Hyperlocal Tokyo

I visited for lunch on Saturday. I arrived at 12:40 pm and was the last customer to be seated before they sold out. I ordered the hamburger and the Doria. The hamburger had a satisfyingly meaty flavor, and the Doria was generously topped with sauce, allowing me to fully enjoy the creamy, cheesy taste. I had the iced coffee that came with the lunch set, which was refreshing. I was full and satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

On Saturday, the first day of a three-day weekend, I was able to enter without waiting around 12:30 pm. There was a group of people who seemed to be having a drinking party, but they weren't particularly noisy. I ordered the "grandma and grandpa style" Doria and the "grandma and grandpa style" curry cheese Doria. A small salad was brought out, and I waited a while for the Doria to arrive. Coffee or tea is included after the meal. The flavor was strong, but I personally thought it was okay. I'd like to try the popular hamburger next time. However, when the Doria was brought out, just as I was about to eat it, it was taken back and brought to another customer's table. I thought, "I wouldn't like it if it happened to me." (laughs) The staff were friendly, in a good way, and easygoing.

I visited this restaurant after hearing from a friend that it looked delicious on TV. It was a weekday at 12:30 pm, and there were about two groups waiting, so it was a smooth experience. Maybe I had set my expectations too high, but the food was just average. The staff's operation was quite disappointing. They took our order and said they had placed it, but they didn't seem to write down our table number. They kept bringing orders to the wrong people, and I witnessed this happening about 10 times during my 30-minute stay. They also asked about drinks at the beginning, but then asked again when they cleared our plates. To top it all off, I was waiting for my drink with no plates when they brought out my salad again, which was quite surprising. It was a level of service I rarely encounter. I haven't seen anyone else mention this in reviews, so maybe it was just a one-off, but I wouldn't be inclined to visit again.

Lunch at Jijibaba-style Meat Doria for 1250 yen, paid with PayPay. Arrived at a little after 12 pm on a weekday and joined a line of about 15 people at the bottom of the stairs. Mostly ladies and tourists. The stairs have narrow steps. The inside is surprisingly spacious, and I'd say it can fit 40 people comfortably. First came the classic salad, but the dressing had a nice saltiness that made me look forward to the main Doria. Then came the steaming hot Doria. As I put it in my mouth, the freshness of the brown sauce surprisingly increased. It's strange to use the word 'fresh' to describe a rich flavor, but the pleasant acidity was just right. There were meaty areas and areas drenched in cheese, so it was never boring to eat. The gentle flavor and texture of the cheese are truly the essence of Doria. It's clear that this is a comfortable space with attentive service. It's no wonder it's so popular. I feel a sense of old-fashioned Tokyo in this kind of Western-style restaurant. Next time, I'll try the hamburger. Thank you for the meal!

The atmosphere is great, and you can relax for two hours. I've never had such a delicious and hearty salad before. As a huge salad lover, I wanted to eat a whole bowl! (The salad in the picture is already after we split it between two people, so you can see how much there is.) The menchi-katsu was also incredibly delicious and filling. We ordered too much for just two people, and it came out to a little over 6,000 yen. If you order normally (with one alcoholic drink), I think it would be around 2,000 to 2,500 yen per person. They also serve lunch, so I definitely want to visit during the day.