A collection of quote cards from Hongo Shokudo

Q:

I wish they'd add more individual fish dishes.
While the fish in the set meals is delicious, the side dishes are honestly a bit disappointing...

A:

We have received many comments regarding our "fish" menu. When we reopened the "Set Meal Corner" on April 1st, 2022, we created the menu based on three concepts: "brown rice," "fish," and "affordability."
Furthermore, to differentiate the corners and to significantly reduce queues during peak hours, we have decided to create a menu that is only available at the "Set Meal Corner." Therefore, we are not currently considering offering the main ingredients from the "Set Meal Corner" as individual items. However
, approximately one month has passed since the corner reopened, and we are currently conducting a survey to gather feedback and opinions from our members to inform future menu creation. We would appreciate it if you could provide specific suggestions for alternative side dishes, especially if you felt the side dishes were unsatisfactory. (Survey forms and collection boxes are located at the comment card writing desk.)

Q:

I bring my lunch to school. My friend eats at the school cafeteria, but I'd like to eat with him. Can I eat my lunch in the cafeteria?

A:

There will be no problem if you use the cafeteria outside of peak hours (12:00-12:30).
With the start of the new school year, we are seeing a significant increase in users compared to last year. The period from 12:00 to 12:30 is particularly crowded, and despite reducing seating capacity (currently around 270 seats) as a preventative measure against infection, the number of users (500-550 people) is roughly the same as during the same time period in 2019, before the pandemic. Therefore, this time slot will be reserved for customers purchasing items from the central cafeteria only.
If your visit falls between 12:00 and 12:30, we would appreciate it if you would purchase even just miso soup or a small side dish.

Q:

I have high levels of bad cholesterol, so I try to eat fish, but I get bored of the only fish dishes available, which are mackerel. I think there are plenty of fried dishes, but as I'm health-conscious, I'd like to see more grilled fish, such as salmon

A:

We reopened our set meal corner on April 1st (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, limited to 70 servings), and are currently offering the "Sprouted Brown Rice Set Meal." The main dish is a set meal featuring "fish," with daily specials such as "Mackerel Simmered in Miso," "Red Snapper Simmered in Broccoli," and "Deep-Fried Flounder." Please try this first.
We will continue to develop new ingredients to increase the variety of "fish" we offer, so we appreciate your patience.