A traditional Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal fish and vegetables carefully grilled over a hearth. Located underground on a small street off Omotesando. Watching the bold skewering of ingredients and the slow cooking process over the hearth in front of the guests is both enjoyable and heartwarming during the winter season. [Ordered Items] - Fried eggplant in broth (570 yen) - Charcoal-grilled green onions (780 yen) - Beef tendon simmered with tofu (1100 yen) - Grilled oysters (490 yen x 2) - Winter yellowtail (1980 yen) - Red snapper kabuto (970 yen) - Deep-fried oysters from Chigasaki (1100 yen) Other items included soybean simmered dish as a starter. Drinks included beer, green tea mixed with shochu, and sake. The fried eggplant in broth maintains a firm texture with a satisfying chewiness and a rich broth that permeates the dish. The grilled green onions are cooked to perfection, offering a gentle sweetness and tenderness. The beef tendon simmered with tofu, a must-order dish, is delicious and pairs well with sake. The tender beef tendons have a mix of melt-in-your-mouth and chewy textures, soaked in a sweet simmering broth that showcases the care put into the dish. The winter yellowtail is a popular dish that everyone orders, with thick and sizable cuts cooked simply with salt. However, there may be variations in the parts and quantity served depending on the timing of the order, so luck may play a role. The yellowtail is available until February, as informed by the staff. The deep-fried oysters are large and come in pairs, offering a generous portion that concentrates the flavor of the oysters. The clear and refreshing taste of the beer indicates the cleanliness of the tap. The highlight of this restaurant lies in its grilled dishes, but they also offer sashimi, simmered dishes, fried items, and meat dishes. The menu is like a traditional kaiseki cuisine, all delicious and presented in beautiful dishes. Personal favorites include the winter yellowtail, beef tendon simmered with tofu, black seven-spice grilled chicken, simmered vegetables, and taro croquettes. This time, the deep-fried oysters also joined my list of favorites. According to the staff, the charcoal-grilled meat is also recommended, particularly the pork belly. Due to its popularity, the restaurant is often fully booked, so it is recommended to make reservations in advance.

I had been curious about this restaurant since it opened, but I hadn't had the chance to visit until now. I went on a holiday night without a reservation, but was able to enter easily as soon as they opened. I thought it was a robatayaki restaurant, but the sashimi was also very delicious. The sake goes down smoothly, so sake lovers should definitely visit!

It's a underground restaurant near Flying Tiger with a dark and mature atmosphere. I had the seafood bara-chirashi for lunch, but the center was mushy, which was a bit of a dealbreaker for me. The rice on top was fluffy and separate, so maybe it's an issue with how the vinegar was added or how it was plated? As a rice lover, I have to rate it on the lower side.

Budget reminder Number of people: 2 Price: Roughly around 6000 yen Breakdown: Assorted sashimi, grilled clams, Nasu miso vinegar, taro croquettes, marinated iwashi, diced pork with sansho pepper, 3 beers per person I found a nice Japanese-style izakaya near Omotesando on Tabelog. I was worried if we could go on the same day, but when I called, it seemed like they had availability, so we went around 8:00 PM. They only had Asahi Jukusen beer, which raised my expectations. The glasses had an interesting shape, and the taste was light, hitting the spot for sake drinkers. The menu consisted mainly of appetizers like obanzai and seafood grilled on a hearth. We ordered the sashimi platter, which was decent in taste but felt a bit lacking in variety. (I think it had octopus, horse mackerel, and bonito that day). If you're looking for good value, it might be better to go for grilled fish. There are few easy-to-enter izakayas with a Japanese atmosphere around Omotesando, so it seems versatile and recommended!

I forgot to take a photo of the grilled anago and shioyaki pork, but I also had vinegared dishes with junsa, crab, and mozuku. I prefer the anago to be grilled a bit more. The pork was good. I should have ordered the grilled horse mackerel after all. It was quite crowded. I wonder if it will be harder to make a reservation now.

Lunch was great! The atmosphere in the restaurant was nice and cozy with dim lighting. I chose the mackerel fried chicken this time, and it was the right choice. They fried it after I ordered, so it was served hot and delicious. The rice was also tasty, I even got a second helping and was very happy. I would like to try other menu items next time!

The food was delicious! I had 4 or 5 drinks, ate a lot, and the cost performance was great at around 8000 yen per person. They also allowed us to bring our own celebration drinks, and the owner was playful and fantastic! They had a wide variety of sake, so I'm looking forward to trying that next time.

First visit, aimed for a robatayaki restaurant in Omotesando but it was closed, wandered around near Omotesando, found a precious restaurant open on Sunday night, about 20 minutes to last order, enjoyed summer dishes like corn and sweetfish, as well as eringi mushrooms and taro croquettes in stew, didn't have a final dish, they have a good selection of sake but prices are a bit high, probably because we had been drinking since noon, had 4-5 tea-based cocktails (green tea, oolong tea, rooibos tea), not a bad restaurant overall, but slightly pricey, spent around 11,500 yen for two people.

Three of us made a reservation a week in advance for a Saturday night. The restaurant had an L-shaped counter seat arrangement, and it was fully booked, so having a reservation was necessary. The atmosphere was lively, with mostly groups of three at the counter and tables for two being quite cramped. The menu consisted of seasonal charcoal-grilled fish, vegetable and meat dishes, and various small plates. There were over 10 types of sake available. The food was delicious and the small portions allowed us to try a variety of dishes. The grilled ayu and clams, wagyu beef, taro croquette were particularly good. However, the portions were small and the prices were relatively high, so it could get expensive if you order a lot. I had beer and about three glasses of shochu, and the total bill came to around 9000 yen. The food paired well with the shochu, so it would be nice to have more variety of shochu available (currently they have barley, sweet potato, and brown sugar).

It's easy for one person to get a seat. The texture of the flying fish in the seafood bowl is irresistible. Normally, seafood bowls are rice-based, making it difficult to get vegetables, but here, if you ask for less rice, you'll get a salad which is good for a balanced diet. The calm atmosphere downstairs is also a big plus. They only accept cash for lunch.

The lunch at a delicious restaurant is a great deal and the best. There is a hidden gem Japanese restaurant near the Apple Store where the fish dishes are very delicious. It may be a bit pricey at night, but the lunch is very affordable. This time, I had the assorted sashimi bowl, which was delicious, but the mackerel tempura set meal is also very tasty. I would love to go back there again soon.

Beer is only Asahi Jukusen at the robatayaki restaurant! The appetizers were like obanzai, and the seafood and meat slowly grilled over the irori were excellent. The sake was great too! I want to go again. #Nanadaime Toraji #Omotesando #Robatayaki #Japanese cuisine #Record #May

I visited for lunch and the atmosphere was very nice in this small place. The customers were mostly women and a few couples. The food was very elegant and seemed like a place where you could confidently bring someone. The interior is a bit narrow in the walkways, so be careful. There is a private room in the back that also looked calm and lovely. Despite the simple exterior with few signs, it quickly became full, which is understandable given the cost performance and atmosphere. The grilled mackerel rice bowl was also delicious.

The heat from the hearth is quite intense, I thought it might turn into teriyaki at the counter. It's a joke, but it can get quite hot so it's better to avoid it. However, during the cold winter months, it might be a good thing. The dishes are lined up beautifully and taste delicious. The staff are all young and the customers are also on the younger side, creating a lively atmosphere. For those who prefer a more calm atmosphere, it would be better to request a private room.

Omotesando is a place where it can be quite difficult to find a good lunch spot, but this restaurant offers a calm atmosphere and delicious lunch options. I ordered the Kamaage Shirasu Don (1100 yen), which came with miso soup, pickles, and shredded konjac with cod roe. The shirasu (whitebait) was large and satisfying to eat, especially when mixed with egg and soy sauce. I really wanted to have a beer with it, but I resisted this time. The price and taste were both very satisfying, making it a high-quality lunch experience. Thank you for the meal!

A rare restaurant on Omotesando where you can have a delicious set lunch. It's recommended to go around 11 am as it's less crowded, but on weekends it gets packed around 12 pm. The taste is a bit refined and extremely delicious. The atmosphere is sophisticated and feels like Ginza. Note that they only accept cash for payment.

This is a convenient restaurant in Omotesando when you want to eat Japanese food a la carte. It is a robatayaki restaurant where you can see the food being grilled right in front of you! I previously had a delicious dish with grilled salmon and salmon roe, but today I only ordered the salmon. The delicious Japanese food goes well with the alcohol.

I've been here for lunch before, but it was my first time coming at night. I walked from Araki-cho to Omotesando as a way to sober up. It was our fourth stop of the day, so we didn't drink or eat too much. We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to get in. We sat at the counter and I saw them grilling saury over charcoal right in front of me. The fish looked big and delicious, I wanted to try it. The atmosphere was nice. We paid 4,320 yen for the two of us with a card.

I happened to come across a restaurant with a solid and impressive appearance on the back street of Omotesando, on my way to Mai Izumi, a teppanyaki restaurant. It was lunchtime, so I decided to stop by. The restaurant is located underground, down a flight of stairs. While they serve teppanyaki at night, they offer reasonably priced daily Japanese set meals for lunch. Today's special was a seafood bara-chirashi bowl, which included tuna, salmon, shrimp, cucumber, and egg. The set also came with miso soup and side dishes, making it a great deal. It's rare to find such high-quality Japanese set meals for lunch in this area, even on weekends. I'm glad I found this place. February 16, 2023. ⭐︎ 3.49

I found a place I wanted to go to, but it was too crowded to get in. I was lucky to avoid waiting in line by arriving a little early. I decided to try the simmered golden snapper set meal. I don't usually eat simmered dishes. I'm curious about what they serve at night. The menu looked expensive though.

I entered the restaurant around 12:30 for lunch. I was drawn in by the stylish atmosphere and decided to give it a try. The interior has both table and counter seats, making it easy for solo diners during lunchtime. However, dining alone during dinner may feel a bit lonely. I ordered the swordfish tempura with grated daikon and ponzu sauce set for 1,100 yen. It arrived in about 4 minutes. I immediately tried a bite of the swordfish tempura - crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, very delicious! I appreciate how quickly they served the dish. Thank you for the meal. *Payment is cash only.