Japanese restaurant • Daikoku Building, 1-chōme-8-14 Ebisu, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan
As you walk through the streets of Tokyo, you will come across alleyways where the good old days linger. Nestled in such a place is the restaurant 'Minato Shokudo', a renowned establishment steeped in the atmosphere of the Showa era.
A few minutes' walk from Ebisu Station, you will see the signboard in an alley. The retro atmosphere of the storefront carries the scent of the Showa era. Upon passing through the curtain, you will find a traditional teishoku restaurant with a counter and a small raised tatami area.
In the cozy interior, skilled chefs deftly handle fresh fish. Their extravagant seafood bowl, made with seasonal seafood, is the signature dish. The freshness and seasoning of the ingredients reflect the artisan's skill.
The rice has a firm yet refined texture that is characteristic. With miso soup and small side dishes, it evokes the nostalgia of old-fashioned home cooking, offering simple and delicious flavors. The reasonable prices and the cozy atmosphere where time passes slowly are also appealing.
A showa retro appearance, the artisan's skill in utilizing high-quality ingredients. While maintaining a casual atmosphere, this hidden gem of a restaurant in the backstreets of Ebisu is known to those in the know.