Lunchtime is always crowded if you don't arrive early. I usually order the regular set meal with taro and simmered ankake sauce at Taste Sairo, but I'm a bit disappointed that the flavor has become stronger than before. In the evening, the cost performance is not great, but it is a decent Japanese restaurant in this area where the menu changes seasonally. The kitchen staff are not very friendly, but not scary. The waitresses seem like typical part-timers, they may not know much about the menu or prices, but they are friendly and not unpleasant. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice and clean. You can easily hear conversations from the neighboring tables. On this day, I ordered the following: - Salad with whitebait, tofu, and dressing for 780 yen. It was quite ordinary, but the dressing was tasty. - Assorted sashimi with three types for half price each. The gizzard shad was delicious, but the yellowtail and mackerel had a slight fishy smell. The overall temperature was a bit warm, which was disappointing. - Eel, taro, and daikon with yuba sauce for 980 yen. This restaurant excels in this type of dish, and it was elegant and tasty. - Conger eel tempura for 880 yen. It had a good amount, with a fluffy inside and crispy coating. This was a good value for money. - Grilled beef harami with onion soy sauce for 980 yen. The onion was more prominent than the beef, but the flavor was a bit blurred. The meat had a slight smell, but it was okay. - Soba noodles for 700 yen. The thin noodles were a bit too soft this time, and I prefer soba with a higher buckwheat content and more firmness. The dipping sauce was delicious. The bill is handwritten, so you only get a receipt with the total amount, not a detailed breakdown. They accept payment with PayPay or credit cards. The total for this meal without drinks was around 6,650 yen. While the cost performance may not be great, this restaurant is unique in the area, and I think it would be good for sake lovers. Thank you for the meal.

I used it for lunch on a regular day. Around 13:30, there was no line and I was able to enter smoothly. The 1,100 yen daily special set meal was very reasonable, and both the main dish and side dishes were very delicious. The atmosphere was also good, and it's a shop I want to use regularly. I definitely want to try using it at night next time.

A restaurant I often visit for lunch. Their daily lunch specials truly change every day and never disappoint. The photo shows the daily special of fried chicken set meal. The main dish comes with two generous pieces of chicken. The side dishes and miso soup are comforting. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also lovely, making it a great place to take a break during work.

A delicious and healthy lunch option. It is recommended to go when you have time to spare as there may be a wait both outside and after ordering. The rolled omelette was average. The cost performance is good, so I would go if it's not too crowded, but it's not a taste worth waiting in line for.

I had a job in Shinjuku, so my colleague recommended this restaurant, Ajisai Bokko, in Nishi-Shinjuku for lunch. I chose the daily lunch special (Tatsuta-age, Chikuzen-ni, Katsuo sashimi) for 1,100 yen. We started with hojicha from the pot placed on the table to settle in. When the lunch was served, I was surprised by the huge portion. Although it may look small in the photo due to the large plate, it was incredibly abundant. The delicate dashi flavor in the delicious Chikuzen-ni was impressive, and I enjoyed the Tatsuta-age with a soft inside and crispy outside. The fresh Katsuo sashimi was also delicious. The simmered dish in the small bowl was a bit too salty, and the miso soup was slightly on the salty side, but still tasty. It seems they also have evening hours. It was a very satisfying lunch experience.

Shinjuku Nishiguchi, a hidden gem in a back alley called "Aisai-bo". It was a bit hard to find, but I decided to give it a try for lunch. The place had a counter and table seating, and since I was dining alone, I chose the counter seat. The menu had a variety of options, but I decided to go with the Grilled Mackerel Set Meal. The dish arrived in about 5-10 minutes, and I was pleasantly surprised by the unique presentation of the grilled mackerel. It was delicious. The best part, however, was the rice. It was one of the best I've had recently. The menu mentioned that refills were available, but I was satisfied with just one serving. There were a few groups of women dining at tables, but they left shortly after I finished my meal. Overall, it was a great dining experience. The white rice here is particularly tasty. I left the restaurant feeling satisfied.

The delicious Japanese restaurant's taro simmered in soy sauce was so tasty and gentle in flavor that I wanted to have seconds. I also ordered roasted ginkgo nuts, homemade sweet potato tempura, sashimi, fried chicken, and a salad with mushrooms and pine nuts. The homemade sweet potato tempura seemed to be a popular choice among all the customers present. It was my first time tasting such delicious and crispy sweet potato tempura. I will definitely visit again when I have errands nearby.

I went to a restaurant I had been looking forward to, only to find out it was closed due to the coronavirus. So I changed my plans and went to a nearby restaurant instead. When I arrived around 12 o'clock, there were about 5-6 customers already there and 5-6 more came in after me. The restaurant was almost full, but they had started selling Matsukado bento boxes as a measure to prevent overcrowding. They also mentioned that they had reduced their menu due to the coronavirus. I chose the Aji-sai Bento, which had sashimi and simmered dishes as the main items. In conclusion, I felt that the quality of the food was worth the price. You can also get a refill of rice, so the portion size was satisfying. The sashimi included tuna, white fish, and firefly squid. The white fish was aged, and they used good quality tuna. The simmered dish was a stewed taro dumpling, possibly made with arrowroot, and the broth had a thick texture. It was a sophisticated taste that you don't often encounter in a lunch set. (April 2020)

I visited this restaurant for the first time on a weekday night. The nearest station is Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, but it is located on a side street north of Ome Kaido, making it a bit hard to find for passersby. The interior of the restaurant is unified with a white wood design, giving it a clean and upscale izakaya-meets-kaiseki vibe. On this day, I left the ordering to my companions, but the "assorted sashimi" was the most impressive dish with high quality. The medium fatty tuna was delicious, and the uni wrapped around the lean tuna was also tasty. The striped jack, which is one of my favorite fish, was also delicious. Additionally, the "satsuma-age" was different from the usual, coming in a large fried shape with a fluffy interior that was delicious. This is a restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine.

I visited "Ajisai-bo," a Japanese restaurant in Nishi-Shinjuku for lunch today. It's a relatively quiet place in Shinjuku where you can enjoy a leisurely meal. It's about a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station, located near the side street of Shinjuku Granbell Tower. The lunch menu offers 7 options, some of which change daily, all of which are carefully prepared Japanese dishes and are delicious! Today, I ordered the "Wakadori Tatsuta-age Kinoko Ankake" (Fried young chicken with mushroom sauce). It consisted of crispy fried young chicken topped with a thick mushroom sauce with plenty of vegetables. It came with rice, side dishes, pickles, and miso soup. The rice, although served in a small bowl, was delicious and refillable. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

I visited this place after quite a walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station. There is background music playing softly, but it's hard to hear over the conversations. For lunch, I ordered the "Cold Summer Radish Stew with Fried Chicken and Five-color Vegetables on Top". It was served in about 5 minutes. The dish consisted of fried chicken on top of cold radish, and it was quite a generous portion for lunch.

I visited during lunchtime on a regular day. "Ajisai Bo" is my favorite Japanese restaurant to visit when I want to enjoy a quiet meal alone. Today, I visited with a colleague. The restaurant is located near Nishi-Shinjuku Station, on a side street next to Shinjuku Grand Tower. They also serve delicious Japanese food with sake and wine in the evening, highly recommended! - Summer Daikon Radish Cold Simmered Dish with Fried Young Chicken and Five Colored Vegetables: 980 yen Comes with miso soup, small side dishes, and pickles. The fried chicken is a classic menu item, and they always offer variations based on the season with different vegetables and flavors. Today's dish featured summer daikon radish cold simmered dish, with large cuts that highlight the texture of the radish. It's cool and refreshing. The fried chicken is well-seasoned and tender young chicken. The small side dish today was a kimchi-flavored salad. Rice refills are available. It was delicious as always. Thank you for the meal!

Overall, it was just average. I had the daily special which was a set of kakiage udon and chirashi sushi.

A hidden gem of a restaurant. Located down an alley with a faint light in the distance... that's the kind of setting it has. I have never been disappointed with any dish I've tried here. Everything is delicious! I recommend trying the seasonal specials or ordering something you like. For group gatherings, the course menu is also recommended. Since it's a Japanese restaurant, it's no surprise that the sake and shochu are delicious, but I'm also happy that they have wines that I like. The service could be a bit more attentive, but that's not to say it's bad. The staff, especially the quiet man who also handles the floor, have never rushed me out even when it's closing time. They bring the bill but quietly wait for you to finish. But remember not to overstay past closing time. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely come back again.