Lunch - Koto City Walker

FOOD, Miyoshi, SHOPJanuary 13, 2026January 26, 2026

I went to the pre-opening of “Tachigui Juwari Soba Suzushiro,” a stand-up 100% buckwheat soba restaurant in Miyoshi, Koto Ward. The authentic oyster-filled soba was better than I expected.

We visited “Standing Soba 100% Soba Seihaku,” which opened in Miyoshi, Koto Ward in December 2025. We reviewed the 100% soba noodles with plenty of oyster tempura, the atmosphere of the restaurant, and points to note.

CAFE, FOOD, Shirakawa, SHOPSeptember 20, 2024February 8, 2026

[Shirakawa, Koto Ward] Try the Omuhayashi at Cafe SILK RIVER Y&M | The spicy curry and soft egg are a perfect combination

We tried the omuhayashi at Cafe SILK RIVER Y&M in Shirakawa, Koto Ward. The spicy curry, packed with chunks of ingredients, is perfectly paired with the soft omelette. We’ll report on this satisfying dish with photos.

FOOD, SHOPJuly 18, 2024February 2, 2026

[Ratings from Koto Ward Walker readers] Essenzeit Mobile Bread Tasting Report #3 | The Yakisoba Bread Was Better Than I Expected

Essenzeit is a popular mobile bakery that travels around Koto City. In this third installment of our tasting report, we take a closer look at their yakisoba bread, sweet curry bread, and mentaiko potato french bread, which have been highly rated by Koto Ward Walker.

FOOD, SHOP, Surrounding areasJuly 7, 2024December 22, 2025

[Ryogoku Lunch] Edomae Tenseiro at Nihonbashi Yabukyu Ryogoku Edo NOREN Branch | A long-established soba noodle shop that’s easy to eat even on a hot day

If you’re unsure where to have lunch in Ryogoku, head to Nihonbashi Yabukyu Ryogoku Edo NOREN branch. We’ll introduce you to their Edomae Tenseiro, a refreshing dish even on a scorching hot day with a temperature of 34 degrees, as well as the interior and exterior of the restaurant, which exudes Edo culture.

FOOD, SHOP, TomiokaApril 26, 2024May 17, 2025

I ate mizutaki ramen at Ariake, a bird restaurant located in Tomioka, Koto Ward.

In Tomioka, Koto Ward, there is a restaurant specializing in gamecock hotpot called Toryori Ariake. They serve mizutaki ramen only during lunch time on weekdays

FOOD, Kiyosumi, PLACE, SHOPApril 4, 2024May 17, 2025

A bread picnic under the spring sunshine and cherry blossoms [Essenzeit]

A bread picnic under the spring sunshine and cherry blossoms The mild spring temperatures and soft sunlight made me want to go outside, so I went to the park for a picnic.There, I happened to pass by a cute mobile bakery called “Essenzeit”. I was drawn in by the smell of freshly baked bread and […]