The planned new restaurant was sold out, so I changed my destination to a restaurant in Tachikawa that I had not yet tried, based on a Twitter recommendation. The location is on the 2nd floor of the MA building. It features private rooms and orders are placed using a touch panel. You can choose between tonkotsu and seafood tonkotsu soup, so I opted for the seafood tonkotsu with extra toppings of warm vegetables and flavored egg. One thing to be careful of is that if you select additional toppings after deciding on your order but before sending it, for some reason the tsukemen is also selected. After a short wait, the dish arrived. The noodles were thick and chewy. The dipping sauce was creamy with a subtle seafood flavor. The bowl contained chashu and bamboo shoots, with seaweed and flavored egg on top of the noodles. The flavored egg had a strong soy sauce and sweet taste, but I wish there were more bamboo shoots. I did not inquire about the possibility of getting a soup refill.

Roast beef bowl for ¥880 (tax included) with a drink! (Oolong tea) It's an izakaya, so I wasn't expecting much for that price, but it was delicious! The shariapin sauce was tasty, and the meat was tender and delicious! Even though fried onions and green onions will make your breath smell, it doesn't matter when you're eating alone! As long as it's delicious! The restaurant has private rooms and the food is delicious, so I definitely want to go drinking with friends again! The staff were also friendly and provided great service.

I love tsukemen and enjoy trying different ones. Today, I went to a private room izakaya called Iezoku in Tachikawa City. The nearest station is JR Tachikawa Station. It is located 1-2 minutes walk from the north exit along Kitadori Avenue. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the MA Building. Despite not usually covering this genre, I was drawn to this place by the numerous "tsukemen" banners at the entrance of the building. The restaurant operates on a complete private room system, where you take off your shoes at the entrance and are led to a private room near the entrance. The interior is slightly dark with J-pop music playing in the background. The name "Iezoku" seems to be pirate-themed, although there are no pirate motifs inside. The ordering system is through a touch panel screen without menus or ticket machines. The tsukemen options include tonkotsu and seafood tonkotsu, both priced the same. The amount of noodles is not specified, but larger sizes are available. I ordered the tonkotsu tsukemen with green tea. The noodles were firm with a decent saltiness, but the portion was small. The dipping sauce had a subtle tonkotsu and seafood flavor. Overall, the tsukemen was decent without any instant or retort-like taste.

On this day, I went to Tachikawa for some errands after a long time. First, I decided to stop by at Donki Bar♪ But wait, it's closed down!! The store has completely disappeared (ノД`). Feeling shocked, I wandered around the north exit. Then, I found a non-chain individual restaurant offering happy hour drinks without a seating charge until 6 pm! So, I decided to visit for the first time around 4 pm on a Sunday♪ The place has 150 seats, but it seems to be reserved from 6 pm. They confirmed the time limit, but since I just wanted a casual drink, it was all good for me. I took off my shoes and put them in the shoebox, then I was guided to a 4-person table that resembled a box seat. I ordered a half-priced Kinmugi draft beer for 240 yen during happy hour, along with Koshu Kenmi chicken liver for 480 yen and grilled tuna throat meat for 680 yen. The food menu mostly ranged from 500 to 600 yen, with some items in the 300 yen range. The drink prices were normal, with draft and bottled beer at 580 yen, whiskey from 480 yen, and chu-hai from 480 yen. The happy hour drink menu was half-priced, making it a good value for money. I noticed that even Hoppy was included in the half-priced offer, meaning a set with two drinks would only cost 420 yen! It was a great deal! The Kinmugi draft beer arrived quickly, followed by the chicken liver and grilled tuna. The chicken liver was nicely presented with a sprinkling of salt, and the grilled tuna had a good amount of flavor and volume. I enjoyed both dishes. I also ordered a glass of wine for 240 yen, a half-priced Ginhiran sake for 330 yen, and a half-priced Kakunotsuru whiskey soda for 240 yen during happy hour. The restaurant mainly had box seats, and the atmosphere was lively but not too noisy. The background music was trendy and not too loud. Towards the end, I noticed a menu specifically for solo diners, starting from 200 yen, which I wish I had seen earlier for better value. Overall, this individual restaurant in Tachikawa offers a good deal during happy hour, especially for solo diners. Thank you for the meal~

I met up with an acquaintance in Tachikawa and we decided to drink at this restaurant after searching for a private room online. The entrance to the restaurant was a bit hard to find and I got a little lost, but I eventually found the elevator and entered the restaurant. It was a completely private room, which was very calming. The dishes were mostly priced around ¥500 to ¥600, very reasonable, and the food was delicious! Especially the grilled beef thigh meat on a hot plate, the lean meat was cooked rare and went well with the Japanese-style sauce. I also recommend trying the motsu nabe, the soup was delicious and left a lingering taste. This is definitely a restaurant I would like to visit again! They seem to offer lunch as well, so I would like to try that too.

The seasoning is meticulous and very delicious! I ordered a course meal, and the cost performance is good. The all-you-can-drink menu is also abundant and enjoyable. When you go to Tachikawa, I recommend it. They also have a banquet hall that can accommodate 100 people, so it can be used for year-end parties or anniversary parties. The name of the restaurant is "Kaizoku," which means pirate in Japanese, but the staff are polite, serious, and the service is perfect. I think the sashimi and fried dishes are delicious.

You can drink from 11am, which is rare. The sashimi pieces are large! It feels like a good deal.

Grilled mackerel set meal for 850 yen, very filling. The miso soup and mackerel are quite salty. It's nice that a drink is included.

Lunch special: Beef tripe curry for 850 yen with tonkatsu topping for an additional 200 yen.

This is a convenient shop that is close to the station and easy to park your bicycle. It was quite crowded, maybe because it was Saturday night, and I had to wait for a few minutes. The staff's customer service is very polite and they will explain the dishes in detail, even if you don't know what they are. I highly recommend the motsunabe (tripe hot pot)! It goes well with alcohol and is very delicious. And the best part is the cheap all-you-can-drink option! It's a great deal because you can easily make up the cost after a few drinks, and they also offer long-hour plans, which is a must-try!

I went shopping at Plat Takao and was thinking about what to have for lunch when I came across a restaurant called Kateizoku near the station. The restaurant has around 200 seats and offers private rooms, creating a great atmosphere. The staff were energetic and friendly, which raised my expectations. I tried the Kateizoku curry from the lunch menu, and it was delicious! The curry made by an izakaya restaurant was really good. They also have a wide variety of menu options for dinner, so I definitely want to visit again in the evening!

The food was also very delicious! Despite the pandemic, having private rooms for all guests was great. We were able to relax and enjoy our time. I wish there were a few more menu options, but overall it was good. I will definitely use this place again.

I always use this restaurant because it is spacious, has private rooms to relax in, and the staff are all very nice. The food is also delicious.

The service at the store was very good! I used the private room where smoking was allowed. I went there twice and it became my favorite, but I stopped going due to an emergency situation. Now that the restrictions have been lifted, I will definitely go back if smoking is allowed.

I went to a farewell party! There were about 100 people, so the drinks were slow, but the food and alcohol were delicious.

The store clerk was kind.

It was delicious!

- Beef tripe curry ¥850 including tax + pork cutlet ¥200 including tax This izakaya is located about a 3-minute walk from JR Chuo Line Tachikawa Station North Exit. It is inside a mixed building on the main street, so it might be a bit hard to notice. Take the elevator at the back of the building to the 2nd floor. It was not crowded during lunchtime on weekdays, probably because they start serving at 12 o'clock. As a curry addict, I decided to go for the lunch limited beef tripe curry here. And for a touch of luxury, I added a pork cutlet on top. Voila, curry with cutlet. The food was served promptly. It came with salad and miso soup. Let's dig in. [Beef Tripe Curry Plus Pork Cutlet] The European-style curry with minced meat had a small amount of beef tripe, which was chewy and a bit unusual. However, the curry itself lacked spiciness, with the same aroma as store-bought curry. It was so mild that I had to sprinkle some shichimi pepper from the table. The pork cutlet I added for an extra ¥200 was tenderized well but the thin, mechanically coated crust and the smell of oil didn't quite appeal to me, diminishing its flavor. The miso soup, with a strong saltiness and sweetness from tofu, seemed to have more presence. The rice, which was already a large portion, was probably the most impressive. Although I was full, the taste didn't quite suit my preference, leaving me feeling disappointed. Perhaps trying other lunch menu items would have been better. Thank you for the meal.

In front of the station building, there is a tavern that serves lunch. It is located on the left side of the main street in front of Tachikawa Station North Exit. Although I usually avoid this type of restaurant, I was intrigued because they advertise themselves as a "personal shop" that serves lunch. I visited with my children for lunch. When I arrived at the entrance of the building on the first floor, I wasn't sure if they were open, but I decided to take the elevator to the second floor to check. Upon reaching the second floor, I still wasn't sure if they were open, but the staff kindly greeted me and showed me to my table. The restaurant requires you to take off your shoes at the entrance and go upstairs. They have private rooms of various sizes, with comfortable seating arrangements. I was led to a two-person private room, which was spacious and cozy. From the receipt: Family Special Beef Tripe Curry 850 yen, Chicken Tatsuta Mizore Stew Set 850 yen, Draft Beer 580 yen with a drink discount of -290 yen. Total 2,013 yen. I tried the Tachikawa specialty, the Beef Tripe Curry, and it was delicious. The tripe was tender and the curry had a nice flavor. The Chicken Tatsuta Mizore Stew was a hearty lunch option with thick pieces of chicken and a mild, comforting taste. The rice and soup were a bit different than what I expected, but overall, the meal was enjoyable. The restaurant emphasizes being a "personal shop," and I believe this is reflected in their unique dishes and warm service. I have always preferred personal shops over chain restaurants, as I feel they offer a more individualized and authentic experience. However, there are exceptions, and some chain restaurants also excel in providing quality food and service. In the end, it all comes down to the people running the restaurant and their passion for their craft. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at this restaurant and would like to visit again for a group gathering.