Hyperlocal Tokyo

This restaurant is located in the basement of Takashimaya. I've seen PARIYA mentioned frequently on blogs and YouTube, and I was curious about it every time I passed by, so I decided to go in. The lack of separation between the store and the passageway in front of it was a bit off-putting, and it didn't feel very relaxing. Despite this, it was packed, likely due to it being lunchtime on a weekend. Ordering is similar to other takeout specialty stores, where you choose your main dish, salad, side, rice, and soup from their respective categories. The menu changes weekly. Even for dine-in, the food is served in takeout-style containers. The taste was average. The portion size was larger than it appeared, and I was full. Honestly, I don't think I'll be going back, as the price doesn't match the quality of the food or the atmosphere of the store. However, I'm still interested in trying PARIYA's cakes and gelato. It seems like it wouldn't be very appealing to men. I think it's better suited for solo diners or groups of women rather than dates or families.

It's so much fun to be able to choose from elaborate side dishes that I wouldn't normally eat! The all-you-can-drink soup (it was onion and ginger miso soup) was also to my liking, and the drinks are also all-you-can-drink, so you can take your time with your meal. It would be great if there wasn't an extra 110 yen charge for some of the side dishes though 😅

I've been a regular here for a while because they offer stylish and delicious dishes that I could never come up with myself. First, you choose your rice, then you select your main dish, salad, and side from the display case, and they pack it all into a bento box for you. You're also given a drink, soup, and a paper cup for water, which you can refill yourself.

This delicatessen offers both takeout and dine-in options. I chose to dine in for lunch this time. The lunch set comes in a divided bento box with three compartments for the main dish, salad, and a side dish. You can choose from white rice or brown rice for the fourth compartment (or skip rice altogether). The dine-in option includes a white rice set for ¥1,250 or a brown rice set for ¥1,300. During lunch hours (10:30 AM to 5:00 PM), soup and a drink bar are included. You can also order individual items. Please note that takeout prices are different. First, secure a table and then place your order. After finishing your meal, simply leave the containers as they are. The staff will take care of clearing them. The dishes I chose this time were a bit salty, so I'm looking forward to trying them again next time.

I used to go there even though it was expensive. They used to give free furikake (seasoning) with the meal. Now they don't. On top of that, all my hard-earned points were reset because of a change in the points system. Regarding the food, they used to give a generous portion of potatoes, but recently I only got three, so I'm thinking of not going back. The service varies from store to store. At the Roppongi location, they didn't have takeout plates. I understand food prices are rising, but I wonder if they lack management skills.