Set of Nanban and Ginger Pork - ¥1100 A shop along the Shin-Ōme Kaidō. When you're undecided on what to order for a set meal, this is the place to go. Purchase your meal ticket at the entrance ticket machine and you will be shown to your seat. You serve yourself water and the food is brought to your table by a robot. The Chicken Nanban is generously topped with tartar sauce and the ginger pork has plenty of sauce, making it delicious when mixed together. Also, the rice is all-you-can-eat, which is a nice bonus. With the broth available, you could easily have multiple helpings of rice. I only had one serving this time because I had plans, but I would love to eat to my heart's content next time.

I visited Yayoi-ken for the first time in a while and had the Akamoku neba-toro and Toriten set meal. Yayoi-ken is known for its relatively inexpensive set meals. The Akamoku was too sticky and difficult to eat. The Toriten was delicious and served hot. They also use robot servers at Yayoi-ken.

Mairebi-sama had posted a review of "Yayoiken". Hmm. As part of their service, they have something called the "Okawari Robot" and "Dashi Service". The former takes into account the necessity of non-contact in this era, while the latter can be used for ochazuke, giving a feeling of value. Wait a minute, have I never visited Yayoiken before? I used to go to Maidoookini as a last resort, and I've been to Ootoya a couple of times... Wasn't it a company GP or something? When I googled it, I found out that it's actually a part of the Hotto Motto group, which is known for being a friend of the common people. I searched for a store and found one that seemed like a good place to visit. I arrived at 3:30 PM because I had missed lunchtime on that day. Oh no, the dreaded ticket machine. It was a bit of a challenge to find the customization options. Luckily, there were no people behind me yet. I ordered the Nanban and ginger pork combo set (1030 yen), fried potatoes & sausage (230 yen), and rolled omelette (200 yen). I made it a little extravagant. Even though it was idol time, customers were coming in little by little. It's really helpful to have a dining establishment that is open all day. Oh! Is that the "Dashi Service" they were talking about? Some people are actually making good use of it. And here, the serving robot is also in action. It's the sign of the times, isn't it? I don't know its name, but he has arrived. Haha. The table is full of yellow and brown items. Now, let's dig in! My one-plate meal is complete. It turned out a bit chaotic. The ginger pork was okay, but the chicken nanban tasted familiar, like I've had it before. It has a nostalgic taste. I ended up being too full, so I couldn't get a refill. But I'm grateful for the all-day service, and there seem to be other customizable set meals, so I'll come back next time to try out this "Dashi Service" properly.

Today, I went to Yayoiken for dinner and it was more crowded than I expected. It's a popular restaurant. You order at the ticket machine at the entrance. I ordered the combo set of Chicken Nanban and Ginger Pork. The Chicken Nanban was average, I wished there was more tartar sauce. The Ginger Pork was delicious, perfect with rice. You can get free refills of rice. The automatic rice dispenser was interesting, like a shaved ice machine. The staff at the restaurant were very efficient. It was a tasty meal. Thank you for the meal.

11:05 entered the store, with 4 customers already seated (and more customers arriving later). It's too early for lunch and too late for breakfast, even though they open at 10:00. But surprisingly, 15 minutes later, it gets really crowded. First, you need to buy a meal ticket, but the ticket machine doesn't accept cashless payment, which is surprising for a big chain. I ordered the "Niku-masu Sukiyaki set" for 1290 yen and an "Tamagoyaki" for 190 yen. It may seem a bit pricey for lunch, but the set meal includes free rice refills. The sukiyaki set looks amazing, with plenty of ingredients like beef, shirataki noodles, cabbage, leeks, tofu, and udon. The flavor is delicious, especially when you dip the hot beef in the egg. The rice is also perfectly cooked, making it a great combination with the sukiyaki. The free rice refills make it even better. I also tried the Tamagoyaki, which was fluffy and tasty. Overall, it was a great dining experience and I will definitely be back!

I wonder how long it has been since this place opened. It's located along the Shin-Ōme Kaidō, which I often pass by but had never visited before. On this day, I had some work to do at home so I decided to stay close by and ended up here. I ordered the Stamina Yakiniku Set (beef, pork, and chicken) for 890 yen from the ticket machine. It was a little before 1 PM, so I thought it might be crowded, but the restaurant was surprisingly spacious with plenty of seats. There was a long table in the center that seemed to be for solo diners, but since it was face-to-face seating, I sat at a two-person table and the staff came to collect my ticket. I was told that the water and tea were self-service, so I went to get some. After waiting for about 7-8 minutes for the previous customer's order to be ready, my food was brought to me. I started with the meat. There was sauce in front of me, and when I tried the meat without dipping it in the sauce, it already had a strong flavor. But when I dipped it in the sauce, the flavor tripled! It went well with the rice. As soon as I finished my first bowl of rice, I went to get more, and instead of using a ladle from a jar, there was a rice serving machine! You set your bowl and press a button for the desired amount of rice to come out. It's great for hygiene, and the rice comes out fluffy and has a nice texture. I had a medium serving once and a regular serving once, and I was fully satisfied. When you want to eat your fill of rice, Yayoiken is a good choice!

Hello everyone, long time no see (^q^). The heat seems to have gone away and my appetite has returned, so I decided to resume my food log activities. Today, as a remote worker, I visited Yayoi for breakfast and lunch. I ordered the Mackerel Miso Stew Set Meal and 2 pieces of Oyster Fry from the a la carte menu. The mackerel had bones in it, which was a surprise, but I managed to eat it just fine. The taste was pretty normal. The oyster fry, on the other hand, was quite good. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and even had seconds of rice. I'm feeling great today! By the way, I accidentally bleached my hair too much and now it's bright blonde. Oops! (lol)

★I finally made my debut at Yayoiken, a restaurant I've always wanted to visit and try. This is the only store out of the 62 in Tokyo that has a parking lot (lol). I guess you could call this a roadside store or a street store, or are they the same thing (lol)? I had some business in Kokubunji, so I just kept heading north on Shin-Ome Kaido towards the west, and I almost felt like turning back, but then I saw it on the uphill side, oh yeah, we're almost in Ome (lol). There's a big parking lot next to the coffee shop. I ordered the "Special Beef Steak Set Meal for 1490 yen" from the vending machine and handed it to the waitress, who then told me, "The water is self-service, and you can have unlimited rice refills." It's a bit extravagant for lunch, but I had decided on it beforehand and it's a celebration of my debut (lol). While waiting for about 10 minutes, I nibbled on the complimentary pickles. Then the meal arrived, with a surprisingly small rice bowl, miso soup, a hot plate with spaghetti Napolitan, sautéed green beans, and potatoes, topped with 1.5 times the amount of steak meat, marinated in garlic soy sauce. One reviewer mentioned that the meat was tough, but I actually like it when it has this kind of bounce, it feels more like real meat and tastes delicious. The amount of rice was just right for about 2 servings, but if you're dining alone, it might be a good idea to make sure your belongings are secure when you go for a refill. Today was my first time at Yayoiken, and the customers were a mix of families, elderly couples, young groups, ladies' gatherings, drivers, and construction workers, etc. I wonder what kind of place it is exactly? It's not a family restaurant or a beef bowl place... (lol)

It's been 2 years, but the cost performance is still good. There are various small dishes to choose from, so I end up eating a lot. Yayoi Gozen with barley rice and miso soup is recommended.

It's great because you can have unlimited rice refills, so it's a good deal for those who want to eat a lot.

For lunch, I had the grilled fish set meal and chose hokke. It was quite fatty and a satisfying size. Of course, I had a refill of rice. I think it was 890 yen.