Lunch at a popular Western-style restaurant known for dishes like menchi katsu, hamburger, croquette, and shrimp fry. This time, I decided to try their curry for the first time. I had the crispy and rich tonkatsu curry for 1800 yen including tax. First, I enjoyed the seasonal corn potage, warm and delicious. The salad, with fresh shredded cabbage and special dressing, was refreshing. The thick tonkatsu had a fluffy white coating. The curry sauce, named black curry, was indeed black in color. However, the flavor was not too intense, with a balanced mix of fondue and curry spices. The rice, tonkatsu, and curry sauce were served on a long plate, allowing you to enjoy each component separately, which was interesting. The garnish included the traditional fukujinzuke, which added to the overall enjoyment. When you feel a bit tired of hamburger steak or menchi katsu, trying the tonkatsu curry once in a while might be a good idea. The fried eggplant hidden underneath the tonkatsu was delicious! The special sauce was versatile, complementing the tonkatsu, curry, and salad. Water was served in a bottle, which was convenient for a curry lunch. Visiting after 12:30 PM allowed for a relatively easy entry, and the quiet atmosphere was a plus. Thank you for the meal. The table billing system made things easier. Not many university students were seen inside, probably because it's hard to spend 1800 yen on tonkatsu curry during lunchtime. If given the chance, visiting a university cafeteria might be interesting. I also tried the mixed fry on another day, which included pork cutlet, croquette, shrimp fry, and squid fry, and I was very satisfied!

I found out after visiting the restaurant that it is a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient. The squid salad is generous in portion and very delicious. The fried horse mackerel is crispy and goes well with drinks. The crab cream croquette has a deep and delicious flavor.

In the past, I used to come to Shunkotei for curry lunch multiple times before my eldest son's parent-teacher meetings. It brings back various memories when I come to this station, but looking back, having curry before a meeting (laughs) At that time, I used to eat quietly without taking photos... Visited again for a solo lunch. Chose the Fry & Hamburger set for ¥1600, a popular menu among middle-aged and elderly customers. They offer bottled water, a super selected sun sauce for the fry, and a special dressing for the cabbage. The plate is filled with what you want to eat at a Western-style restaurant, with hamburger, shrimp fry, and croquette. You can choose between today's soup or miso soup, and I chose today's soup, which was tomato potage. Opted for rice instead of bread. Even on weekdays, families with children are noticeable. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing due to the older age group. The soup, rice, and plate were served. The Domiglase sauce, simmered to perfection, is rich in flavor. The round hamburger, croquette, and shrimp fry are served. The shrimp fry is small but has a real shrimp texture, not the commonly stretched and soft shrimp fry. The croquette has a soft potato texture with a simple meat flavor. It goes well with the sun sauce. The hamburger is round but not tough, with a soft texture that breaks easily with chopsticks. It's not overflowing with meat juice, but it's juicy. Everything is delicious. The small amount of rice is also appreciated. There seem to be many regular customers dining alone, but the service is attentive even to me, who visited after a long time. For this price, it's reliable Western cuisine. Thank you for the meal.

Arrived around 12:50 on Sunday. No line, but the restaurant was full. Waited about 5 minutes and was seated by the window. Ordered a lunch set with my companion. The restaurant, including the kitchen, was run efficiently by 3 staff members. Started with tomato soup, which had a gentle flavor and was foamy. It seemed like it would be good to dip bread in. Looking forward to the next dish. 1. Menchi Katsu and Croquette Set: The menchi had a coarse ground beef with a hint of salt and pepper. It was crispy and delicious, with a subtle meaty flavor. It didn't feel greasy at all. Unlike hamburger meat, it felt more delicate. The croquette was surprisingly good. The potato melted in the mouth, with a good balance of salt and a creamy texture. It seemed impossible to make at home. Truly a Western-style restaurant. Even the cabbage was incredibly delicious. 2. Fry and Hamburger: My companion praised everything as delicious. I ordered this last time and felt the delicate umami of the hamburger. The shrimp fry and croquette were a bit small, but the tartar sauce was excellent. I would recommend this to first-time visitors to understand the restaurant's high quality. 3. Ice Dessert (Shaved Ice): I ordered this for the first time as it was popular last time. Reasonably priced at 500 yen each. The Matcha Sweet Potato flavor had a perfect combination of authentic matcha syrup and red bean paste. It was worth ordering. There was a dessert called "Abe River," inspired by Abe River Mochi, according to the staff. I tried it out of curiosity, and it was the right choice. It had red bean cream inside and was topped with black syrup. The idea was quite brilliant. Besides the delicious ingredients, you could enjoy the change in taste. It was a great way to end the meal, especially on a hot day. Overall, the food was consistently delicious. It seemed like they put effort into every aspect, from the rice to the sauce. I definitely want to come back. Suggestions for the restaurant: The portions seemed appropriate for women, but overall, they were a bit small. It would be nice to have menu items like a "greedy set" or a "satisfaction set" with larger portions of hamburger, rice, and side dishes. I would definitely order that for around 2000 yen.

I felt like having Western food and decided to visit Shunkotei in Mejiro during lunchtime on a weekday, and I was able to get in easily. I chose the Fry & Hamburg set (1600 yen). First, they brought out tomato potage soup, which was delicious. The perfect acidity of the tomatoes and cream cheese-like flavor really refreshed me in the summer heat. The Western dishes that followed were all carefully prepared, making it feel like a lunch for adults. I enjoyed each dish's quality and finished my meal in no time. This place has a retro and calm atmosphere, making it highly recommended as a Western restaurant for adults. Thank you for the meal.

The building on the jogging route where I often pass by, but it was my first time going in. Surprisingly not crowded. The location, clientele, and staff are all elegant. The lunch menu is affordable. I ordered the mixed fry - pork cutlet, shrimp, squid, and meat croquette. Tartar sauce, sun sauce, tonkatsu sauce, and French dressing were served later. The pork cutlet was elegant and tender. The small shrimp was firm and fresh. It's been a while since I had squid fry and it was surprisingly delicious. I have always preferred meat croquettes over crab cream since I was a child, so I loved it. The sun sauce was delicious. A young male staff member told me to take my time, but a veteran female staff member quickly cleared away the sauces and plates. The seats were available, but is it okay to take it slow? Which one is it?

Until recently, the restaurant used to be closed on Mondays, so I, who only have Mondays off, thought I wouldn't have the chance to visit. However, it seems that they are now open on Mondays as well, so I decided to go. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a beautiful building. The customers seemed to range from young to elderly. I usually go for curry, but this time I chose the menchi katsu and potato croquette. It cost 1500 yen. First, I had the corn potage soup. It was smooth and delicious, with little bubbles on the surface. After a while, the menchi katsu and croquette were served. There were three types of sauce on the table, but I tried them without any sauce first. When I cut into the menchi katsu, juicy meat overflowed, and it had a satisfying texture with a mix of coarsely ground and finely ground meat. The potato croquette had a hint of dashi, giving it a Japanese twist even though it was a Western dish. It was my first time experiencing this, and it was delicious. I noticed that rice tends to stick to the plate more when served in a Western-style dish. The waiter was young and didn't stand out much, but the food was good.

The fried crab cream croquette and minced cutlet are both delicious. They feel like they are made with care. The main issue is with the beef curry. The biggest problem is the smell of blood in the meat. The roux is okay, it gives a feeling of using beef stock properly, but the spices are monotonous. Don't expect too much from it.

On this day, I stopped by at a restaurant in Mejiro while on my way from one meeting to another. It was just after the opening at 11:30 am, so there weren't many customers yet. (By noon, it was almost full.) The interior of the restaurant is very bright and clean, creating a wonderful atmosphere suitable for any occasion. The menu is simple and typical of a Western-style restaurant, with most dishes priced in the 1000 yen range, making it relatively affordable. I ordered the "Fry & Hamburg (1600 yen)" and soon received a delicious soup. The corn potage soup was particularly tasty, with the fresh sweetness and flavor of corn spreading throughout. About 10 minutes later, the Fry & Hamburg arrived. It came with a special dressing for the salad, a sun sauce for the fry, and tartar sauce. The shredded cabbage was neatly cut and fresh. The fry was crispy and delicious, especially the croquette. However, the highlight for me was the hamburg. It was thick and juicy, dripping with meat juices, and paired perfectly with the exquisite demiglace sauce. While it may not be the best hamburg I've ever had, it was definitely high-quality. Overall, this restaurant is very good. With its cleanliness and reasonable prices, it is welcoming to customers of all ages and is sure to become popular. It was very delicious! Thank you for the meal!

A well-known French-inspired Western-style restaurant in Mejiro, featured in the Michelin Bib Gourmand guide for 6 consecutive years. Chef Motojiro Saito incorporates French and kaiseki techniques into Western cuisine at "Mejiro Shunkotei." The stylish yet unpretentious atmosphere exudes a sense of nostalgia. Careful selection of ingredients and meticulous preparation are evident in their concept of "new and nostalgic Western cuisine." They use a gastroback (pressure cooker) to achieve a higher level of Western cuisine, such as fresh lettuce and succulent oysters. Located just a 2-minute walk from Mejiro Station, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with no fixed holidays. I visited on a holiday afternoon and was seated immediately. I ordered the "Fry & Hamburg (shrimp, croquette)" set for ¥1600. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the commercial building "Mejiro Trad" right outside Mejiro Station. Lunch sets come with a choice of seasonal soup or miso soup, and rice or bread. Today, I chose the seasonal soup and rice. The seasonal soup was "corn potage," with a fresh sweetness reminiscent of freshly picked corn and a smooth texture like tiny bubbles. The mayo-like container held onion dressing for the salad. The other container was super-selected sun sauce for the croquette. Soon, the Fry & Hamburg plate arrived. The Hamburg's bitter-tasting demiglace sauce with a hint of red wine captivated me. The meat was so tender that it crumbled easily with a knife, and juicy when pierced with a fork. The croquette and shrimp fry were light and crispy. The croquette had a creamy meat and smooth potato filling, while the shrimp fry had a firm, bouncy texture. The lettuce was crisp and fresh, and the potato salad was smooth and delicious. Overall, every dish offered a unique twist that was different from the usual. The bill was settled at the table, in true Western style.

I found out that Shunka-tei in Shizuoka also has a branch in Mejiro, so I decided to visit. The restaurant in Mejiro also serves delicious Western-style dishes. I was impressed by their attention to detail, like providing hot towels with tongs. The prices are a bit high, but the excellent service makes it worth it. The cold soup served as an appetizer was rich and flavorful, yet refreshing. The hamburger with demi-glace sauce paired well with rice, and the steak was delicious with a hint of wasabi. I visited on a Saturday afternoon without a reservation, arriving 15 minutes before opening. There were only two groups ahead of me, and I was able to be seated promptly.

I visited this Western restaurant for a solo lunch on my day off. Located near Mejiro Station, right in front of the West Gate of Gakushuin University, this restaurant is situated on the 2nd floor of the commercial facility TRAD. Although it is a relatively new establishment opened in 2014, it exudes a nostalgic atmosphere and offers impressive dishes that have earned it a reputation among urban ladies, with consecutive appearances in the Michelin Guide. It has also won the Western Food Top 100 award from '20 to '23. On a certain Saturday around 1 pm, after finishing my errands in Ikebukuro, I decided to try my luck and called to inquire about a reservation. I was told that all reservation slots were filled but there was no wait at the moment. Seizing the opportunity, I rushed to the restaurant and arrived around 1:30 pm. There was one person waiting outside, but I was able to enter after a 15-minute wait. I got a table by the window with a view of Mejiro Station and Gakushuin University, and took my time choosing from the menu. The menu consisted mainly of classic dishes such as hamburg steak, stew, and croquettes, all highly rated by word of mouth, making it difficult to decide. Eventually, I decided to go with the European-style curry, which I hadn't had in a while. First, I was served a set salad and corn potage. The French dressing I casually drizzled over the salad was rich and delicious. The smooth and creamy corn potage brought out the sweetness of the corn. This heightened my expectations for the main dish. After 10 minutes, the main dish arrived. The curry and rice were served on separate plates. The curry had chunks of beef, about 3cm square, with 6 pieces in total. The beef was tender and fell apart easily when bitten into. The demiglace sauce in the curry was rich and flavorful, with a nice balance of concentrated vegetable umami and refreshing tomato acidity. It was delicious! The portion of rice was small, but the satisfying richness of the curry left me feeling happily full. Although it may not be a place I can visit frequently due to the price, I would like to visit with my family on special occasions. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back again.

Fried food series, hamburger, doria, steak, and conquered them all (lol). The fried food had a crispy coating with tender ingredients, and all of them were delicious using two different sauces. A subtle hit was this dressing that goes well with shredded cabbage! I was able to enjoy munching on the cabbage.

I visited before noon on a weekday. I didn't have a reservation, but I was seated right away. The restaurant quickly filled up. My companion was running late for our meeting, but the staff adjusted the timing of serving the dishes, which was much appreciated. I had the mixed fry and pork cutlet curry. The curry was very dark and rich, almost like beef stew, and it was delicious. The shrimp fry was also round and tasty.

It was one of the top 100 restaurants, but when I called on the day, they had availability so I made a reservation and went for lunch. I had the Mixed Grill (hamburger and steak) for ¥2,200 and a draft beer. I also selected corn soup and rice. The hamburger in the Mixed Grill was quite delicious. The corn soup and steak were also tasty. However, the rice didn't taste very good, perhaps due to the way it was cooked, and there wasn't enough of it. An extra serving of rice cost ¥200. Overall, it was delicious but didn't quite make me smile. It was just good. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a commercial building near the station. It has a new feel to it, being part of a building's dining area. The interior is bright with only table seating. Personally, it wasn't my favorite space. There were also solo diners. The restaurant is completely non-smoking, but there is a smoking area in the building.

This is a Western-style restaurant located in a building near Mejiro Station. It is a popular restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere and spacious seating. I chose the classic menu item, Flight Hamburg. The corn potage that comes with it was also delicious, not like the canned ones. The main dish, the Hamburg steak with demi-glace sauce, was very tasty and the fried items were crispy. It's easy to see why this is a popular restaurant. A friend who lives in Mejiro also frequents this place, mentioning that it is child-friendly. Despite the high-quality taste, the prices are reasonable, which is much appreciated in today's economy. I look forward to coming back and trying more dishes. Thank you for the meal.

When this restaurant was in Akasaka, it was far from the casual Western-style restaurant that it is now. It was a place for entertaining guests, with small private rooms with only one table, larger sunken kotatsu-style tables with red cloths, and other room types that I can no longer remember. It was often used for entertaining politicians from Nagatacho, critics who were asked to write favorable articles, university professors, etc. When the restaurant closed and moved to Shizuoka, I felt a great sense of loss. Years later, I visited the restaurant in Mejiro, which had transformed into a Western-style restaurant, and felt a sense of nostalgia just from the name. Recently, my family and I visited the restaurant because my sister's family had returned from overseas and had various food requests. The atmosphere was pleasant, the service was good, and the food was enjoyable. I will definitely visit again.

Visited the nostalgic Shunkatei with colleagues from work. Enjoyed a variety of colorful appetizers, corn soup, plump shrimp fry, rich beef stew, Akaushi beef cutlet (forgot to take a photo), and finished with Sri Lankan curry. For dessert, we had delicious shaved ice and rich pudding, with a wide selection to choose from. Everyone was very satisfied with the delicious food. The atmosphere of the second-floor window seat overlooking the forest of Gakushuin University was also nice, and we had a casual yet enjoyable time. It's a bit far from Mejiro, so it's hard to visit often, but I hope this restaurant comes back to Akasaka.

Visited a popular Western-style restaurant on Thursday at 12:40. The seating rate was around 40%, probably due to the cloudy and rainy weather forecast. I decided to try the pork cutlet, which I had never eaten before. For the soup, I usually think miso soup goes well with tonkatsu, but the soup at this restaurant is so delicious that I chose it again today. The usual dressings and tonkatsu sauce were served, along with salt. The soup arrived in about 5 minutes, and it was a corn potage soup for the current season. It had a smooth and creamy texture with a rich corn flavor, very delicious. The tonkatsu arrived about 5 minutes after the soup. The meat was thick and had a slight chew to it, perfectly fried and tasty. I enjoyed it with the usual tonkatsu sauce, as well as the new tonkatsu sauce and salt that came with it. The total bill at the table was 1800 yen including tax, and I was able to pay with a card.

I visited around 1:30 pm on a regular day and found that the seats were relatively empty, but a few more groups arrived later, indicating its popularity. The restaurant has a great atmosphere with large windows and a sense of openness even though it's on the second floor. I ordered the Fly & Hamburger set which came with soup and rice, and also had some sparkling wine. The hamburger was very juicy and full of meat juices. The sauce was not greasy or too salty, and it went well with the meat. The shrimp was small but thick, providing more satisfaction than expected. I've been exploring Western-style dining in the Ikebukuro area recently, but I think this place stands out with its elegant Western-style cuisine and I was very satisfied with my experience.

Overall, it was just an average taste. The onion dressing was delicious, so I recommend having the salad. The corn soup was very ordinary. The hamburger was made with 100% beef, but it felt a bit dry and lacking in juiciness. I finished the shrimp fry without sharing a single bite and had a few bites of the minced cutlet. That's the general feeling.