This is a restaurant located a 1.2-minute walk from Itabashi City Hall Station. Even in Itabashi, you can enjoy authentic pork bowl. You can choose the type of pork meat for the pork bowl and also add toppings, allowing you to enjoy it in your own way. With options like mountain wasabi and cheese for toppings, it seems like the perfect way to enhance the flavors.

I visited the pork bowl restaurant, Shikabesan, many times during my student days. My craving for pork bowl increased, so I came back after a few years! The pork here is still flavorful and the sauce is delicious! Unlike other restaurants, you can enjoy various flavors and toppings here, so you never get tired of it, which is great! Next time, I think I'll try the kimchi mayo.

During lunchtime, I had the pork bowl lunch set. The service was speedy and the food was delicious. The lunch set came with salad and miso soup. My friend's pork belly had a bit too much fat for my liking. I would like to try a different menu next time.

I was worried when I heard that the lunch was pork belly, but it wasn't greasy at all! I ordered a small portion of rice, but even as a woman, I didn't feel stuffed at all. The miso soup was incredibly delicious. There was a spicy sesame oil stir-fry for flavoring, and it was really tasty! And all of this for only 700 yen is a great deal! The food was delicious, I will definitely come back.

You can go around 12:30 on a regular day and sit without waiting. The cost performance is really good, with change coming back for 1000 yen, and you can choose the amount of rice from 200g, 300g, to 400g, which is appreciated. The seasoning with pepper and sansho is strong. The sauce is not too heavy. It's a pork bowl that you can enjoy.

In Obihiro, I have never eaten or visited before. The pork belly meat is grilled and coated with a sweet and savory sauce, then served over rice. It seems like something I could easily make at home, but I can't quite replicate the sauce's flavor. The pork belly meat is delicious. The sauce is tasty too, but I wish it had a bit more depth. However, at 700 yen for lunch with the option for a free extra serving of rice, it offers great value. If I had to nitpick, I would say that the rice could be a bit less moist when it's a rice bowl dish. This is usually perfect for regular set meals, but... The miso soup was a bit overcooked due to my late arrival. Thank you for the meal. 8/22/2022. #3.44

I know about the famous Obihiro specialty pork bowl, but I haven't actually eaten it yet. When I go to Hokkaido, I usually end up visiting Genghis Khan, seafood, and ramen shops, so this time I tried the pork loin bowl and soba set for 930 yen. The meat is lightly grilled and then coated in sauce in a frying pan. The flavor is on the rich side, which I like. The soba is decent. However, I didn't feel a strong sense of satisfaction like it was incredibly delicious or that I had indulged in a lot of meat. Next time, I'll try the authentic version in Hokkaido for comparison. 😂

Store Information: 【Nearest Station】Itabashi Ward Office 【Budget】Up to 999 yen 【Purpose】Dining with friends 【Overview】Located on a street off the old Nakasendo Road in the direction of the Nakamachi shopping street from Itabashi Ward Office Station. Look for the sign that says "Tonkatsu and Tempura" which is not on the menu. 【Menu】 - Tonkatsu Donburi: 800 yen 【Impression】 The menu mainly focuses on tonkatsu dishes. The Tonkatsu Donburi is served with plenty of sweet sauce, and the White Birch style of eating involves dipping the rice in the sauce as well. The rich sweet sauce combined with the tenderness of the pork creates a juicy and addictive flavor. I had heard that it was addictively delicious, and I can confirm that it was indeed satisfying. This is a place I would definitely visit again when in Itabashi. Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 13:00 on a regular day. It had been a while since my last visit. I had the lunch set, which included salad, miso soup, and pork bowl (with free extra rice) for 700 yen. I was fully satisfied with the portion. The pork was grilled and then coated with sauce in a frying pan, so there was no smoke in the restaurant. The sauce soaked into the pork and it was delicious. Personally, I prefer it a bit more charred, but for those who don't like burnt flavors, this is a recommended place. The lunch set offers great value for money.

Tonight's late-night food indulgence was at the pork bowl specialty restaurant "Shirakaba," located very close to the office and just a short walk from Itabashi-ku Yakusho-mae Station. I enjoyed the Tokachi pork bowl and Wakame soba set - extremely delicious! It's great that their last order is at 11 PM, perfect for night owls like me. Always a lifesaver! (Posted on February 1, 2021)

During my lunch break while working remotely, I visited a pork bowl restaurant in Nakano. I was feeling hungry, so I chose the pork loin bowl (large size). The rice came with a free upgrade to a large portion, which was great! The combination of the fragrant sansho pepper and slightly sweet sauce on top was excellent. The pork was tender, and I was able to eat the rice heartily! 😊

In front of Itabashi City Hall, within the Nakajuku shopping street, there is a restaurant that has been introducing Hokkaido pork bowl to Tokyo for a long time. Alongside Shibaura's Buta Daigaku and Ochanomizu's Buta Yarou, it is a renowned pork bowl restaurant in Tokyo. When you think of pork bowls, you may have an image of the pork (boiled) bowl that became popular during the time when American beef imports were banned due to the BSE problem. However, the Hokkaido Tokachi pork bowl is known for being charcoal-grilled. The rich soy sauce-based sauce is slightly sweet, and you can eat as much rice as you want. The touch of sansho pepper adds a nice accent. Highly recommended for those who want to try authentic pork bowls. Thank you for the meal.

There was a job in front of Itabashi City Hall, and I was always curious about a pork bowl restaurant that was always full during lunchtime. It was miraculously empty this time, so I entered (it was full a minute later). I ordered a small pork belly bowl (700 yen) at the ticket machine on the right as I entered. They asked me about the rice portion, and I asked for a smaller amount. There were various types of pork bowls such as pork belly, pork loin, ginger pork, cheese pork bowl, kimchi pork bowl, and lunch pork bowl. I hesitated for a moment on what to choose. I handed the ticket to the staff and waited for about 10 minutes. The taste was quite ordinary with a little punch. I found a small pot of chili sesame oil stir-fry on the table and added it. I liked the savory sesame oil and unexpectedly strong spiciness, so I added more for an extra punch. The flavor increased, but the taste itself did not change much, so I ended up eating the pork bowl mainly with the chili flavor. There was nothing particularly noteworthy, and personally, I think one visit is enough to be satisfied.

This is a shop I've always wanted to visit. It was my first time here. I ordered the medium-sized pork belly bowl for 800 yen. The taste was good, nothing special, but it might make you want to eat it again. The other menu items look good too. If it were closer, I would definitely be a regular customer. Thank you for the meal!

I went to Shikakusan, a restaurant located at the Itabashi City Hall station, and had their authentic pork bowl. The pork bowl (pork belly) is grilled carefully one by one after ordering, generously topped with their secret sauce, and was the best pork bowl I've ever had. The meat was cooked perfectly and the kindness of the manager made the experience even better. It exceeded the best and was the strongest. I will definitely go again.

I have been refraining from going out and dining out for a while now, and with remote work continuing, I have become quite homebound and have no new recommendations for delicious or drinkable places. For now, I will continue to share simple meal ideas like soba, ramen, and rice bowls. Located in the middle of a shopping street near the ward office, this small and narrow restaurant has a counter with about ten seats. You can choose between pork belly and loin in various sizes. The photo shows the medium size pork loin. The pork is grilled on a mesh after ordering and coated with sauce. The pork is not too thick or too thin, with a good texture and chewiness, and the sweet sauce complements it well. Delicious~ Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch on a Sunday. Since it was past the peak time, there were not many customers. As soon as I entered the restaurant, there was a ticket machine on the right side. I purchased a ticket for the small pork belly bowl and handed it to the staff. They asked me about the amount of rice I wanted. The rice portion could be small, regular, or large for the same price. Since I had eaten a lot for breakfast, I chose the small portion of rice. The pork belly is grilled after the order is placed. In less than 5 minutes after handing in the ticket, the pork bowl and miso soup arrived. The pork belly was cut into bite-sized pieces, making it easy to eat. The dark sauce was delicious. The combination of the pork belly's fat and the rich soy sauce flavor was appetizing. There was sauce on top of the rice as well, making it enjoyable to eat on its own. I regretted choosing the small rice portion afterwards.

The exterior of the pork bowl restaurant "Shirakaba" was not very appealing, so I was hesitant to go in. However, once I finally decided to give it a try on a Sunday when other popular restaurants were closed, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. The restaurant is located just a 3-minute walk from Itabashi-ku Yakushomae Station. Good Points: - The pork belly bowl and pork loin bowl are delicious! I ordered the medium-sized pork belly bowl (170g for 800 yen) this time (I had the pork loin bowl on a previous visit). The pork is grilled on a mesh (I forgot to check if it was charcoal-grilled) and then coated with a sweet sauce in a frying pan before being served, giving it a deliciously fragrant aroma. The pork belly is quite fatty and goes well with the rice. It's a flavor that makes you want to keep eating. After a few bites, sprinkle some homemade chili pepper on top for an extra kick. It really enhances the flavor! - The service is efficient and the staff are friendly. The service is not sloppy like in some casual dining establishments. You can enjoy your meal comfortably. - There are plenty of manga (Japanese comics) available to read while waiting for your food to arrive. Other Points: - The soba noodles are average and can be substituted for miso soup for an additional charge of 180 yen. The soba noodles are decently tasty, but nothing extraordinary. Overall, this is a really delicious pork bowl restaurant. If it were closer to my home, I would probably visit at least twice a month.

The spread of Obihiro pork bowl in the Tokyo metropolitan area began after I finished working in Obihiro. When I was transferred from Obihiro to Tokyo in April of Heisei 22, there were only a few shops in the metropolitan area. The predecessor of our shop, "Shirakaba" in Shinjuku Sanchome, was one of those few shops. The reputation of the shop was not necessarily good, especially the reputation of the owner's difficult personality had reached a considerable level, and there were even rumors that a certain mild-mannered individual had become very angry. Additionally, photography was not allowed, so I hesitated to visit, and as I continued to compare it unfavorably with other pork bowl shops, it eventually closed and relocated here. The exact date of our shop's opening is unclear, but based on the reviews of both shops, it is estimated to have been in Heisei 23. Our shop is located in the Nakamachi shopping street near Itabashi-juku on the old Nakasendo road. It is also close to Itabashi-Kuyakusho-mae Station on the Toei Mita Line, so the location is not bad at all. On this day, I had planned to explore Itabashi-juku, so our shop suddenly emerged as a lunch spot. However, I still wondered if the same owner was still there. Although there were descriptions in early reviews that he had returned to Hokkaido, I still couldn't be completely at ease, as he may have made a comeback, so I had to be cautious. In that case, I had prepared the option to change shops. Coming out of exit 1 of Itabashi-Kuyakusho-mae Station (down line towards Sugamo direction), you will find yourself at the intersection of Route 17 (Nakasendo) and Oji Shindo. If you proceed along Oji Shindo, you will immediately come across the Nakamachi shopping street. Our shop is located on the left just after turning left there. The sign is a bit shabby, but the words "Obihiro Pork Bowl Shirakaba" are still there. The menu is displayed outside, with choices including pork belly bowl and pork loin bowl. There are also pork kimchi bowl, pork mayo bowl, negi-tama pork bowl as variations of the pork bowl, as well as tonkatsu bowl and meat soba (udon). Although the sign advertised "Obihiro Pork Bowl Tempura," I couldn't find any tempura dishes, so it seems they may have changed their focus. The purpose of this visit was to try the orthodox pork bowl and assess its quality, so I decided to go with the pork belly bowl medium size for 800 yen. As soon as I entered the shop, I found a ticket vending machine on the right. I purchased a ticket for the pork belly bowl medium size there. The interior of the shop only has counter seats, with 2 seats behind the ticket machine and 10 seats facing the kitchen. Although I visited just after the opening time of 11:06, there were no other customers, so I chose to sit at the far end of the counter. Cooking began in the kitchen, and it seemed that the pork was grilled on a grill to remove the fat, then cooked again (seasoned) in a frying pan. While waiting for about 4 minutes, the pork belly bowl was ready. Miso soup was served as well. The medium size contains 170g of pork (for reference, the small size is 130g for 700 yen, and the large size is 200g for 900 yen), but it didn't look like a huge portion. However, the pork slices were small but stacked, so there seemed to be more meat than it appeared. The pork was sprinkled with sansho pepper, and topped with green onions. Although I have eaten various types of Obihiro pork bowls, I don't remember seeing sansho pepper being used often. The soy sauce seasoning lacked a bit of sweetness and richness compared to the Obihiro standard, and there were more white onions than green onions, so it's debatable whether this pork bowl can be called an Obihiro pork bowl. Rather than debatable, it's more like this is a different dish from an Obihiro pork bowl.

On a Sunday, I was strolling around and came across a place called Obihiro and Butadon that I had been curious about for a while. It always seemed crowded from the outside, but this day it was empty so I decided to go in. There were only three people inside at first, but gradually more people started coming in, so it was a good timing. The staff was grilling pork belly right in front of us. This time, I chose the pork mayo bowl. It was a bit different from what I had imagined Obihiro's butadon to be, but it was delicious! The miso soup was also tasty! Although the cost-performance ratio was slightly concerning, there are many different types on the menu, so I would like to go again. Thank you for the meal!!