Today, I had a work meeting in Gotanda station on the Yamanote line. I arrived a little early, so I decided to have lunch before the meeting. I went to Yasaiya Meisan, located on the top floor of Gotanda Remi, a restaurant complex. As soon as I entered, I was greeted by a display of fresh vegetables from local farms, indicating that I could expect delicious and fresh vegetables at this restaurant. The friendly staff, who I later found out was the manager, guided me to a seat at the counter. I found it difficult to take good pictures inside the restaurant, so I only have a photo of the lunch set I ordered. The set included a variety of colorful vegetables, vegetable-rich miso soup, salad, side dishes, and pickles. The tomato simmered dish was particularly delicious and refreshing. I don't usually eat this many vegetables, but I found the meal to be not only tasty but also good for my health. The restaurant is conveniently connected to the station, so you can easily visit even when it's raining without needing an umbrella. I would like to visit again for dinner next time. Thank you for the delicious meal!

It is located on the 8th floor of Tokyu Square directly connected to Gotanda Station! They offer a lot of vegetable-based dishes, so you can enjoy healthy meals here! One recommended dish is the "Yakumi Natto Gohan" which includes natto mixed with pickled vegetables, kimchi, shiso leaves, umeboshi, and more, all served over rice! You can also add grated yam halfway through for extra flavor! It's mostly liquid, so it disappeared in no time! Thank you for the meal!!

I visited the restaurant around 3:30 in the afternoon. Even though it was a late hour, I was able to order from the lunch menu, so I ordered the Kyoto eggplant and zucchini with grated tofu meatball hamburger (1639 yen). The tofu hamburger was topped with a mild sauce, and it went really well with the half-fried eggplant and zucchini. I would rate the taste at around 3.5 to 4.0, but I was very disappointed to find some hair in the salad. However, the staff quickly replaced the salad, and I appreciated their customer service.

The location right above Gotanda Station is great, and I remember eating vegetable shabu-shabu there before, so I decided to revisit. I wanted to cool off from the heat, so I chose eel, but it was a bit of a disappointment, so I wanted to share my experience as a lesson. First, please take a look at the image. I didn't expect it to be served exactly as shown in the menu, but I was a little disappointed that the eel was mostly the tail portion. The taste was as expected. The amount of yam seemed to be about 10 times more than what was shown in the menu, but it could just be my eyesight. I would like everyone to judge for themselves. If they came to take down the menu before serving because of this, it would be horrifying. I was able to cool off on a hot day. Thank you for the meal.

It was another hot day, so I decided to have lunch at this restaurant near Gotanda Station. The interior is spacious and has a nice open atmosphere, making it very comfortable. Since vegetables are their specialty, all the menu items are loaded with vegetables. I chose the salt koji marinated chicken breast cutlet set meal. The flavor was rich thanks to the salt koji. Colorful vegetables were beautifully arranged, and even the side dishes and miso soup contained vegetables, making it a guilt-free lunch despite being fried. The portion was generous, and I left feeling satisfied. While the overall pricing may be a bit on the higher side, it was a fulfilling lunch experience.

Ripe tomato and shio-koji chicken thigh steak for ¥1,749. The chicken thigh with plenty of tomatoes and shio-koji has a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Delicious! The miso soup with lots of vegetables and the refillable barley rice are great. It's nice that you can enjoy the same set menu for a little extra charge even at night. The interior with an open atmosphere is also pleasant. The price may be a bit high for lunch, so I recommend using it at night.

On this day, I had a vegetable shabu-shabu dinner at Yasaiya Meisan. A variety of colorful vegetables arrived, so I quickly took a photo. The lettuce was served whole, but since it shrinks when cooked, I ate it whole. The vegetables were from contracted farmers, so I felt safe eating them. There were also mushrooms and southern rice crackers included, so I enjoyed plenty of green vegetables. The broth was delicious too. Finally, I had egg porridge with rice. There was a wide selection of drinks available as well. The Japanese-style sour drink was particularly tasty.

The quality of customer service from the staff varies greatly. After ordering and waiting for about 10 minutes without anything happening, I called a staff member over. The person who came was very efficient and things went smoothly after that. The food in general was delicious, but the service in Yokohama was better with two burners prepared for four people and detailed explanations of the dishes. Compared to Yokohama, the satisfaction level here is lower. Also, it's understandable since it's in Tokyo, but the parking in the building was full so I had to park in a nearby parking lot where I was shocked to find out it cost 4000 yen.

I tried the vegetable shabu-shabu. The broth was flavorful and delicious. The bowl was overflowing with a large amount of vegetables, which was a bit overwhelming at first. The vegetables had a strong taste, but were enjoyable and not boring. The meat (chicken meatballs, pork loin, pork belly) was also delicious. At first, it seemed like there was not enough meat, but as I continued eating, I ended up with leftover meat. For the final course, there was grated yam and rice cooked in a pot, which was the best part of the meal. I opted for the all-you-can-drink option, and enjoyed some alcohol as well. The next day, I felt great. The vegetables were amazing.

I had a bad experience at this restaurant. The service was poor and it ruined what was supposed to be a special occasion. I made a reservation, but still encountered several issues: 1. We ordered a hot pot for two people and chose our soup, but they brought us two separate small pots instead of one for sharing. 2. They only brought one egg, even though we needed two. When we asked for another, they questioned if we really needed it. 3. They brought a small plate of chopped seaweed, but when we asked for another one for the second person, they said it was only one per two people, which was confusing. I'm not sure if it was the company's fault or the staff's fault, but I would recommend going for lunch instead if you decide to eat here.

Vegetable House Mei is located in the restaurant area above Gotanda Tokyu Square, and I visit regularly because it is quite spacious, allows for social distancing, and has good service. On this day, I chose the classic tofu hamburger. It comes with one soup and three side dishes, including three small plates. You can choose from barley rice, and in addition to miso soup, you get three types of side dishes, so you feel satisfied. It's a healthy Japanese meal with a well-balanced nutrition. It comes with simmered hijiki seaweed, dried tofu, and a vegetable salad.

I went to eat a set meal for lunch. It was a weekday, so it was not crowded. The staff kindly arranged a seat for me and the next customer. I ordered mapo tofu with lotus root and Chinese cabbage. The mapo tofu had ginger in it and was slightly spicy with a hint of Sichuan pepper, making it healthy. The restaurant was spacious and clean, and I felt comfortable there.

I had a course meal for lunch. The shabu-shabu looked very healthy with plum and soybean broth. It would be a problem if a group started drinking alcohol from noon... I was bothered by slow drink service and unfriendly staff. Thank you for the meal.

I had the Seasonal Vegetable Demi Miso Tofu Meatball Hamburger at Yasaiya Mei in Gotanda for 1,749 yen. The crispy fried seasonal vegetables paired perfectly with the rich demi miso sauce. I chose barley rice as it was free to select. The set came with salad, two side dishes, rice, and vegetable soup, making it reasonably priced. The restaurant maintains social distancing, so there are fewer seats and fewer staff members. I wish they had more variety in their menu.

It was a lunch on Sunday. It was close to Gotanda Station, and there was still a line even after 1 pm. I chose the menu "Chicken thigh steak with mushroom and salt koji". The meat was very tender. I chose the rice with barley. You can choose between white rice and barley rice. The side dishes were also fulfilling, with raw vegetables and simmered hijiki seaweed. The vegetables were arranged like decorations for the chicken thigh steak, making it visually enjoyable. Miso soup was also included.

For lunch on this day, I went to "Yasaiya Mei Gotanda Tokyu Square Store" in Gotanda. "Yasaiya Mei" is a restaurant affiliated with Create Restaurants Holdings, which has its headquarters in Higashi-Gotanda. In Gotanda, there are also stores such as "CARROLL Atre Gotanda," "Soba Goten Gotanda," "TANTO TANTO THE GARDENS Gotanda," "Isomaru Suisan Gotanda," "Kimihan Gotanda," "Teppan 200 Degrees Gotanda," and "Bread&Coffee IKEDAYAMA." I was seated at a table by the window after disinfecting and checking my temperature. The view is nice. You can see Yoshinoya, Ringer Hut, Ippudo, Chen Mapo, Cozy Corner, and more. I had the recommended menu item, "New Onion and Chicken Parent-Child Mapo Tofu Set Meal." The mapo gradually became spicy after eating it. The salad was delicious too. The miso soup and side dishes were also full of vegetables. You can choose between white rice or barley rice, and refills are free. The rice was also delicious. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention list> Hand sanitizer: ✔ Ventilation: ✔ Social distancing: ✔ Partitions, seat spacing Staff masks: ✔ Temperature check at entry: Yes

On this day, Yasaiya Mei-san's vegetable shabu-shabu became a reality. You can choose from 3 types of broth, but on this day, we tried bonito broth. - Assorted vegetables (appetizer): Plenty of vegetables, soaked in well-seasoned broth - Vegetable shabu-shabu (plenty of vegetables and flavorful broth): Vegetables sourced from contracted farmers, so you can enjoy them with peace of mind. Colorful with green, purple, burdock, and enoki mushrooms, you can enjoy plenty of vegetables. - Select ingredients like meat: You can also choose the meat. We chose pork from Yamagata. - Finishing with silver rice: Rice cooked in a pot is always delicious!

(Visit on February 18, 2022) I was instructed by my wife to do some reconnaissance on this restaurant, so I made a reservation through PayPay Gourmet in advance for 11:30. The restaurant is located in a building that I am not familiar with, on the 8th floor of Gotanda Tokyu Square. Wait, when did it change to Tokyu Square? Wasn't it Remi Gotanda before? Putting that aside, climbing up to the 8th floor via the stairs made me out of breath with my mask on... The entrance of the restaurant is very bright and open. After disinfecting with alcohol and having my temperature checked at the entrance, I informed them of my reservation and was seated by the window overlooking the outside. There was a reservation tag on the table. The view outside is nice. I didn't hear from my wife, but I found out that making a reservation through PayPay Gourmet entitles you to a free soft drink. Lucky me. I chose the Black Vinegar & Berry Soda, which I wouldn't normally choose. It was intriguing. Later, I found out it costs 650 yen on the website. I might have gotten a good deal. I finished it first, and as expected, it was mostly ice. Since it was a complimentary drink, I couldn't complain... Now, the food was excellent!! I chose the "Potato Gratin Croquette Set Meal" for 1,089 yen (tax included). You could choose between white rice and rice with barley, so I chose the barley rice. Once I placed my order, the menu was promptly taken away. About 8 minutes later, the dish arrived on a tray. They mentioned that you could pour sauce over it as you like. That's it. It was disappointing that they didn't mention that rice and vegetable soup were refillable. I decided to try the Potato Gratin Croquette as it is at first. It's supposed to be a croquette with curry flavor and white sauce inside, but I couldn't taste the curry flavor at all. Personally, I would prefer it with cheese instead of white sauce. The potato was moist and had a good volume. The plate was adorned with colorful vegetables, making it visually appealing, but the taste was surprisingly bland with a weak white sauce presence. I wanted a refill of the vegetable soup, but it was too much trouble to call the waiter who was on the other side, so I didn't ask for a refill. The barley rice was clumpy, which was a bit concerning. Is that normal? This is a mystery. If I come back next time, I might choose white rice. Thank you for the meal.

Vegetable House Meisan changes its menu according to the season and is always moderately busy. You can enjoy Japanese cuisine in a calm atmosphere while maintaining a sufficient distance. On this day, I tried the Japanese set meal with Renkon (lotus root) meatballs in black vinegar sauce, which sounded delicious. It came with two side dishes and even a salad, making it a vegetable-packed meal. You can choose brown rice with barley for the rice. The miso soup also had vegetables in it, and the abundance of vegetables was irresistible.

I discovered "Yasaiya Mei" at Gotanda Tokyu Square. I thought it would be more upscale since it is also located in Omotesando Hills, but this is actually a very normal teishoku (set meal) restaurant. Many nearby office workers seem to be regular customers, and I was able to relax completely. The menu consists of healthy dishes made with vegetables and yam, etc. You can choose between white rice and barley rice. It was a great place for a casual lunch. Thank you for the meal.

I went to eat a vegetable-packed lunch ☺️ at a shop that caught my eye as I passed by. I finally went in and ordered the favorite fried chicken with aromatic sauce set meal. While waiting for it to arrive, I also had some tempura. The new onions were sweet and juicy, and the snow peas were fresh. The tempura here was really delicious! The main dish with aromatic sauce was also freshly fried, with juicy fried chicken, fresh vegetables, and a nice aroma. Eating it somehow made me feel less guilty, as the seasoning was not too strong, and the vegetables and fried chicken had just the right amount of acidity and sweetness. It was perfect for lunch! I would like to try a different set meal next time!