Wow, I discovered a hidden gem of a tempura restaurant that I never knew about before. It's located across the bridge and down a side street after passing through the Mito Highway. I wasn't sure what time they opened, so I arrived a bit early at around 11:10 am. I waited outside the shop, and they kindly opened up around 11:20 am. I think they start serving at 11:30 am. The chef greeted me and I ordered the Edo-style tempura rice bowl for 1,100 yen. It came with miso soup, pickles, and cold tofu on the side. The bowl was filled with eel, shrimp, squid, smelt, and three types of vegetables (green beans, eggplant, pumpkin). The eel was so big that it was overflowing! The freshly fried tempura paired perfectly with the sweet sauce. The portion was generous and I left feeling satisfied. The value for money was incredible. The miso soup and pickles were also delicious and made with care. They offer a special tempura rice bowl for 780 yen, a seafood tempura rice bowl for 870 yen, a shrimp tempura rice bowl for 880 yen, and a lunch set (tempura rice bowl and soba noodles) for only 750 yen. It's such a great deal! As lunchtime approaches, the place gets busier with locals and office workers. They also take takeout orders, so I recommend arriving early. The shop is run by a kind and humble couple who opened up early for me. I'm so glad I found this wonderful restaurant. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Before the rainy season comes, I took advantage of this sunny weather to clear one homework assignment and headed to the tempura restaurant "Hanaya" near the Skytree. I chose the "Edomae Tendon (1200 yen)" from the lineup of tempura rice bowls. It was filled with my favorite anago tempura, shrimp tempura, squid tempura, kiss fish tempura, eggplant, pumpkin, and green pepper, all lined up overflowing from the bowl. It looks like something out of a picture book, but the cost performance at this small restaurant is impressive. The tempura is served on top of the rice with the sauce hidden underneath, just the way it should be. The sauce is a sesame oil-based sauce similar to the one at Tensen in Edogawa Bridge, but slightly on the sweeter side. However, it was delicious all the way to the end without being too heavy. It's no wonder this restaurant has received high praise from reviewers. The weather was a bit hazy, so I didn't climb the Skytree, but leisurely exploring the downtown area is also a great option.

Great value for money in this downtown tempura bowl! The weekday-only "Manpuku Set" for 780 yen includes a tempura bowl and soba noodles. This price is unbeatable for what you get! The tempura bowl had shrimp, white fish, pumpkin, green pepper, eggplant, and was already satisfying on its own. I left feeling full and satisfied.

I had been curious about a tempura restaurant called "Hanaya" quietly operating on a quiet street off Mitsume Street near Gondori Bridge. It was lunchtime and the restaurant was bustling, but luckily we managed to get a table for two. I ordered the Edomae Tendon (1200 yen) and waited for about 20 minutes. When the tendon arrived, I was surprised by the size of the anago (conger eel) on top! The tendon included seven ingredients: green pepper, pumpkin, eggplant, squid, kisu fish, shrimp, and anago. It also came with cold tofu, pickles, and miso soup with clams. It was a great value for the price, and the tendon was delicious.

This is a review of a tempura bowl restaurant found while wandering around the Mukojima area. The restaurant is located on a side street just off the main road. Upon entering, there is a counter with 5 seats on the left and a small raised seating area with about 7 seats in the back, giving it a tavern-like atmosphere. I ordered the Edomae Tempura Bowl for ¥1,200 (tax included). The tempura bowl had a sweet sauce similar to mitarashi dango and a fluffy fried texture that was quite impressive. The rice was just the right texture, not too soft. The shrimp was a satisfying size, about the size of a middle finger, and delicious. The conger eel also had a decent flavor and was tasty. The generous portion and delicious taste were satisfying. I was a bit put off by the overly sweet sauce, but I managed to finish it somehow. I prefer a slightly more soy sauce-based sauce, but overall, I thought this was good. The taste, service, and atmosphere were all good, but the only downside was the sticky floor. Nonetheless, I was very satisfied with the cost performance. I highly recommend it! Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch on Saturday. The building is not new, but the interior was clean. The special tendon bowl for 860 yen and the Edomae tendon bowl for 1200 yen were delicious! The portion size for this price is amazing. The sauce is on the sweeter side, which I liked. The miso soup was clam miso soup, with a delicious clam broth. All the dishes were prepared with care. Even after it turned night, I didn't feel hungry again because of the satisfying portion size. I will definitely come back for drinks and snacks next time.

I stumbled upon a tempura restaurant, or rather a tempura shop that I found by chance. I was wandering near the Koto Bridge and came across it, based on the hypothesis that tempura near Asakusa is delicious. The tempura here has the typical Asakusa-style thick batter. The tempura sauce is not poured over, but rather served with a sweet and savory sauce on the side. The Edo-style tempura bowl with a whole conger eel is quite cheap for the generous portion. The vegetables and toppings are so large that it's hard to finish. I hope this Edo-style tempura bowl, a legacy of Edo culture, continues to thrive.

I couldn't visit for a while because the regular holiday changed, but I finally made it! I had a satisfying lunch! (Tempura bowl and soba set for ¥780) The tempura included shrimp, sandfish, eggplant, pumpkin, and green pepper, all crispy and delicious with a sweet sauce. For the soba, the staff asked if I wanted it cold or warm, and I chose cold. The portion size for this price was great! I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I visited the restaurant on Saturday at 12:30 pm. There were counter seats and tatami seats, and only two other customers at first. Gradually, more elderly people gathered and it became lively. I ordered the Edomae Tendon. It was quite substantial, with plenty of anago, shrimp, as well as various seafood and vegetable tempura on top. It was a very satisfying tendon bowl.

After returning from a trip to Kyoto, I had a delicious tempura bowl bento from Kaneko Hanzo at Tokyo Station, which made me want to visit Hanaya, a restaurant I had bookmarked. I decided to try the Special Tempura Bowl for 860 yen instead of the Edo-style Tempura Bowl for 1100 yen (now 1200 yen) because I wasn't very hungry that day. The Special Tempura Bowl consisted of shrimp, sandfish, squid, and three types of vegetables (green pepper, eggplant, pumpkin). The portions were quite large, especially the vegetables. The taste was decent, with the pumpkin being particularly sweet. The shrimp was large and satisfying, while the squid was thick and nostalgic. However, the sandfish was a bit disappointing compared to what I usually have at Gogatsuya. The sauce was light and easy to eat, but lacked depth of flavor in my opinion. Overall, the experience didn't quite live up to the high expectations set by the beautiful photos. The side dishes included cold tofu, pickles, and miso soup with clams, which were all average. The pickled radish had a slightly strong taste of bran, and the cucumber was a bit salty. The miso soup had a few sandy clams, but not too many. The rice was a bit sticky, possibly due to excess water in the rice cooker. While the Special Tempura Bowl offered good value for money at 860 yen, I personally didn't feel it was worth the train fare and effort for a return visit. Despite the low rating on Tabelog (18 reviews, average score of 3.27), the restaurant was quite busy and almost full. The counter seats were crowded, and there were a few tables in a room at the back, giving a nostalgic atmosphere. I couldn't check the size of the restroom, so please be aware!

I visited a restaurant called "Mukojima Hanaya" near the Komonbashi Higashi intersection where the Mito Kaido and Kotowari-dori intersect, located near the Tobu Skytree Line Tokyo Skytree Station East Exit. This restaurant offers a special tempura bowl for 780 yen. It is a small place with 5 counter seats and tatami seating, and they serve tempura bowls during the day and izakaya dishes at night. You can also get their tempura bowls to go. I ordered the special tempura bowl, which includes shrimp, kisu fish, squid, and three types of vegetables (green beans, pumpkin, eggplant), along with cold tofu, pickles, and miso soup with clams. The tempura bowl has a sweet sauce that complements the rice well, and it's quite filling even in the regular size. The clams are also large and delicious, making them a must-try dish.

After receiving the order, they carefully fry tempura. A luxurious tendon topped with conger eel, shrimp, sillago, squid, pumpkin, green pepper, and eggplant. This is the Edo-style tendon for 1,100 yen! And what a surprising price. Add the mushroom tempura for 130 yen. This price is probably possible because it's a home-based shop. Great value for money. The miso soup is on the sweeter and thicker side. The restaurant has around 4 to 5 counter seats and 3 tatami mat seats for 4 to 5 people, creating a cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy delicious tendon. Next time, I'd like to try the mixed tempura bowl. ✨

[TOTAL REVIEW] About a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Skytree Station, this restaurant is located in a quiet area near Kotohashi Bridge, specializing in tempura and tempura rice bowls. In this area, tempura is often deep-fried in sesame oil, resulting in a dark appearance, but this place serves a more standard type of tempura. However, the generous portions and affordable prices are typical of Tokyo's downtown charm. The 1100 yen tempura rice bowl I ordered was overflowing with ingredients. The slightly old-fashioned building and the impressive tempura rice bowl make this restaurant worth a visit, despite being a bit away from the bustling city center. [DETAILS] There are quite a few tempura rice bowl restaurants in Tokyo's downtown area, and I found this one while searching online. The nearest station is Tokyo Skytree Station, but Asakusa Station and Honjo-azumabashi Station are also within walking distance. It is located a bit away from the busy streets. The exterior of the restaurant looks quite old-fashioned, resembling a building from the early Showa period that may have survived wartime. The first floor is the restaurant, while the second floor seems to be residential. The white noren curtain with a purple design is a distinctive feature. The interior has a counter with 5 seats and two tables in the back. The ceiling is wooden, and the floor is covered with traditional tatami mats. There are decorative "kumade" rakes on the walls. The restaurant is run by a couple (probably), and when I visited on a Sunday afternoon, there were only two other customers. The menu offers three types of tempura rice bowls: special tempura rice bowl, seafood mixed tempura rice bowl, and Edo-style tempura rice bowl. Tempura can also be ordered separately. Normally, they also serve a variety of side dishes, but due to the state of emergency measures, alcohol service and some dishes were suspended. Unfortunately, my plan to enjoy some tempura with a drink didn't work out, but I decided to focus on the tempura rice bowl instead. The Edo-style tempura rice bowl I ordered for 1100 yen was incredibly large. It contained shrimp, conger eel, smelt, squid, and three types of vegetables: eggplant, bell pepper, and pumpkin. The crispy batter and generous portions of ingredients provided a satisfying meal. Although it seemed like they used sesame oil, it didn't feel heavy. The rice was well-seasoned with a sweet sauce, delivering a true taste of Tokyo's downtown. It was a hearty and delicious meal at a surprisingly affordable price. [CONCLUSION] Enjoy a powerful tempura rice bowl in a charming restaurant filled with the atmosphere of the downtown area. While it may be a bit far from the bustling streets, this hidden gem is definitely worth a visit. Popular restaurants frequented by tourists are undoubtedly delicious, but if you want to experience the real charm of Tokyo's downtown, this place is highly recommended. The bill for today's meal came to a total of 1100 yen. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I visited for lunch on a holiday. I entered the restaurant at 11:30 am, right after opening, so there were no other customers. The interior had 5 counter seats and 7 raised tatami seats, and I chose a seat at the counter. I ordered the Edo-style tempura rice bowl for 1100 yen (with shrimp, conger eel, sillago, squid, and three types of vegetables - today it was green pepper, pumpkin, and eggplant). The difference between this and the special tempura rice bowl for 780 yen seemed to be the presence of conger eel. First, pickles and chilled tofu were served, followed by the tempura rice bowl and miso soup in about 10 minutes. The visual presentation of the Edo-style tempura rice bowl was impressive, with the conger eel overflowing from the bowl and the tempura piled high. The amount of tempura was so generous that you couldn't reach the rice without eating some first. The value for money at 1100 yen was excellent given the portion size. The conger eel tempura was plump and crispy, with a slightly sweet tempura sauce that made it delicious in both taste and texture. It was delightful to be able to enjoy such a large portion. After finishing about half of the conger eel, I moved on to the shrimp tempura. Although it looked smaller compared to the conger eel, it was a sufficient size, and the shrimp was firm and delicious, just like the conger eel. The sillago tempura was also perfectly fried, with a plump white flesh. The pumpkin was large in size, reaching from one end of the bowl to the other. I enjoyed tasting various types of tempura while gradually making my way to the rice. The tempura was fried in a light oil without sesame oil, so it was more on the lighter side, but with the generous amount of tempura, I took breaks in between with tofu and cucumber and daikon pickles before finishing the meal. The clam miso soup was also flavorful and delicious. Just across the bridge near the restaurant is Asakusa, a competitive area for tempura. This restaurant can hold its own in terms of taste and surpasses in value for money. It's a good choice for lunch when visiting Asakusa and Skytree on foot to avoid the crowds. Thank you for the meal.

I have been to this place many times. It's a hidden gem that doesn't stand out. I usually go for the impressive-looking "Edomae Tendon," but this time I tried the "Seafood Tempura Don" with small shrimp, small squid, and squid with mitsuba. However, it only had small shrimp and squid (I really wanted the squid). The mitsuba was missing! The green pepper was on top of the tempura, but if there was no stock, I wish they had written that or said something. Next time, I might go back to the Edomae Tendon.

I visited Hanaya for lunch on a regular day. It is located about a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Skytree Station, in a back alley. Hanaya is a restaurant known for its Edo-style tempura rice bowl in a nostalgic atmosphere. I arrived around 12:50. Just look at this charming facade and interior. The back room feels like a traditional home. The old-fashioned lighting fixtures and elderly ladies watching TV shows really make you feel like you've traveled back in time. The interior may be old, but it is well-maintained. There are 5 counter seats and 2 tables for 4 people each. There were 2 groups of 3 customers when I arrived. I sat at the counter alone. There were soy sauce, shichimi pepper, and toothpicks on the table, along with chopsticks and wet towels. After sitting down, I was served cold tea. The menu offers four types of tempura rice bowls: shrimp tempura, special tempura, seafood mixed tempura, and Edo-style tempura. This time, I ordered the Edo-style tempura for 1,100 yen. Soon, pickles and cold tofu were served, followed by the Edo-style tempura and miso soup in less than 10 minutes. The Edo-style tempura included shrimp, eel, smelt, squid, and three types of vegetables (green beans, eggplant, pumpkin). Each piece was thick and large, especially the eel overflowing from the bowl was visually stunning! The tempura, dipped in sauce, had a truly Edo-style finish, and the pickles and miso soup (with mushrooms and tofu) were perfect as well. With this quality and portion size, I believe the cost performance of 1,100 yen is excellent. The kind service from the master and the lady owner adds to the wonderful experience at Hanaya. It's a great restaurant that I almost don't want to share with others. If you're visiting Skytree, be sure to stop by Hanaya!

There used to be a restaurant called Oomachi-tei where you could get a huge portion of anago (conger eel) for only 1000 yen. Finally, I found a new restaurant that can replace it! The Edomae Tendon for 1100 yen includes overflowing anago, shrimp, squid, vegetables, along with delicious miso soup, pickles, and cold tofu on the side. This is the number one recommendation! The tempura, fried in sesame oil, with a perfect balance of sweetness in the sauce, is just amazing. The seafood tempura rice bowl for 870 yen includes small shrimp, squid, scallops, and mitsuba, with tasty miso soup, pickles, and cold tofu. Personally, I love tempura, so this is perfect for me. The homemade pickles and appetizers are delicious as well. The miso soup is also very tasty. The anago tempura is crispy and goes well with the slightly spicy dipping sauce. It's perfect with beer. The bottled beer is not bad either. I am very satisfied with both the taste and portion size for the price. I am grateful! I will definitely visit again. The kind couple who runs the restaurant are very welcoming. I found a delicious restaurant with Edomae Tendon! Note that there may not be a line, but there are a lot of takeout orders, so I recommend making a reservation if you can see the time. I was the first customer at lunchtime, and they announced a 40-minute wait for the second and third groups.

Hidden away in an inconspicuous location, Hanaya-san's tempura restaurant is a hidden gem. I heard it was delicious, so I came with a friend. We were the second group for lunch. The tempura bowl was very affordable and delicious. The price seemed too good to be true. They also offer takeout and delivery, as the customers after us were told it would take some time.

On a certain Saturday afternoon, I went to a restaurant called "Hanaya" with a friend to eat their favorite tempura rice bowls. It was around 2:00 pm and there were two customers ahead of us and one behind us. We were seated in the back tatami room and looked at the menu. Each bowl came with pickles and miso soup. After some consideration, I ordered the seafood and vegetable tempura rice bowl (870 yen), while my friend ordered the Edo-style tempura rice bowl (1100 yen). After about 10 minutes, our orders arrived. To our surprise, in addition to the pickles and miso soup, we also got some tofu. It was a lucky bonus. The freshly fried tempura was hot, and I appreciated the heat as part of the dining experience. The seafood and vegetable tempura rice bowl had shrimp, small fish, squid, and trefoil, with a rich sauce that complemented the flavors well. If my mouth felt overwhelmed by the oil, I would cleanse it with miso soup made with tofu, fried tofu, and wheat gluten, then take a break with the tofu before returning to the tempura rice bowl. When the bowl started to look empty, I refreshed my palate with pickles. I finished the seafood and vegetable tempura rice bowl feeling satisfied. My friend shared some of the large conger eel with me and enjoyed the shrimp, flounder, squid, and three types of vegetables. They seemed happy and satisfied with the meal. I thought about coming back for drinks in the evening. Thank you for the delicious meal.

It's amazing that they can serve tempura rice bowls at this price. It's recommended for when you want to eat cheap and warm tempura rice bowls. The sauce is on the sweet side.

I waited a little because I went at 12 o'clock. Also, it took some time to come out because the store was crowded. It was a little difficult to eat rice without a spoon. You can have a large serving!