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"A modern Spanish restaurant🇪🇸 that offers Basque cuisine from Spain, with a Japanese twist. The counter seats overlooking the open kitchen in a renovated 60-year-old traditional Japanese house create a fantastic atmosphere. The food is all incredibly delicious, making it a truly exceptional experience 💯."

"I heard rumors about a delicious sushi restaurant opening in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, so I went there right away! It's great that there are so few sushi restaurants in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. The restaurant opened in January 2024. Even though it's still brand new, it already has a 3.50 rating on Tabelog, which is incredibly popular. I think there are thre"

"A new bistro opened just a 4-5 minute walk from Exit A3 of Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station. The owner sommelier is someone who used to be a sommelier at a Japanese restaurant I frequented, and the other chefs are also a talented team of young people in their 20s, so I had been curious about this place since before it opened. I made a reservation for a"

"The sheer variety of beers is incredible! I'm not much of a drinker, but they have fruity beers with low alcohol content, as well as non-alcoholic beers, and they're all delicious! Of course, they also had some stronger options, with some reaching around 12% ABV. The homemade sausages were juicy and flavorful. The muffins were also homemade, with"

"First-time visit. Seiryu-en, the yakiniku restaurant said to be the hardest to get a reservation at in Japan. I called every day on the 15th of each month, and finally managed to get a reservation!!! First, the exterior didn't look like a restaurant at all. A yakiniku restaurant known only to those in the know. I ordered five portions of "

"I visited with a friend 😊. It's located right by Morishita Station, making it super accessible! Plus, the exterior is stylish and instantly lifts your mood ✨. This time, our target was the famous rolled cabbage!! It was my first time having rolled cabbage with a cream sauce, so I was excited to try it 😋. The flavor was light and gentle… I usually"

"I visited on Wednesday night, a little before 10 pm, and was able to get in without waiting. The entrance is quite hard to find, so be careful! It felt like entering through a gate. The interior has a counter with 6 seats and about 4 tables that seat 4 people each. The lighting is dim, creating a really nice atmosphere! They have about 8 craft "

"A French restaurant with a traditional Japanese ambiance. The all-you-can-drink option is great value for money. The portions are huge, so I recommend going when you're really hungry. It's also conveniently located near the station. I saw a girl in a nice outfit throw up in the bathroom and then collapse outside, getting yelled at by the owner. You"

"The three appetizers were delicious. I personally could have done without the shark fin rice and was eager to order from the à la carte menu. The chef suggested we order after tasting the appetizers, but I had plenty of room in my stomach! From the à la carte menu, we had the dumplings and the dan dan noodles. The noodles had a nice level of spice"

"We were looking for a place to have dinner with the family and found this restaurant. We were checking it out from the outside when we were approached and told we could eat there, so we went in. As expected, the atmosphere of the restaurant was great, and we shared the pure liver, motsu stew, and horse mackerel fry set meal, which was delicious, af"

"I was lucky enough to make a reservation for Sunday at 8pm. The restaurant has about 8 seats at the counter and some tables. Every dish was delicious and I was blown away. I kept saying "delicious, delicious" while I was eating, haha. There were two quiet men behind the counter. The kitchen was very clean, almost reflecting their personalities"

"The legendary "original curry bread" shop, "Katsura", is a true neighborhood bakery located a short distance south of the Morishita intersection. It's been about 10 years since my last visit, and it's amazing how the exterior hasn't changed at all. The interior is just as impressive, with bread neatly arranged, exuding a sense of cleanliness. I pur"

"While a fancy dinner at a stylish restaurant is nice, sometimes you just crave a casual night out, where you can relax and enjoy some drinks at a down-to-earth pub. That's where "Daruma" comes in. It's a local favorite, but still a hidden gem for those outside the area. The interior features tables, tatami seating, and a U-shaped counter, with a wa"

"This local Chinese restaurant, where the owner apologizes to regulars every time the price changes, left a lasting impression. They apparently raised prices in October, but it's still affordable. I'm a first-timer, so I don't know the previous prices. It's a charming little place. Even though it was around 5 PM, it was bustling with customers, and "

"We passed by Minoya Honten, a restaurant specializing in cherry blossom pot (Sakura Nabe), a year ago. This time, I brought my wife and we visited for lunch. We were the sixth in line and had to wait a bit, but as expected, the soba noodles were delicious. There was no room for complaint. Although they forgot my extra half-portion of soba, I was f"

"While some places offer deep-fried eel sets for over ¥2,000, this restaurant is reasonably priced with their deep-fried eel rice starting at ¥1,190. It's packed with clams and very satisfying. The only downside is that it's quite salty. Eating the pickles on top of that would be too much salt intake. But it was delicious."

"Reservations are required. There are two seating times, 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with a 1.5-hour time limit for each. Even before opening, there was a crowd gathered around the restaurant. But the food is so good, it's understandable. The pizzas are divided into two main categories: tomato sauce and mozzarella. The menu itself is relatively simple, but"

"To be honest, I initially underestimated "Fukagawa-meshi." But after actually trying it here, my opinion changed. It's no wonder this is a long-established restaurant that has been passed down through generations. The rice served in a hinoki (cypress) box was packed with large clams, and the clams themselves were incredibly flavorful. The arajiru ("

"I had the rich pork bone and seafood ramen! As the name suggests, it's a thick, creamy broth, with a strong seafood aroma. It's delicious. You can choose between a regular or a larger portion for free. The staff said, "If it's too rich, we can dilute it for you." I love rich broths, but I appreciate their consideration! The char siu is seared, "

"Delicious as always! The food is consistently good here. It always makes me happy to come here. Thank you for the meal."

"A stylish wine bar in Kiyosumi Shirakawa. It seems they require ordering at least one bottle of wine for groups of three or more. The owner was quite free-spirited but kind, and he even gave us a complimentary dessert wine. It was delicious. ~Order Details~ ■ Fruit tomato and burrata cheese with olive oil ¥2,380 ■ Iwate Prefecture Mushroom Salad "

"The food was prepared with great care and everything was delicious. They even had rare sake from the 'Shinsei' brewery, which made me very happy. I'm sorry for being noisy. Thank you for saying it was fun. Next time, I'll eat a smaller portion so I don't bother other customers."