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"Tamai, a long-established restaurant specializing in Edomae conger eel, has multiple locations in the metropolitan area, with this being the main branch. Located amidst the towering skyscrapers of Nihonbashi, its traditional facade stands out, showcasing the restaurant's long history. During lunchtime, long queues form outside, with a wait of 30-40"

"Located in a back alley, this is an old-fashioned building. The atmosphere inside is reminiscent of a Showa-era izakaya. In addition to oden, they also serve yakitori and sashimi. I ordered a set of four oden, which included daikon radish, mochi kin (glutinous rice cake), ito konnyaku (thin konnyaku noodles), and satsuma age (fish cake). The daikon"

"I wandered into this place while walking around Nihonbashi on a weekend afternoon. The interior was dim even during the day. The kitchen was also dark, and honestly, I wondered how they could work in such a dimly lit environment. I ordered the Shina soba, feeling a bit uncomfortable with the discriminatory term. The soup was a dark soy sauce color "

"Established in 1902 during the Meiji era, "Soto-ni-Soba" is a venerable, time-honored soba restaurant. The interior exudes a sense of history with its refined and understated decor. Their signature dish is the Curry Nanban, which allows for customizable spice levels at an additional cost. Upon seating, I was served a cup of soba tea, a thoughtful t"

"A Sri Lankan coconut curry with a surprising amount of flavor and a good amount of spice! I visited "Benibana Bekkan" in Nihonbashi for lunch on a weekday. Even though I arrived just after 11 am, there were already many customers and the restaurant was almost full. I felt the popularity of the restaurant and stepped inside with anticipation. Th"

"A stylish izakaya (Japanese pub) located on the first floor of the Kokubun Building near Nihonbashi. From the restaurant and terrace seats, you have a great view of Nihonbashi. I visited at 5:30 PM on a weekday after work. It was raining that day, so the restaurant was about 70% full. The name of the restaurant comes from its location, 1-1-1 Nihonb"

"We were able to get in before 7 PM on a weekday without waiting. We ordered using an electronic tablet. The food photos were hard to see! You can choose the spiciness of the dishes. We shared four dishes and a dessert between two people and were full. Everything was delicious! 🇹🇭💯 The most popular beer was fruity and easy to drink. We definitely wa"

"I finally tried the famous Hayashi Rice at Maruzen Cafe. It's exactly what you'd imagine a Showa-era coffee shop to be like. The interior has a retro vibe. I'd known about it for years but never got around to visiting. The rich gravy is on the sweeter side. I also ordered waffles, but the batter was more like bread and didn't live up to its appeara"

"I'm not a regular, but luckily I was able to snag a seat at the counter. I ordered the "Dried Mackerel" for my main dish, along with "Pickled Vegetables, Cabbage", "Vinegared Dish, Octopus". I had a small bottle of Kirin beer, and warmed sake from Shiga: "Kitajima, Watarifune, 88%, Junmai Kimoto", and warmed sake from Gunma: "Gunmaizumi, Tokubetsu "

"I had a TABASCO Sriracha sauce burger at the "Hyakumeiten" (Top 100) burger shop in Takashimaya Nihonbashi! \u270C\uFE0F Tabelog: 3.69 (Selected for Tabelog's Top 100 Hamburger Restaurants 2024) Google: 4.2 (255 reviews) Today, I went to Ginza with my daughters. We decided to have hamburgers for lunch, so we took the subway from Ginza to Nihonbas"

"A leisurely Saturday morning stroll through Nihonbashi for some shopping. Lunch at "Focacceria la Brianza" inside Nihonbashi Takashimaya. The set salad comes with a generous portion of prosciutto and a fresh green salad. For drinks, they offer alcohol for an additional ¥300, so I enjoyed a draft beer (Heineken) before noon. We shared a large portio"

"It's easy to imagine that this area used to be filled with many small izakayas. However, with large-scale urban redevelopment, small izakayas and yakitori shops are disappearing one by one. This is one of the few that remain. It opens quite early, around 3 pm. I arrived a little after 4 pm, and there was no one else there. There are six seats at th"

"○ • You can enjoy a lot of German dishes. Especially the thick sausage and mashed potatoes were the best. • It reminded me of my trip to Germany last year, and it made me nostalgic. • I was injured in my leg, so I was grateful that the staff told me about the elevator on my way back. △ • Depending on the customer base at the time, there were two g"

"Around 3:30 PM on Saturday, the first-floor counter (standing bar) was almost full, but I managed to squeeze in. I heard the second floor was empty, though. I ordered food based on the menu on Tabelog and drinks based on the posted menu. The bar area was run by a single female staff member. During busy times, it might take a while for your order "

"○ The food was absolutely delicious. The mushroom ajillo (with a topping that tasted like pickled vegetables, which was a great pairing) and paella were particularly memorable. I felt inspired to try making them at home. I would definitely come back if I could sit at a table instead of the counter. △ The menu only had text descriptions, which made"

"I've been wanting to try this curry shop for a long time. I hadn't looked up the location, but it turned out to be super close to my office! I happened to be out and about, so I booked a reservation through Instagram DM in the morning and went. It's great that you can see what's on the menu for the day and book in advance! The set came with two cur"

"【A popular restaurant where you can fully enjoy juicy yakitori with a thorough char, bursting with flavor!! Their half-boiled, melt-in-your-mouth oyakodon is also delicious (○･∀･○)】 I made my first visit to the talked-about yakitori restaurant "Yakitori Takahashi", which was also selected as a Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant⭐️ Chef Takahashi T"

"【BAR & DINING GIFT】 Located just a 2-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station, this stylish bar, 'BAR & DINING GIFT,' welcomes you with its elegant ambiance as soon as you step off the elevator. The interior features both counter and table seating, providing a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. On this occasion, we were treated to the GIFT Grand Ope"

"Just a 2-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station, this yakitori restaurant has been making waves since opening just half a year ago. The head chef is said to have trained at a restaurant in Nagoya. They only offer an omakase course, which includes five appetizers, ten skewers, and a ramen for the finale. I found it interesting that they served several "