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tenna

Making your own takoyaki is a delicious experience!

This okonomiyaki and monjayaki restaurant has been loved by locals since its establishment in 1983. Takoyaki is a great dish to enjoy with children. The dough with green onions, sakura shrimps, and red ginger is made firm so that it can be easily turned on the takoyaki griddle. The trick to making a beautiful takoyaki is to press the dough and ingredients into the mold so that it fits into the mold using a senmaizushi when the dough is cooked. It is also important not to touch them too much as they will lose their shape. Staff/staff members will teach you how to bake, so be sure to give it a try.

Order toppings and create your own original menu!

The restaurant has been operating in the south exit area of Otsuka Station for 39 years since its establishment, and moved to a new location in 2023, a 5-minute walk from the north exit. Every seat is equipped with a teppan (iron plate) so that you can make your own.
There are about 15 different kinds of okonomiyaki and monjayaki, each with a broth made from chicken stock and kelp. A wide variety of toppings such as cheese and baby star are also available. Among the most popular arrangements of monjayaki are the "Mentaiko Mochi Cheese Monja" and "Pork Kimchi Monja. The appeal of monjayaki is that everyone from children to adults can enjoy it together around the griddle.

Tena

• Tomiel Building 1F, 2-10-2 Kitaotsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• 5 minutes walk from JR Otsuka Station
  Approximately 7 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Shin-otsuka Station
• 17:00 - 24:00
• Tuesdays *Open if the day before a national holiday or a holiday falls on a Tuesday
• 03-5974-7781
• None

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eight days dining

Weekly lunch menu is very satisfying!

This all-day dining restaurant is located on the first floor of the same building as "OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka by Hoshino Resorts." The name of the restaurant means "you will want to go there 8 days a week," and the menu offers a wide variety of dishes that you will never get tired of. Lunch changes weekly, and on the day of the interview, the "Lasagna with cheese" was popular among children. It is a dish layered with homemade meat sauce and white sauce, and is richly flavored with two kinds of cheese. The "Yamagata Roast Pork," which is popular among adults, is cooked slowly at a low temperature of 65°C for four hours to bring out the flavor of the meat.

Enjoy the view of Otsuka from the large window.

The restaurant's large windows allow sunlight to shine in, and there are tables and sofas where you can sit comfortably. Window seats with a view of the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) are very popular with children.
For dinner, the restaurant offers a menu that is easy for families to order. Families can enjoy sharing dishes such as "soft and fluffy omelette rice" and "stewed cheese hamburger steak".
On Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant opens early in the morning and offers a wide variety of morning-only lineup of bread dishes such as "Morning Plate" and "French Toast.

eight days dining

• 2-26-1 ba01 Kitaotsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• 2 minutes walk from JR Otsuka Station
• Monday-Friday, national holidays 11:30-22:00 (L.O.21:00)
  Sat. and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• Phone: +81-3-5980-8873
• None

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Kitaotsuka Akari

Gorgeously arranged seasonal fish shipped directly from Toyosu

Izakaya is a Japanese-style pub in Kitaotsuka where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine. Fresh fish directly from the Toyosu market is available as sashimi, grilled fish, and boiled fish. The "Today's Sashimi" with its gorgeous arrangement is impressive, and each fish is cut to a thickness that allows you to fully appreciate the flavor of each fish. The seasonings used to accompany the fish, such as kanzuri, homemade ponzu (Japanese citrus juice), and yuzu kosho (citrus peppercorn), vary according to the fish. The "today's fish (grilled fish)" sprinkled with special kelp salt is also popular for its seasonal flavor. A "children's plate" with udon or curry as the main dish is also available for younger children to enjoy.

Don't miss the carefully selected rice and seasonal Japanese yam!

A warm and welcoming restaurant renovated from an old private house. The manager handwrites the menu, blackboard, and even the signboard, showing his love and care for the restaurant. In addition to the counter and tables, there is also a spacious semi-private room.

In addition to seasonal fish, we also recommend the "freshly grated yam yam yam" and the "freshly cooked rice in a rice kettle" which are served one by one. The first-class rice is carefully selected by a five-star master chef, and you can grate and pour over the freshly grated Japanese yam from the region of the season to satisfy your body and soul. For lunch, we offer a set meal of yam yam with grated yam.

Kitaotsuka Lamp

• 3-25-11 Kitaotsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• 5 minutes walk from JR Otsuka Station
• 11:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00 (Food L.O. 21:00, Drink L.O. 21:30)
• Open daily (closed occasionally for company events)
• 03-6903-6393
• Coin-operated parking available in front of the restaurant

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CoCiNa

Steak bowls with a generous portion of sirloin are a great treat for children and adults alike!

Steak and hamburg steak are popular at this restaurant located in the back alley of Minami-Otsuka Ginza Dori. The "Beef Steak Donburi 200g" on the lunch menu, which is also recommended for children, is thinly cut sirloin that is quickly grilled over high heat to give it a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The sweet sauce on the steak brings out the flavor of the meat. It is a homemade sauce made by simmering apples, tomatoes, and cut-up meat, and was perfected through repeated trial and error while listening to the opinions of the restaurant's regular customers.

Don't miss the hot steaks and hamburgers!

The name of the restaurant, "Cocina," means "small Restaurant" in Spanish. As the name suggests, it is a cozy space with only six tables. The restaurant is always bustling with regular customers.

The signature dishes are the "Steak Set," a ribeye steak grilled to medium doneness, and the "Hamburger Set," a blend of beef & pork, served on a hot iron plate. Both sets are available in 150g, 250g, and 400g portions, so we recommend sharing them with your family.

CoCiNa

• 101 Yumoa Mansion, 2-43-1 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• 3 minutes walk from JR Otsuka Station
• 11:30-14:30, 17:00-23:00
• Sunday
• 03-3947-4707
• None

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torichu

Juicy fried chicken and a wide variety of yakitori popular among all ages

Since its establishment in 1964, this popular kappo restaurant has been a favorite of customers. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes that even children can enjoy, such as "fried shrimp" and "ham cutlet.
The "Daisen Dori Karaage" made from Daisen Dori, a brand-name chicken from Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, is a must-try for children. The large, juicy chicken meat and crispy batter are irresistible. For adults, we recommend a refreshing dip with Japanese green lemon. The yakitori platter can be ordered with either sauce or salt, but the secret sauce with a hint of sweetness is popular with children.

A cozy space that can be enjoyed with children

The restaurant is always bustling with regular customers, and even first-time visitors can feel at home here. Upon entering the restaurant, the first thing that catches the eye is the menu posted on the wall and on the counter. While waiting for your food to be served, you can't help but think about what to order next while looking at the wall, and the abundance of menu items and the atmosphere of the restaurant will excite you. Another nice point is that the menu in general is reasonably priced. Many people visit with their families of three generations.

Torichu

• 2-13-5 Kitaotsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• 1 min. walk from JR Otsuka Station
• 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:45)
• No holidays
• 03-3918-3352
• None