Around 3 pm, I had a late lunch at Ton Den, a Japanese restaurant in Iwamizawa. I ordered a set meal with pork bowl, chawanmushi, and a drink. I chose cola as my drink. The chawanmushi was not too sweet, and the pork bowl was delicious. I forgot to take a photo, but the fried chicken was also very tasty!

Tonden started as a traditional Japanese sweets shop in the 1960s. One day, I felt like having tempura rice bowl and decided to try it there. The menu seemed quite extensive at first, but it actually appeared to be more streamlined. I ordered tempura rice bowl and cold soba noodles. The soba noodles were all brown, but the quality seemed to have improved. They were quite delicious. The tempura rice bowl had a variety of toppings including 2 shrimp, eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, okra, and squid, all of which were very tasty. The slightly moist tempura was just right for the rice bowl. The oil used wasn't too strong in sesame oil scent, which I liked.

On the way back from Sapporo, I was planning to stop somewhere for dinner, but due to a severe cold wave and blizzard, I was driving slowly on R12. I ended up missing out on food and it took more than double the usual time to reach Iwamizawa. There weren't many places open, only izakayas, fast food restaurants, and family restaurants. I visited this family restaurant, "Tonden Iwamizawa," for the first time in years. I thought "Tonden" was only in Hokkaido, but it turns out the headquarters is in Saitama. They have more stores in Kanto region. I ordered quickly as it was close to last order time. I got the "Sazanka Hokkaido Soba" set for ¥1,820. It includes sushi, tempura, soba, miso soup, and chawanmushi. They recommended the campaign special, "Tachi" (cod milt) and drinks, but I passed on that. It was served in about 10 minutes. The sushi included tuna, crab, salmon roe, shrimp, salmon, and herring roe on kelp. The tempura was shrimp, okra, pumpkin, and shiitake mushrooms. The soba was cold and served on a bamboo strainer. The sushi was like cheap conveyor belt sushi quality but with larger pieces. The soba was smooth and slippery. Overall, it was decent but nothing special. However, considering the portion size, it was a good value.

I went to Ton-den in Iwamizawa with my colleague after reminiscing about having lunch there in the past. It had been about 10 years since my last visit, and the menu had changed quite a bit. We ordered the lunch menu which included a choice of mini-donburi or Hokkaido soba with a drink for 1,078 yen. The coffee was refillable, so I made sure to drink plenty of it. The soba had a smooth texture and the mini-donburi looked a bit plain, but the taste was decent. Overall, it was a satisfying meal and it had been a while since I had visited Ton-den.

I went on a drive with my grandparents and we planned to go to a seafront uni rice bowl restaurant, but considering it's not the best idea to wait for an hour with my grandparents during this season, I did some research and found out that we can also eat uni rice bowl at Tonden-san! We decided to go there as it seemed like we wouldn't have to wait too long. We arrived around 11:30 am. There were already some elderly people waiting, but we were seated in about 10 minutes. The uni rice bowl from the Donburi Fair seemed a bit small, but it was really delicious without any bitterness. My grandparents were very satisfied with the portion, but I felt like it was not enough for me. I ate it carefully, being mindful of the balance between rice and uni. It would be great if we could choose the portion size. Next time, I will go to eat a bowl full of uni even if I have to wait in line!

Today is a day off for both my husband and me, so we decided to go shopping for our beloved dog Nana's food, which was running low. We didn't go to Sapporo, instead, we got everything we needed at the Aeon in Mikasa. Afterwards, we decided to dine out for a change, and we chose this restaurant. It's been a while since we last visited. It's a Japanese restaurant called Tonden in Iwamizawa. When we were younger, we used to frequent this place a lot. It seems like Tonden was one of the few places open late at night back then. Today, we went for lunch, around 2 pm. The restaurant wasn't too crowded. We were seated at a tatami room and looked through the menu, reminiscing about the old days at Tonden. The menu has changed quite a bit, and the prices seem to have gone up. The "Toyoryo Sushi Soba Set" that I used to enjoy was still on the menu. However, the soba noodles are no longer green. I decided to try the "Kushiro Soba" today. My wife chose the "Sazanka" sushi set, which also came with tempura. The food arrived surprisingly quickly, faster than we expected. We dug in right away! The Kushiro sushi had two pieces of shrimp, one large and one regular-sized. The sushi pieces were quite large, as expected. The soba noodles, although not green, had a nice texture and delicious broth. The sushi was visually appealing, and the freshness of the ingredients was evident. However, the tuna was a bit disappointing. It seemed a bit watery and lacked the desired texture, especially compared to the other sushi pieces. My wife enjoyed the tempura, mentioning its deliciousness. Although the price was a bit high, the overall quality was good. We paid slightly less than 4,000 yen for the meal, which is quite expensive for lunch. It was a luxurious treat, but for the same price, we felt there are better options available. Nevertheless, we left satisfied and full. We might return with our loyalty card next time to enjoy a more affordable meal at Tonden. It was a delicious experience! Thank you for the meal!

The hamburger and steak restaurant can be a bit smelly, so we came here instead. We relaxed and chatted with elderly couples and friends. They kept refilling our tea, which was very nice. Thank you for the delicious meal! (๑´ڡ`๑)

I stopped by for dinner on my way back from Sapporo. I wanted to eat a jumbo chawanmushi. They used to have a ladies set with plenty of vegetables, which was a great menu, but it's gone now, so this time I ordered a set of negitoro and jumbo chawanmushi. I also ordered a tempura bowl, extra rice, and, although there are no photos, a children's menu soccer ball (sushi, udon or soba, nuggets or potatoes, etc.) and soft serve ice cream with chocolate sauce. The chawanmushi was piping hot and delicious. The negitoro was also tasty without any fishy taste. The tempura bowl was just delicious, according to feedback. My daughter was very happy with the soccer ball, and I realized that it's the only thing she ever orders when we come to Tonden. She likes cold udon, so being able to choose between warm and cold, and between udon and soba, is much appreciated. What I really liked this time was the customer service. It was polite and friendly, and the service towards the children was very nice, so we were able to have a pleasant meal. By the way, I got ¥300 off with a mobile coupon☆

I love the jumbo chawanmushi at Tonden. After a day at the amusement park, I stopped by for dinner with my body feeling cold. I ordered the hot jumbo chawanmushi, miso soup with sardines, steamed clams in sake, and bacon Caesar salad as individual dishes, along with a tempura bowl set, a children's set with a soccer ball. The prices may be a bit high, but I think it's worth it for something delicious once in a while, especially since there are no nearby locations. The jumbo chawanmushi is delicious when hot, and the fluffy sardine dumplings in the miso soup are warming. The seasoning is just right and tasty. The Caesar salad is decent, nothing special but not bad either. The steamed clams in sake take a bit of time as they are lit on the table. The soup is also delicious. This time, I got ¥300 off with a mobile coupon and also received a mini soft serve ice cream as a service. Thank you for the meal.

Once you start talking, the school lunch won't be enough! When I asked another mom who had the same thought, she said "Tonkatsu is expensive, right?" Am I the only one who thinks that? I always choose the cheaper menu items, thinking everyone else must be wealthy. It might be annoying, but thanks for letting me stay longer. This time of year, there are a lot of strawberry menus, which makes me so happy. Thank you for the meal!

I will post photos taken during my past visit. It was lunch, but the quality exceeded the price, top-class as always "Ton Den"❗

It's always crowded and a bit pricey. I've been a few times but it's hard for poor people to afford, as everyone orders set meals and drinks beer. This photo is all I have left. It was delicious though, thank you for the meal!

Hokkaido pork rice bowl with authentic plus soba is delicious.

"At the Japanese restaurant "Tonden," the tempura bowl is called "Tendon," which sounds like a pun, but there is no deeper meaning. On this day, I drove to Iwamizawa for a seminar with registration starting at 11:30. I was thinking of grabbing lunch at a random restaurant in Iwamizawa city along Route 12. I spotted the "Tonden" restaurant, so I parked and went in. It had been years since I last visited, maybe over 10 years. There were various banners outside, like one for New Year's dishes, one for eel in summer, and one for soft serve ice cream. I spent a few minutes looking at the menu, feeling indecisive as nothing really caught my eye. In the end, I settled for the tempura bowl. I probably only have tempura bowls once a year, so it was a rare treat in that sense. The taste and price were both average. As there is no "Tonden" in Asahikawa, it was a fun experience to try it out as a novelty."

I stopped by after a Buddhist memorial service. It's been a while since I visited Tonden. My teeth aren't feeling great, so I opted for the softer zaru soba and jumbo chawanmushi. The Tonden chain started around 1980 in Sapporo, if I remember correctly. During the bubble economy, sushi became significantly more delicious, and they started offering seasonal menus, expanding nationwide. They offer a variety of dishes like sushi, tempura, and dishes with names like "Sazanka" and "Kushiro," but I can never remember the details. Now, I'm enjoying the green soba noodles, which may not please soba enthusiasts due to their softness. However, there's something delicious about them. Perhaps it's the broth. While Kushiro's green soba has seaweed origins, this one seems to be made with matcha. I haven't had the jumbo chawanmushi much since their establishment, but trying it again, it's huge! It's a bowl full of chawanmushi with various ingredients like fish, meat, chestnut, shrimp, and sometimes yuzu peel, but the portion is quite large, and it can get a bit monotonous. I added the tempura dipping sauce, grated daikon radish, and ginger that my companion ordered to change up the flavor and finished it all. The jumbo is not to be underestimated.

Today I had work in Iwamizawa. I decided to have lunch at a nearby restaurant! I was craving soba, so I decided to try Ton Den for the first time in a while. I ordered the limited-time "Spring Sushi and Hokkaido Soba Lunch Set". Whenever there's a limited-time offer, I always feel like trying it (laughs). The set includes soba, seared sushi, nigiri sushi, thick rolls, and miso soup. A luxurious lunch!! The soba was delicious (#^.^#) I regret not getting the large size (ToT) Personally, the sushi was just okay (^-^; Thank you for the meal٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

It's a place in Iwamizawa city, located at 3-chome, 10-jo Higashi along Route 12. For the exact location, as always, please check on the map on Tabelog. I visited this restaurant during a break in the industry event for lunch. When I entered the restaurant, there were customers waiting, but I had made a reservation in advance, so I was seated at a smoking table without any issues. I looked at the menu to decide what to order, and since the summer season was approaching, there was a promotion for eel dishes on the table, so I fell for it and decided to order the "Unagi-don". The waitress came to take our order, and to my surprise, they offered a free upgrade to a large portion of rice, so I went ahead and ordered the large portion. After about 15 minutes, the Unagi-don was served, and out of the three boxes, one did not have a lid, probably because of the extra rice. I took a photo while noticing that the rice portion in the regular Unagi-don at the next table was significantly smaller, almost half the amount. I thought it was too much rice for me, but I proceeded to try the eel. It was a bit greasy and slightly warm, probably because it was not heated enough after being frozen. The eel skin was chewy and hard to bite through. The eel sauce was a bit too sweet for my liking. The rice was too soft for an Unagi-don, and there was not enough sauce on the rice and eel. I wished they had provided extra sauce on the side. Overall, I felt that the price had increased and the quality of the eel had decreased compared to when I had it at another restaurant from the same group before. I even thought that the eel at a beef bowl chain restaurant tasted better.

I decided to have a hearty dinner and visited "Tonden" in Iwamizawa for the first time. When I go to Tonden in Sapporo, I usually have to wait for about 30 minutes, so I was prepared for that. However, our food arrived in about 15 minutes. My partner had the sashimi and tempura set (1,380 yen) with miso soup upgraded to clam miso soup (additional 200 yen). The sashimi was fresh and the tempura had a crispy coating. In Sapporo, the tempura tends to be soggy, but this was authentic. The ingredients like shrimp, pumpkin, and mixed vegetables were ordinary but delicious. The rice portion was small, but my partner, who claimed not to be very hungry, finished it all. The pickled vegetables were cabbage pickles, I believe. As for me, I'm on a mini diet, so I opted for the low-calorie special set (1,380 yen). I chose the warm vegetable salad and upgraded the miso soup to sardine ball clear soup (additional 200 yen). The set included five-grain porridge, three small side dishes (smoked duck, mini sashimi, pickled vegetables), and miso soup, totaling 445 kcal. If I had chosen the salmon and scallop salad, it would have been only 376 kcal. Really? It was quite a generous portion. The warm vegetable salad was not mini but a medium-sized plate. It consisted of lettuce, okra, various beans, pumpkin, and was very satisfying. The recommended fresh scallop menu was sold out, so I decided to try the live scallop sashimi (580 yen). The live scallops were sweet and the texture was firm. Each scallop came with fresh radish and carrot garnish, along with parsley. The seating arrangement was comfortable and spacious, but the continuous crying of a baby nearby was a bit distracting. Perhaps it's something to expect in a family restaurant. The staff were friendly and the place was clean, but the noise was the only downside.