☆Recommended Points☆ ① A night limited hidden menu featuring a bitter adult demiglace sauce omelette rice ② The incredibly rich adult hayashi rice, which is the most popular dish 【Menu】"Omelette Rice (1,600 yen)" "Hayashi Rice (1,400 yen)" Let's start with the omelette rice. This is a dinner time limited hidden menu that is not listed on the regular menu, so please take note. You can choose between ketchup and demiglace sauce, and this time we chose the demiglace sauce. The omelette is thin and well-cooked in the traditional style. The rice is slightly soft and moist. The ketchup flavor is just right. The ingredients include onions, mushrooms, and bacon in a ketchup rice style. The bacon is plentiful, adding a rich umami flavor. The demiglace sauce on top is thin with a low viscosity, and quite bitter. It has a truly authentic adult taste. If you order the hayashi rice together, you may want to try the ketchup version. The standout feature was the portion size, which is huge and would be considered extra large in a regular restaurant. It might be a bit challenging for one person, so sharing with two people is recommended. Next, the popular dish, hayashi rice. When you think of hayashi rice, you may imagine a thick type, but this hayashi rice has plenty of ingredients, with a sauce that is more like a thin liquid. It is packed with beef, mushrooms, green peas, and onions. The flavor is deep and intense, with the liquid sauce being less but more than enough in richness. It felt like a one-of-a-kind hayashi rice. 【Summary】 "Grill F" is a long-established Western-style restaurant founded in 1950 near Gotanda Station. It is a well-known restaurant that has been featured in various media, standing out in this drinking area as a rare long-established Western-style restaurant. With a wide range of menu items including classic dishes like hamburger steak, beef stew, crab croquette, as well as voluminous options like beef cutlet, chicken cutlet, and niche items like escalope, the most popular dish remains the hidden menu hayashi rice. While it is no longer really a hidden menu as most people order it, it is still not listed on the menu, so please be aware. The interior of the restaurant has a vintage feel, with a retro atmosphere that seems frozen in time. However, dining on Western-style dishes in such a setting brings out a unique deliciousness. If you want to enjoy authentic Western-style cuisine, be sure to visit this restaurant.

I was curious about this restaurant because it often appears in gourmet shows, and I was planning to visit it soon with my partner. However, unexpectedly, our first visit happened when the Chinese restaurant we originally planned to visit was closed. As soon as we stepped into the restaurant, we were greeted by a retro atmosphere with warm-colored lights that made us feel very comfortable. The walls had traces of a fireplace, there was a buffalo-shaped object in the corner, and a small ceiling fan spinning above. Two tall male staff members welcomed us in the hall. Both of them were in charge of the hall, but they were wearing white chef hats and chef uniforms like in the kitchen, giving off a sense of cleanliness. We realized that only cash was accepted when we sat down. We found a sign on the wall saying, "Cash only." Since there were many convenience stores nearby, we didn't have to worry about not having enough cash on hand. The open kitchen surrounded by the counter allowed us to see all the cooking processes. Most customers at the counter were eating hayashi rice. The tables were set for 4, 4, and 2 people, and groups larger than that were escorted to the second-floor tatami room. It was surprising to find out that there was a second floor. While most customers quickly ate hayashi rice and left, we planned to enjoy some drinks as well. We asked for the hayashi rice to be served last and ordered the following: White wine (bottle), Crab salad, Assorted fried fish (flounder and shrimp), Shrimp macaroni gratin, Hayashi rice. As shown in the photos, all the dishes were small portions but tasted great. The ingredients were cut very carefully, and there was no disappointment in any of the dishes. The shrimp in the fried fish was very fresh, and the flounder was crispy and fluffy, making it easy to enjoy with drinks. The smoothness of the gratin and the carefulness of the sauce were outstanding. It was incredibly delicious! The hayashi rice was served with the rice divided into two plates without us having to ask. Very thoughtful. It was very flavorful and delicious. Next time, I will come back to try the beef stew. Thank you for the meal. P.S. Overall, the portions are small, and the cash-only policy made me wonder why. I think it's because the average customer spending is low. As mentioned above, many customers quickly eat hayashi rice and leave, so it seems like they need to increase turnover. It might not be satisfying for big eaters. Since there are few seats, it seems challenging to continue operating without increasing the turnover. Most customers only order the 1,500 yen hayashi rice and maybe one side dish before leaving. It also seems like not many people order alcohol. In fact, there are only four bottles each of white and red wine on the wine list, and surprisingly, the white wine was not very cold. I thought, "Oh, they probably don't sell many bottles." (They did put it in a wine cooler when serving) Since the food is delicious, I want to take my time next time and enjoy several dishes with wine.

●Established restaurant/ Jet black Demi-glace/ Recommended by Shunsuke Inada●1-minute walk from Gotanda Station●Opened in 1950●Cash only●The 2nd generation chef is Kiyoshi Hasegawa━━━━━━━━━━━━━​━━━━━▼　Food　▼━━━━━━━━━━━━━​━━━━━【Consomme】¥650 (tax included)Served with two quail eggs. Natural flavor. Spicy with pepper.………………………………………………………【Crab Croquette】¥1,600 (tax included)Plenty of Bechamel sauce inside the light crispy coating. Not much crab flavor. The peeled tomato is excellent.………………………………………………………【Oxtail】¥2,700 (tax included)Thick as a rock wall. A clash of meat and gelatin. The jet black Demi-glace is bitter and very deep.━━━━━━━━━━━━━​━━━━━▼　Ambiance & Service　▼━━━━━━━━━━━━━​━━━━━The interior is old-fashioned with intricate designs throughout. Standard service.━━━━━━━━━━━━━​━━━━━▼　Summary　▼━━━━━━━━━━━━━​━━━━━A well-known restaurant in the foodie community, admired by Shunsuke Inada and Naoko Igawa among others. The oxtail was as thick as a rock wall! The Demi-glace sauce was also wonderful. In conclusion, it's a place where you can enjoy "oxtail as thick as a rock wall."

I visited a restaurant introduced by Kenkoba on Ametalk. It was just before the last order, so there were no people inside, but a few people came in afterwards, so it is indeed a popular restaurant. This time, I ordered the popular menu item, Hayashi Rice, which Kenkoba introduced. It was overflowing from the bowl, which got me really excited. It was clearly not the Hayashi Rice that I knew. The flavor of the meat was rich and the taste was more on the bitter side, but there was also a sweetness from the vegetables. I couldn't stop eating and finished every last bite. It's conveniently located just one minute from the station, and I definitely want to visit again when I'm in Gotanda.

I visited an old Western-style restaurant without a reservation and arrived around 7:00 pm. Fortunately, I was able to get a table. Here are the dishes I ordered and my brief thoughts on each: - Corn soup: Not very delicious. - White asparagus: Light and easy to eat. - Crab cream croquette: Rich with plenty of crab flavor. - Hamburger: Did not particularly like the demi-glace sauce. - Omelette rice: Generous portion size. There are other recommended dishes as well, so I would like to go back and try something different next time.

I went straight from Tokyo Station to Gotanda Station. I mistakenly looked at the map thinking it was a familiar place and ended up taking a detour before arriving. Luckily, there was an empty seat at the counter and I sat down. From the counter seat, I could see the food being prepared, which heightened my expectations. They were making spaghetti and crab croquettes ordered by the previous customers. First, a plate of rice arrived followed by the sauce. It looked delicious. I had a feeling that if I lifted the spoon straight up, it would spill everywhere and cause a disaster. So, I slowly lifted the spoon from the center of the rice, and as expected, it spilled but the rice caught it. There was a lot of hashed beef on the rice with a black demiglace sauce that had a bitter taste. The texture of the sautéed onions reminded me of ginger pork (not the taste). This Hayashi rice, made with a stew-like roux, is different from the typical Hayashi rice. It made me crave red wine. I want to try other menu items at this high-quality restaurant.

I always have the crab croquettes here. It's a taste you can't find anywhere else. The customer service used to be unbelievable, so I stopped going, but recently it has improved to normal. I have started going again. Was it because they received feedback? Or was it the fault of the waitstaff? I believe the latter was the reason.

Hayashi rice for 1,450 yen is recommended at a super authentic Western-style restaurant in the prime location in front of Gotanda Station. At first, I thought the price was high, but considering the prime location in front of Gotanda Station and the authentic Western-style cuisine, it's actually not expensive at all. Hayashi rice is the recommended menu by the comedian Kendō Kobayashi for Gotanda gourmet. The Hayashi rice without roux has an exquisite texture of onions and is the best! The other menu items make you want to try more at this top-notch restaurant. The restaurant has a strong retro vibe and is narrow.

Grill Ef is a well-known long-established Western-style restaurant at Gotanda Station. When I entered around 11 o'clock on Monday, there were only male customers dining alone around me. More customers gradually arrived at the counter, but since it was before 12 o'clock, there was no line. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was very quiet as there was no background music, and the sound of frying and sautéing in the kitchen echoed pleasantly. I was in the mood for omurice, but they only serve it for dinner, so I was curious about their hayashi rice. I ordered it and when asked if I wanted a lot of rice, I requested a smaller portion. The sauce served was like a stir-fry of beef, onions, and mushrooms, with a silky smooth and rich dark sauce that was slightly oily and had a strong pepper flavor, making it a different genre from gyudon. The only downside was that the flavor intensity became noticeable with less rice. It came with pickled ginger, pickled radish, and fukujinzuke, and I particularly enjoyed it with the pickled ginger. Next time, I want to try their omurice for dinner!笑

Gourmet and fishing buddies on a "Western restaurant tour" today revisited "Grill F". It's been a while since I had their famous Hayashi Rice with plenty of ingredients, so now I'm feeling stuffed (laughs). Thank you for the meal. I'm looking for lunch, cafe, and dinner friends around Ebisu area... Also looking for ramen buddies and fishing buddies (laughs).

Hayashi rice is the most famous dish. It's very hearty with lots of ingredients! It's spicy and has a slightly burnt taste that is delicious. The onions are sweet and there are plenty of them, which was tasty. When asked if I wanted extra rice, I said a little less would be fine. Looking back, I think I could have kept the same amount of rice with the extra sauce. But reducing the rice was just right for my stomach. The glass was small, but the staff kept refilling it with water, which was nice. I want to eat it again!

Visited at 1pm on a weekday. Only one group was waiting in line! Ordered salad, crab cream croquette, shrimp fry, beef tongue stew, and hashed rice. Our table was the only one that looked like a bandit's feast. The hashed rice, which I had been curious about, was different from what I had imagined, but it had a strong pepper flavor and paired well with the rice! I also want to try the omelette rice at night.

Located about a 3-minute walk from Gotanda Station, this Western-style restaurant caught my eye and I finally had the chance to visit! The interior (and exterior) of the restaurant has a sophisticated and stylish atmosphere. I recommend trying the Hayashi Rice and Hamburg Steak set, which I ordered. The Hayashi Rice was different from the curry-like Hayashi Rice that most people imagine, but it was very delicious! The default portion of rice for the Hayashi Rice is generous, but the staff will confirm with you beforehand. The Hamburg Steak came with a half-cooked sunny-side-up egg on top, adding a nostalgic and flavorful touch. I also heard that the Beef Stew is recommended, so I'll definitely try that next time!

Lunch is always crowded and it's hard to get a chance... But surprisingly, when I passed by during dinner time, I was able to get in right away. So lucky! Maybe it's a good time to go at night when there are more people going out for drinks. I wanted to eat Hayashi Rice, but since it was my first visit, I really wanted to try the hamburger! I want to decide whether to come back for the hamburger or not! (Why) The photo was disappointing because the fried egg was hidden... I'm actually someone who doesn't think a fried egg is necessary on a hamburger. The demi-glace sauce was slightly bitter, and personally, it reminded me of the hamburger I used to enjoy at a restaurant when I was a child, making me feel nostalgic. I might have a hard time deciding between coming back for the Hayashi Rice or the hamburger next time. What a dilemma. The restaurant is small with few seats, but it had a relaxed atmosphere that made me forget it was located in a bustling area.

This is my second visit in a year. Yes, I came again to eat that Hayashi Rice. I ordered the extra large serving of the sauce! Here it is. The Hayashi with its unique appearance. It feels like beef and onions stir-fried with demi-glace sauce. It's delicious!! But not surprisingly amazing!! Thank you for the meal. Next time, I want to try a different menu.

I've always wanted to visit Grill EF! I went around 1 pm on a weekday and only had to wait a few minutes to be seated. I was curious about their famous Hayashi Rice!! It was completely different from what I had imagined, but it was incredibly delicious with the flavor of onions. I haven't had green peas in a while! (laughs) The pickles, pickled ginger, and pickled shallots were all-you-can-eat!! I'm interested in trying the Crab Curry and other evening limited menu items, so I want to visit again! Thank you for the meal!! {Menu Ordered} Hayashi Rice 1450 yen

I visited the restaurant at night. I arrived a little after 7:00 PM and was seated at the corner counter without having to wait. I decided to order the Hayashi Rice (1,450 yen) and Chicken Cutlet (1,500 yen). I had a seat where I could see the kitchen, so I watched closely as the dishes were being prepared. First, the Hayashi Rice arrived. I could see onions and beef being sautéed, and the texture of the onions was just right. The taste was a salty demiglace sauce with a strong soy sauce flavor, complemented by the perfect sweetness of the onions, and the aroma of beef and white wine or sake. It was delicious. Later, the Chicken Cutlet arrived. It was served on a bed of shredded cabbage, lettuce, and shiso leaves, with peeled tomatoes and watercress on the side. The chicken cutlet itself was bone-in, well cooked, and the sauce also had a strong soy sauce flavor. It was a bit disappointing that the sauce was slightly burnt. If I have the chance to visit again, I would definitely order the Hayashi Rice.

A classic Western-style restaurant in Gotanda that feels like something out of Laputa. Their specialty, the hearty Hayashi Rice, is made by thoroughly sautéing onions and beef in a frying pan until they are slightly burnt, then quickly combining them with demiglace sauce. The sweetness of the onions, the savory and bitter flavors from sautéing, and the large portion of firm rice make for a perfect balance. It's so delicious that you'll finish it in no time!

In the back alleys of Gotanda. When I arrived just after opening, there were no customers. But in a few minutes, it was full. The interior is chic. I sat at the counter. The Hayashi Rice here is almost like no other. I prefer Hayashi Rice with lots of roux poured over the rice, but that's okay. The flavor is gentle. The pepper is spicy. Onions are the star. Also, meat, mushrooms, green peas. It feels a bit unsatisfying if you think of it as a typical Hayashi Rice dish. But if you see it as a new dish with sautéed meat and vegetables, it tastes elegant and delicious. The condiments are pickled radish, mixed pickles, and chopped pickled ginger. They all go well. Especially the slightly salty mixed pickles are the best match. It's really delicious. As for the pickled radish, I didn't really like it before, but this one here is the first time I found it delicious.

I visited "Grill F" for the first time, which I had been curious about since seeing it on TV before. It was about a 2-minute walk from JR Gotanda Station. The retro exterior caught my eye. It was a Saturday evening, 5 minutes before the opening time, so I was able to be the first customer to enter the restaurant. However, soon after opening, more customers came in and the restaurant quickly became full. Truly a popular long-established Western food restaurant. This time, I ordered: - Hayashi Rice ¥1450 - Omurice ¥1550 "Hayashi Rice" was the reason for my visit, as it had been highly praised on TV before. The sauce and rice were served separately. When I poured the sauce over the rice, it was surprisingly light and full of onions. The sauce was light in texture but had a rich and robust flavor, a deep and bitter taste of demiglace sauce that had been simmered with time and care by the long-established Western food restaurant. Before serving, the beef and onions were sautéed, the onions were not stewed but only brought to a sweet state, transferring the umami of the beef to the onions, then flambéed with alcohol (I think it was red wine, brandy, or whiskey) before adding the demiglace sauce and simmering it briefly. Therefore, the depth and richness of the demiglace sauce remained, while the fresh umami of the beef and onions was preserved, creating a hayashi rice that I had never tasted elsewhere. It was delicious. Most of the customers who visited ordered the Hayashi Rice, so you can see how popular it is. "Omurice" was also a menu item that I was curious about and ordered. I just love the appearance of omurice. I've had various types like fluffy omurice and soufflé omurice, but in the end, I just love this classic look of thinly cooked egg with ketchup rice. The simple ketchup rice with bacon, onions, and mushrooms was also delicious. It was indeed a delicious retro restaurant as rumored. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. Thank you very much.