This is a constantly busy store with people coming and going. However, the wait is not too long. It's convenient to have 4-person seats in addition to counter seats. There are many customers for takeout. Some staff members seem inexperienced at the cash register, so patience is key.

I only want to eat this at home! I need more rice! It's delicious! Too delicious! The garlic is the best, with a soft texture! Sweetness! And the guilt for tomorrow! Everything is amazing. The sweet sauce with the marinated ribs is a perfect match. Garlic chips and a little chili oil? Spicy is also good, right?

I had the opportunity to go to Waseda and wanted to take a short break. I wasn't very hungry, so I decided to go to Sukiya and have a beer with gyudon. The gyudon and beer arrived very quickly. The gyudon had a sweet and savory flavor with tender meat, it was really delicious. It's surprising to be able to eat such good quality meat at such a low price. The beer arrived in a bottle and was enjoyable. I may have ordered too much for one person as the portion was quite large. It was a solid Asahi beer and very tasty. Even at Sukiya, you can't let your guard down with their good quality beer. The alcohol hit me quite quickly. It was just a short break during my outing, but I had a very satisfying time. Maybe Waseda students also frequent this place. There weren't many people around at that late hour though. I'm grateful for Sukiya being everywhere and always open. Thank you for the meal.

Yesterday I had a solo lunch at Saizeriya. Since my dad was not around this day either, I decided to have another solo lunch. Due to the state of emergency and Golden Week, most restaurants were closed. So, just like the day before, I searched for a chain restaurant and ended up at Sukiya this time. It is located right near Waseda Station exit 1. When I entered a little after 11:30, there was only one other customer. I sat at the empty counter seat and in front of me was a tablet. I realized that I had to order using this, so I touched the screen and saw a menu with a dish called "Yakisoba Gyudon" (500 yen). It seemed like a combination of yakisoba and gyudon. I wasn't sure what it meant, but it looked interesting, so I ordered it. There was an option to choose a set, and the combinations were quite diverse, which made it difficult for a beginner like me to decide. In the end, I chose the simplest set, the salad set (170 yen). After pressing the order button, a chime rang in the kitchen, indicating that my order had been received. After a while, the tray arrived. I decided to start with the salad, and I saw two types of dressing on the table - sesame and Japanese-style. I chose the sesame dressing and poured it over the salad. The salad included cabbage, purple cabbage, shredded carrots, broccoli, lettuce, corn, and was quite substantial for the price of the set. Then, I turned my attention to the intriguing Yakisoba Gyudon. I could see the yakisoba, but where was the gyudon? When I moved the yakisoba aside, I found the beef underneath. This meant that I should eat the rice with beef and the yakisoba separately. I started with the yakisoba, which turned out to be a bit watery and had too much sauce. There was more yakisoba than I expected. After finishing the yakisoba, I moved on to the gyudon. It was tasty, but the ratio of rice to beef was not balanced. I realized that I should have eaten the yakisoba with the rice. The miso soup had fried tofu and seaweed in white miso broth, which was average. The total cost was 670 yen. The taste was okay, but the portion was surprisingly large. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the restaurant is doing its best. Thank you for the meal.

A shop located right after exiting Waseda Station on the Tozai Line. I often use it. The egg set meal costs 250 yen. The speed of service is undeniably fast, but during busy lunch hours, there is sometimes only one cook, which can cause delays when ordering or paying.

When you exit from the 1st exit on the opposite side of Waseda University at Waseda Station on the Tozai Line, and walk down the slope to the right, you will find this place right away. Sometimes I visit here, and tonight, feeling a bit peckish, I decided to stop by. I ordered a mini gyudon for 290 yen, cheese topping for 150 yen, a mini salad pork curry for 390 yen, a salad set for 170 yen, and a potato salad topping for 40 yen. In the past, when you came to a gyudon restaurant, you just had to specify the size and side menu, but now it's not that simple. I looked at the menu and was indecisive. In the end, I chose to try the melty 3-cheese gyudon salad set for the first time, and a mini curry. It's actually my first time trying cheese gyudon. When I tried it, I found that it surprisingly goes well. The mix of different textures of cheese, not just the melty cheese, is interesting. The salad pork curry is a watery type. It's not spicy, but the crunchy texture of the vegetables is just right. Recently, gyudon chain restaurants have introduced various menus, but it seems that Sukiya is focusing on rice bowls. I don't usually think about adding cheese to gyudon, but I can see why some fans enjoy it. After paying, I looked at the receipt and found it interesting. The basic gyudon with additional options is listed on the receipt as "melty 3-cheese gyudon."

Located just a short walk from the Kagurazaka side exit of Waseda Station, towards Takadanobaba. I was drawn in by the 40% PayPay discount. I ordered the Cream Cheese Arrabbiata Gyudon (550 yen) and the Melty Three Cheese Gyudon (500 yen). The Arrabbiata was slightly spicy from the start, while the Three Cheese came with a side of Tabasco. The Three Cheese had a rich cheese flavor and a satisfyingly heavy texture.

I visited the "Sukiya Waseda Minami Store" around 9 o'clock on a certain day in August 2019. Located about a 2-minute walk from Waseda Station, I entered the restaurant to have a quick meal before my morning appointment. The small interior had only one other customer. I sat at the counter alone and ordered the "Pork Ginger Morning Set" for ¥400 from the breakfast menu. It felt like a dream come true to be able to have ginger pork for breakfast. It was served after a 3-minute wait. The portion of ginger pork seemed smaller than what I saw in the menu photo. However, for ¥400, the set included pork ginger, fresh vegetables, rice, miso soup, raw egg, and soy sauce for the egg rice, which seemed reasonable. The pork ginger had a sweet flavor. Although it went well with the rice, I personally found it a bit too strong, so I ate it with the fresh vegetables to balance the flavors. Therefore, I didn't need dressing for the vegetables. While enjoying the rice and ginger pork, I decided to turn it into egg rice. The combination of raw egg and ginger pork was also delicious. In fact, it couldn't taste bad. The ¥400 breakfast was quite satisfying. I wished there was a bit more rice and side dish, but overall, it was a breakfast menu that showed the efforts of the company.

The pickled mustard leaf beef bowl was amazing!! Delicious! Thank you for the meal.

Beef bowl set with egg. With this, I have conquered the beef bowl chains in this area. However, there is no sense of accomplishment, just a counter. Both the customers and the staff are men. Truly a beef bowl restaurant. Beef bowls are a familiar taste nowadays. With extra shichimi and extra pickled ginger, it's delicious.

Wagyu sukiyaki rice bowl with egg set 780. It tastes as good as it looks, but slightly on the expensive side.

I had the Mega Beef Bowl.

The staff was very kind.

There are always foreigners present who don't seem to be very good at Japanese. Checking the receipt is necessary. Japanese people do not come out from the back, which often causes long lines at the register.

However, during lunch with my boss, he mentioned that he had never tried "Sukiya" before, so we decided to go there. I couldn't bring myself to say that I was on a diet, so I ended up ordering the pork bowl and salad instead of my usual breakfast of Tamago Kake Gohan. It had been a while since I last visited Sukiya. The pork bowl was a bit dry, but considering my low expectations, it was acceptable. The salad, on the other hand, made me realize once again that Matsuya is the best in terms of quantity, quality, and dressing. I guess Sukiya is only good for breakfast after all.

I have breakfast at a chain beef bowl restaurant located at the Babashita intersection on Waseda Street, just after exiting Waseda Station on the Tozai Line. I usually order the egg over rice set meal for 220 yen, but I always wonder if this is enough. Being in this area, I see foreigners coming in and enjoying higher quality dishes than just egg over rice. It makes me feel down when comparing myself as a Japanese salaryman to foreign students and teachers. The hiziki seaweed in this set meal always brings tears to my eyes. It feels like the only consolation in this meal. The three sheets of seaweed that come with it also seem to have decreased, which also makes me emotional. In the end, egg over rice is just something to eat in the morning, so taste doesn't really matter. Despite feeling lonely, I am grateful that I can have this meal at such a reasonable price.

I suddenly felt like eating gyudon (beef bowl), so I ended up going to my favorite restaurant. Back in my university days, I used to go to Sukiya (a gyudon chain) a lot, but then I didn't feel like going anymore. It's funny how things change. The restaurant is located about a minute walk from Waseda Station, towards Kagurazaka on Waseda Street. Inside, there is a U-shaped counter and some table seats. Since it's close to Waseda Station, there are a lot of students. I ordered the Three Cheese Gyudon with a medium size for 610 yen, and added a side of miso soup and salad for 240 yen. It had been a while since I last visited, and I was surprised to see that the Three Cheese Gyudon now came with melted cheese on top. The cheese was nicely melted, and I was pleasantly surprised that it tasted even better than before. The menu seems to have expanded since my last visit, so I would like to try some new items next time.

I visited a beef bowl restaurant in late November 2014 that was also listed on Tabelog. It was quite surprising. This time, I went to "Sukiya (Waseda Minami branch)." Sometimes you just want to eat a simple beef bowl, right? The interior of the restaurant had a few table seats in the front and a counter in the back. Since I skipped lunch today, I ordered a regular beef bowl with an extra-large serving size. I also wanted to try the pickled vegetables, so I got the pickled vegetable set. There were already two customers enjoying their meals when I arrived, so my order came in about 1-2 minutes. It was my first time trying the extra-large size, and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of ingredients. The ratio of meat to onions was about 1:1. However, even though I didn't ask for extra sauce, there was a bit too much sauce for my liking. That was a little disappointing. With a nearby Matsuya increasing their prices to 390 yen, I appreciate that "Sukiya" is still offering their beef bowls at this price. I will definitely continue to visit this restaurant.