I stopped by this restaurant next to Nippon Budokan before a live show. The Budokan omelette rice is famous for having onions on top of the omelette, right? It was crowded one hour before the show started, and even after finishing my meal, many people were taking their time to leave their seats, which was a bit annoying. I understand wanting to escape the heat, but most people here were attending the live show, so I thought everyone should cooperate in times like this. I waited about 20 minutes to order. I had the beef curry set with soup and salad for 1000 yen, which seemed reasonable. As expected, the food was served quickly in about 10 minutes. The curry and soup were lukewarm, which was disappointing. I sprinkled a lot of Parmesan cheese on the curry, but it didn't melt at all.

I watched judo at Nippon Budokan and when I was thinking about where to eat, I spotted this restaurant. It had a cafeteria-like atmosphere, familiar to martial artists. The omurice was inspired by Budokan and tasted delicious.

We had a meal before the live at Budokan! It started to get crowded about an hour before, but before that it was relatively empty and we could relax. There is a restroom right outside the shop, so that was convenient. The omelette rice had fluffy eggs and was delicious! I thought it was worth remembering.

The café on the 2nd floor of the Budokan will reopen in a separate one-story building from early 2022, along with the Tokyo Olympics. As of May 28, 2022, due to the influence of the coronavirus pandemic, no alcohol is served. The Pasta Meat Sauce dish costs 800 yen (including tax) and comes with a mini salad and vegetable consommé soup. The pasta sauce is rich in acidity, but the meat flavor is honestly a bit "weak". To be honest, it's not overwhelmingly delicious compared to specialty stores, but considering the portion size and the kindness of the staff, the cost performance is good. The powdered cheese containers were empty, and out of 6 self-service water machines, 5 had no ice or water, so the service level is lower compared to rest stops. Located in the city center, especially within the Imperial Palace grounds, this restaurant is a good option for using as an alternative to bento shops.

Near the Nippon Budokan, there really isn't much around, just a park and a museum. It feels like you have to walk a bit to find something. If you're coming for an event at the Budokan, most people are not really hungry but rather want to check out some goods, take a break at a cafe, kill time, or wait for friends. This restaurant near the Budokan is the only one around. It's a simple place where you can have a proper meal, use the restroom, and surprisingly, they have a variety of dishes like curry, pasta, hamburgers, and omurice, which are popular with kids. There are also various drinks available, making it feel like a casual cafe. You take a number and sit in a space separated by acrylic panels. The staff give off a school lunch vibe, which is quite heartwarming. I chose the chicken karaage curry, which comes with soup and salad. The appearance and taste are like food you'd find at a beach house, maybe not the best taste-wise, but it's the only option nearby for those who want a hearty meal or just a drink. It's a good place to take a breather.

Chidorigafuchi's cherry blossoms. People riding boats in the moat seemed to be enjoying the cherry blossoms. After a casual flower viewing stroll, we stopped by for lunch. I like the "Under the Big Onion" at Sun Plaza Nakano. Back in the peaceful days when there were no cell phones, pen pals or pen pals were popular. There were no personal information protection laws, and simple self-introductions like address, name, and school year were boldly written in pen pal corners of magazines. I really think it was a peaceful time. ...Under that big onion, I can meet you for the first time... In the twilight, the clouds burn red and the onion shines on the roof... Song title: Under the Big Onion, sung by Bakufu Slump, lyrics by Sun Plaza Nakano, composed by Yoichi Shimada. From the menu: Budokan Omurice for 1200 yen. There were no dining options along the way from Kudanshita Station to Nippon Budokan, so we had it here. A parody of Nippon Budokan, an omurice with a small onion instead of a jewel. The demi-glace sauce around it seems to be inspired by the moat. With onions on top like in the song's image, you can't help but chuckle. The taste is not watered down, but a solid demi-glace sauce. The restaurant has a nostalgic atmosphere, like a school cafeteria. Nevertheless, this dish is an essential part of it. Comes with salad and soup. Walking back to Kudanshita, I found myself humming "Under the Big Onion" while climbing the hill. Thank you for the meal. Price including tax:

Tokyo, Kudanshita. There is a famous Japan Budokan known for its "big onion". That onion is officially called a "giboshi". I found out about this from looking at the menu here! There is no shop inside the Japan Budokan, so I stop by for a meal before events. The curry rice at "Restaurant Budokan" is 800 yen. Located next to the Japan Budokan, this place offers light meals, alcohol, and can also be used as a cafe. Upon entering the shop, you first place your order and pay. At the register, without much thought, all the dishes with photos looked brown, so I mistakenly thought they were all curry dishes. Hamburger curry, pork cutlet curry, chicken karaage curry, and the center menu was curry, so I made a mistake. If you look closely, there are also original menu items related to the Budokan, such as Budokan omelette rice and Giboshi pasta. After ordering and paying, I found a seat. The meal was served in less than 5 minutes. The set menu included salad and soup. The main curry dish looked thick and had visible carrots and onions. By the way, what kind of curry is this? Chicken, beef, pork. It is not specifically mentioned. The curry tasted familiar, similar to "retort curry". However, the ingredients such as onions and carrots had a good texture, so it was not a typical retort curry. The taste of the sauce was similar to retort curry, but the overall dish was enjoyable. The consomme soup also had crunchy onions, adding a nice touch. The portion was just right, about 80% full, which was suitable for enjoying an event at the Budokan. The curry itself had a "safe" flavor, not bad at all. In a way, it was satisfying!

I went to the New Rotic live at Budokan, where all the beloved idiots gather! The venue was Nippon Budokan, with doors opening at 3 PM and I arrived around 2 PM. The merchandise sales had already started around noon. Let's have a late lunch first. Restaurant Budosan! Quite a name, right? The place felt like a cafeteria for Budokan users. There were priority seats for Budokan staff at the edge of the general seating area. The venue was smaller than I expected. There weren't many dining options around Kudanshita Station, so I wonder what people do during large concerts? I imagine they sell bento boxes during martial arts tournaments. Anyway, I ordered the Budokan Omurice for 1200 yen. It was an open omurice with plenty of demi-glace sauce and small onions shaped like beads on top. The taste was just delicious. Not something special, but a simple omurice that doesn't try to be fancy. The onions were sweet and soft, adding a nice touch. If you're not looking for a special meal, I think it's worth trying as a conversation starter! Thank you for the meal!

I had lunch at the dining hall in the Budokan the day before yesterday (photo 1). There was a Sakurazaka46 live, so I had a meal before the live. The menu example in front of the shop is shown in photo 2. I entered the restaurant around 5:00 PM. It's not really considered lunch at that time, haha. Maybe because it was a bit off-peak, the restaurant was almost full but there were still some empty seats. You have to order at the register first, so I ordered the "100% Beef Hamburger Set (¥1,100)". I was able to pay with a credit card. After receiving my change, I sat down and waited for about 5-6 minutes until my meal arrived (photo 3). This menu is said to be the most popular among athletes... well, it was just a normal hamburger set. It may be a bit pricey in terms of cost-performance. Maybe that's why it's not too crowded. Also, please note that condiments and water are self-service.

I attended a live performance to celebrate lyricist Takashi Matsumoto's 50th anniversary as a lyricist. He has had a significant influence on Japanese popular music, rock, and pop, collaborating with composers like Tsugutoshi Gotō, Eiichi Ōtaki, and Haruomi Hosono to create iconic phrases. Before the live show, I went to a restaurant for a meal. I tried the Gimonji Spaghetti, a dish inspired by the Nippon Budokan, made with a hot spring egg and onion fries. The flavors were a bit blurry at first, but mixing in the hot spring egg made it delicious. I was surprised to find onion fries at the bottom of the dish. The meal came with salad, soup, and cost 800 yen. It felt like eating high-quality cafeteria food.

It seems like there were posters even at Kudanshita Station, but was Otoryu a visual kei band? The evening live proceeded as scheduled, and fans of the band wearing dark blazers from all over the country gathered, with several groups inside this restaurant as well. By the way, there was a long line at the Otoryu goods sales corner set up in the back of this building, past the toilets. But I wonder when this Budokan annex was built. Does it mean the opposite rest house is no longer in use? It would have been cooler if they had nuts on offer. I had butter-scented financiers and a draft beer, a medium-sized glass of Asahi Super Dry. I occupied a four-person table by the window alone. In the end, the tables were not full, so there was plenty of space. It was a leisurely stay for me as I was just there to adjust my time (of course, I didn't go to the Otoryu live).

Today it's raining and cold, so I ended up going into a cafe for no reason. Since I was already there, I decided to order the Omurice inspired by the Budokan. It had a cute little onion in the middle - so adorable!

On the first day of the Eikichi Yazawa concert‼️, I of course had lunch at the Budokan restaurant‼️ and enjoyed a delicious meal❤️.

★Special Curry★ Hearty and Thick Omelette Rice Old-fashioned Napolitan