It was delicious - Chicken Okaasan's simmered chicken set meal. In a sizzling hot pot, there were vegetables like onions, carrots, lotus roots, and a large chicken cutlet. The pot was bubbling, so it was dangerous to eat directly from it. By dividing it onto a plate, I was able to eat it warm until the end. Unfortunately, the mixed grain rice was a bit mushy. The miso soup with seaweed was not so great. By the way, do you need lemon with the cutlet stew?

For a quick bite to eat, I visited the Ootoya chain restaurant. This particular branch is located on the second floor of a shopping mall in the Minami-Senju area of Arakawa Ward. The seating is limited to tables, and the interior is on the smaller side. They offer a variety of healthy set meals with fish, vegetables, and seasonal specials like oyster and salmon dishes. This time, I ordered the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Karaage Set Meal (890 yen) with extra multi-grain rice. It took a bit of time for the meal to arrive, about 10 minutes. The large pieces of karaage were generously coated in a sweet and savory sauce that went well with the rice. The flavor was reminiscent of something kids would love. I personally enjoy this kind of taste as well. The side dishes included shredded cabbage, tomato, and potato salad, which was a nice touch. The karaage pieces were quite substantial, about 6 in total, and I ended up feeling quite full. It's nice to indulge in a healthy set meal every now and then. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

Cost performance: excellent, Taste: excellent, Cleanliness: excellent. Even after being acquired, the quality and affordability of Ootoya remains unchanged. I was curious to see what would happen after the acquisition, but Ootoya is still Ootoya in a good way. I visited for the first time in a while on a Sunday with my child. The kids' curry for 390 yen is cheap, and it even comes with free drinks and toys. I wonder if they are making a profit, but there must be a corporate philosophy behind it. Children tend to stay for a long time and have a low average spending, which may not be preferred by restaurants, but they seem to value those customers. I personally think the pork tongue and Japanese stew is delicious! (I forgot to take a picture again, oops) No, it's delicious. I will come back with my family or alone.

◆Shop Introduction (Location, Atmosphere, Reason for Choosing) Located in Minami-Senju LaLa Terrace, it is convenient to stop by on the way back from shopping, and you can have a well-balanced meal, so it is very useful. ◆Ordered Items Beef Sukiyaki Nabe Set ◆Impressions of the Food The meat was upgraded to black wagyu, and it had a rich flavor. I changed the rice to five-grain rice, and the miso soup was a vegetable-rich barley miso soup, so I thought it was very nutritious and suitable for dieting. ◆Shop Environment [Kids Friendly] Kids friendly. Toys are given. [Smoking Environment] Non-smoking. [COVID-19 Measures] Hand sanitizers are provided. ◆Visit Date/Time December 26, 2021, 17:50 【Overall Rating】 Score: 3.0 4.1-5.0: Definitely want to visit again! 3.5-4.0: Would like to visit again. 3.0-3.4: Would revisit if given the chance. 2.5-2.9: Once is enough. 1.0-2.4: No need to go. Thank you for the meal!

Nice to meet you, Ootoya. I stopped by LaLa Terrace a little after 1pm as I was out driving. It was my first time at Ootoya and I was impressed by the wide variety of menu options. I was a bit concerned about my health, but I really wanted to eat meat! So, I ordered the Pork Bulgogi Salad set. The meat was surrounded by plenty of vegetables, and even underneath the meat was shredded cabbage. It helped ease my guilt a little. With the set meal, you can choose between white rice or mixed grain rice, and I opted for mixed grain rice to further reduce my guilt. When I poured the sweet and savory sauce over the bulgogi, it became even more delicious. The cabbage was also tasty.

I was very hungry, so I rushed into the restaurant. I chose the stir-fried pork and vegetables with fermented bean paste miso set meal. I asked for a small portion of rice and chose multigrain rice. I changed the miso soup to a vegetable barley miso soup with plenty of vegetables. It was delicious with lots of ingredients. There were many tempting desserts, but I didn't get to try them. Too bad. Thank you for the meal.

We often refer to restaurants by different names, like how "Ootoya" is not familiar to people from Kansai, so I just learned the name recently and it doesn't come to mind easily. That's why I have my own association game to remember names. For example, Ootoya is known for delicious fish, so I think of fish → boat → boat procession. My Basket is Pocket Biscuits. Ario is Arlio Olio. It's easier to remember that way. Today I went to Boat Procession, it was cheap and delicious!

I went to Minamisenju after a long time. When it comes to Minamisenju, I always go to Ootoya. I have a hard time deciding when to go to Ootoya, but I always end up choosing the most delicious black vinegar sauce. Ootoya serves large portions of rice, which makes me very happy. It's incredibly delicious. I'm happy with the juicy texture of the chicken. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I decided to repair the furniture at home that broke, even though we are in a self-restraint period. I bought some wood at a home center and stopped by here for lunch. I had the Potetaru Chicken Karaage Salad Set (6 pieces of chicken) for 946 yen. I asked for extra rice (mixed grain rice) because they don't offer rice refills like Yayoi. The actual amount of vegetables in the set was not as much as I expected from the menu photo. It would be nice if we could choose to have extra vegetables instead of just choosing the number of karaage pieces. My mentor had the Chicken Katsu Set with extra rice for 810 yen. The flavor of the dishes goes well with rice. The restaurant was quite busy due to Golden Week. Now that we've had lunch, it's time to go home and repair the furniture!

Just after noon, I entered the crowded yakiniku restaurant Omoni-tei, but it was full so I went to this other place for the umpteenth time. It's not that busy here. I didn't have time to choose, so I went with the limited-time Misuji steak salad bowl. I chose multigrain rice. The cooking, portion size, and steak sauce seasoning were just right. The flavor of the meat is worth the price, and the texture is good. About halfway through, I added grated yam. It was delicious when mixed with the steak and rice. They go well together. The prices are reasonable and I can eat in a relaxed atmosphere, so I might come back in the future.

I always have a hard time deciding what to order at Ootoya. This time I went with the fried chicken with miso sauce. Of course, I got extra large portion of white rice. It's delicious and the chopsticks just keep moving.

It seems that there are no issues other than hygiene and customer service. Will not visit again.

It's delicious!

Itoyori sea bream with salt koji and mirin, served with mixed grain rice (small portion). 977 yen. 570 calories. The large Itoyori sea bream is the highlight of the dish. Served with grated daikon radish, boiled spinach, simmered beans and hijiki seaweed, dried radish strips, pickles, miso soup, and mixed grain rice. Overall, the flavors are light, allowing the ingredients to shine. Despite being a chain restaurant, each dish is handmade. The fish is moist and delicious with the mirin seasoning. Grated daikon radish is said to be good for dieting. Sometimes you crave healthy Japanese food or fish. The balanced meal was praised by Asken-neesan! Getting praised is encouraging for my dieting goals of losing 3-5 kilograms by Obon!

On our day off, my wife and I decided to stroll around Minami-Senju. I had been talking about the greatness of Ootoya so much that my wife wanted to go, so we visited the "Ootoya Minami-Senju" store. It was crowded with families on their day off. If you prefer a quiet and calm space to eat, it might be better to avoid visiting on holidays!! The beefsteak looked incredibly delicious, so we ordered it. We enjoyed it carefully on the hot iron plate. The beefsteak paired perfectly with the sauce! Thank you for the meal~

Wandering around the redevelopment area near Minami-Senju Station, I found Ootoya on the second floor of LALA Terrace. It used to be a Western-style restaurant before, but now it's a new Ootoya. I stopped by for a late lunch. They offer traditional set meal menus like grilled fish, simmered fish, and ginger pork, presented in a stylish way. I'm currently trying to lose weight for a health check-up, so I ordered the Ootoya-style Kaisen-don which is 450 calories for 778 yen. Ordering was a bit complicated. First, you choose the main ingredient. You can choose between 2 slices and 4 slices of tuna. Then, you choose the amount of rice - regular or small. Lastly, you choose between white rice and five-grain rice. Today, I decided to go with 2 slices of tuna, small rice, and five-grain rice. It was easy to make my choices this time. I'm usually indecisive. Here it comes. A shallow, large bowl filled with plenty of bonito flakes. It comes with a side dish of bonito flakes and wasabi soy sauce to pour over the bowl. Ah, it's delicious. The natto, okra, slimy kelp, grated yam, and shredded seaweed all mix well together. The five-grain rice is just a normal portion of rice, not vinegared rice. The 2 slices of tuna are decent in quantity and taste. The homemade-style pickles are a nice touch. It's just the right amount, almost not enough. Thank you for the meal. Let's keep up the diet efforts.