どくだみちゃん
This is the most popular spot in Yaesu Midtown. A popular bistro from Hamamatsucho has relocated and opened here. Despite the change in location, the popularity remains the same, with the restaurant being fully booked as soon as it opens at 11:00 on weekdays. I arrived at 11:20 and had to wait for about 20 minutes, which was a bit disappointing. The secret to its popularity is the generous portion sizes! For weekday lunch, you can choose from a salad or seasonal soup, three main dishes, bread, and a simple yet satisfying menu. When you sit down, you are served with iced tea, not water, which immediately captures your heart. The selected salad is a mix of sunny lettuce, carrots, red daikon, moist chicken breast, boiled egg, and more, with a variety of options and a huge portion. The following main dishes I chose were roasted pork with mustard sauce, chicken thigh with braised red cabbage, and white wine stewed chicken thigh. I've had these dishes at the Hamamatsucho location before, but the portion size here was incredibly impressive. The thick pork loin was topped with plenty of roasted carrots and onions. The pork was tender and flavorful, complemented perfectly by the mustard sauce. I easily finished it, feeling satisfied. After the meal, I had the iced tea again, and I realized that the men next to me might have been right in choosing the soup. Considering the value for money, the price increase is understandable, but even at 1500 yen, it's still a very reasonable price for Yaesu Midtown.