A miracle in this day and age (2026) where you can eat everything for under 1,000 yen! I think this miracle is possible precisely because they aren't one of those trendy XX specialty shops or particular about ingredients. So regarding the taste, personally I think it's just "average." (Maybe because I ordered udon. As other reviews say, would rice bowls be different?) The menu is centered around udon and rice bowls with broad categories, but with various kinds of udon and various rice bowls, it made me hesitatingly confused. A truly old-school popular diner oozing a Showa atmosphere. Not a layout where tables are crammed closely together... rather, a spacious arrangement. Seasoned tables and chairs. The TV that is an absolute must! for a diner. There was a large air conditioner making it cool enough in summer, but they also had old-school wall-mounted electric fans. What surprised me personally was the somewhat high ceilings. I had the image of such popular diners having lower ceilings, narrower, and feeling cramped, but it was nice that the ceilings were high and it was roomier than I expected. It's spacious enough to easily bring in a stroller. There seemed to be no kids' chairs. No tatami seating either, all tables. A smoking-permitted diner, which is rare in this day and age. Depending on the time slot, like right when lunch opens, you might be able to eat without running into smokers. Parking is only 2 spaces in front of the shop. Walking or bicycling is basically recommended for visiting.

A monster-class diner with a history of 63 years in business. Well, I've never heard of such a thing until now. Fired up wondering what it's like, when I went in, it was surprisingly a clean diner making use of a neat, spacious area. Lots of salarymen and locals. Even with many customers, the inside is relatively quiet, and you can savor your meal leisurely while watching the TV broadcasting the noon news. Sorry if this sounds condescending, but the floor staff working efficiently also leaves a good impression. For first-time visitors, you can just think of it as a rice-bowl shop. With around 8 varieties, it's abundant. Besides that, obviously udon and soba, plus side dishes like salads, prepared side dishes, fried foods, and okazu (accompaniments), there are so many combinations that it's interesting. The egg bowl in the photo is 550 yen plus 150 yen for a large serving. Plentiful onions and green onions entwined with melty egg, and it was delicious. The speed of coming out in about 5 minutes after ordering is also a high point. I realized that the West State Highway (Nishikoku Kaido) truly has many hidden gem restaurants.

+3

Used for weekend lunch. Located along National Route 171. There are hardly any parking spaces. Walking, bicycling, or motorbiking is recommended. Having operated for over 60 years, it's a shop where you can taste the vibe of a Showa-era diner. Furthermore, in these recent times, it was a rare smoking-permitted shop. The customer base is centered around male customers, but the age range seems broad. The recommendation appears to be the katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl). Other people's ratings also seem quite high. Anyway, the flavoring isn't particularly special, but it's the nostalgic katsudon flavor I used to eat often before, which I personally liked. Cost performance is also good. Payment was cash only.

+3

The rice bowls have plenty of rice even in regular size, and the cutlet is tender and tasty! 650 yen is a great deal. However, the udon costs 420 yen, yet supermarket frozen udon is 100 times tastier—what kind of "lazy" (rather than "hand-kneaded") udon is this. They have Sankei Shimbun and Sanspo, and you can smoke 🚬 without any partition! It really smells! It's truly the Showa era.

+2

A long-established diner with 65 years of history. The katsudon is delicious, and the cutlet has flavors soaked into it while the batter remains crispy, so I recommend it. By all means, please visit if you want to soak in the Showa atmosphere.