On a weekday evening, after finishing some errands with a colleague in the vicinity of Sugamo, we parted ways at JR Sugamo Station. Before heading back to the hotel, we decided to quickly have dinner at "Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo." I had seen this restaurant featured on a variety show before, where they showcased their delicious grilled mackerel. The location is about 350m down the Sugamo Jizo-dori Shotengai shopping street, on the left side, not far from the famous "Togenuki Jizo" statue. The restaurant has a layout that seems to have combined two shops into one, with counter seats and table seats in a relatively spacious interior. We arrived around 5 pm, and the place was about half full with most customers already enjoying some appetizers and drinks. The menu displayed on the wall offered a variety of dishes such as fried foods, grilled items, stir-fries, and sashimi, along with a good selection of sake, shochu, and beer. There were also recommended seasonal dishes available. We ordered the "Grilled Mackerel" as a set meal, which came with rice, miso soup, and pickles. The total came to 1,110 yen. The young female staff member informed us that the set meal includes one free refill of rice. The dish arrived in less than 10 minutes, which was quite fast for grilled fish. The staff's friendly and efficient service added to the overall positive experience. The grilled mackerel had a crispy skin with a nice char, and the flesh was tender and juicy with just the right amount of fat. Eating it with grated daikon radish and soy sauce enhanced the flavors even more. The rice was so delicious that we couldn't resist getting a refill. The miso soup with wakame seaweed and fried tofu had a rich and flavorful broth. The pickles provided a refreshing contrast. It was a satisfying and filling meal, especially for mackerel lovers like myself. I look forward to trying their "Miso-marinated Mackerel" or their popular "Shrimp Fry" next time. Their breakfast set meals also look tempting. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Located near Sugamo's Thogenuki Jizo, this popular restaurant always has a line of customers waiting. The secret to its popularity lies in its delicious food and great value for money. You can enjoy a tasty meal at a reasonable price. The signature dish is the shrimp fry, which is big, crispy, and incredibly delicious. The atmosphere is lively and has a nostalgic Showa-era vibe. You can get a free refill of rice, and for those with a big appetite, the mixed fry is recommended, which includes shrimp fry, horse mackerel fry, and minced cutlet. The miso soup has a homemade taste, and sprinkling the sesame seeds on the rice makes you want to have seconds. The daily simmered dish is also delicious and always worth ordering. This is a beloved restaurant that I sometimes visit, and I love it.

The set meal includes fried horse mackerel, minced cutlet, and shrimp fry with rice and miso soup, accompanied by pickles. You can get a free refill of rice once. I was looking forward to the mixed fry, which is my favorite. I especially love the shrimp fry, but I felt like the batter was a bit too thick. The minced cutlet could also be a bit bigger. The fried horse mackerel was delicious. The rice was on the softer side, which seems to be the standard in Sugamo. I prefer firmer rice, so I wasn't completely satisfied. The restaurant was crowded, and the atmosphere was nice and casual, but the prices were a bit high. It's a bit sad to see the diminishing enjoyment of simple pleasures for the common people.

After a long time, I stayed in Sugamo and decided to have dinner alone as a typhoon was approaching. I found a good set meal restaurant on Tabelog and visited. I ordered my favorite minced cutlet for 770 yen, and for an additional 320 yen, I got rice, miso soup, and pickles with the set meal, along with a highball. It was a bit crowded, so it took some time for the set meal to arrive, but it was crispy, juicy, and delicious. Besides the set meals, there were also salarymen drinking and the place was lively. I will try going with my colleagues next time!

Located in the Sugamo Jizo Dori shopping street, this famous set meal restaurant is a must-visit! ***** ◎ Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo Main Store ***** In 2021, it was selected as one of the top 100 set meal restaurants. The interior is spacious and clean, with excellent customer service and a lively atmosphere. I ordered: ***** ☆ Today's sashimi tuna set meal @ 1,410 yen ☆ 3 pieces of horse mackerel fry @ 730 yen ☆ Potato salad @ 370 yen ***** As a set meal restaurant, they offer a wide variety of dishes from fresh fish to fried foods, but sashimi and fry are particularly popular. The tuna is lean and easy to eat. The horse mackerel fry is generously portioned, and the cost performance is excellent. Personally, I like that the bottled beer is a large size. At 600 yen, it's very budget-friendly. ***** ◎ Name: Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo Main Store Address: 3-14-20 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Access: 10 minutes walk from Sugamo Station on the subway Business hours: 9:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30) Closed: None Payment: Cards, electronic money not accepted, QR code payment available (PayPay) Seating: 74 seats (73 table seats, 1 counter seat) All seats non-smoking No parking available Website: https://kosinzuka.com/ Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokiwa_sugamo ***** #TokiwaShokudo #SetMealRestaurant #SetMeal #SetMealLovers #SetMealLunch #SugamoJizoDoriShoppingStreet #SugamoGourmet #Sugamo #SugamoLunch #SugamoDinner #Top100Stores #Top100Stores2021 #TunaSetMeal #Tuna #TunaBowl #HorseMackerelFry #PotatoSalad

Located in the Sugamo area, this long-established diner is situated in the Jizo-dori shopping street. I visited for a slightly late breakfast as they open at 10 am. Tokiwa Shokudo has several branches in the Sugamo area, with one branch opening at 9 am, but I decided to visit the main branch this time. When I arrived about 10 minutes before opening, there was no line, but people started gathering about 5 minutes before, and by opening time, there were about 15 people waiting. The diner has counter seats and table seats, with a considerable number of seats for a diner, but even after opening, customers kept coming in without a break, showing its popularity. Many regular customers were seen, and most seemed to come not just for meals but also for drinks. With a wide variety of menu options, it was hard to decide, but I chose the recommended "Akamebaru Nitsuke Set Meal (1,420 yen)". It was ready in about 8 minutes. As shown in the photo, the whole Akamebaru fish is included in the simmered dish. The downside is that it has many small bones, but the seasoning is not too strong, giving it an elegant and delicious taste. There are various options available, and the young waitstaff work efficiently, ensuring a good turnover, making it a good choice for a meal in this area.

I visited a restaurant near Sugamo Station that I had been curious about at night. From the outside, it looked a bit bustling, but inside it was bright and clean. The menu was posted on the wall, and I had the horse mackerel sashimi set meal (1,200 yen) and boiled vegetables (310 yen). The boiled vegetables seemed to change daily, and on this day it was komatsuna. The horse mackerel sashimi had a generous portion and was satisfying to eat, and it was delicious. The cost performance may not be the best, but the quality is high. I would like to try their simmered fish as well.

Good compatibility with tartar sauce! Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo Main Store 3.54 on Tabelog, personal rating 3.7 Budget: 1000-2000 yen for dinner #Western cuisine #Set meal #Diner #Shrimp fry #Tabelog #Tabelog high rating #Tabelog 3.5 and above #Tabelog Top 100 #Tabelog Top 100 2021 #Set meal Top 100 #Set meal Top 100 2021 #Tokiwa Shokudo #Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo #Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo Main Store #Sugamo #Koshinzuka

Tokiwadokoro is a place I often visit when I want to have a cost-effective dinner after work, as they have a last order at 9:30 pm. Although it's not listed on the menu, I ordered the fried rice. It was a simple fried rice with meat, egg, and green onions, which I personally liked because it didn't have green peas or other ingredients. I was lucky that they still had leftover cold rice to make it when I asked. The hot miso soup, made one bowl at a time, was delicious. I will definitely visit again.

Today, I had a meeting in Sugamo, so I decided to visit Tokiwa Shokudo without hesitation. They don't have anything particularly special, but they do their best as a dining establishment. It may seem obvious, but it feels special. I ordered the minced cutlet set meal. I responded to the call from the staff, and the kitchen worked efficiently to prepare my meal. When I ate the rice, I naturally thought, "Rice has this taste and texture, right?" and it made me smile. They offer one free refill of rice, and despite being a light eater, I couldn't resist getting a refill, feeling a bit ashamed (laughs). Thank you for the meal! I am so full!

I went to Tokiwa Shokudo in Sugamo with a friend for dinner. The restaurant is located a little past the Togenuki Jizo on Jizo Street shopping arcade. It's a cozy diner that prides itself on homemade, freshly made dishes. I used to frequent this place when my office was in Hakusan. The atmosphere was lively, with a good mix of customers, and the food and drinks were great. I tried the minced cutlet, which was juicy and crispy, and the simmered mackerel, which was tender and flavorful. I also ordered the ginger pork, which had a nice kick to it. Overall, the dishes were delicious, but I couldn't quite capture the same excitement I felt in the past. It's still a great neighborhood spot though.

From Sugamo Station, I visited the Sugamo Jizo Dori Shotengai and then went a little further towards Koshinzuka, where I found a traditional glass-fronted shop on the left. It seems to be related to the Tokiwa Shokudo in Asakusa, and the Koshinzuka branch ahead also seems to be part of the same family. The shop here is about half the size of the main branch but has a calm atmosphere. It was around 3 pm on a weekday, so both the main branch and this branch were not crowded. I ordered a mini series of draft beer, fried chicken, and green highball. For the main dish, I had the classic mackerel miso stew with a refreshing clam soup. I didn't have rice, so I didn't opt for the set meal. Overall, it was a satisfying lunch experience!

I finally visited this place that I've been curious about for a while. The inside of the restaurant is super crowded! What's interesting is that there are elderly locals mixed in with tourists. It creates a strange atmosphere. And the katsuo tataki set meal that I ordered is incredibly delicious. If there was a restaurant like this near my house, I would probably come here every day.

I wanted to visit the Tokiha Sauce direct sales store, so before that, I went to the main store of the famous set meal restaurant "Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo" in Sugamo, which I had always wanted to try. This was my first time getting off at Sugamo Station. Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo has three stores on the same street in order of proximity from Sugamo Station: the front store, the main store, and the Koshinzuka store. Only the main store has been selected as one of the top 100 set meal restaurants. When you order your favorite side dishes and make it a set meal, it comes with rice, miso soup, and pickles. You can also order items individually. While looking at the posted menu images, I discovered something called "Mini Mori"! This seemed like a good choice! Ordering the shrimp fry, you get two large shrimp fries, and for the horse mackerel fry, you get three pieces. The mixed fry includes shrimp fry, horse mackerel fry, and minced cutlet. You can create a custom mixed fry with your favorite items. - Shrimp Fry (1 piece) 510 yen - Horse Mackerel Fry (1 piece) 270 yen - Niigata Herb Chicken Karaage (1 piece) 240 yen - Set Meal 320 yen - Tartar Sauce 90 yen Rice (Large) 290 yen, (Medium) 250 yen, (Small) 220 yen There are three sizes for rice. The set meal (rice, miso soup, pickles) is 320 yen. The rice for the set meal is 320 yen for medium, 370 yen for large. The first refill of rice is free, so you can ask for a refill if needed. This time, I ordered a medium size since the rice was going down smoothly! The name tag of the staff shows their hometown prefecture. Besides Tokyo, there were staff members from Kansai and Kyushu. My custom mixed fry set meal arrived! The shrimp fry was indeed impressive in size, and the horse mackerel fry was thick. The karaage seemed a bit small in size. The medium size of rice was a bit less than I expected. If I had chosen the small size, it might not have been enough. The tartar sauce was homemade, and the pickles looked very delicious. I quickly finished the rice and asked for a refill. Today's rice was from Akita's Hitomebore variety. The refill rice was piping hot! I sprinkled it with sesame salt and enjoyed it. Truly a top 100 set meal restaurant, everything was perfect. I paid with PayPay. Thank you for the meal!

#Sugamo #Tokiwashokudo #lunch I went there (・∵・) The food rating on Tabelog is 3.53. It's a bit pricey, around 3,000 yen for two people. Located a 7-minute walk from Sugamo Station, this is a local popular restaurant that serves set meals. The interior is clean and quite spacious. It's always bustling with customers! The staff is friendly, the menu is diverse, and the food is delicious. I highly recommend trying the crispy #friedhorse mackerel and #shrimpfry. They remind me of "The Lonely Gourmet" series. The second photo shows a sashimi set meal with thick, rich slices! The side dishes and miso soup are all tasty and have a warm, nostalgic feel. You may not have many chances to visit Sugamo, but I urge you to stop by here! It might be nice to have a drink during dinner too. On a Sunday at 1:00 PM, there were about 6 people waiting in line, but the turnover was quick, and I was able to get in after about 10 minutes. #SugamoGourmet #SugamoIzakaya #Top100SetMealRestaurants #SetMealRestaurant #PublicDining #TokiwashokudoSugamoBranch #Chagiya #Afterwards, I ate rice crackers and looked for daifuku. I'm really into Sugamo gourmet now. Maybe I should buy those red pants...

Order: Shrimp fry (1 piece: mini size), horse mackerel fry (1 piece: mini size), lemon sour Price: Around 1200 yen Rating: Located a 7-minute walk from Sugamo Station. There was a line as usual during the weekend lunchtime, but I was able to enter smoothly by using the counter seat for one person. I appreciated that. The most highly rated dishes here are the horse mackerel fry and shrimp fry. The crispy horse mackerel fry and hearty shrimp fry both have a satisfying texture. They go well with alcohol. It's rare to find a "restaurant that also serves as a pub" with such versatility. Thank you for the meal.

I stopped by on my way to Togenuki Jizo after visiting the Jizo statue. It was still early, around 10:30 am, so there weren't many customers. I ordered from a young handsome guy: Horse mackerel fry (small) for 270 yen, sashimi (small) for 440 yen, cold tofu (small) for 180 yen, and a set meal for 320 yen, totaling 1,190 yen. The horse mackerel fry was small but fluffy inside and crispy outside, the tuna sashimi was fresh, and I ended up getting a second helping of rice. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

Popular set meal restaurant! The most popular dish is the mixed fry. The crispy coating gives it a satisfying crunch and it was delicious! However, it felt a bit heavy on the stomach, maybe because of the oil. You can get one free refill of rice, so you can eat until you're full. The hospitality of the staff is excellent and very welcoming.

The Komagome branch is close by, but I feel more at home at the main branch. There are plenty of fish dishes on the menu, but as a lover of liver and leeks, I had to order it. The rice is delicious, so the food goes down easily! I will definitely go back to eat there again!

It was scorching hot, but my family and I went to buy red bean buns at Togeteguri Jizo and Maruji. I didn't buy any buns myself, but accompanied them. It was past 12 o'clock and I was getting hungry, so I had already used the bathroom before coming to the restaurant. After a short wait inside, we were seated at a table. I ordered salted mackerel, my dad got fried horse mackerel, my mom chose mackerel miso, and my companion ordered a mixed fry. Each of us shared a bit of our dishes. The salted mackerel was decently tasty with a good amount of oil. The mackerel miso had a strong flavor and seemed like it needed more rice to go with it. You can get one free rice refill. The fried horse mackerel was crispy and not too heavy, maybe the best choice. The miso soup was hot with a nice dashi aroma, but a bit salty, so I diluted it with cold water. The pickles were a nice touch. Most of the restaurants around were ramen shops, so it's nice to go to a place like this with family. Thank you for the meal. On the way back, I found a cucumber on the road, so I took a picture of it.

Sometimes I see news of street interviews being conducted in Sugamo, where the staff stand in the shade of the shops due to the scorching heat. It must be tough in over 35 degrees. I finally visited a restaurant I've always wanted to go to. It was surprisingly not too crowded at 1 pm. I ordered the Mixed Fry Set (shrimp, horse mackerel, minced meat) with an additional tartar sauce for 90 yen. It was delicious as expected, with a crispy coating. The minced meat was a bit soft, but still good. I think adding the 90 yen tartar sauce to the fry is worth it. I would love to enjoy this fry with a beer on my day off. I might also visit the Jizo statue in front. This Mixed Fry Set is like the perfect example of a set meal. I hope they continue to delight everyone's taste buds. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.