Nikumeshi Okamoto Shimbashi
There are countless chain stores in this world that serve gyudon, hamburgers, ramen, etc., but there is one chain store that I personally like.
It is ``Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl)Okamoto”.
It is a restaurant called Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl) that offers a unique bowl menu that is neither beef bowl nor pork bowl.
Details of Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl) will be introduced later. .
Originally “Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl)Okamuraya”, but all stores closed in November 2021, although it will be missed. .
Suddenly in August 2022 “Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl)OkamotoWe have resumed business as ``.
I'mNikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl)OkamurayaI have been going there regularly since the days when the restaurant closed, and I am one of those who regretted it closing, and one who was delighted when it reopened.
By the way, the parent company is Arkland Service Holdings Co., Ltd., which operates Katsuya and other restaurants.
This time around 19:00 on SaturdayNikumeshi Okamoto Shimbashi” I visited.
The store is located on the 1st floor of the New Shinbashi Building, right in front of the SL Plaza of Shinbashi Station, facing the street.
The restaurant was almost full, and luckily the person in front of us had just left, so we waited for them to clean up before being shown to our seats.
Since it's a bowl of rice, I think the turnover rate is basically good, so even if you have to wait, it's probably only a few minutes.
Now let's order.
Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl)+Nikusui (Beef Soup) (small)
Orders are conveyed orally to the store staff.
This time we will introduce the classic and orthodox “Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl) (759 yen)” and “Meat soup (small) 209 yen” I asked.
The rice bowl is ready in about 5 minutes after ordering.
Let's have it then.
Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl)
The ingredients include beef tendon, onions, burdock root, konnyaku, tofu, and mitsuba leaves.
By the way, you can add boiled eggs or boiled daikon radish as toppings for a fee.
I didn't order it this time, but this boiled radish is delicious. .
I didn't order beer either, as I was planning to go out for drinks after this. . It's best to drink with beer and snacks. .
Returning to the topic, beef tendon has a chewy texture as it looks, and the meat itself has a strong flavor, and the sweet and strong seasoning goes well with it.
Since it is simmered, the excess fat has been removed and the taste is not strong.
In other words, with the seasoning of the beef bowl, it feels like the beef has turned into beef tendon.
In other words, it's delicious.
The tofu absorbs the sauce well, giving it a presence and flavor that you can't help but touch.
There is red ginger on the table, and it goes perfectly with this.
I didn't order it this time, but it goes without saying that it goes well with raw eggs.
Nikusui (Beef Soup) (small)
The soup-based menu is ``Nikusui (Beef Soup)” only.
The size is ``Large (319 yen)” and “Small (209 yen)”, and this time there is “small” I ordered.
The size is the size of a soup bowl that you often see, and I think it's just the right size.
The taste is bland and it's a meat stock, but it tastes like chicken stock or dashida powder dissolved in hot water.
I was imagining Nikusui (Beef Soup), which has the dashi soup and meaty texture you get in places like Osaka, but it was far from that. .
Also, the meat was thick and well-cooked, so it was quite tough.
I honestly think it's a good thing I didn't order this. .
Since it's from the same chain as Katsuya, I feel happier if they serve Katsuya's pork soup. .
Impressions
I ate it quickly and left after about 10 minutes.
The bill was Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl) and Nikusui (Beef Soup) (small), totaling 968 yen.
『Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl)” is delicious, so be sure to try ``Nikumeshi (Beef Rice Bowl)I would like you to come and try it.
Although it is a chain store, there are still only five stores in Tokyo: Shinbashi, Okachimachi, Adachi Iriya, Yokohama Tokaichiba in Kanagawa Prefecture, and Mizonokuchi. (As of April 2025)
Please remember this when you visit the area.
