[Otsuka Gourmet Trip] We'll introduce you to 9 delicious gourmet options at Otsuka Station, where the HushTug showroom and office is located!
Hello! This is Onda from HushTug.
HushTug's showroom office is located about a one-minute walk from Otsuka Station in Toshima Ward, Tokyo.
It's been about a year and a half since I moved to my current office. There was a time when I couldn't eat out as much as I wanted due to the impact of COVID-19, but I went to a lot of different restaurants for lunch, so I'd like to introduce them to you.
Otsuka Station is often overshadowed by bigger stations like Ikebukuro and rarely sees the light of day, but it's actually home to a wealth of delicious and affordable gourmet food!
If you don't usually come to Otsuka Station, please take this opportunity to go! And we would be happy if you could come and visit the HushTug showroom while you're there.
The shops we will introduce this time
- Second Generation Echigo Sakaba
- Otsuka Norengai
- Eight Days Dining
- Onigiri Bongo Otsuka Main Branch
- Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo Otsuka branch
- Pork cutlet Minoya
- Otsuka Pizza
- KatchalBachal
- Hopeken Honpo
Otsuka gourmet spots recommended by HushTug staff
First, we will introduce some recommended gourmet foods that we asked our staff about.
1. Echigo Sakaba (Second Generation)
Source: Tabelog
As the name suggests, Nidaime Echigo Sakaba is an izakaya where you can enjoy drinks, but the staff recommends going for lunch!
Citation: Tabelog
Not only can you eat a variety of set meals, such as the seafood bowl shown in the photo, for just 690 yen, but you can also get free refills of rice and pork soup.
Highly recommended if you're hungry for lunch!
| Shop name | Second Generation Echigo Sakaba |
| Reference URL | https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1323/A132302/13241473/ |
2. Otsuka Noren Street
Quote: Otsuka Norengai
Otsuka Norengai is a 1-2 minute walk from the north exit of Otsuka Station. It is not just one shop, but a complex with a variety of shops, including izakayas, bars, and sushi restaurants.
Quote: Otsuka Norengai
What's great about this place is the stylish atmosphere! You can enjoy not only eating and drinking, but also the atmosphere and the differences between each store.
If you want to enjoy some drinks with friends at night, we recommend wandering around this area!
| Shop name | Otsuka Norengai |
| Reference URL | https://www.otsuka-norengai.com/ |
3. Eight days dining
Source: Tabelog
This is a dining bar located right near Noren Street, which was introduced above.
In addition to meals, the cafe operates during the day and is recommended for those wanting a short break in the Otsuka area.
Citation: Tabelog
In fact, they are also helping us with product photography for HushTug.
When you look at our online store or Instagram, you might find a photo that makes you think, "Oh, this is eight days dining!"
| Shop name | Eight Days Dining |
| Reference URL | https://eightdays.owst.jp/ |
4. Onigiri Bongo Otsuka Main Branch
Citation: Tabelog
This is a long-established onigiri shop located on the north side of Otsuka Station. It has been in business for about 60 years and is a very popular shop where they make onigiri right in front of you.
Source: Tabelog
This is a famous restaurant that is often featured on TV and in other media, so many people may already know about it. Take this opportunity to go!
| Shop name | Onigiri Bongo Otsuka Main Branch |
| Reference URL | https://www.onigiribongo.info/ |
5. Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo Otsuka Branch
Source: Tabelog
This is a popular restaurant that is always crowded at lunchtime!
It takes about 5 minutes from the south exit of Otsuka Station towards Shin-Otsuka Station.
Source: Tabelog
The fried food menu is especially popular and has a wide variety of items. You can also order them a la carte, so we recommend having some fried food with your beer!
| Shop name | Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo Otsuka branch |
| Reference URL | http://kousinnduka.co.jp/ |
6. Tonkatsu Minoya
Source: Tabelog
This is a pork cutlet restaurant located a 2-3 minute walk from the north exit of Otsuka Station.
The pork cutlet set meal comes with rice and pork soup and is reasonably priced at 800 yen, but the pork cutlet itself is so delicious you wouldn't believe it's only 800 yen!
Source: Tabelog
Of course, there are plenty of other fried foods and snacks available, and it seems like many people come here to enjoy some alcohol in the evening!
| Shop name | Tonkatsu Minoya |
| Reference URL | https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1323/A132302/13237324/ |
Here are some recommended gourmet foods from Otsuka as asked by followers on HushTug's official Instagram!
Thank you again to all our followers for your help!
7. Otsuka Pizza
Source: Tabelog
As the name suggests, this is an Italian restaurant that mainly serves pizza, and you can enjoy authentic wood-fired pizza starting at 540 yen! Great value for money!
Citation: Tabelog
In addition to pizza and pasta, they also have a wide selection of wines, so it seems like a great place to enjoy some drinks!
A follower who told me about this place recommended the pasta dish that comes with the daily lunch menu! I want to go!
| Shop name | Otsuka Pizza |
| Reference URL | https://otsukapizza.gorp.jp/ |
8. Katchal-Bachal
Source: Tabelog
Katchar Bachchar is a famous spicy curry restaurant located near Shin-Otsuka Station.
It's a popular restaurant that is said to be a must-visit for curry lovers, and reservations are usually required!
Source: Tabelog
Of course, the most popular dish is curry made with a variety of spices.
However, at Katchar Bachchar, you can actually enjoy curry and shochu. It seems like a surprising combination, but what do you think?
It has a rating of 3.95 on Tabelog and was ranked first in the curry category, so it seems like an amazing restaurant, and I'd love to go there at least once!
| Shop name | KatchalBachal |
| Reference URL | https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1323/A132302/13120294/ |
9. Hopeken Honpo
Source: Tabelog
Hopeken Honpo is located near the north exit of Otsuka Station. There is a famous Hopeken in Sendagaya, but that is called "Hopeken" and the ones in Otsuka and Kichijoji are different shops.
Citation: Tabelog
The ramen is based on pork bone and soy sauce, giving it a traditional flavor.
The follower who told me about this restaurant said that he used to go there when he lived in Otsuka, so the taste may bring back memories for people who live near Otsuka.
| Shop name | Second Generation Echigo Sakaba |
| Reference URL | https://hopeken-honpo.jp/ |
These are the gourmet foods around Otsuka Station that we heard about from HushTug staff and Instagram followers!
We understand that restaurants are struggling due to the impact of COVID-19, but we at HushTug want to support our beloved Otsuka, so we decided to introduce it on our blog.
There are so many other delicious restaurants in Otsuka that I've been to and honestly I can't introduce them all here, but I hope you enjoy Otsuka!
Thank you for reading to the end this time as well!
HushTug Onda