Nakayoshi Namikibashi — Restaurant in Tokyo

While one hesitates to offer a harsh critique of a downtown eatery, especially one with such modest prices, there are a few observations that must be made.

To begin, the pervasive odor of a lavatory throughout the establishment raises concerns that precede any question of routine cleaning or maintenance. It speaks to a fundamental lapse in the standards expected of any purveyor of foodstuffs. At a time when rice prices are notably high, the offer of complimentary refills is a commendable gesture. Regrettably, the preparation of said rice—the cooking and steaming—did not seem to have received the time and attention it merited, even during the busy lunchtime rush.

Furthermore, while the employment of foreign nationals (perhaps as technical interns) in customer service has become a commonplace reality, their execution of basic tasks—from seating guests to serving and clearing tables—left an impression of a rather indifferent approach to service. It gave the distinct feeling that this was a place for a silent, solitary meal, not a dining experience. In stark contrast, the automated ordering and payment systems were commendably smooth and...

This place is just 10 mins walk from Shibuya crossing and away from the crowded area. This is not your typical Izakaya place but they have decent options for chicken, fish and pork dishes. The prices are very reasonable. The atmosphere and decor is very Japanese which helps to keep the authenticity of this place. I visited this for late lunch hours and it was all empty except couple of parties. Food was reasonable tasting, nothing extra ordinary. I felt rice was...

Solid teishoku restaurant with a lot of great options. Multiple different types of fish and daily specials. I ordered the “Banzai Teishoku”, a daily special which included sashimi, a braised chicken dish, and shio koji grilled “buri” fish. The food was great with unlimited rice refills. I docked points on atmosphere because the restaurant is somewhat poorly ventilated and there was a lot of food smoke emanating from...