It's 10:30 AM in Otemachi. Oh, hello, it's Kamen! I had some extra time today, so I got completely absorbed again. For breakfast, I ordered a set of cold soba and mini katsu-don. It was ready quickly! Power boost! Thank you for the meal!

It's 10:30 on August 26, and I'm in Otemachi. Hello, it's Kamen! I haven't had breakfast yet. I decided to go for the classic chilled inaniwa udon today! I quickly finished it and now I'm ready to head out! Thank you for the meal!

This morning, I had a quick stop at "Irorian Kiraku" in Gransta at Tokyo Station for the first time since I had to transfer trains. It was full of office workers, as expected. I ordered the classic breakfast soba. The slightly sweet broth and chewy soba were consistent with other stores. It was neither outstanding nor disappointing. Overall, it was delicious!

It's 8:30 PM on August 20th. I'm in Otemachi. Oh, hello, it's Kamen! Tonight, I was drawn in once again. I ordered warm soba for the first time today. I chose kakiage soba. To cut to the chase, I still prefer cold soba. Warm is for udon, cold is for soba, that's how I live! Thank you for the meal!

It's 2:20 PM on August 19, 2023, in Otemachi. Hello, it's Kamen! Having a late lunch. It's Saturday, so everywhere is crowded. Once again, I was drawn into this restaurant! This time, I tried ordering udon for the first time at this place! The udon was quite delicious. I haven't tried the warm noodles yet, so maybe I'll try that next time. Thank you for the meal!

It's 21:50 on August 16, 2023, in Otemachi. Oh, hello, it's Kamen! I hadn't had dinner yet, so I was drawn in! I ordered cold soba noodles and added a mini katsu-don. This seems like a bad trend ∑(ﾟДﾟ) The soba noodles were delicious, and the mini katsu-don was good too, although some of the rice was a bit hard. Well, I'm satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

It's 10:15 a.m. in Otemachi. Oh, hello, it's Kamen! Oh, I've walked into this place again. Today, the presentation was a bit sloppy, which is disappointing. This time, I tried topping it with chikuwa, but my favorite is still tanuki soba, cold tanuki soba is the best. Thank you for the meal!

It's 10:20 on August 11, and I'm in Otemachi. Oh, hello, it's Kamen! I came to Otemachi for some errands. When I got near the shop, I realized I had about 15 minutes to spare. Before I knew it, I was drawn into the shop and pressing the button to purchase a ticket for cold tanuki soba (*´∇｀*) It's fast, cheap, and delicious~ (*´∇｀*) Thank you for the meal!

The fried dishes change monthly so you won't get tired of coming back. The soba noodles are delicious for the price, especially for a standing-style restaurant. The only downside is that the area where you receive your soba can get crowded, but it's just something you have to deal with given the layout of the restaurant.

On a holiday evening, I had a meeting at Tokyo Station. It was official business, but also kind of like a drinking party, so I decided to have a little drink to liven things up. I only had about 40 minutes of free time. It wasn't enough to go to a full-fledged bar, but just waiting around felt too long and awkward. That's when a casual drinking spot comes in handy, like the one I found. I didn't know there was a place where you could casually drink, but I decided to give it a try. I had a small bottle of beer, a highball, and a lemon sour. The snacks were said to be supervised by a famous restaurant, but there were only three options and they were just okay. I didn't have high expectations, so I thought it was decent. It helped me pass the time comfortably, so this kind of place can be useful for situations like this.

The night was short, so I felt hungry in the morning and decided to have breakfast. I ended up at a place called "Irorian Kiraku" and ordered their cold soba noodles, which I usually enjoy. It wasn't anything amazing, but it was satisfying enough as a meal to keep me going. The price was 460 yen, which I feel is a bit high compared to what it used to be. I used to appreciate nearby standing soba shops, but since they have raised their prices significantly, I rarely visit them now. It seems like chain restaurants like this one are increasing their prices more noticeably. It makes me realize the harsh reality of inflation in the world today. It used to be a leader in keeping prices low, but I wonder if they achieved that by cutting corners in various ways. When something goes wrong, the repercussions can be significant.

Today, I decided to eat soba before heading home as I was leaving work late. I visited a standing soba shop for the first time. I checked the ticket machine and decided to try the clam tempura soba (large size) as I love tempura soba. The shop has both standing and table seats. It was crowded with salarymen on their way home and young people who had been drinking. The clam tempura was mild in flavor but had a crispy texture with a hint of clam taste. The soba noodles were thin and smooth. I ordered a large size, but it wasn't that much. The soup had a slight bonito flavor, but it may not have been to my liking. I finished my meal and it was satisfying.

I had seaweed dipping soba. It's a menu I've never seen before, so I decided to try it. The noodles are a bit small in portion. It might be better for men to order a large portion. The dipping sauce comes with grated radish, seaweed, and chili oil. I asked for no green onions. It was refreshing and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

After a drinking party with colleagues from a different subsidiary company, we decided to have a meal at this place. We ordered warm tororo soba noodles along with sashimi, pickles, and other dishes. This restaurant is recommended for sake lovers, as all the appetizers and dishes are perfect for pairing with sake. The atmosphere is suitable for a casual drinking party. The aroma of the soba noodles was pretty average.

In the morning, I had mountain vegetable soba and spicy cod roe rice. It was divine! The best! It really warmed me up in the winter! The cold was blown away! In the morning, warm rice and warm soba are the best. I was so happy with the abundance of mountain vegetables. The spicy cod roe rice was also incredibly delicious. And it came right after ordering! I'm grateful! Thank you for the meal.

While waiting for the train home for 20 minutes, I think it's important to have a certain demeanor even when eating in a hurry. I believe that a classic menu with a reliable taste that is cheap and quick to eat is crucial. So, I went for a set of katsudon and cold soba noodles to fit the occasion. Considering the texture of the soba noodles, it was a great value meal. Thank you for the delicious meal!

For dinner, I went to Kiraku Grill Sta Marunouchi store. Kiraku has locations inside and outside the ticket gates, and this store is located outside the gates. It's along the underground passage connecting Otemachi Station and Tokyo Station, so even if you mistakenly call lunch dinner, no one will notice. Everything they serve is delicious, so I usually go for the seasonal limited menu. The limited menu when I visited was "Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Goya and Bacon Tempura" and "Seaweed Dipping Noodles". Despite being labeled as soba, you can also switch to udon for the same price. After buying a meal ticket from the touch panel ticket machine, your order is sent to the kitchen. While waiting for your number printed on the meal ticket to be called, you can prepare your water or secure a seat. Soon enough, I received the Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Goya and Bacon Tempura for 560 yen. It's not necessary to twist everything, but I wish they could have done a bit more with just replacing the tempura with a limited-time item. The delicious soup and whole grain soba are always a reliable choice. It's perfect for both hot and cold days. The bacon's saltiness and the bitterness of the goya in the tempura can be enjoyed together. Although the portion seemed small compared to the plate, it was just right when eaten with the soba. I enjoyed it, thank you for the meal.

Cold Tsukimi Soba. There are many menu options on the ticket machine that are not listed on the menu board, making it hard to decide what to order right before purchasing. The soba noodles are thin and have a good chewy texture, which makes them delicious to eat. The broth is quite strong, which can be a bit overwhelming. The restaurant is usually crowded, so I hope they reconsider the layout of the aisles.

■Visit Date: February 11, 2022 ■Item Received: Kakiage Soba ■MEMO I visited the restaurant on February 11, 2022. It is located in Tokyo Station Gransta Marunouchi. There are both standing and seating spaces available. I purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine and entered the restaurant. Today, I had kakiage soba which was delicious. I love soba, so whenever I come to Tokyo, I enjoy standing soba. It's great to be able to enjoy delicious soba at a good cost performance. The warm soba helped me warm up my cold body. I will try my best to take action. ■Blog https://ay-style.net/

This is a noodle shop often seen in JR stations where you can easily stop by for a quick bite. I ordered the Tanuki Soba, which had tempura crumbs, green onions, and a sprinkle of shichimi pepper on top of the soba noodles. It was delicious and satisfying for a light meal.