Blissful Ohitsuzen Lunch at Tambo in Omotesando｜Attractive daily brand rice and ochazuke

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What is the Omotesando Japanese restaurant "Tambo"?

Tambo" is a restaurant specializing in o-hitsuzen, a Japanese-style meal in which the main dish is rice.
Located close to Omotesando Station, the restaurant is loved by a wide range of customers, from tourists and business people to local regulars, for its relaxed atmosphere with an emphasis on Japanese taste.

The restaurant's most distinctive feature is the brand-name rice served daily. Brand-name rice from all over Japan, such as Koshihikari from Niigata, Tsuyahime from Yamagata, and Akita Komachi, is purchased and cooked with the optimum amount of water and heat. Since a different type of rice can be tasted every day, repeat customers look forward to the rice they will be served today. and "Which rice do I get today? Another unique feature is the "rice schedule" available at the store and on the official website.

The "Lunch OHITSU-ZEN (grilled salmon)" I ordered this time.

I ordered the popular "Yakishaké" hitsuzen (1,400 yen).
The grilled salmon is full of fat and has just the right amount of salt, making it hard to stop eating the rice. The rice in the hittsu is fluffy and glossy, and the sweetness of the rice itself can be enjoyed.

There is another way to enjoy "Tambo. For the second half of the meal, it is recommended to make chazuke by pouring the accompanying brown rice tea over the rice. The saltiness of the salmon, the flavor of the rice, and the savory aroma of the brown rice tea all come together and settle smoothly in your stomach. It was truly a twice-delicious lunch experience.

Popular Ohitsuzen lineup

In addition to salmon, Tambo also offers a wide variety of other side dishes. All of them go great with rice.

All of the dishes cost around 1,300 to 1,600 yen, and one refill of rice is free. The volume and satisfaction are high, and the restaurant has a reputation for being "cosy for a Japanese lunch.

Reasons why "Tambo" is loved

1. Brand-name rice that changes daily

You can taste a special brand of rice that is only available on that day. You will discover something new every time you visit.

2. A way of eating that can be enjoyed twice

After enjoying the freshly cooked rice as it is, you can enjoy the rice with brown rice tea. You will never get tired of it.

3. Match with health-conscious people

The gentle flavors of the ingredients are brought out without relying on chemical seasonings. It is popular among female customers and the elderly.

4. Popular with a long line of customers

When we visited on Saturday evening, there were about three groups of people waiting in line. Although the restaurant is inevitably crowded, especially during lunch time, it has a certain charm that makes people want to wait in line to eat there.

Other Restaurants

Tambo" also has other stores in addition to Omotesando.

Store Information

• (1) Yoyogi main store: 8:00 - 20:00, closed daily
• 2) Omotesando store：11:00-20:00, closed on Sundays and holidays
• Sangenjaya store: 9:00 - 20:00 (from 8:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), closed on Wednesdays

All stores may be temporarily closed due to farm work. It is recommended to check the latest information before visiting.

Although each restaurant shares the same concept of "daily rice," the atmosphere and scene of use differ, making it fun to choose the restaurant that best suits your occasion.

Scenes of use at Omotesando Lunch

• A solid meal in between shopping
• When you want to enjoy Japanese food that is uniquely Japanese for sightseeing
• When rice lovers want to compare different types of rice
• When you are looking for a health-conscious lunch

Since most Omotesando café lunches are Western-style, Tambo is the most likely candidate if you are looking for a "solid" Japanese meal.

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