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I've been coming here for over a decade, ever since my dad took me after being drawn in by the sign. The melt-in-your-mouth beef stew has always been delicious, and it's a comforting place I visit whenever I think of it. Their retro-style Napolitan is also great. The lunch sets change daily and offer amazing value, making them highly recommended.

I had the quintessential Yoshicami experience, enjoying their stew and steak. It was delicious. This is an old-fashioned Western-style restaurant that's becoming increasingly rare these days. The attentiveness of the staff was also very pleasant.

We arrived around 1:30 PM on a weekday and were told there might be a 4-5 person wait, possibly until 3 PM. However, we were seated at the counter within 10 minutes. We ordered the omelet and the hamburger steak! Being at the counter, I was excited to watch the chef's pan dance right in front of me. The hamburger arrived first! It was so fast! The meat was juicy and delicious. It seemed like there was minimal filler, making it fluffy. The potato salad side dish was also delicious. The shredded cabbage didn't come with any dressing. The omelet arrived soon after. It was a decent size, the classic rolled type I love! I prefer the rolled omelet over the open-faced kind. The rice is wrapped in the egg! The older gentleman who seemed to be the owner, was leaving around 3 PM and greeted everyone as he passed by. There was also a lively young lady working there. It's great to see this kind of atmosphere in an old-established restaurant. I plan to visit all the long-standing Western-style restaurants in the Ueno and Asakusa area of Tokyo.

A renowned Western-style restaurant near Azumabashi, where I grew up. I've walked past it countless times but never actually stepped inside. I finally visited Yoshikami after moving to Saitama. When I arrived an hour before opening, there was no line. However, 25 minutes before opening, a line of about 30 people had formed. The line continued to grow, and I estimate there were about 50 people waiting by the time they opened. The restaurant is surprisingly spacious, so I managed to get in during the first round. The menu was extensive, and I was torn, but I knew I had to try their famous Hayashi rice. I ordered it with a crab gratin and a small side order of shrimp fry. The Hayashi rice was incredibly rich and tangy, very delicious. However, it was a bit too strong for my taste, and I found myself getting thirsty. Watching the chefs prepare dishes for other customers at the counter, I couldn't help but crave their omelets and beef stew. They gave me a 300 yen coupon for my next visit, which makes me want to come back.

I went to a popular Western-style restaurant that's been in the news lately. I arrived 15 minutes before opening and there were already 5-6 groups of people waiting in line. The restaurant is spacious, so we were seated right away when it opened. They told people who couldn't get in to come back in a certain amount of time, which is great because you don't have to wait forever. There were many cooks crammed into the kitchen, and the walls were covered with autographs from celebrities, which made me realize this is a popular place. There was an older male waiter who was very attentive and went around taking care of everyone. He was very charming and friendly, so I think he must be a famous waiter. I ordered the omelet rice, which had green peas in it and had a classic taste. The people next to me ordered a lunch set that came with a lot of things, which seemed like a good deal, so I'll have to try that next time.