2016 Japan - Notable Mentions... (Breakfast)

Even though we were only in Tokyo for 4 days, there were eateries that were very memorable to me. In this segment of "Notable Mentions", I will highlight such place(s) for the breakfast category.

On our first morning, W and I left breakfast up to fate. We randomly walked around inside the Ikebukuro subway station and chanced upon Ooedo Soba. This was a tiny shop serving plain soba and udon noodles in soup. This was one of those quintessential shops that salarymen stop by for breakfast before heading down to the subway and off to work! 

Mixed tempura and raw egg with soba in soup かき揚げ天玉そば (450 Yen)

Before finding a place to sit (or stand!), we had to order from the ticket machine. Perusing the menu, both W and I decided to have soba noodles with fried shredded veggies and a raw egg in soup. This was simple and affordable. Not only was it yummy but we experienced a typical breakfast time of the local working class.

On another morning, our group of 10 headed to R-Beckers, a quick-serve eatery located near a ground level entrance to the Ikebukuro subway station. This placed served Western-style breakfast plates.

Morning Plate Set (450 Yen) - Buttered toast, bacon, scrambled eggs, coffee

I had the Morning Plate Set. The portion was just right for me for a quick breakfast. The thick slices of toast had a buttery, crispy exterior and a pillowy soft center! Yum!

Special Morning Set (560 Yen) - Croissant, lettuce salad, sausages, scrambled eggs, coffee

For an additional 110 yen, W had the Special Morning Set which came with a croissant and a side "salad" of iceberg lettuce. W opted for sausages instead of bacon. 

Although the food was really nothing that incredible, we thought the value was there and the atmosphere of the eatery was relaxing and quiet. The coffee was not bad either!

I wish there were more of these places back at home. Whether Asian or Western, this is my kind of "fast-food"!