After having dinner in Gotanda, I often come here for tea before heading home. My favorite is the classic firm pudding they serve. I always ask for it plain, without whipped cream and cherries. I love this firm classic pudding so much that I always stop by before taking the train. The location is convenient, just a 1-minute walk from Gotanda Station West Exit.

Just before 5:00 PM on March 27, 2023, I discovered a retro-looking logo near Gotanda Station while walking along the Meguro River, admiring the cherry blossoms. It seems to transform into a bar starting at 5:00 PM. The menu caught my eye with its "Firm Pudding"! The Frozen Fruit Sour (alcoholic) looked delicious, with options like Classic Pudding for 495 yen (tax included) and Yamamori Strawberry Milk for 759 yen (tax included). The Frozen Strawberry was piled high and paired well with the milk, tasting like a strawberry shake that you can easily gulp down. The alcohol wasn't too strong, and it had a smooth texture. The pudding was firm and rich, with a slightly bitter caramel. Even without whipped cream, it left a slightly oily feeling in the mouth. The complimentary snack was soy sauce-flavored almonds, which paired well with the sweetness of the Frozen Fruit Sour. I liked the logo and design of the menu for some reason.

During the day, it operates as a café, and at night, it functions as a bar. I happened to go during the transition period, so people around me were still in café mode, making me feel a bit hesitant to drink like I would at a bar. Well, I didn't really mind though. The snacks are surprisingly good, so it's nice to be able to have a little drink from daytime.

You can get two drinks and one snack for 1000 yen at this place, with boiled peanuts as a complimentary appetizer. You can order this set multiple times. The lemon sour here is really delicious. They offer a variety of snacks like octopus sausages, fried potatoes, chicken nuggets, edamame, thick omelet, fried pasta, and ham cutlets. The atmosphere is nostalgic and cozy, perfect for a leisurely drink. Highly recommended over strange izakayas.

Second stop from Bakuriko. When I tried to go to Sayonara BAR, it was full and seemed like a reservation was required. So, I entered Pronto, which is right near Gotanda Station and has become a stylish bar. The only available seat was at the entrance on the 1st floor. ★ Clear coffee sour 480 yen I ordered it because it's coffee from a coffee shop, so it looked delicious! ... What came out was a clear sour with a few coffee beans floating in it! I was surprised. With only about 10 coffee beans in it, the flavor is very subtle. I might have wanted more coffee extract. ★ Otoshi It's like hard chips. The taste is a bit weak. ★ KISSAKABA specialty Tulip Karaage 1 piece 150 yen Plain flavor. It's simply delicious. ★ Refreshing black tea sour 480 yen Since the coffee was not so good, I tried the black tea sour lemon tea with carbonation, so it's refreshing. Due to its location, customers were constantly coming in, but the closing time is 11:00 pm with the last order at 10:30 pm, which is quite early for a bar. The staff were very friendly.

This is the Pronto restaurant located at the Gotanda Station with two branches. The one at the west exit of Gotanda has two TV monitors downstairs showing TV programs, and also has a bar counter. The cocktail glasses have cute characters drawn on them. The menu names are unique and interesting.

The Bolognese pasta was Bolognese pasta. No other comments. It was just delicious. The blood orange juice was okay. Personally, I prefer the blood orange juice from Doutor. Tokyo Cafe Exploration 1.

In the morning, I did some morning research and found that many stores were not open, probably due to the coronavirus. I ended up having breakfast at Pronto because of this. I ordered the "Toast Morning Set" (440 yen) which came with a boiled egg and hot coffee. When asked if I wanted to sit on the 1st floor or basement, I chose the 1st floor and paid with PayPay. I received a tray with a mug and a numbered tag, and sat down at a table. After 7 minutes, a staff member from the basement brought me the Morning Plate. It turns out the kitchen is located in the basement, so they asked about the floor to coordinate orders and customers. The coffee had a slight bitterness but was easy to drink, the toast was crispy, the salad was generous, and the boiled egg was warm. I had a comfortable time. This restaurant seems to attract more young working people than elderly customers in the morning.

I felt like having coffee this time and found this place near the station, so I decided to visit. There are spaces on the first floor and underground, and this time I found a seat downstairs and had coffee. There is a smoking area in the underground space, which might be great for smokers. It's a nice space to take a quick break.

Weekend drinking in Gotanda... Today, I was invited by a drinking buddy and went to Shokudo and Dakka in Gotanda! I arrived a little early in Gotanda, so I decided to take a break at "Pronto" near the station. Pronto's summer staple watermelon juice is called Summer Watermelon Vacation! It had kiwi sauce with nata de coco in it, creating a delicious contrast that tasted like a real watermelon.

Pronto Gotanda Nishiguchi store is located near the west exit of Gotanda Station, just before the Osaki Bridge over the Meguro River. Nearby, you can find Oniyanma, Kaneko Curry, Sakaba Shokudo, and more. It's usually crowded, so I avoided it, but on this day it was empty so I decided to go in. There is a bar counter downstairs with whiskey bottles lined up. I enjoyed my drink while looking at the bottles. The Wi-Fi signal was strong even downstairs. I hope to tilt a glass of whiskey here someday. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention list> Hand sanitizer: ✔ Ventilation: ✔ Social distancing: ✔ Partitions, seat spacing Staff wearing masks: ✔ Temperature check upon entry: None

☆Gotanda Station☆ I went to Pronto, a cafe I often visit, for lunch this time. I usually use it as a cafe, so it was my first time having lunch there and I was looking forward to it. I ordered a shrimp cream pasta, which looked quite appealing. The taste was to my liking, delicious! Considering the price, they also offer lunch options. Thank you for the meal.

After this, I ended up going to Roppongi, but I was called out by an acquaintance to grab a drink. So we decided to meet in the middle of where we both were. My sister finished work and joined us. I had actually already eaten dinner at home, so I just had a light snack. While the other two were chatting, I couldn't resist munching on some snacks. The smoked cheese was good, but the caramel nut chocolate was absolutely delicious. The texture, aroma, and taste were all new to me. It was something I hadn't experienced before. And then, I got carried away and tried the octopus carpaccio and some meat. The octopus had a wasabi flavor, very refreshing. The meat was boneless spare ribs, cooked perfectly. Everything was delicious. The service was also very good. If the food is this good, I would definitely come back for a regular drink, not just for a meeting.

[Food Experience] Pronto 2020-04-△ Morning Bread Set - Price: 360 x 1.10 = ¥396 - Selection: Choose from 4 types of bread: Asagopan, Asagopan Cheese, Drink: Iced Coffee - Impression: Asagopan was just okay x2. Surprisingly, the iced coffee was pretty good. [Shop Information] - Interior: Reception counter on the left, table seats on the right, additional seating downstairs - Staff: There was only one older brother - Payment: PASMO / Suica also accepted - Overall: A cafe located on the first floor of a mixed-use building on the way between JR and Tokyu Gotanda Station, along the Meguro River.

I had to attend a last-minute meeting in Gotanda, and I realized that if I continued on, I would miss dinner. I was contemplating where to eat on the train to Gotanda, but since I had recently been to Swatchika and Oniyanma, I couldn't think of any good options. I ended up wandering around and running out of time, so I randomly decided to enter this place that caught my eye. As soon as I entered, I had a bad feeling about the messy interior, but I decided to go in anyway. The seats on the first floor were full, so I went downstairs, but the whole floor smelled of smoke, so I decided to leave. Just as I was about to leave, a seat on the first floor opened up, so I sat there and placed my order. I remembered having decent pasta at Pronto a long time ago, so I chose the Iberico pork bacon with large leaf sauce pasta (790 yen). Just in case it was disappointing, I decided to order a safe Mont Blanc dessert (400 yen) with an iced coffee set (580 yen). The interior of the restaurant was messy, and the seat I arrived at was dirty, but I couldn't find any paper napkins to wipe it down. I had to ask one of the only staff members between customer service to clean it for me. The dirty dishes from customers who had left were left on the table, and there was no place to return them, so the staff left them there. While worrying about this, another staff member appeared from downstairs with the pasta in hand. The pasta had a refreshing taste with the oil sauce and large leaf, and the thick-cut bacon was decent, but the pasta itself was too soft and lacked texture, which was disappointing. I finished it while feeling a sense of emptiness and regretting my choice. Then came the Mont Blanc I was counting on. However, the Mont Blanc was too sweet, and the chestnut flavor was barely noticeable. It was just a sweet cake. I was hit with a double shock and couldn't recover from the disappointment. I should have thought more carefully about choosing a restaurant, even if I was short on time. Not only was the cleanliness lacking, but the fact that the iced coffee was served in a plastic cup for dining in also gave it a cheap feeling. My impression of Pronto changed drastically that day. I had a better image of it before. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant on a regular night, after about 7 years and 4 months. I stopped by after having a few drinks. I looked at the menu and decided on an iced coffee (550 yen). I paid with Edy. *Cha-ching* Before I knew it, my drink arrived. The iced coffee wasn't anything special for the price. Oh well, not my day today. Let's head home with a big sigh. Thank you for the meal. It was delicious. 2019.07.10 Dining and strolling.

I used this restaurant for the first time before a drinking party in Gotanda. The underground table seats have a cozy and secretive atmosphere, perfect for a private meeting. Although I didn't use it for a secret meeting, I enjoyed beer, chorizo, prosciutto, and highballs. The taste is not exceptional like a chain restaurant, but it has a decent quality and a sense of stability. I didn't have high expectations beforehand, so I was satisfied with my experience. I will use it again when I have free time. Thank you for the meal.

A quick coffee break. The charm of this place includes: accepts electronic money (such as Suica and other transportation cards, Rakuten Edy, etc.), has Wi-Fi, completely non-smoking (first floor is a non-smoking cafe, basement floor is a smoking bar), lunch is available (such as pasta), and you can have regular coffee for around 200 yen. This is just my personal opinion, but the Wi-Fi might be a bit weak. Or maybe it's just where I sat? Also, you can have a meal, they serve alcohol, and if the lighting is too dim, you might end up falling asleep. Anyway, it's conveniently located near the station, right next to a famous udon restaurant called Oniyanma, so I think it's a cafe that is easy to use.

※This is a delayed review from when I skipped out. This is a Pronto near Gotanda Station. There is nothing particularly noteworthy about it, but it is convenient as it is close to the station. The first floor feels small, but there are also seats downstairs. The restroom was also downstairs. There was once a time when I couldn't use it because it was reserved or something. Pronto drinking parties really exist, huh. On this day, I had Mont Blanc and tea. It's an important sugar replenishment for activating the brain while waiting for a meeting with someone special. The atmosphere of the store is not bad.

[Location] 2 minutes walk from Gotanda Station [Date/Time] November 20, 2017 (Monday) 9:00, no line [Food/Price] Morning hot dog for 390 yen [Impression] Pronto at the west exit of Gotanda Station. The taste was safe and good. It's nice that Pronto offers triple Rakuten Super Points.