I went to Tengu Daihall, a casual dining hall in Ginza Nine B1F, on September 4, 2023. I ordered the mackerel dried overnight and small side dish set for 979 yen. The small dishes included tofu and okra. The mackerel was delicious as usual. Thank you for the meal!

The chain izakaya located around Sakai in Shinbashi and Ginza has a spacious and clean interior. Their lemon tower is incredibly cheap, and their food is also affordable. It's a hidden gem on weekday evenings. The cheese snacks with chili peppers are addictively delicious. They also offer a limited counter set with senbei.

Ten'Araid's Tengu form seems to be more of a tavern version, with relatively strong izakaya vibes. The price for each drink is cheap, but it's a shame that the only large size available is 1 liter. It seems too big to drink comfortably, so I gave up on that. The snacks here also seem to be geared towards solo drinking, with small portions at low prices. Maybe they're fast? The fried cabbage is nice for those who enjoy oily foods! Just be aware that the restroom is outside the restaurant and the seats at the back of the shop are a bit far, so watch out!

Bright interior, set meals available until 3 PM. Lemon tea with frozen lemon, a wide variety of dishes including raw beef, soba, tempura... Plenty of options to choose from, such as the long shrimp tempura skewer and overflowing cheese pancake. Enjoyed the visually appealing dishes! The salted meatballs were surprisingly salty (lol).

This time, we would like to introduce "Tengu Dai Hall," located on the basement floor of Ginza Nine No.1 building near Shinbashi Station. Originally, this place was the location of "Shunsen Sakaba Tengu Ginza Nine," which was transformed into the new format "Tengu Dai Hall Ginza Nine" and grand opened on March 17, 2022. During the day, it operates as a cafeteria, and at night, it transforms into a casual pub. Lunch is served with a variety of options ranging from 700 yen to 900 yen, including dishes like dice steak, fried set meals, mapo rice, Napolitan, ginger pork, and more. The seating capacity is 123, with counter seats (about 20), table seats (about 60), and sunken kotatsu-style tatami seats (about 40). The lunch menu includes dishes like ginger pork and grilled dumplings set meal for 990 yen, Napolitan set meal for 890 yen (for the companion), and Oolong Highball for 209 yen. The Napolitan set meal (for the companion) comes with the option of a large serving for free. This time, the standard serving was ordered. The set meal offers a choice of three options: A (mountain of cabbage & miso soup), B (rice set), C (cream melon soda & miso soup). It's quite unique to have cream melon soda and miso soup as a combination. The companion chose option C this time. For the ginger pork and grilled dumplings set meal, we opted for a more expensive set meal with dumplings to accompany the alcohol. It comes with 5 dumplings, ginger pork made with pork loin, and shredded cabbage. The rice was ordered in a standard serving, with miso soup and pickled vegetables included. It was enjoyed with the Oolong Highball. Overall, it was a satisfying lunch with a variety of drinks. It's worth mentioning that during the lunch rush, the restaurant was full, but the service provided by the staff was impeccable and efficient, resulting in a high level of satisfaction. The total bill came to 2089 yen. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I ordered the lunch special with a large portion of shirasu pasta, which came in three sets: A - with a mountain of cabbage and miso soup, B - with rice, and C - with cream melon soda and miso soup. I didn't really want any of them (lol), but I chose A. The pasta was good, but it had a somewhat instant noodle-like texture. I realized I didn't really need the shirasu after all (lol).

☆Ham and Egg for 429 yen... I asked for 2 eggs. The thin ham is cooked just right and the yolk is perfectly half-cooked! Delicious~☆ ☆Oyster sauce soba for 550 yen... This is a big hit! The oyster essence that clings to the soba is addictive with its rich flavor (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

The senbero from 2:00 PM was great at Kandaya (*´ｪ`*) Their menu is different and you can sit and relax (●´⌓`●) Ordering just one item gets you pretty drunk haha I was already drunk at this point, so next time I'll make sure to write more detailed reviews (*vд人)

Oyster sauce soba set meal for 890 yen with rice and gyoza. It's always our go-to place for company drinking parties, and we stopped by for lunch with colleagues after a meeting in Ginza. Even though it's in Ginza, it's the familiar Tengu. No need to be formal here. The lunchtime crowd was as busy as the night izakaya. Of course, full of salarymen. They served water in a beer mug. Hmm, it feels strange since I usually drink alcohol in this. *Oyster sauce soba: Confirmed with the staff that it does not contain actual oysters, it's just oyster sauce. The dish is exactly as described on the menu, with a strong oyster sauce flavor. The only topping is chopped green onions. I love the fragrant oyster sauce. The thin straight noodles are similar to Hakata tonkotsu ramen noodles. Since there is no broth, the noodles stick together in clumps when picked up with chopsticks. The rich flavor of the dish made it a great accompaniment to rice. There were various menu items under 1000 yen. Well, we'll probably come back for dinner sometime. Cheers.

The drinks and food are all cheap and easy to use. It's nice to be able to order what you want without worrying about the price. The Anchovy Mayo Potato Fry for ¥290 is delicious with anchovy mayo, and goes well with fried chicken or chicken skewers. The 6 pieces of gyoza for ¥260 are tasty even without any sauce, and they are easy to eat because they are small. The fried noodles are good as a snack. I also tried the fried gizzards, hormone ponzu, cabbage platter, and cut steak, among other things.

Napoli-style spaghetti for 590 yen is a classic choice that never disappoints! The basic Napoli-style spaghetti is described as smooth and chewy, so it must be made with soft noodles. Other intriguing menu items include oyster sauce mixed with soba for 500 yen, and creamy carbonara udon for 590 yen. Lots of tempting options to try!

I visited the underground Tenku Oohall at Ginza Nine and found that it was basically a budget version of Tengu. The dishes were smaller in portion due to the lower prices. The taste was similar to other Tengu restaurants and overall delicious.

Is this the 7th wave already? After two years, we finally had a departmental drinking party. Before COVID, we used to have monthly drinking parties. During the self-restraint period, which lasted for 2 years and 4 months, we obediently refrained from having any internal drinking parties. However, we received a message from our superior saying let's gather today. We had to strengthen our unity! The chosen restaurant was the one we used to frequent back then. However, the restaurant had changed its name and style. It had closed during the pandemic and reopened in March this year with a new name. It's a popular pub in Shinbashi, so you can imagine the impact it had. The new venue was called Tengu Dai Hall. You could eat and drink as much as you wanted for only 3000 yen per person. It might sound like a student budget, but we were satisfied. We ended the party early as the last train was approaching. It was cheap! Our department is small, but we had a high attendance rate with 7 people. Is that a lot? Is it a little? What are we doing? We couldn't even tell ourselves... However, one thing is for sure, it was a meaningful gathering. We drank, enjoyed ourselves, and not all photos were taken. Cheers.

■ Shop name: Tengu Dai Hall Ginza Nine Store ■ Address: B1F, Ginza Nine 1st Building, 8-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo ■ Dish name: House-made fresh horse mackerel fry and others ■ Price: 429 yen After a long-awaited sandwich from Ginza, as I approached the direction of Shinbashi, I noticed that the "Izakaya Tengu chain" had transformed into a new concept called "Tengu Dai Hall," aiming to combine a bar and a dining hall. Looking at the menu, it was clear that "there is alcohol, but it doesn't feel like a typical izakaya." Upon further research, I found that they initially started operating two stores in Funabashi and Shinjuku. They have already expanded the brand to five stores and plan to open around 10 stores by this summer. Feeling a bit hungry, I decided to step in. I noticed that many customers were dining alone, both men and women. The menu items were mostly single-serving sizes and reasonably priced. I intended to have a light meal, but the first dishes like potato salad and grated fish were unexpectedly delicious. It was like a switch was turned on, sparking my appetite. (Is this Tengu's strategy?) ● Small plate menu Potato salad (150 yen) Grated fish (150 yen) Fried egg with cabbage (200 yen) ● Freshly caught fish House-made fresh horse mackerel fry (429 yen for one tail) Tuna sashimi (390 yen) ● Snacks Cream cheese with bonito flakes and wasabi (290 yen) Green onion and hormone with ponzu sauce (290 yen) ● Finishing dish Rice (150 yen) ● Drinks Shitamachi lemon sour (290 yen) Shitamachi grape sour (290 yen) Ginger highball (290 yen x 2) Each dish had a unique taste that was different from the traditional Tengu flavors I was familiar with. The food was truly delicious and evolved to a whole new level. This led to an increase in alcohol orders as well. After struggling to make a decision, I couldn't resist ordering more, so I ended the meal with tuna and white rice. The restaurant has successfully moved away from the typical bar or izakaya atmosphere, targeting families and the younger generation, offering a fun and nostalgic experience in a Showa-style casual dining setting. It seems that their strategy to transform into a modernized Showa-era public dining establishment and bar has been well received. Over the past three years, due to the impact of the pandemic, the opportunities for banquets or dining in large groups have decreased, and more people are opting for solitary or small group dining experiences. However, the demand for enjoying alcohol outside still remains. By removing the word "bar" from the store name, they have created a dining-style establishment that is more welcoming to those who may have reservations about drinking outside. The fusion of original products inspired by Showa-era public dining halls with alcohol appeals to the older generation's sense of nostalgia and offers a new experience for the younger generation. This unique concept that combines Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine with elements of an izakaya is already established and expanding in Kansai, with Tokyo catching up. It is likely to grow rapidly in the future. The lunch set meals and Chinese dishes also look delicious, so I recommend everyone to visit at least once. It seems that a new genre, "public dining izakaya," has been born in Tokyo. #tomyamfoodwalk2022 #TenguDaiHall #FromIzakayaToPublicDiningBar #TheFoodIsJustSoDelicious #yummyfile2022-099

We started by ordering the sake we requested and spent quite some time with the two of us trying to decide from the overwhelming and enticing menu. The friendly waiter would occasionally make eye contact and say, "Take your time deciding," with a smile. Their cheerful and considerate attitude was enough to make me want another drink (haha). Anyway, when we tried the dishes, we found that we preferred the appetizers over the rice dishes (by a lot). We noticed that there were quite a few people around us who were not drinking alcohol and were here just to eat rice dishes like ramen or spaghetti. We also realized that there was no cover charge (confirmed with the waiter). While some may find the prices of individual items slightly high for a casual izakaya, it all balances out. The slightly classical interior was lively, clean, and provided a relaxing atmosphere. (I have attached my thoughts on the dishes in the photos)

Ginza Nine's Tengu has turned into Tengu Dai Hall! In short, the prices for dishes have become cheaper, but the portion sizes have decreased drastically, so the total bill remains the same. The beer and sour drinks now come in smaller glasses, making it more expensive for drinkers. The taste has also noticeably declined. If you walk a bit, there are plenty of delicious and affordable izakayas in Shinbashi! Hang in there, Tengu!

I dropped by this restaurant for lunch and was surprised to find that it was not an izakaya as I had thought, but rather a casual dining spot offering a variety of dishes like fried chicken set meals and Napolitan pasta. The menu had several options for under 1000 yen, which is quite affordable for Ginza. While the quality may not be top-notch, it's a convenient choice for a quick meal. I ordered the house-made fried horse mackerel and seafood rice bowl set (1089 yen), which came with tuna, negitoro, shirasu, and tamagoyaki on top of the rice. The crispy fried horse mackerel was a nice touch. The restaurant was spacious and I was able to enjoy a leisurely lunch. The staff were friendly and energetic.

During the Spring Fair, I visited a pub in Ginza 9 where I decided to change up my image. The restaurant was spacious and not crowded, with social distancing measures in place. I ordered a draft beer for 319 yen and quickly followed it up with chicken liver sashimi for 429 yen, gizzard sashimi for 429 yen, bean sprout namul for 209 yen, yakitori including meatballs for 198 yen, tongue for 143 yen, and heart for 99 yen. There was no unrefined appetizer, and the namul arrived promptly. I took off my mask and enjoyed it with a gulp of beer. The portion was small, but the taste was satisfying, similar to what you might find at a supermarket for 100 yen. The sashimi dishes arrived together, both raw and delicious. I enjoy raw meat, and the variety of seasonings and oils added to the experience, with all the condiments disappearing quickly. The grilled dishes followed, and the heart tasted like skirt steak, perhaps due to the mask effect. I ordered a shochu highball for 209 yen, and the "large salted meatball" arrived, which was actually two portions as indicated in the menu. Despite the disappointment, it was enjoyable and satisfyingly large. A group of parents from a school event entered the restaurant, and I was curious about the "fried active dozeu" for 390 yen, but unfortunately, it was not available. Instead, I tried the "ume suisho" for 319 yen and the "drooling chicken" for 319 yen, both of which were different from what I had imagined but still tasty. After three highballs, I left as a group of four arrived. I paid with cashless payment, sanitized my hands, and my total stay was 53 minutes. The Spring Fair seemed unrelated to my dining experience.

Visited a casual dining (izakaya?) that opened on March 17, 2022, on the basement floor of Ginza Nine 1st building for lunch. The casual interior has plenty of seats, including counter seats, and the seating arrangement is spacious and comfortable. The set meal menu offers a variety of options starting from ¥600 for 6 pieces of chicken. Today, I ordered the Mixed Fry Set (including one piece of fried horse mackerel) for ¥890 and a side of grilled dumplings for ¥110. The food arrived in about 5 minutes, and refills for rice and miso soup are charged extra. The Mixed Fry included horse mackerel, domestic chicken tenderloin, and eggplant. The overall taste was a bit light, and the eggplant was hard to identify visually, which added an element of surprise. However, I enjoyed the meal along with the grilled dumplings. Since they are open all day, it's a reliable option for when you're in a pinch. I would definitely visit again if given the chance. Thank you for the meal!

I received a lunch invitation at a strange time and had honey and Gorgonzola mousse. The combination of salty and sweet with plenty of honey was delicious. There are various small dishes starting from 300 to 400 yen, as well as set meals and desserts, making it very convenient.