Harajuku, Tokyo - The Teishoku Shop serves a set meal of mackerel baked in a stone oven! The Teisyoku Shop offers authentic Japanese set menus. Read in Japanese

THE TEISYOKU SHOP

In Harajuku, a fierce battleground for cafes and international food,
I really want to eat Japanese food today! THE TEISYOKU SHOP is the place to go on those days when you really want Japanese food.

White rice cooked in a rice cooker, dried fish imported from all over Japan, and grilled fish cooked in a stone oven all at once. ......
The set menus are made up of the "basics" of Japanese food, and they will make you feel at home, whether you are on your way to see the sights or after work.

The mackerel set meal, in particular, has an excellent balance of fatty, grilled, and savory flavors.
It is because it is a simple dish that it has a "real taste" that cannot be cheated, and it is one of the most popular in the Meiji Jingumae area.

In this article, we will report on our visit, the details of the cuisine, and the atmosphere of the restaurant, and why we recommend it as "the place to go when you think of Japanese food in Harajuku.

What is THE TEISYOKU SHOP? A rare "Japanese set meal specialty restaurant" in Harajuku

A "Japanese set meal shop" that stands out from the crowd in the café culture

The Harajuku/Jingumae area is at the forefront of trends.
Although there are many cafes and pop-ups that look great on SNS, there are surprisingly few "proper Japanese food" restaurants.

Among them, THE TEISYOKU SHOP is loved by many repeat customers.

With the concept of "food you will want to eat every day," THE TEISYOKU SHOP is a restaurant that specializes in Japanese set menus, focusing on rice cooked in a rice oven, baked in a stone oven, and carefully handmade.

Our Commitment to Hagama Rice

We take the time and effort to polish the rice from brown rice only for daily use and cook it in a rice cooker in the morning.

Hagama is characterized by its sweetness, elasticity, and aroma, which electric rice cookers cannot produce.
In fact, the rice is fluffy and sweet to the bite, and when served with grilled fish, it creates a sense of unity that is "the ideal form of a teishoku-ya.

It is truly rare to find a restaurant where white rice is the star of the meal.

Grilled fish is prepared in a luxurious stone oven.

Unlike ordinary grills,
by cooking the fish in a high-temperature stone kiln all at once.

• The skin is crispy and fragrant
• The meat is plump without losing moisture
• The fat is melted moderately and the flavor is concentrated.

The result is a unique specialty restaurant finish.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is a "grilled fish specialty restaurant" rather than a set meal.

Ingredients carefully selected from all over Japan

For mackerel, we buy from a company in Ibaraki called "Koshida Shoten," which is known for its dried fish,
We purchase mackerel from places such as Koshida Shoten in Ibaraki, which is known as a "famous dried fish store",
The richness of the flavor is incomparable.

It is because of the power of these ingredients,
The seasoning is simply salt.

Appearance and atmosphere of the restaurant

A quiet street slightly off Cat Street in Harajuku.
With a small terrace and the warmth of the wood exterior, it retains a bit of "THE GREAT BURGER" type of world view.

Once inside, you'll find a small terrace and a warm, woody atmosphere,

• Wooden counter
• Chunky ceramic tableware
• Japanese decoration and modern lighting
• Artwork on the wall creates a playful atmosphere

The atmosphere is "right between a diner and a café," so you can feel at ease here even if you are a woman alone.

Report: The set meal of mackerel baked in a stone oven was too good to be true!

The aroma of the grilled mackerel was exceptional!

As soon as the mackerel was brought to the table, the aromatic fat was rising in the air.

The skin is grilled well and crispy when you put your chopsticks in it.
The meat inside is fluffy and thick, and you can tell the quality of the ingredients just by taking a bite.

It has a matured flavor unique to bunkaboshi, and the perfect amount of salt, which is not too salty, will make your rice go faster.

Nutritional balance is also excellent!

• Blue fish with good quality fat
• Miso soup, a fermented food
• Fiber-rich kinpira
• Vitamin-rich pickles

It is a composition that makes your body happy,
It is a set meal that will sink in on a tired day.

The miso soup and small bowls of cooked food are also carefully prepared.

The miso soup has a strong broth,
The ingredients are carefully cut.
The kinpira has a nice aroma and texture.

Each dish is a grade higher than the "Taste of Home.

How to Order & Features of Group Restaurants

Once seated, customers read the menu using a QR code and place their order.
LDFS, the company that operates popular cafes such as THE GREAT BURGER, is in charge of the design, which is a good mix of "American and Japanese".

The staff is friendly, and I got the impression that there are many foreign customers here because it is easy for even tourists to enter.

Menu List

There are about 4 types of standard fish in total.

• Mackerel ¥1,850 and up
• Red fish ¥1,850 and up
• Hokke ¥1,850 and up
• Kinme ¥2,000 and up

Mackerel and redfish are especially popular,
One of the best things about Teshoku Shops is the "fun of choosing grilled fish.

A la carte dishes such as kobachi (small bowls of cooked food) and chilled tofu are served here and there to enjoy a small aperitif.
A few people enjoy a small aperitif such as a small bowl of cooked food or chilled tofu for a small aperitif drink.

Recommended for

• People who want to eat something "gentle to the stomach" in Harajuku
• People who want to have a "proper meal" rather than a café.
• People who tend to be refugees from eating at night
• People who like blue fish and white rice
• People who want to eat out even though they are taking care of their health.
• People who are looking for a healthy lunch for sightseeing
• Want a place where they can relax and have dinner alone.

Harajuku has a lot of Western food,
This kind of "restaurant where everyday food is delicious" is really precious.

Conclusion

THE TEISYOKU SHOP is a restaurant that has taken a familiar dish called "teishoku" and raised it to Harajuku quality.

There is nothing fancy, but the taste, space, and politeness.

If you are in Harajuku and are not sure about Japanese food, this is the place to go.

THE TEISYOKU SHOP｜FAQ

Q1: Can I make a reservation?
Reservations are not accepted.
Since the store is small with only 16 seats, you will be guided in the order in which you arrive.
It is especially crowded on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 12:00 to 14:00, so we recommend staggering your visit.

Q2. Is it easy to come in alone?
It is very easy to come in.
There is counter seating, and many customers are women visiting alone.
The quiet and calm atmosphere makes it ideal for a solo dinner.

Q3: What is your most popular menu?
The most popular menu item is the "Mackerel Set Meal.
It is grilled in a stone oven and has a great aroma and fatty taste.
The grilled fish set menus, such as red fish, hokke, and kinmei, are all highly satisfying.

Q4: Do you have an English menu and cashless service?
English menu available / QR code ordering / Cashless service.
We have many foreign tourists, and this system makes it easy for overseas guests to order.

Q5. When is the restaurant most crowded?
The busiest times are

• Lunch on weekends and holidays (12:00 - 14:00)
• Weekdays at 12:00 p.m.
  Evenings at 5:00 p.m. and after 8:00 p.m. are relatively easy to get into and are good spots.

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