watanabe

Tried a new (to us) sushi place/izakaya, Watanabe.

I ordered the chirashi...this was not worth 800 yen (tax included).

More wakame than anything...AND there was a piece of iwashi (sardine) that had so many bones!

The rice smelled funny too...eep!

Satoshi ordered the negitoro bowl...750 yen (tax included).

He was disappointed as well.

He said the rice was dry (maybe old?!)

We are glad we tried this place but won't be back. 

gelande

We tried Gelande, a western style shop that we've passed by many times during the pandemic.

Satoshi had their pork ginger...he said he enjoyed it.

His meal came with rice, a piece of tofu (hiyayakko) and miso soup.

I tried their napolitan.

It was so greasy...blah!

Also I was wondering why it was served with a piece of tofu (hiyayakko) and miso soup.

The restaurant was so dark and they also allowed smoking. *cough*

I'm glad we tried this place but I don't think we'll be back.

Gelande

1-5 Yaguchi

Ota, Tokyo

Phone: 03.3756.2294

Hours: 11:30-14:00 (lunch), 18:00-21:00 (dinner)

sandwich marco

Found a tiny sandwich shop near the DIY store...Sandwich Marco.

This shop was tucked away in an alley...super hidden from sight.

I tried the spicy chicken sandwich.

Fried chicken with a spicy coating.

The veggies were super crisp.

I love how there was just a little mayo so that the bread didn't get mushy.

I hope to try more of their sandwiches.

They open really early, so hopefully when I go, they will still have some sandwiches left...I'll be back.

Sandwich Marco
2-35-4 Chidori
Ota, Tokyo
Phone: 03.3756.5100
Closed Mondays
Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays 7:30-18:00 (earlier if they sell out), Saturdays & Sundays 7:30-14:00