The other day, during lunch, my colleagues and I happened to enter a restaurant called "Kameido Umedaya Ginza Store." The bomb rice bowl was really delicious, so I thought that seafood dishes would be a safe bet. We made a reservation for a staff welcome party, and four of us went there. Upon entering the restaurant, we were asked to sanitize our hands and have our temperature checked. We informed the staff about our reservation, and they politely guided us to a table for four in the back. As I looked at the menu, I was impressed by the distinctive writing style using a Pentel brush in black and vermilion ink, with many appetizing dishes listed. Whenever I see a menu with such unique handwriting, I have a hunch that everything will taste good, and once again, I was right. We started with a toast with beer! The cold and refreshing Kirin Ichiban Shibori beer for 490 yen per glass was served. It was delicious. The appetizers were a marinated egg and thick fried tofu, both soaked in flavor. They were so tasty that they made the beer go down smoothly. We then ordered some dishes that looked delicious on the menu: - Chef's selection sashimi platter for one at 880 yen: It included bonito, sea bream, negitoro (fatty tuna with green onions), amberjack, and scallops with botan shrimp sandwiched between lemon slices. It was quite luxurious, and the abundance of myoga (Japanese ginger) as a garnish made me happy. - Specialty Bakudan (bomb rice bowl) for 380 yen: This was the same dish I had for lunch before. The appetizer is wrapped in seaweed and has a unique texture and umami flavor that only makes you want more. - Chef's selection tempura platter for 680 yen: It featured spring vegetables such as Japanese arum, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, lotus root, and chrysanthemum leaves, all fried to a crispy perfection. - New onion with ponzu sauce for 380 yen: The sweetness of the new onion combined with the refreshing ponzu sauce was a recommended dish. - Udo (spikenard) and fresh fish with miso paste for 480 yen: This dish featured the scent of spring with udo and white miso with white fish, making me crave sake, so we ordered it. - Fresh oyster for 380 yen each: It was served luxuriously, and the plump and delicious fresh oyster got me extremely excited. - Assorted thin rolls starting from 480 yen (sea urchin and ikura, avocado kimchi): They were visually appealing and delicious. Having sushi rolls as a finale gives a sense of security in an izakaya. The sea urchin was a delightful treat. For additional drinks, we ordered: - Domestic lemon sour for 380 yen: It came with plenty of frozen lemon chunks. If you feel it would be a waste to have the leftover lemon taken away after finishing your drink, there is good news for you. You can refill it for only 200 yen, which is a great deal. I had about three refills of this. - Kanagawa Izumi Hashi hot sake for 980 yen: This was a sake I had never seen before. I enjoyed it in a small cup. It was a well-balanced dry sake that paired nicely with sashimi. - Green tea highball for 390 yen: I love the strong taste of green tea. Ordering and drinking all these items cost me around 3000 yen per person, which was wallet-friendly. I really wanted a place like this in Ginza. Thank you for the feast. I will definitely come back!

I was invited to a Senbero (cheap drinking) place in Ginza, so I decided to check it out. The shop is located in the basement of a building in Ginza. It's a standing-style bar, perfect for a quick drink. They have a decent selection of snacks like sushi rolls. At this place, the taste is not the priority. It is indeed cheap.

Absolutely right! When I visited before, it was a Okinawan cuisine restaurant. The owner, who was from Okinawa, left and now they focus on selling sushi for 80 yen each at a standing bar. They only open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. It's mostly self-service - you order your drinks at the counter, write down the food you want on a slip, and bring it to your table yourself. I ordered firefly squid for 80 yen, which was served like hand-rolled sushi with pickled ginger. The "5 types of oden" turned out to be a 7-item platter for 480 yen. There was also a variety of tempura items like satsuma-age, chikuwa, konjac, shirataki, tamago, kombu, daikon, eggplant, and spring greens, each for 80 yen. They mainly served everything with salt. I also tried the "bakudan" for 280 yen, which was finely chopped yellowtail, natto, pickled daikon, and green onions with crispy bits. It had an interesting texture. They also served wakame seaweed and mustard with it. I had a draft beer for 300 yen and a Umedaya lemon sour for 290 yen. The lemon seemed to be frozen, as they were using lemons harvested during the season and stored for a year. I also had a hot sake, Manzan, for 390 yen a cup. In total, it came to 1980 yen, which might be the cheapest in the Kanto region. And the quality of the food was definitely not compromised.

Around mid-November 2022, on a Monday afternoon around 1 pm, I was wondering if I could have a drink during the day, so I decided to visit a bar in Ginza. I had seen a restaurant called "Umedaya" in Kameido on Tabelog before, so I had been checking it out whenever I went to Ginza. The opportunity finally came. I accidentally passed by the shop once, but when I saw the sign for Bakudan Don (explosive rice bowl), I realized that this must be the place. When I checked the menu and information board before entering, it said Okinawan cuisine... Oh, Okinawan cuisine? It seems a bit different from Umedaya. Upon entering, it was indeed an Okinawan cuisine izakaya. I had a delicious dish of Jimami Tofu and the alcohol was just right. It's a good place to come for Okinawan cuisine, although it was quiet around lunchtime, with only a group of two men present.

First visit at night. Started with a toast with Orion beer. Ordered pork with egg, island pickled shallots, island tofu salad, etc. All dishes had generous portions and were satisfying. Ended with island sushi, which was a big hit. It was pickled and eaten with mustard instead of wasabi. It was my first time trying sushi with mustard, but it was surprisingly good. The bill was quite affordable, similar to Shinjuku prices. Will definitely go back.

Kameido Umedaya Ginza Store Ginza, I used a premium coupon on Tabelog and got half off my bill for a 2-hour all-you-can-drink deal. I also had plenty of dishes and the total bill was around 3,200 yen, which felt too cheap haha. It felt like a casual Okinawan experience in Ginza. #KameidoUmedaya #KameidoUmedayaGinzaStore #Ginza #dinner #izakaya #drinkingtagram #foodstagram #foodie #foodielife #gourmet #foodblog #foodporn #foodphotography #thankyouforthemeal #Okinawancuisine #Okinawa #Ginzafood #Ginzadinner #costperformance #bestcostperformance #bestvalue #all-you-can-drink #Okinawandishes #Okinawaizakaya #wanttogotoOkinawa #connectingwithOkinawalovers.

If you're looking to have a daytime drink in Ginza, I highly recommend this place. It seems to be a well-known spot in Kameido, but not so much in Ginza yet. I found it on this site, made a reservation in advance, and decided to try the all-you-can-drink course, which was unusual for me. The standard appetizer set included 6 items instead of the advertised 5: tofu, mimigar (pig ear), sea grapes, island radish, pickled goya with plum, and herring sashimi. The herring is said to be caught in Okinawa, although I couldn't confirm if the one we had that day was from there. The herring was prepared carefully to remove the bones. After finishing the appetizers, we added 3 more dishes: goya champuru, spam and scrambled egg on a sizzling plate (po-tamago), and the famous baked rafute. The goya champuru had an interesting twist with cabbage added to the traditional ingredients. The po-tamago was a bit of a junk food indulgence with spam and scrambled eggs topped with ketchup and mayo. The baked rafute was served sizzling on a hot plate with eggplant, okra, and eringi mushrooms. We also enjoyed a variety of drinks including Orion beer, lemon sour, sea grape sour, and Awamori on the rocks. The total bill for two of us came out to just over 5,000 yen, and we left satisfied with the experience. I just realized that the Okinawa theme is limited-time only, so I strongly recommend visiting this place sooner rather than later.

The popular standing bar "Umedaya" 3rd branch in Kameido serves Okinawan cuisine instead of standing bar style. Located underground on Ginza Yagai Street, it may be a bit hard to find. On the last day of a long weekend, with the influence of a typhoon bringing rain, the lunch crowd was only about 30%. The underground interior has a nice atmosphere with a counter and tables. The Orion Beer lanterns give a slight resort vibe. For lunch, they offer dynamite rice bowl, sashimi set meal, and daily specials. I ordered the special dynamite rice bowl with sea urchin and salmon roe, but unfortunately, they were out of sea urchin today, so I went with the seafood dynamite rice bowl for 800 yen with free extra rice. It arrived in about 7-8 minutes, surprisingly taking longer than expected due to its intricate preparation. The large portion of barley rice was topped with fluffy egg white meringue and egg yolk, with the brown broth on the side also frothy. A separate plate held salmon, mackerel, horse mackerel, flying fish roe, seaweed, fermented soybeans, cucumber, pickled radish, pickled ginger, and 4 sheets of nori. These were to be mixed together in the bowl and enjoyed with the nori. The miso soup was made from salmon scraps, and free refills were available. This style of dish (mixing various ingredients together) is occasionally enjoyed, but the key to the flavor here seemed to be the fluffy egg white meringue. The meringue delicately covered the various flavors, creating a unique and delicious taste. Despite the large portion of rice, it was quickly devoured. Thank you for the meal!

I passed by after a long time and found that the restaurant had changed to an Okinawan cuisine place. They offer a specialty dish called "Bakudan-don." This was my second visit. I ordered the daily set meal, which on that day was grilled mackerel with salt. Oh, and here they serve miso soup as "ara-jiru," and you can get refills. The grilled mackerel was a large piece with a moderate amount of salt. It was very delicious, and the barley rice was very satisfying. The pickled vegetables were Okinawan-style pickled radish, which was nice. The meal also came with a side dish of simmered vegetables, making it a great deal for 900 yen. I have high expectations for this restaurant for dinner as well.

I wanted to eat a bakudan, so I went for lunch with a friend who usually can't make it. The restaurant was busy with a lively atmosphere. We sat at the counter and the kitchen was bustling. The service was a bit slow, but we didn't mind as we weren't in a hurry. The staff apologized for the delay, but it was no problem for us. If you're in a rush, just let them know. I couldn't eat the shima rakkyo dish because of the strong smell, so I returned it and they kindly replaced it with a different dish. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

An izakaya located underground near Kyobashi Station in Ginza. They offer various ways to enjoy awamori and have great value for money. The lack of side dishes around makes it never boring, and the food is cheap and delicious. The impressive customer service was also notable. It's a reasonably priced kushikatsu restaurant. A bright, fun, and delicious place to eat, full of energy.

The bomb bowl set meal for 800 yen includes a small side dish, spicy mayonnaise with glass noodles, and miso soup. It's so delicious! The bomb bowl comes with separate servings of salmon, tuna, and white fish, two pieces each. It also includes pickled radish, shredded seaweed, sliced cucumber, and three sheets of fragrant roasted seaweed. The large shiso leaf, chopped natto, and barley rice are also included. The soy sauce meringue and egg yolk are mixed together, but some prefer to mix the ingredients little by little as they eat. It's best to crack the egg yolk in the middle when you're ready to eat it. Handling the meringue is tricky, so it's important to know when to mix it with the other ingredients.

I ordered the following: ■Salted Rafute (pork belly) appetizer ★recommended★ ■Shredded carrot with sesame dressing ■Okra and mozuku seaweed vinegar salad ■Assorted sashimi plate ■Fresh fish with grated yam and sea grapes ■Assorted tempura plate ★recommended★ ■Huchanpuru (Okinawan stir-fry dish) ■Tropical rice ■Soki soba (Okinawan noodle dish) The restaurant manager also has a great presence!

Around Kyobashi Ginza 1-chome, there aren't many options for izakaya and it's easy to become a "refugee", but this is a place I want to visit again! The menu mainly consists of Okinawan cuisine. They also have a unique coffee awamori that you don't often see in Tokyo. It's easily accessible from any station around Ginza Kyobashi, the food is delicious, the cost performance is good, and the atmosphere is cozy. I found a great restaurant!

I visited the restaurant at night. There was a customer at the table seat on this day, but there were vacancies at both the counter and table seats. Maybe it's not well known yet. It's underground, so maybe not many people enter at first glance. I hope it doesn't get too crowded once it becomes well known. From start to finish, I had sake and fish. It was my first time having sake with soda, dangerous because it's so delicious and easy to drink. I love cloudy sake and sparkling sake. Dangerous. The bakudan was delicious, made with foam soy sauce just like at lunch, but the sound of the blender when making it is a bit loud, so you have to endure it for a while. The simmered dish was also tasty. The sashimi assortment was delicious and reasonably priced. The appetizer was simmered dishes like mimigar and island tofu, and they are planning an Okinawa fair for the upcoming summer. As a fan of bitter melon, I have to come back to try the bitter melon champuru or bitter melon tempura! (I wonder if they have it). Mozuku tempura is also delicious. But then I might have to drink awamori instead of sake, right? There are various delicious sake options, some rare ones too, and the staff is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable. I look forward to coming back again. Thank you for the meal!

I went to scope out the restaurant for a nighttime drinking party. Since there are no private rooms, I'm thinking either sitting at the counter for 2-3 people or a table for 4 people. It seems like a good option when you want to drink reasonably. The place isn't that big, so whether you can drink quietly or not seems to depend a lot on the other customers that day. The lunch Bakudan bowl was delicious as usual. Thank you for the meal♪

It seems like a restaurant that serves Okinawan cuisine based on the menu. I'm not sure if atemaki is a type of Okinawan dish. There is a restaurant called Umedaya in Kameido, but I'm not sure if this "Kameido Umedaya Ginza branch" is related to that original Umedaya in Kameido. I was not familiar with atemaki as a dish until I asked at this restaurant. It was explained to me that atemaki is made to be a side dish for alcohol, not a main meal like sushi rolls. They make it with less rice and more filling, suitable for snacking. It seems like a casual izakaya with a variety of snacks, where atemaki is also a recommended menu item.

This is delicious! It's different from chirashi sushi or seafood bowl, highly recommended. It's called the Super Bakudan Don set meal. What makes it super is that it comes with sea urchin and salmon roe on top. You mix together sashimi, natto, meringue, egg yolk, and more to eat it, and the taste was beyond my imagination. It wasn't until everything came together in one bite that I experienced its deliciousness for the first time. I should have gotten the extra large rice portion (free). You can also get a second serving of miso soup. I heard that they have only been open for about 2 months. I definitely want to visit this place at night as well. The location may be hard to find, but it's worth the search.

Just a 2-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station! Located on the basement floor, a bit hidden, next to a Spanish restaurant, you'll find Umedaya on the basement floor! Describing Umedaya Ginza in two words: "Affordable, delicious Japanese cuisine in Ginza! Drinks are also great!" I visited after work this time! Inside the restaurant, there's hand sanitizer at the entrance. I was running late, so I had a beer waiting for me. The ice-cold beer after a long day was fantastic. The appetizers were thick tofu and simmered egg, both flavorful. I ordered new onion with ponzu, the famous Bakudan, udo and fresh fish with vinegar miso, fresh oysters, assorted sashimi, assorted tempura, rolled sushi with sea urchin, avocado kimchi, beer, lemon sour, sake, and green tea highball. The Bakudan was explosive in texture and flavor. The udo and fresh fish dish was a taste of spring. The Japanese lemon sour had a big lemon slice and was delicious. The large, plump oysters were a delight. The tempura was crispy even when cold. Everything was delicious and great value for money. I definitely want to go back!

After work, I went out for drinks with my boss and colleagues (^^) We went to a restaurant located on a slightly quiet street in Ginza Ichome. The entrance on the first floor had a menu written in a charming hand-drawn style. Personally, I used to practice calligraphy so I always appreciate seeing things like this. Since there were four of us, we ordered a lot of dishes! The appetizer of thick fried tofu had a rich flavor, and the eggs were cooked just the way I like them, slightly runny. My favorite was the tempura! The crispy texture was delightful and it paired perfectly with salt. I'm not usually a fan of rapeseed blossoms, but these had no bitterness and were delicious. The rolled sushi was beautifully presented and the sea urchin and salmon roe were fresh and very tasty. And before oyster season ended, I was so happy to have enjoyed a huge, fresh oyster! I definitely want to visit this place again (*'ω'*).

Located in a building near Ginza 1-chome, next to Ginza Sakura Street, on the basement floor, a new izakaya opened at the end of February 2022. This izakaya is a branch of a standing bar in Kameido, but in Ginza, you can sit down. They are currently only open for lunch until things settle down. The lunch menu consists of only one item, the Bakudan Donburi. Today, I tried the Avocado Kimchi Bakudan Donburi for ¥900. It arrived in about 5 minutes, accompanied by miso soup, pickled ginger, and wasabi. The dish included 4 sheets of seaweed, fluffy egg whites, egg yolk, foamy soy sauce, avocado, kimchi, tuna, natto, and seaweed on a bed of barley rice. As I rarely eat seafood bowls, this was my first time trying a Bakudan Donburi. I vigorously mixed everything except the seaweed with a spoon before eating. It is said that when rolled with seaweed and pickled ginger, it tastes like sushi, but I mixed everything together, including the pickled ginger and wasabi. Seafood bowls can be confusing to eat, but the Bakudan Donburi is simple and delicious. I enjoyed it and would like to visit again at night if given the chance. Thank you for the meal!