Anago tempura rice consists of anago, maitake mushrooms, shishito peppers, egg, shrimp, squid tempura, quail, and pumpkin. The tempura is served in two batches, with a crispy and not too thick or thin batter. The oil used is light and doesn't feel greasy. The maitake mushrooms had a bit of oiliness due to their porous texture. The anago is not particularly large but has a fluffy and comforting taste. The shrimp is a good size, and the squid tempura is easy to eat with a nice soft yet chewy texture. The quail is wrapped in shiso leaves, adding a refreshing meatiness. The favorite was the egg, with a creamy half-cooked yolk that goes well with rice. The combination of the rich flavor of the egg and the crispy tempura is delicious. The only complaints would be the long lines and the request to have the egg served last for a satisfying finish. The pickles on the table, squid with yuzu, and salmon with mentaiko are perfect accompaniments to the rice. The fact that the rice is served separately from the tempura makes it easy to enjoy with pickles, causing a dilemma of overeating.

A customer from the United States wanted to eat tendon, so we took the subway to Mitsukoshimae and went to Kaneko Hanosuke. We found a tendon restaurant near Mitsukoshi Department Store, but there were already more than 10 people waiting in line after 11:20, so we gave up and went to a tempura rice restaurant instead. We were seated immediately and enjoyed freshly fried tempura with a cold beer. When we left, there were almost 20 people waiting outside. It's a popular restaurant in the business district. However, the small size of the shrimp tempura was a bit disappointing for the overseas customers, so I'll leave a slightly negative comment. The conger eel and additional fish we ordered were delicious, showcasing the quality of this renowned restaurant.

Freshly fried tempura can be eaten at a reasonable price! I visited around 2 pm on a weekday and had to wait for about an hour to get in. Inside the restaurant, the staff were frying tempura right in front of us, and we could hear the sizzling sound as the tempura was being cooked. I enjoyed a delicious tempura rice bowl. I am a woman, and the staff recommended that I have a smaller portion of rice, so I followed their advice. Even with the smaller portion, I was really full! I'm glad I went with the smaller portion. The food was so delicious that I would like to visit again when I have the chance.

I liked it. When I went at 18:30, I had to wait for over an hour. Since reservations are not accepted, it can't be helped. However, the food was really good. You can eat pickled radish and squid with yuzu, and salmon mentaiko for free, and they go really well with the rice. The salmon mentaiko was so good that I really want to buy it. Also, putting an egg on the rice and sprinkling soy sauce and sansho pepper on top was really delicious. I just want to go back to eat these dishes again. Overall, it was a restaurant that I would like to visit again.

I planned to line up from 9:40 am, but arrived at 9:30 am. There were already 5 people in line, so I decided to join them. While waiting in line, I placed my order in advance. I ordered an anago set meal for 1,880 yen and added white fish for a total of 2,040 yen. I noticed that the prices have gone up quite a bit compared to before. We were able to enter the restaurant at 10 am, but those who were 7th in line or later had to wait for the second batch of tempura to be fried. So, I was glad that I arrived early. The side dishes included pickled daikon radish, squid with yuzu sauce, and spicy cod roe with mackerel, which were all you can eat. For the tempura, I started with anago, shiitake mushroom, and egg. When I had eaten about half of the anago, the rest of the tempura arrived, including squid tempura, shrimp, pumpkin, quail, white fish, and more. I enjoyed them with dipping sauce and salt. They were delicious, but I couldn't help but compare them to the tempura I had in Fukuoka, which was incredibly tasty. The restaurant in Fukuoka served each tempura piece individually, so they were all hot and delicious. Also, the dipping sauce in Fukuoka was a bit sweeter, which I think suits the taste of Kyushu people better. Overall, the tempura at this restaurant was tasty and the atmosphere was nice, but if I were to wait in line for it again, I would probably go for the tempura bowl at Kaneko Hanosuke.

I had errands at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, so I had lunch at Tempura Meshi Kaneko Hanosuke in Nihonbashi before that. I started lining up at 11:30 and was seated after 12 o'clock. While waiting in line, I ordered Anago Tempura Meshi. The tempura included anago, shiitake mushrooms, green peppers, egg, squid tempura, quail, pumpkin, shrimp... I requested a substitution for eggplant due to my allergies. The tempura was served in two batches, freshly fried. The anago tempura was fluffy, and the diced squid tempura was deliciously creamy. I enjoyed the rice accompaniments like squid with yuzu, salmon roe, pickled radish, and the half-cooked egg tempura in a TKG style as a finale. It was a lunch that made the rice go down smoothly.

On a Monday weekday night at 7:00 pm, there were 8 people waiting in line. The restaurant had a quick turnover, so I ended up waiting for just under 30 minutes. When I ordered the large portion, I was surprised by the huge bowl it came in, like Mount Everest, but the side dishes were delicious so I finished it all. By the time I left at 8:00 pm, there was no line and it seemed like I could have been seated right away with no wait.

This time I ordered the Tempura Rice Bowl for 1300 yen. First, they brought out black bean tea and dipping sauce. There were side dishes on the table that you could freely eat, including pickled radish, squid with yuzu, and salmon with spicy cod roe. The salmon with spicy cod roe was especially delicious. I ordered a smaller portion of rice because the serving size was quite large. The Tempura Rice Bowl included tempura shrimp, white fish, squid, chicken, pumpkin, eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, green peppers, and egg, with miso soup on the side. The tempura was served in two rounds. The first round included shrimp, green peppers, squid, shiitake mushrooms, and egg. The egg was especially delicious when eaten with rice topped with soy sauce and pepper. The shiitake mushrooms were flavorful and fantastic. The squid tempura was crispy and tasty. The second round included pumpkin, eggplant, chicken, and white fish. The chicken tempura had shiso leaves in it, which added a great flavor. The eggplant was juicy, and the pumpkin was sweet and delicious. For the price of 1300 yen, the quality and quantity of the Tempura Rice Bowl were excellent. It's a great value for the taste, so I highly recommend it. It's always crowded, but it's worth the wait.

This is amazing. I also like the tempura bowl, but the tempura set meal feels more luxurious. They fry it right in front of you, and the tempura has no unpleasant smell, allowing you to enjoy the taste of the ingredients. I'll order about 4 more tempura dishes. All of this for 1300 yen is the best value!

I was surprised to find a restaurant affiliated with Kaneko Hanzo in such a place, and I was drawn in as if by a magnet. This particular branch serves tempura instead of tendon, which is unusual. The complimentary pickles on the table, a trademark of Kaneko Hanzo, were much appreciated. The tempura set meal costs ¥1300, and the quality at this price point is truly impressive. The whiting tempura was flavorful without any unpleasant fishiness. The restaurant was always full of customers, showing its popularity.

Around 5:30 pm, I arrived at Mitsukoshi-mae. Due to the Obon holiday, there were few people around. I had dinner at Tempura Meshi Kaneko Hanzo. There was a line of about 10 people, and it took about 50 minutes to get in. I ordered Ebi Tempura Meshi for 1700 yen and white fish for 220 yen. On the table, there were pickles, cod roe with squid, and squid with yuzu. The squid with yuzu didn't have much yuzu flavor or saltiness. The pickles were okay. The cod roe with squid went well with the rice and was delicious. The tempura dipping sauce was on the stronger side. The tempura was freshly fried, so it was quite delicious. The cod roe with squid made the rice go down well. I forgot to take a picture of the chicken, white fish, and 2 shrimp I had. I'm full now. Thank you for the meal.

Second visit. The line was about 1 hour long, slower than the main store's tempura bowl, but I think it's worth the wait. I ordered the anago tempura rice bowl, and both the anago and the egg were exquisite. All the tempura was delicious, and I was very satisfied.

I arrived at the restaurant at 11:50 on Saturday and there were 10 groups waiting in line. I was able to enter the restaurant at 12:45 after waiting for about 1 hour. I think it's very kind of them to provide a sun umbrella and tea. There are 3 types of menus. I ordered the tempura rice and asked for a small portion of rice. Even a normal portion would be enough to fill up a man's stomach. First of all, all the side dishes are delicious! Just with these, you can eat plain rice. The tea has black beans in it, which is elegant. After a short wait, freshly fried tempura is served. The staff explained each piece as they served them. They are all delicious, but the shiitake mushrooms and eggs are particularly tasty!! By the time you finish eating the crispy tempura, the second round of tempura is served. Since they are freshly fried, you can eat them up quickly, but your stomach will be quite full. The miso soup with clams is also delicious and chewy. Is it really only 1300 yen for all this?? I wonder. It's worth the wait. The staff is also kind, and I definitely want to go there again.

I had a tempura rice bowl. The tempura included shrimp, red gurnard, squid tempura, shiitake mushrooms, green peppers, chicken, pumpkin, half-cooked egg, and eggplant. It wasn't authentic tempura and some pieces were undercooked, like the large pearl onions in the center. However, the side dishes were surprisingly delicious and the restaurant is convenient. Even with the price increase, it's still affordable and there wasn't a long line, which was a relief. Well, the tempura rice bowl at Kaneko Hanzo's restaurant is better seasoned, though.

I started lining up at 8:30 and finally got seated at 11:00. I was looking forward to seeing what kind of tempura bowl would come out after waiting for such a long time. When it arrived, the tempura bowl exceeded my expectations. The volume of the shrimp was amazing and, above all, the size of the conger eel was incredible. The sauce was also incredibly delicious. It was definitely worth waiting in line for such a long time!

I arrived around 11:30 on a regular day and waited for about 30 minutes before being able to enter. It's a popular place, so I understand the wait. The restaurant has only a few counter seats. The menu is the same for both lunch and dinner, and it's quite reasonably priced. In addition to tempura, you can enjoy pickled radish, squid with yuzu, and salmon with mentaiko as rice accompaniments. The portions are quite generous, and I left feeling full. The fact that this quality of food is available at such a reasonable price in a prime location like Nihonbashi is impressive. It's no wonder it's so popular.

It's been quite a while since my last visit, probably about 10 years ago when I used to come once a week. Now, the tempura rice costs ¥1,300. I guess it's inevitable due to the rise in prices. The counter's complimentary small dishes and unlimited tea service are nice touches. The staff are very attentive, even refilling your tea when it runs low. However, there's always a long line, so you need to have some time to spare to visit this place.

July 25, 2023 Lunch Visit: It had been a while since my last visit, I ordered the Anago Tempura Rice for 1,800 yen. Every ingredient, the rice, miso soup, and the appetizer were all delicious. The place was crowded, and my companion was waiting outside for me to finish eating, but the staff noticed and kindly invited them inside due to the heat. They even kept an eye out until they arrived, which was surprising. It's a great restaurant!

I went to a tempura rice bowl restaurant in Nihonbashi where they serve freshly fried tempura instead of a bowl, in the midst of this hot weather. I went with some elderly ladies on our way to Mitsukoshi Department Store. Unfortunately, the tempura rice bowl restaurant in Kichijoji is currently closed indefinitely, so we decided to try the tempura rice bowl in Nihonbashi instead. The restaurant had a counter with 12 seats and two staff members working in the kitchen and serving customers. They were very efficient and friendly. We were served rice and clam miso soup first, followed by small dishes of squid with yuzu flavor, lightly pickled daikon, and flaked salmon with mentaiko flavor. The tempura was served in two rounds, and the squid tempura was unanimously voted as the best by all the elderly ladies. The squid was cut into small pieces and fried perfectly, making it very easy to eat. We had a great time and will definitely visit again when the weather cools down. After our meal, we went shopping at Mitsukoshi Department Store. It was a wonderful day!

On July 23, 2023 (Sunday) at 10:15, there were about 10 people waiting in line at the restaurant. The staff were guiding them to wait in the shade. There were chairs for 4 people outside the restaurant, as well as a cooling fan and barley tea. You can place your order while waiting. I ordered the Edo-style tempura rice bowl for 1200 yen. You can choose the amount of rice, starting from 300g. After waiting for about 30 minutes, I was called upstairs to be seated. The restaurant was small and cozy. The tempura rice bowl arrived in about 10 minutes. I was surprised by the size of the anago (conger eel) tempura. The shrimp tempura was plump, the egg was half-cooked, and the shishito pepper tempura added a nice kick. The baby scallop tempura and nori tempura were all delicious. The pickled burdock and ginger on the side were a refreshing palate cleanser. You can also add shichimi spice or extra dipping sauce to your liking. The sweet dipping sauce was delightful. I ended the meal with complimentary black soybean tea to help digest the oil. According to the staff, the restaurant opens at 10:00, and some people start lining up as early as 9:30.

In late July, around 9 pm on a weekday, I decided to visit Kaneko Hanzo for some tempura rice. Surprisingly, there was no long line outside, and there were empty seats inside. I nervously entered and was guided to a seat by the staff. I ordered the regular tempura rice for 1300 yen. The meal came with pickles, squid with yuzu, and salmon with spicy cod roe. The food was delicious, especially the miso soup with clams. The tempura arrived in two rounds, including shrimp, mixed vegetable tempura, and egg tempura. The egg tempura was meant to be eaten on top of the rice with tempura sauce, which was delightful. The second round included pumpkin, eggplant, and quail. Finally, a large and thick sandfish tempura was served. My favorite was the mushroom tempura, which was crispy and tasty. Overall, the meal was satisfying and I left feeling very full and content. As I left, I noticed a few people waiting outside, and I felt lucky to have gotten in at the right time. The tempura rice at Kaneko Hanzo was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the meal.