The restaurant is run by a former Rikishi and his wife. The waitresses are lovely, personable and share with you their love of Sumo. The chanko is fantastic. Diner is by reservation, and you will need to call ahead. We didn't know, but they were gracious enough to let us in.

Amazing food and atmosphere! We came here for lunch, ordered chicken, sashimi and baked salmon. Everything came with rice, soup and teapot of green tea for the table and was delicious, especially fish. The owner woman spoke good English and was very nice and friendly. We sat on the floor in an authentic room, giving us the cozy and homey feeling. And the price was surprizingly cheap - under 3000 for 3 people!, and the portion size was ok. We really enjoyed our time, highly recommend!

Since 1961 by a retired Sumo wrestler. Run by his daughter.

A chanko restaurant in a back alley roughly between Ichigaya and Kudanshita Stations. Its appearance gives the impression of a restaurant with history. The compact interior has 4 counter seats in front of the kitchen, plus private table and tatami rooms at the back. It seemed to be run by the chef-owner and his wife. There's a checkout desk right inside, and the system seems to be to order and pay first, then be shown to a seat. I ordered 【鳥ぽんずおろし】1,000円 and it arrived in about 5 minutes. The set consists of a plate of thoroughly grilled chicken thigh, salad, and grated daikon, with ponzu, rice, miso soup, and pickles. The chicken thigh was well grilled and generously sprinkled with black pepper, giving it a spicy kick. I ate it dipped in the ponzu and grated daikon. Though quite spicy, it matched the sweetness of the chicken fat and the meat's umami, as well as the refreshing, salty ponzu, and was delicious. The grated daikon added further freshness, creating a moreish flavor that went well with both the salad and rice. The rice serving was generous. Its firmness was just how I like it, but it seemed to have been sitting a little while after cooking, which was a shame. The miso soup was also quite concentrated and salty, with a flavor that encouraged more rice. Overall, the flavors suited me, so next time I'd like to come for a proper chanko meal.

For lunch I had 本日のちゃんこ鍋 (鳥塩 that day). I was shown to the counter, and the food arrived in less than ten minutes. For 税込1,000円, there was slightly more than a single serving of rice, chanko in an individual clay pot (with cabbage, chicken, carrots, daikon, konnyaku, potatoes, kishimen, and more), a small side of sweet potato tempura, and miso soup. It was a substantial meal, and I was very satisfied. Feeling greedy, I asked for a refill, and for just a hundred yen I got another similarly large rice serving and a delicious little side that looked like a small omelet—I wonder what it was. The ちゃんこ鍋 has lots of vegetables, so it's packed with nutrition. The carbohydrates and fiber give you energy. It was my first visit, but I'd like to come in the evening too.