The newly started NHK morning serial drama "Gochiso-san". The "omelet rice" that appeared in the play and captivated the tongue and stomach of children, including the main character Meiko, seemed to be very delicious. I want to eat that.


The long-established Western-style restaurant "Taimeiken" in Nihonbashi is secretly rumored to be a model of the Western-style restaurant "Kaimeiken" run by Meiko's parents. That means that if you go to Taimeiken, you can eat that omelet rice ...! ?? I have to go and check this! I went to Taimeiken, the editorial department of Gluttonous Eating.


■ Arrive at Nihonbashi Taimeiken

Taimeiken went up to the ground from Nihonbashi subway station and was a 1-minute walk away.


It was around 12:00 noon, so I was prepared for a long line, but there were actually 4 to 5 people in line. When I was lined up at the end with a slight shoulder watermark, I was guided to the store in about 10 minutes after waiting. I was alone, but it seems that if you go with three or more people, you will have to wait a little longer because of the seats.

■ Try ordering omelet rice immediately

Look at the menu. With more variations than I had imagined, I almost lost sight of the original purpose for a moment, but the clerk said, "Are you sure?" Then, the clerk asked the opposite question, "Which omelet rice would you like?" Eh ... Isn't there one kind of omelet rice ... However, this is a long-established Western-style restaurant in Nihonbashi, a good old town where mature adults gather. "Which is the most famous omelet rice?" According to the clerk, "Tampo omelet rice (Juzo Itami)" is famous and popular, so I decided to choose it.

By the way, it seems that this unique name of omelet rice, Juzo Itami, came up with the idea. Speaking of which, there is certainly a Juzo Itami movie titled "Dandelions". An omelet is on the ketchup price, and the omelet is cut open and eaten with rice.


Anyway, the order has been completed successfully, so let's use the waiting time to observe the inside of the store.

■ 70% of businessmen are always full in the store


The fairly large store is fully booked. The impression is that 70% of the customers are office workers in their 30s and 40s. In addition, there were several female couples, and there were some elderly people who enjoyed lunch alone like the author. There is also a group of businessmen who drink beer from noon.

The customer who seems to have visited for the first time seemed to ask for omelet rice as well as the author. On the other hand, people who have visited several times and regulars seemed to be eating ramen and fried foods. I was surprised that the number of people eating omelet rice was surprisingly small. The menu is abundant, so you can enjoy different flavors no matter how many times you come.

■ Borscht and coleslaw rate 100%

Actually, the author had previously obtained the information that "Taimeiken should first order borscht and coleslaw as a matter of course." The price hasn't changed since the company was founded, and it was 50 yen each (!), So I ordered it because it was a big deal. When I looked around, I saw borscht and coleslaw on all the tables ...!


Borsch is a smooth soup with cabbage, potatoes and carrots in a bite size. A nostalgic, simple taste that spreads the sourness of tomatoes the moment you put it in your mouth. It was a home-style taste with plenty of vegetables without adding extra things. Winter is the borscht season, and it's a taste that I'll miss more and more in the coming season.

Coleslaw is not shredded but bite-sized chopped cabbage. There is plenty of dressing with moderate acidity and sweetness, and in the second half, the cabbage is already soaked in the dressing. You can eat it as if it were pickled, so it might be a good idea to retouch it.

■ Finally, dandelion omelet rice is here


12:19. The moment of becoming a Meiko has finally arrived. It takes about 7 minutes from ordering to receiving the omelet rice. This golden temptation is frustrating even when it's time to take a picture. Then, from now on, we will perform the opening ceremony.

Put a knife on the glossy skin and take the plunge to draw a line of horizon, and the soft-boiled petals (soft-boiled eggs) will bloom from the inside. And the flowering egg wraps the ketchup rice softly, and its appearance is like a dandelion that blooms in the sun.


I can make this in just 7 minutes after ordering ... I applaud the chefs. Oops, dandelions are waiting for you. Then, from now on, we will perform the excavation ceremony.

■ You can drink this egg

This omelet rice, which uses 3 eggs per person, is soft-boiled and fluffy when you open the inside. The taste of the simple but rich material itself, I didn't feel the salty or dashi taste. Ketchup rice is exactly "mother's taste". A lot of bite-sized chicken is contained in a simple ketchup price like the one in "Gochiso-san". And the most notable thing is the texture. A novel taste that contrasts with the nostalgic taste. The ketchup rice with a moderately chewy texture and the soft-boiled egg that melts in your mouth are a perfect match. There was plenty of volume.

■ Wait 15 to 30 minutes on weekdays and 1 hour on Saturdays

When I asked the clerk which time zone was the busiest, it was said that the peak was around 12:30 noon on weekdays. I went there around 12:00 on weekdays, but there was certainly a long line outside around 12:30 during the meal. Probably waiting for 15 to 30 minutes. Also, on Saturdays, customers will start lining up before the store opens at 11:00, and it will be full as soon as the store opens. According to the clerk, the aim is because it is relatively free between 3 pm and 5 pm. Especially on Saturdays, you may have to wait 30 minutes to an hour if it is long.

■ What is the truth about your relationship with the morning drama "Gochiso-san"?

When I asked another clerk, "Did NHK's morning drama broadcast effect increase the number of customers?", He said, "It doesn't matter, it's always like this." ... Oh? But it's a hot topic on the internet, right? When I dig into the rumor, he said, "Oh, that's right." "Some customers came to eat after hearing the rumor, but I didn't know such a story at all," he said. What a temperature difference. The clerk doesn't seem to care about this rumor. By the way, even though this time was the peak at noon, the clerk stopped his busy hand and answered the author's question sincerely. Such a kind and warm clerk is also one of the attractions.

■ Conclusion

Apparently, for now, the fact that the "Feast" model is so good isn't public. However, in my personal opinion, Taimeiken's original specialty omelet rice is at least a hint of omelet rice that appears in the drama. You see, it looks exactly like that.




However, I also felt the determination and spirit to inherit the taste from the time of its founding. Isn't it a shop full of humor? If you eat rice at a store like this, you will have more power to live.

If you see this report and think "Let's go to Taimeiken!", Please try this energetic omelet rice. I think you will inadvertently spill your smile. Oh yeah, don't forget the coleslaw and borscht as a substitute (?). And if you are satisfied with your meal, why not add a word of "Feast" at the time of payment and express your gratitude.