For Saturday lunch, I ordered the bonito and yellowtail straw-grilled set meal (with fish rice) and the chicken straw-grilled set meal (with extra rice). The tataki already had salt sprinkled on it, so I tried it as is first. The bonito with yuzu-flavored ponzu was delicious, and the chicken was moist and tender, also tasty. The chawanmushi had plenty of shaved bonito on top! The egg yolk was rich in color, and it had more of a dashi flavor than saltiness. The texture was quite firm.

The other day, I happened to come to the yakiniku restaurant in this building. I discovered a Tosa cuisine izakaya when I was going up in the elevator. Wow! Tosa is here!! I marked it to visit again because I want to go back. I love the food in Kochi, and at one point, I used to go there about 5 times a year. To Kochi. First of all, starting with bonito. Salted tataki. Lots of garlic and salt. Delicious. The salt is a bit light, so I asked for extra salt. It's familiar taste. Delicious! The beef tataki is also of a high level! Wow, food is the best. Kochi is the best after all.

Service lunch [Weekdays only] 950 yen The current temperature is 36°C, and it has been extremely hot for several days. Today, I will have lunch in Ueno. I found a restaurant near Ueno Station that has a partnership agreement with Kochi Prefecture's Tosashimizu City. I was curious, so I decided to go there. I entered the restaurant at 11:52 am, and it was quite crowded. I ordered the weekday-only service lunch. While waiting for my order, I watched the performance of bonito straw-grilling right in front of me. My order arrived in about 13 minutes. The lunch set included bonito sashimi, bonito fried, miso soup, and chawanmushi. The bonito sashimi was seasoned with salt and tasted delicious on its own. The aroma of straw-grilled bonito filled the air. I enjoyed changing the flavor using the versatile sauce and ponzu on the table. The bonito fried was tasty, especially with mayonnaise. Lastly, I tried the chawanmushi, which had a flavorful broth with bonito and dried bonito flakes. It was a delicious experience. I visited on July 27, 2023, for lunch. Rating: 3.21

It was incredibly delicious! Some items were sold out by reservation by 19:15. Highlights include: - Complimentary dish (steamed egg custard with bonito flakes) - Small portion of straw-grilled bonito (used a coupon from Tabelog) - Straw-grilled yellowtail - Dashi-flavored rolled omelette with seaweed - Dashi salt fried potatoes (served with 3 types of dashi salt) - Half portion of Katsuo-maki sushi roll Even though everything was delicious, the must-try is the Katsuo-maki sushi roll! It's incredibly tasty with garlic as an accent.

We visited with former colleagues. We made a reservation this time because the popular morning drama is set in Kochi Prefecture. The staff's customer service and response were good, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was also good. But the best part was the delicious food. The sashimi, in particular, was fresh, and we were very satisfied with the premium all-you-can-drink Kochi Prefecture sake and sour we ordered. Our group was also pleased.

It has been hot every day since July began. I met up with some old work friends after about 5 years, and we decided to grab lunch together. However, we both didn't have much of an appetite due to the heat. We settled on going to the Tosashimizu World Ueno store for something light. We ordered the bonito and mackerel straw-grilled mixed set meal (1518 yen) with homemade bonito flakes (55 yen) as an addition. My friend ordered the bonito straw-grilled set meal (regular/7 slices) (1408 yen). Normally, I would order the mackerel straw-grilled set meal (regular/7 slices) (1408 yen), but since it's been getting hotter lately and we've been coming to this place more often, I decided to try something different today. The rice is usually changed to fish rice for an additional 100 yen, but today I tried the homemade bonito flakes (55 yen) for the first time. The food arrived quickly after we placed our order. The waitress who brought our food explained how to eat it. Even though I already knew how to eat it since I've been here many times, I always listen attentively to her explanation because she explains it with such enthusiasm. The bonito and mackerel come with salt on them, so we started by trying them as they were. Eating them with salt is quite delicious, so it's always a dilemma for me afterwards, but there are various sauces like ponzu soy sauce and two types of Tosa soy sauce on the table. For condiments, there are green onions, myoga, and garlic. Since coming to this restaurant, I've learned to enjoy myoga. The garlic is quite strong, so it's a bit risky to eat it carelessly. The surprise hit this time was the homemade bonito flakes (55 yen). I had thought that "furikake" would be dried flakes sprinkled over rice, but it was more like minced bonito. It was delicious! The addition of small green onions was also good. I wonder if this menu item has always been available or if I just missed it before. I would definitely add this for just 55 yen each time. I'm not very knowledgeable about fish, but I've heard that bonito is in season in spring and autumn, while mackerel is in season in winter. However, farmed mackerel is said to be delicious even in summer. By the way, it seems that farming mackerel is still difficult. I wonder how the mackerel at this time of year is like. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the bonito, mackerel, and bonito flakes. Thank you for the meal.

My wife wanted to eat fish, so we went to Tosashimizu World. This place is where I used to go for lunch in Sannomiya when I lived in Kansai. The prices are high, but if you want to eat delicious straw-grilled bonito, this is the best place. The yellowtail was also delicious with its rich flavor.

On the first day of my day off as an adult, I resisted the temptation of a one-liter bottle of pure rice sake at my classmate's house in Koto-ku, and headed to Ueno. My gourmet friend recommended a place near the station where they grill bonito tataki over straw, saying it was very delicious. When asked if I really wasn't going to drink, I requested a non-alcoholic beer. He explained that the bonito flakes were of very good quality and were used in everything. We started with chawanmushi and salad, both topped with the bonito flakes. They were delicious. The bonito tataki was also tempting, especially with sake. But I resisted and enjoyed the sashimi with tea instead. I felt a little bad for my friend who treated me, but I couldn't afford to slip up here. Day 18 of sobriety ended safely like this. It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited "Tosashimizu World Ueno" in Tokyo, where they serve straw-grilled bonito sashimi, which I had previously tried at Hirome Market in Kochi. I ordered the bonito and skipjack tuna mixed grill set meal. The sashimi was already seasoned with salt, so I tried it as is first. It was delicious as always. They provided various condiments like garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sauce, and ponzu on the table, allowing you to enjoy it in your preferred way. Personally, I recommend trying the soy sauce with bonito flakes. I first learned about bonito flakes at a ryokan in Tosashimizu during a trip and have been a big fan since. Although I didn't drink alcohol this time, they have a wide selection of local sake from Kochi, which pairs perfectly with bonito sashimi. I look forward to trying it with sake next time.

I went there on Sunday for lunch. I arrived at 11:30 when they opened. They asked me about the number of people and if we were having lunch, then they seated us at the counter. We ordered using a tablet, and I got the Tataki set meal (with fish rice instead of regular rice). After a short wait, the meal arrived in a wooden box. It included bonito Tataki, yellowtail Tataki, and teriyaki chicken, along with chawanmushi and miso soup. There were condiments like sliced garlic, green onion, onion, and myoga, and I topped them all on my food. The bonito and yellowtail were fresh and delicious. They were already seasoned with salt, but you could also use the sauce on the table for extra flavor. The fish rice and chawanmushi were also tasty. I would like to visit again if I'm nearby.

The chawanmushi served as an appetizer was full of bonito flakes. The thick and fragrant straw-grilled bonito was satisfying to eat. It was best enjoyed with just salt at first, then topped with plenty of green onions, onions, myoga, and garlic as condiments. The ponzu sauce was also delicious. I had a great time comparing different local sake from Kochi and left fully satisfied.

I used the 6000 yen course with all-you-can-drink for the first time at this restaurant. It is conveniently located near the station. I was impressed by the deliciousness of the bonito and yellowtail. I was recommended to eat the Tataki with condiments and salt, which is the way locals eat it. There was no fishy smell at all, and I could feel the "flavor". It was served on one plate for 4 people, and the portion was satisfying. The other dishes were also delicious, and after finishing the pressed sushi at the end, I was so full that I couldn't eat anything else. The pressed sushi was delicious with fatty grilled mackerel sushi. The only downside was that the restaurant seems to be fully booked due to its popularity, and we had to wait a little because the previous customers exceeded their time. We were rushed to leave exactly 2 hours after our reservation time, which was a bit disappointing. It seems like the weekend table seats are likely to be fully booked. I will definitely go back when I crave bonito.

A former colleague from Gifu and Mie came to Tokyo! After considering various options, we decided on this restaurant because the food is delicious, the presentation is amazing, and the staff are cute. My colleague had never been to a restaurant on this side of Ueno, so they were a bit nervous when we arrived. However, they were grateful to see that even walk-in customers were being turned away, as we had made a reservation. We started with chawanmushi, followed by straw-grilled dishes! The warm dish with plenty of garlic was delightful, and the drinks kept flowing. Surprisingly, the crackers were the most popular choice as an accompaniment to the drinks. Overall, we were extremely satisfied and grateful for the experience. We are looking forward to our next visit to enjoy it even more!

I love bonito tataki, and when I lived in Kansai, I often went to the Sannomiya area of Tosashimizu World. I knew there was one in Ueno, but this was my first visit! I ordered the three kinds of straw-grilled dishes, and they were incredibly delicious. This Warayaki-ya restaurant doesn't feel like a chain at all, it's so tasty!

The crowd in Ueno on holidays is amazing, especially around Ameyoko. Even though it's still morning. The park area is also full of people who seem to be cherry blossom viewers, even though the cherry blossoms are already starting to fall. I had some errands in Iriya, so it was good that I was there. When I got off at the station, I could see a restaurant open, and I was interested in the smoked food shop nearby, but I thought it might be dangerous to go back near Ameyoko (dangerous for what?). So, I decided to check out the area after finishing my errands. I was interested in this place too. The first floor looks like an izakaya. You can also take the elevator, but there were some special stairs, so I went up the stairs to the restaurant. It's close to the station, and even though some people had made reservations for lunch, it wasn't too crowded. If you come to Ueno and head in this direction, you might be able to avoid waiting. There are menus under the stairs and on the tables, but you order using a touch panel. Most of the lunch options are straw-grilled dishes. I love bonito, so I ordered the set with chicken, amberjack, and bonito to enjoy a variety of flavors. It was around 1500 yen. It's nice that you can choose the amount of rice on the touch panel. I sat at the counter. The table seats are divided into small sections, giving a semi-private feel. The set meal is brought in a large box-like container. It's a bit cumbersome, but can I eat outside? They explained how to eat the straw-grilled dishes, but I thought, can't I just eat it as it is? Anyway, I listened to the explanation. Since they are grilled with salt, it's best to eat them as they are, but it's also okay to dip them in the ponzu or all-purpose sauce on the table. I tried eating it as it is first. Oh, exactly as you described. It has a smoky flavor that could be called smoked. This is delicious! You don't even need the sauce. The bonito, amberjack, and chicken are all delicious. I want to keep eating them all like this, but I also wanted to try the daikon and other side dishes with the all-purpose sauce. That was good too. Both ways are great, and I feel like I could eat an endless amount of bonito. The chawanmushi served on the side had bonito flakes in it. That was pretty good too. I've been to a restaurant in Ginza Ichome that's famous for its Tosa cuisine. It's usually crowded even on weekdays. But this place is fine even on busy weekends. It's a hidden gem. The name of the restaurant evokes a market vibe, which is nice. The straw-grilled dishes are so delicious that I don't want to brush my teeth.

I'm from Kochi, so I was curious about this restaurant. I ordered the bonito tataki and sashimi set. I'm used to eating it, but the aroma of straw here is strong and delicious. My favorite was the croquette with aosa seaweed. Actually, the aroma of aosa seaweed is weak, but the potatoes were delicious and surprising! The grilled mackerel stick sushi I ordered at the end was also delicious. But why did it take so long to be served and then it was cold? However, it was so tasty that I can forgive that. The alcoholic drinks are relatively expensive, and my daughter and I ended up spending over 10,000 yen on food and drinks. The staff were cheerful and fun, but I sat at the counter near the entrance, so I couldn't really grasp the atmosphere of the restaurant. Just take this as a reference. I'm very disappointed that there is no discount for Kochi Prefecture residents' association members. Please consider being more eco-friendly.

The grilled straw was delicious. The bonito was relatively fresh. The alcoholic drinks are a bit expensive. Not sure about the customer service. Overall, it's a good restaurant. Went for a second visit. Just after 5 pm, there were plenty of empty seats right after opening, but we were turned away. Probably because they were fully booked, but I wish they had been a bit more considerate in their response. It's disappointing.

I went with friends. The atmosphere of the restaurant was like a traditional izakaya. The bonito tataki and amberjack were really delicious. The seating was close together with just a thin curtain separating the tables, so if someone loud is nearby, it might be a bit distracting. The staff were friendly, although I didn't catch their names.

Second time visiting. Somehow I find it very convenient and like it (laughs). This day was the second place we went to, so maybe that's why everything seemed to be sold out, but the bonito tataki was reliably delicious. The cost performance is also good, so it's easy to use for drinking with a few people. I would like to visit again on some occasion!

Salted straw-grilled bonito is very delicious with a great aroma and flavor. While there are options like ponzu sauce and versatile sauces, I personally recommend eating it with salt to fully experience the aroma of the straw. It's great to find a restaurant worth visiting again.