on that day may have also affected the number of customers. I ordered the Soba set (800 yen), which allows you to choose from Soki Soba, Okinawa Soba, or Ryukyu Tantanmen, and you can choose between salad or rice as a side. I chose Soki Soba and opted for the salad to get some vegetables in. The dish arrived in about a minute. The noodles were curly like Okinawan soba should be. The Soki was big and collagen-rich, very soft and delicious, which would be pleasing for women. However, the soup lacked depth of flavor, not tasting much like dashi. The mozuku topping had no crunch to it. For 800 yen, it felt a bit overpriced. The salad and dessert were average. Overall, it was nice to have Okinawan food after visiting all the Okinawan restaurants near Kanda Station. Thank you for the meal.

I went to lunch with friends from work. We went to an Okinawan restaurant on the second floor of a building, and the quite spacious interior was almost full after 12 o'clock. There were several lunch options, including Soki soba, Rafute, Goya Champuru set meal, and Taco Rice, among others. The prices were around 850 yen on average. Since it was my first time at this restaurant, I was thinking of getting Goya Champuru, but I saw Okinawan-style tantanmen on the menu, so I decided to try that. Although I didn't particularly feel the Okinawan vibe, the rich meat miso and moderate spiciness were delicious! Thank you for the meal.

I visited Tea-da for a social gathering with colleagues from other departments. I had passed by the restaurant many times before, but hadn't had the chance to visit. Since it was a weeknight, it wasn't too crowded, allowing us to enjoy delicious Okinawan cuisine while having a leisurely conversation.

They always serve delicious sake and food in a calm atmosphere, so I visit a few times a year. Next time, I would like to do a tasting of plum wine. I might get drunk if I do a tasting! (laughs) Thank you again.

We visited this restaurant for a New Year's party with colleagues. Instead of a set course, we ordered a la carte. There was a variety of drinks available for the all-you-can-drink option, with a limit on the types of sake and shochu. With a coupon, the total came to ¥980. We chose shochu this time (highballs and beer were also available). The Okinawan cuisine offered a wide range of dishes, including the popular Goya Champuru, simmered bitter melon pork belly, and sea grapes. The flavors were rich and delicious, perfect for enjoying with drinks. The restaurant itself was cozy and suitable for a New Year's party. While some dishes may be a bit pricey, overall it seemed like a good value for money.

On a regular night, two people entered the restaurant. [Service/Atmosphere] There were few customers, and the staff didn't seem too busy, but the service wasn't very good. They ignored us when we were trying to pay, and their attitude seemed indifferent. The sign said 30% off food, but it made us wonder if they were really struggling. [Food] The dishes looked nice and the taste was not bad. However, some dishes were too salty. Since it's an izakaya, it might be okay with alcohol. [Overall] The taste is not bad, but the service really changes the impression. It made me wonder if we were being too critical...

I really wanted to eat Goya Champuru, but as expected, the taste was too strong for a drinking establishment. I needed rice to balance it out, but unfortunately, the rice was dry and disappointing.

On Thursday, all 12 members who had taken the supplement twice visited the restaurant. We ordered a variety of dishes a la carte, and everything was of high quality and delicious. However, the drinks were a bit expensive. The small glasses were quickly emptied, leaving us wanting more.

The drink menu at this newcomer establishment is focused on plum wine, offering a wide variety to choose from. When I asked for a recommendation, all the options were easy to drink and delicious. For food, I decided to go with the popular dishes. It was my first time trying Okinawan cuisine, and everything was delicious. I highly recommend the simmered Rafute and the Ishiyaki Tacorice. The only downside was that it was a bit cold near the entrance, probably due to the outside air coming in.

There is nothing special about it.