{"id":101659,"date":"2022-10-24T09:30:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T00:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/?p=101659"},"modified":"2022-10-21T10:37:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T01:37:14","slug":"%e5%ae%9f%e5%ae%b6%e3%81%ae%e3%81%94%e9%a3%af%e3%81%8c%e6%81%8b%e3%81%97%e3%81%8f%e3%81%aa%e3%81%a3%e3%81%9f%e3%82%89%e3%80%81%e6%97%a9%e7%a8%b2%e7%94%b0%e3%81%a7%e3%80%8c%e3%81%8a%e3%82%84%e3%81%98-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/news-en\/2022\/10\/24\/101659\/","title":{"rendered":"Waseda Monsters Kitchen: A new rising star in the Waseda restaurant community! Delicious meals and cheerful customer service"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>\u201cI recommend the Healthy Hamburger Steak, served piping hot on an iron plate!\u201d<\/h3>\n<h6>Reported by Takumi Hasegawa<br \/>\n4th year undergraduate, School of Education<br \/>\nWaseda Weekly Reporter (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/sjc\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SJC Student Staff<\/a>)<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-100096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC_2929-610x762.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"250\" \/>Waseda Monsters Kitchen is a teishokuya (a restaurant that sells \u201cset-meals\u201d) that opened in May, 2022 on the Okuma-dori shopping street just off of Waseda Campus. Despite opening recently, the restaurant is already a rising star in the Waseda restaurant community, and can be found crowded with customers during lunch hours, many who are Waseda students.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Hanada, the owner of the restaurant, was once called \u201cmonstrously\u201d devoted to his customer service during his time working at a restaurant in Okinawa, and this is where his restaurant\u2019s name came about. The name also encompasses his vision for creating a \u201crestaurant that supports staff, customers, and anyone who is passionate about something.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_100334\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100334 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/57516-610x458.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"377\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The front of Waseda Monsters Kitchen. During lunch hours, the restaurant also offers takeout service. Food is made after orders have been placed, resulting in piping hot bentos to be enjoyed by all!<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-101659 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC_2906-360x270.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC_2906-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC_2906-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC_2939-360x270.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC_2939-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC_2939-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<blockquote><p>At one time, this spot was a long-established soba restaurant called \u201cAsanoya\u201d and the space still uses the same furnishings from that period in time. The restaurant includes both tables and tatami-seated areas, making for a nostalgic, throwback atmosphere. Also, some seating include access to electric outlets, a feature both rare in restaurants and certainly rejoiced by students.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>During my visit, I tried the Healthy Hamburger Steak set-meal as recommended by Mr. Hanada. The meat is a mixture of pork and chicken, and the dish is one expertly made with care and effort. The meat is slowly cooked at a low temperature, and features a soft, flavorful texture, unchanged even when it has cooled off. You can choose between demi-glace, Japanese-style yuzu oroshi ponzu (a citrus sauce mixed with grated daikon), or avocado Loco Moco for your sauce. I decided to go with the demi-glace sauce, which is made from scratch at the restaurant. Though the hamburger steak is quite large, I was able to finish it with ease, and there is no worry for a heavy or upset stomach afterwards.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_100079\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/57153-610x458.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Healthy Roast Hamburger Steak (Double) set \u2013 950 yen. Served piping hot on an iron plate, you pour the demi-glace sauce yourself and then dig in! Second servings of rice are free!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I often order the most popular menu item when I go for lunch: The Golden Tartar Sauce Chicken Namban. The crisply fried large portion of chicken is the star of this dish. Of all the different chicken namban dishes I\u2019ve had, this one has the best crunch. I\u2019m certain that anyone would fall in love with this texture. The tartar sauce features onion, honey, and turmeric powder, giving it that golden glow to whet one\u2019s appetite.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-101659 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/rev_PXL_20220930_042140894-610x343.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/rev_PXL_20220930_042140894-610x343.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/rev_PXL_20220930_042140894-940x528.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/rev_PXL_20220930_042140894-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/rev_PXL_20220930_042140894.jpg 1331w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/revPXL_20220930_042502885.PORTRAIT-610x342.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/revPXL_20220930_042502885.PORTRAIT-610x342.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/revPXL_20220930_042502885.PORTRAIT-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/revPXL_20220930_042502885.PORTRAIT.jpg 852w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<blockquote><p>Golden Tartar Chicken Namban set\u2013 700 yen<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Other menu items include fried chicken, taco rice, and a wide array of special seasonal selections. Mr. Hanada comments, \u201cWe\u2019re always trying to create a menu with food that is cheap, filling, and delicious looking; enough to stop customers in their tracks!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A delicious meal is always important, but the real heart of Waseda Monsters Kitchen is in the cheerful and kind customer service of the staff. As you\u2019re leaving the restaurant, staff will say things like \u201cGood luck with your afternoon too!\u201d as they extend appropriate and thoughtful greetings to each customer.<\/p>\n<p>Why not head to Waseda Monsters Kitchen for a bite, and recharge your body and soul with a filling meal?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Restaurant Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d1619.8261246285992!2d139.7191905886649!3d35.71017426432663!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x73315d7c7e02ca46!2z5pep56iy55Sw44Oi44Oz44K544K_44O844K644Kt44OD44OB44Oz!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1662694911892!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Waseda Monsters Kitchen<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 1-9-9 FREST Waseda (1F), Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku, Tokyo<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> 03-6228-0321<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> 11:00-20:00 (Last order at 19:30)<br \/>\nWednesdays: Only 11:00-16:30 (Last order at 16:00)<br \/>\n<strong>Closed:<\/strong> Sundays<br \/>\n<strong>Twitter: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Humberg_island_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Humberg_island_<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Instagram: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/waseda.monsters.kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@waseda.monsters.kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Note: All prices listed in this article are including tax<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_100074\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC_2938-610x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"232\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mr. Hanada(in the middle) and his staff at Waseda Monsters Kitchen<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A message from Mr. Hanada to Waseda students:<br \/>\n\u201cI hope Waseda Monsters Kitchen can become a fun place where students can come with their friends to bond on various occasions. We will strive to satisfy both your stomach and spirits!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI recommend the Healthy Hamburger Steak, served piping hot on an iron plate!\u201d Reported by Takumi Hasegawa 4th [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3615,"featured_media":100558,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[95,206,209],"tags":[84,93,94,224,245],"class_list":["post-101659","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","category-attention-en","category-report-en","tag-culture-en","tag-student-en","tag-general-en","tag-cuisine-en","tag-news-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101659","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3615"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101659"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101659\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":102042,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101659\/revisions\/102042"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/100558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=101659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/weekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=101659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}