Before getting on the Hanzomon Line, I decided to stop by here for a bit. I ordered a single charcoal-grilled hamburger and a salt lemon sour. The salt lemon sour arrived first, with a hint of sweetness. The hamburger was served rare, then cut in half in front of me, with the rare part pressed onto the hot iron plate. This is how it was served. Because the iron plate was hot, the rareness disappeared and the texture became dry. Let's move on to the next place now.

A new branch of the restaurant that has been on Suzuran Street for a long time has opened on Yasukuni Street. The hamburgers here are amazing, I have never had such a delicious hamburger anywhere else. They are juicy and the flavor is enhanced by ingredients like garlic. Hamburger Steak Sauteed Pork Ginger

I visited around 11:30 on a regular day. I was able to enter without waiting, but it quickly became full. I ordered the charcoal-grilled 300g hamburger with cheese topping without hesitation since I was hungry. It is made of 100% beef and served in a rare and tender state. The demi-glace sauce was light. I love raw meat, so I was satisfied with this, but the hot plate cooled down quickly, so I thought it would be nice if there were a hot stone to cook it a little more on my own.

I have been to the Suzuran Street shops many times, but this was my first time visiting this particular one. The menu, taste, and how to use the napkins were all similar to the others. Although they call themselves a "meat bar," it felt more like a family restaurant, with young female waitstaff. The location is better here, but I worry that if they offer the same prices and menu as the Kanda Jimbocho branch, the latter might lose customers.

Today, I had hamburger again (lol) at "Niku Bar Alcasar." There is another "Alcasar" nearby, but the concepts of both stores seem to be different. However, the atmosphere inside didn't really feel like a meat bar. During lunchtime, rice or bread is included. Plus, after 1 pm, there is a free soft drink service. You can't pass up on that, right? I ordered the "Charcoal-Grilled Hamburger 250g" for 2,288 yen (tax included). I also asked for an iced coffee after the meal. The staff finishes cooking the "Charcoal-Grilled Hamburger" for you. It felt like they didn't trust me to do it myself... In reality, I pressed the cut side down on the iron plate, causing the inside to be overcooked... Also, I poured too much sauce, turning the hamburger into an island floating in a sea of sauce... The sauce was too salty, which enhanced the flavor of the vegetables but drowned out the meat's goodness, resulting in the opposite effect... I got distracted and forgot to take a picture of the "rice" (cry). In terms of quality, I thought it was on par with "VOLKS."

In early December 2022, I visited a acupuncture clinic in Kojimachi for treatment, followed by a late solo lunch in Jimbocho. I planned to have steak at the steakhouse "Alcasar," so I headed out of Jimbocho Station A5 exit and found "Alcasar" right nearby. It was located on the basement floor of a building where "Tengu Sakaba" used to be. I thought they had moved, but it turns out this branch opened in March this year. The interior was slightly more stylish than the main branch. They serve lunch from 11 am to 5 pm, just like the main branch, which was convenient for me. I ordered a 150g sirloin steak with rice. After 1 pm, customers receive a complimentary drink. I chose iced coffee. The lunch comes with rice or bread, so I opted for a modest 150g of meat, cooked medium. This branch has better access than the main one, so I would like to continue using it. My neck hurts, but I can still eat meat.

I went here after feeling disappointed by the first place. I had smoked salmon and char siu. The restaurant also gave us a beef pate as a service, which was delicious. I finished with their famous hamburger and garlic chicken. The hamburger was hot, juicy, and tasty. I should have ordered more grams, I thought.

Along Yasukuni Street, just outside Jimbocho Station's A5 exit, a meat bar called Alcasar opened in March 2022. This location used to be home to Tengu Sakaba. This is the second Alcasar store in Jimbocho, following the one on Suzuran Street. I visited the Alcasar Ranch in Gotanda a while back. There are also locations in Kawasaki and Tachikawa. Some stores, like the ones in Aobadai and Kanda, have closed. On this day, I went down the stairs alone around 8 p.m. The spacious interior felt like a family restaurant, with no other customers present. There were two staff members in the kitchen and one in the dining area. The beer prices were 330 yen for a glass, 638 yen for a regular size, and 770 yen for a mega size. I decided to start with a regular size beer (638 yen). The beer that arrived was in a long, thin glass - quite different from what I expected. I wonder what the "glass" size looks like? Now, when it comes to Alcasar, you think of charcoal-grilled hamburgers! They offer 150g for 1,408 yen, 200g for 1,848 yen, 250g for 2,288 yen, and 300g for 2,728 yen. I chose the 200g charcoal-grilled hamburger for 1,848 yen as 150g seemed too small. While enjoying my beer, a staff member came over and asked me to place a paper napkin on the table. After a while, the charcoal-grilled hamburger arrived on a hot plate! It was a round, rugby ball-shaped hamburger with grill marks. The staff member cut the stick-shaped hamburger vertically. The inside was very rare. They assured me it was safe to eat as it was made with 100% beef. The hamburger was then cut in half and pressed onto the hot plate to reveal the rare center. It reminded me of the method used at Charcoal Steak Kunito. Then, the staff member asked me to hold the paper napkin that I had placed on the table. In an instant, the hamburger sauce was poured over the hamburger, creating a sizzling effect. It happened within seconds of the hamburger being served. Once the sizzling subsided, it was time to dig in! The hot hamburger was juicy and coarse-ground. The slightly acidic hamburger sauce complemented the meat perfectly. On the hot plate, the carrots, broccoli, and potatoes were also soaking in the flavorful hamburger sauce. I enjoyed the meal together with the hamburger.

(Visited in early September 2022) It was a weekday lunch, the day after a typhoon had passed. The temperature on this day was 24°C, with clear skies. So, I decided to head south to Jimbocho. The shade was comfortable, but once I stepped into the sun, the heat was intense. Before reaching the restaurant, I was already sweating... The place I visited on this day was located near the subway entrance. I had previously visited a store on Suzuran Street, but it seems another branch had opened nearby! I arrived at 1:00 PM, with about 4 groups of customers already there and 4 more coming in later. I ordered the Charcoal-Grilled Hamburg Set 150g for 1,408 yen. The set came with a choice of rice and iced coffee. The Hamburg was served in about 10 minutes. Just before that, a female staff member asked me to spread out all the paper napkins, placing half on the table. The Hamburg was served on top of the paper napkin. The sizzling Hamburg on the hot iron plate made a delightful sound. The staff cut the Hamburg, and as they turned it towards the plate, there was a loud sizzle and steam rising. When the sauce was added, the staff asked to lift the napkin on the side facing the body as a shield. Once the splattering subsided, I dug in. The garnish included french fries, carrots, and broccoli. When I cut into the Hamburg, the inside was quite rare. I didn't mind and enjoyed it as it was. The meaty flavor was outstanding! It truly lived up to being a 100% beef Hamburg. The seasoning was strong, with a hint of cumin and garlic in the spicy sauce, which paired perfectly with the Hamburg. The sauce seeped into the Hamburg during heating, enhancing the flavor. Even without extra sauce, it was quite delicious. The smooth texture and occasional hint of charcoal aroma drew me in. What impressed me was that the Hamburg retained its meatiness without being overpowered by the sauce. Naturally, it paired well with the white rice. The warm vegetables, though a small portion, were a nice addition. The rice was slightly firm, with a good elasticity, and paired wonderfully with the Hamburg. I quickly finished the meal and drank the iced coffee in one go. It had a mild acidity and slight bitterness, a taste I enjoyed. I paid by card. Overall, it was a satisfying lunch in Jimbocho.

There is a shop on Suzuran Street that caught my interest because their menu seemed different. I decided to visit and the staff mentioned that they have added more pork dishes. The interior of the shop is spacious, with wine prices starting at around 2600 yen. I thought it would be a nice place to enjoy a hamburger and some drinks leisurely. The staff were very polite, making it a good dining experience. I ordered a 300g hamburger and a set course (salad, soup, rice). Before I knew it, I had eaten half of my hamburger, so I took a photo of my companion's hamburger. The sauce was gentle and enhanced the flavor of the meat. It's a place I would like to visit when I feel like having a hamburger.

Suddenly craving for hamburger, I decided to visit this place after a long time. And now they also have a bar format, which was surprising. "Niku Bar Alcasar" - I was amazed when I first tried it over 10 years ago, the rare hamburger with its deep red color left me speechless. But now, it seems normal. In a way, I think this place was way ahead of its time with their hamburgers. Located in a great spot right by the Jimbocho intersection, when I entered before 6 pm, I was the only customer. I felt a slight unease, but well, it's Alcasar. I sat down and looked through the menu, and despite not having a typical bar menu, one item caught my eye - "Chicken Nanban". Coming from Miyazaki, I always order Chicken Nanban when it's available. So, I ordered the "Charcoal-grilled Hamburger (300g)" and the "Chicken Nanban". The first to arrive was the "Chicken Nanban". It looked just like the ones in Miyazaki - the way the batter was applied, the slightly sweet and sour taste, and the somewhat thick tartar sauce. It was just like the ones you see in Miyazaki restaurants. And the taste was truly Miyazaki. It was closer to the Miyazaki style. Among all the Chicken Nanban I've tried in Tokyo, this was one of the best. If you've had Chicken Nanban in Miyazaki and you're in Tokyo, you must try it. You'll understand what I mean. While enjoying the Chicken Nanban, the Charcoal-grilled Hamburger arrived. It took quite some time to be served. It came on a sizzling hot iron plate. The staff cut the hamburger in front of me and poured the sauce over it. Be careful, as the sauce tends to splash dramatically, so make sure to cover it with a napkin. This hamburger is served rare. You can adjust the cooking on the iron plate according to your preference. I like it rare, so I eat it quickly without letting it cook too much. The sauce was a bit vague in taste, but the hamburger itself was delicious, so it's forgivable. I think the highlight of Alcasar is their Charcoal-grilled Hamburger. However, for me, after this day, it became known as the Chicken Nanban place. That's how delicious the Chicken Nanban was. Thank you for the meal.

The trend of decreasing new COVID-19 infections has reversed about 10 days ago, and the number of new cases has been surpassing the same day of the previous week recently. My fourth vaccine appointment is coming up soon, but it feels like we're stuck in a cycle. I won't say much about this issue as my reviews are currently about a month behind, and the situation may have changed by the time this review is posted. It seems that troublesome issues are not easily resolved. Wars, like the current situation with COVID-19, are caused by people, so it seems like it can be resolved based on human thinking. However, as long as there are people with completely different perspectives, similar to the virus, there may be a lurking malice. I'd like to have a philosophical view that wisdom is born when things don't go well, but I can't feel that way when there are immediate disadvantages. It seems like Tabelog is being distorted in a strange direction by people with various perspectives and a strange sense of competitiveness. This day, I had some minor inheritance-related procedures to do at home in the morning, and I arrived in Jinbocho around 11:10 am. I could have gone to the office first, but I decided to have an early lunch first, and I chose this restaurant that opened in March 2022, located right next to the Jinbocho intersection on Yasukuni Street. This restaurant is a sister store of a hamburger and steak restaurant called "Alcazar Jinbocho" located on Kanda Suzuran Street in Jinbocho. The Kanda Suzuran Street store, according to Tabelog store information, was founded in 2004, so it is a store with nearly 20 years of history, but the management parent company is not well known. However, as sister stores, there are "Alcazar La Chittadella Kawasaki" and "Alcazar Bokujo Gotanda," and looking at the founding year, the Gotanda store is the oldest (February 1998), so it may be the original store. Alcazar means "castle" or "fortress" in Spanish. I always thought that "castillo" meant castle in Spanish, but "Alcazar" seems to be a word of Arabic origin from the Islamic era. In any case, the above three Alcazar stores all have ratings in the 3.4 range on Tabelog, so they seem to be doing quite well as a local chain. This restaurant is located on Yasukuni Street, right next to the A5 exit of Jinbocho Station. The location conditions seem perfect. The store is located on the basement floor of a building (IVY Building), so this point may be a slight disadvantage. Previously, "Tengu Sakaba Jinbocho" was operating in this location. When I went down the stairs, I naturally arrived at the entrance of the restaurant. I entered the restaurant around 11:15 am. The interior of the restaurant had 4-person tables in the space where I entered, with 9 tables and 36 seats. There also seemed to be seating in the space separated by a wall, and the predecessor Tengu Sakaba had a capacity of 82 seats, so although not to that extent, it seemed to have quite a capacity. There were no other customers, and I was seated at a 4-person table. The lunch menu was placed on the table, and unlike the Kanda Suzuran Street store, which leaned towards beef with 100% beef hamburgers and steaks, this restaurant also incorporated pork and chicken dishes into the main menu. The newly added menu items include chicken thigh teriyaki, chicken nanban, pork ginger, and pork steak, incorporating popular pork and chicken dishes. Since I had already tried the hamburger at the Kanda Suzuran Street store, this time I ordered the Pork Steak (using Yonezawa pork loin) 150g for 1,078 yen, which seemed to be a menu unique to this restaurant. Pork steak, like hamburgers and beef steaks, had variations in size, with 150g being the smallest, and above that, 200g 1.

Just outside the A5 exit of Jimbocho Station, a few minutes past 11:00 on a weekday, I entered the restaurant to find only about 3 groups of customers. I ordered a 200g rib roast cooked to a medium rare, which was served in about 15 minutes. Instead of the usual 2 pieces of bread, I asked for just one as I had plans to visit another place afterwards. The steak was closer to rare than medium rare, making me wonder if they expected me to adjust it myself. Personally, I would have preferred it cooked a bit more. The meat, while not particularly tender, had a good flavor and a texture that allowed me to really chew on it. There were some visible tendons, though. The broccoli side dish was cold, while the carrots were hot and had a curry flavor. The sauce was a tangy soy-based one, but I ended up opting for the salt on the table. This was my first time at a "meat bar," and I had expected a bit more focus on the meat itself. In a time when there are many steak chains around, I felt that the prices were a bit high. Overall, it was a decent meal.

I visited the new branch of Alcazar, located near my place in Jinbocho. Upon entering at 1:30 pm, there were 3 groups of 5 people already inside the spacious restaurant. I was seated at a 4-person table near the entrance. Since I had tried the hamburger at the Jinbocho branch, I decided to go for a different menu this time. However, the Ribeye Steak (150g) at 2,728 yen seemed a bit expensive for me. I didn't feel like having pork either, so I thought the Mixed Steak might be a good choice. The Mixed Steak includes beef steak, sausage, and hamburger as a set. When I asked the female waitress about the portion sizes of the steak and hamburger, she mentioned they were each 100g. So, I decided to order both, totaling 200g, along with the sausage. The Mixed Steak at 2,068 yen seemed more reasonable compared to the Ribeye. I opted for rice over bread and chose iced coffee as my free drink since I entered after 1 pm. The service from the female waitress taking my order was very polite. After a 10-minute wait, a male staff member informed me that the food would be served soon and to wait with the napkin spread out in front of me to avoid the sauce splattering. The sauce was poured over the dishes, creating a sizzling sound and steam rising up. The food was served promptly, and the waitress asked if it was okay to pour sauce over everything, to which I agreed. I started with the hamburger, which was rare but seemed to have a stronger sear compared to when ordered separately. Next, I cut into the beef steak, which was rarer with a good amount of redness in the center. It was tender and flavorful. The sausage, although a bit tough, was decent. I enjoyed the steak more than the hamburger. The set combination worked well for me this time, and I finished all three meats along with the sides of potatoes, carrots, and broccoli. I quickly drank the iced coffee as I was short on time and proceeded to pay in cash as they do not accept cashless payments. I left the restaurant, hoping to try the Ribeye when I have more time.

I found this restaurant near the Jimbocho intersection on my way to another shop, so I decided to stop by. It seems like the shop that used to be on Suzuran Street has opened a new store. I went downstairs and ordered the "200g hamburger with rice." The staff finished it by cutting it in front of me and pouring the sauce. They made sure to show me the sauce splashing up before I started eating. The live cooking experience was enjoyable, and I realized the importance of good customer service from the staff. Thank you for the meal, and thank you very much.

The other day, I noticed a new branch of Alcasar near the intersection of Shirayama Street and Yasukuni Street in Jinbocho. I thought they had moved, but it turns out the Alcasar on Suzuran Street is still open, so this must be a completely new branch. The interior with its impressive wooden decor was quite striking as I descended the stairs. The menu features chicken and pork dishes, similar to the Alcasar on Suzuran Street. I ordered my usual 300g charcoal-grilled hamburger steak to see if there were any differences. The hamburger steak, served on the newly upgraded iron plate, was rounder in shape. The staff still split the hamburger steak in two, seared the meat on the iron plate, and then poured the sauce over it, just like at the other branch. While the texture and richness of the meat were similar, I could sense a difference in the way it was grilled. It's all a matter of personal preference. The sauce was the same as always, with its addictive flavor. I might try the chicken sauté next time. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I discovered the "Meat Bar Alcazar" which seemed to have opened without me noticing. I found it while searching for a hamburger restaurant in the area around Jimbocho. The restaurant seems to have opened recently, on March 25, 2022. The interior is spacious and pleasant. There are still orchids displayed. It seems to be a branch of "Alcazar" on Suzuran Street. Even though I told the staff multiple times that I was alone, they ignored me. Eventually, a friendly staff member came and seated me. I decided to order the "Charcoal-grilled Hamburger 150g for 1,280 yen". I hesitated between the 200g for 1,680 yen, but opted for the 150g to try it first. The hamburger was served quickly. It arrived on a hot plate, in a long cylindrical shape. When the polite staff member asked if they could cut it, I took a moment to take a picture. Then they cut the hamburger in half vertically and poured sauce over it. The sizzling sound of the sauce was impressive. The hamburger is made of 100% beef and is rare inside. It's meant to be eaten according to your preference for doneness. The sauce is not the usual demi-glace sauce, but has a unique flavor. The hamburger was delicious. I should have ordered the 200g. There was a sign at the entrance saying "Free Drink Service", so I waited for a while, but they didn't bring me coffee. I realized that upon closer inspection of the photo I took, there was a small note above the "Free Drink Service" stating that it was only for customers who entered between 1 pm and 5 pm on weekdays. I felt a bit disappointed, waiting for nothing (laughs).

I went there on Saturday after 13:30. There was no waiting time. It seems to be a shop related to Alcasar on Suzuran Street in Jinbocho. When I looked at the menu, there was no lunch available on this Saturday. I ordered ginger pork with rice on the side. The ginger pork was neatly arranged and cooked with plenty of onions. Although it didn't seem to have sauce on it, it was moist and delicious. The potato salad on the side was also good. The meat was sliced to a thickness commonly seen for ginger pork, coated in flour, and had a smooth texture with juicy flavors. The ginger flavor was strong and the onions were sweet and cooked just right. Perhaps this place shines more at night with alcohol, but it would be nice if they also offered lunch on Saturdays. Thank you for the meal.

There seems to be a new branch of the hamburger restaurant on Suzuran Street called Alcasar. According to the staff, unlike the Suzuran Street store, this new branch offers a variety of menu items such as chicken. However, I decided to go with the classic choice - the 150g charcoal-grilled beef hamburger (1280 yen). You can choose between bread and rice as a side. The staff poured sauce over the hamburger and cut it in half, and the sound of juiciness was irresistible! The meat was cooked to a medium-rare state, which was very delicious. They cook it on a hot plate, so if you're not a fan of medium-rare, you can wait a bit for it to cook to your liking. Since it's a newly opened store, it was less crowded than the Suzuran Street branch, allowing me to enjoy a quiet and leisurely lunch.

I was torn between tsukemen and hamburger at Jinbocho, but ended up choosing the hamburger. It was a classic old-fashioned restaurant, and I had the 150g charcoal-grilled hamburger for 1380 yen. It was very delicious.