I eventually put the full mark but it is not because the place was flashy super fabulous but there was nothing to deduct from a simple but perfect lunch experience which is actually rare. Please come see have a bite for sure once. This is not such places like a social media buzzed “nature-conscious” or “acknowledged by naturalists” restaurant but a really down-to-earth small downtown diner where 99% of its regulars order the signature “Meal of the Day” set menu. In the defence, the interior and the atmosphere are well sophisticated to my standards, though. “The day’s set meal” is very Japanese and it’s just fine, as if you don’t need to be critical about your mom’s routine supper. You can choose the usual white rice or “healthier” mixed grain rice in your bowl. Also, there are enough side menus, tapas or small sweets selections if you want before or after the main set. The meal and service from the landlady chef is perfectly adequate and casually welcoming. Neither a delicate reservation labour or a big wallet is necessary to dine in here, just check the open hours (closes at 8pm-ish, basically) and come in with a smile shall be enough. Yet, besides, be aware that there seems to be rare “rented out for a party” evenings as the place is pretty usable in the neighbourhood.

A one-person operation serving healthy homemade food. Lunch consists of just １ dish that changes daily. I've visited about ６ times, and the food is generally delicious with no disappointments. It's gentle on the body too. At 900 yen including tax, this offering is excellent value◎. The curry is packed with ingredients (including plenty of meat), with a spicy flavor that makes you sweat a little. It's particularly satisfying. However, the customer service, service, and way of speaking are unfriendly and can't be called good. They don't issue receipts either. Food takes time to arrive, so allow plenty of time. Opening days and hours are limited, so visit if the timing works out.

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The main meal is just 1 daily set that changes every day. There were also small dishes on the menu that looked suitable as drinking snacks. The set meal is 800 yen. The flavors are gentle, and you can get various kinds of vegetables, which I thought was nice for people living alone. That day it was stir-fried pork with aromatic vegetables, and I liked the use of myoga! The female owner runs it alone, and neighborhood ladies enjoy chatting over coffee. It seems to be that sort of place too. It feels warm and comforting.

The older female staff member's attitude was almost impressively bad. Was she working alone? Maybe she had no room to spare, but first there was no greeting, and she spoke overly casually. Then she didn't confirm the order, didn't listen, and seemed so overwhelmed that I wasn't even sure my order had gone through. I was looking down when she brought the food, and she plonked it down without a word, startling me. The food was an ordinary, relatively light set meal. My impression was that it may survive because there are no other places nearby, but it would disappear if more competitors opened.

This place unquestionably deserves ⭐️５. I visited with a friend one evening recently. First of all, the lady owner's wonderful personality...! She somehow reminded me of my grandmother, and I almost cried. And then, the warm, delicious rice, the nostalgic seasoning, the many side dishes. Above all, it's healthy yet generous! (For men with big appetites, large rice portions are available✨) It's a wonderful place, easier to walk into than any other diner. I want everyone to know about it! If lots of people discover it, it might get even more crowded, but I really wanted to tell everyone, so I posted this. I truly recommend it. Thank you for the meal.