【Bodybuilding Meals】I visited "Waru Gin Shokudo," which is rich in protein and can be eaten without guilt

Even when on a diet or working out, I still want to eat a lot! So, I went to "Waru Gin Shokudo," which is close to Hongo San Chome Station in Tokyo and has a wide variety of high-protein menu items. On this day, there had just been a fresh shipment of tuna, and I got to enjoy an incredibly delicious menu.

Original snack! A place where you can enjoy high-protein dishes, "Warugina Shokudo"

When you think "I want to lose weight" or "I want to shape my body," you tend to reconsider your diet and choose high-protein foods. However, when it comes to eating out, it's often hard to decide what to eat.

Even after searching, it's difficult to find a good restaurant... It was during this struggle that I came across "Warugina Shokudo," which has the concept of "deliciously eating without bad intentions."

The dishes use zero-cholesterol sesame oil and MCT oil, and instead of sugar, they use calorie-free sweetener "Lakanto."

Here, you can eat to your heart's content without worry. I immediately went there.

It seems that it used to operate as the snack bar "Utage," and there were remnants of that name on the entrance sign and elsewhere.

Welcoming me was Mari Takahashi, who was running the place single-handedly that day. She was very friendly and approachable, creating a great atmosphere.

Inside the restaurant, there are counter seats and table seats. The retro atmosphere from when it was once a snack bar still remained.

The freshly arrived limited menu item "Poke Bowl Set"

On this day, it seems fresh tuna had just arrived, and there was a limited menu item "Poke Bowl Set (with salad, white sesame tofu, and soup)" that could only be eaten right after the delivery. I had to order this! So I placed my order right away.

A generous amount of rice was served in a large bowl, topped with tuna, salmon, roe, avocado, and a soft-boiled egg in the center. It's a menu rich in protein.

Dishes like this usually have a smaller portion of rice, but I was happy to eat heartily! It also came with Western mustard, which allowed me to enjoy different flavors until the very end.

I also tried the most popular "Tuna Steak"!

The most popular dish in the restaurant is "Tuna Steak." It appears on a mini frying pan, and when you pour the special sauce over it...

it sizzles, and a savory aroma spreads.

I had the image that "Tuna becomes tough when grilled," but in reality, it is soft with a rich flavor. The central part is the tail of the bluefin tuna, the upper left is the horn, and the upper right is the belly, each offering a different taste experience.

There is a bone in the middle of the tail, and inside it is gelatinous collagen!

I also had the juicy chicken breast recommended by Mr. Takahashi for the chicken set, as well as the roast beef. The roast beef and breast meat, which tends to become dry when made at home, are very juicy.

Since there is a takeout menu available, having it at home should make it easier to prepare muscle-building meals. Eating this during the day and in the evening...

it seems nice to enjoy some sake while savoring the tuna cheek.

By the way, the image above shows the special tuna that Takahashi-san provided for the yukke rice bowl. The tuna cheek had a slightly crunchy texture and was incredibly addictive.

It seems like it would go down easily when placed on top of rice.

Additionally, there was a protein cocktail on the menu.

Since you can eat plenty of healthy dishes, it's no wonder that it's loved by regulars. I was reminded that having guilt-free enjoyment time is also important for continuing to enjoy weight training and dieting.

Waruginashokudo
Location / 4-7-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Business Days / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
Business Hours / Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, Dinner Monday to Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
*Dinner is closed several times a month.

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