Our last meal in Japan was also the BEST!!
A Yakitori specialist restaurant. The atmosphere was 100% Izakaya. Incoming guests are greeted with a HEARTY Irasshaimase!!! Very enthusiastic staff hustling around like poetry in motion, belting out boisterous chatter and making for a fun convivial time.
We both ordered the Set meal. The All You Can Drink option was ¥2,000 (USD$13.20) P/P. We were walk-ins without reservations, and were seated with the caveat we can only have the table for one hour. This restriction was quickly rescinded, once they realized that we were very appreciative eaters and drinkers.
Hi-Ball for me, Sake for the wife to start. We kept the staff busy throughout our visit with refills.
Otoshi of Bell Pepper with a Miso Yuzu Dip.
Then a wonderful warm Hokkaido Milk Bread with creamy Ricotta Spread. Excellent!!
Kanpachi (AmberJack) Sashimi.
Pâté, also on Shokupan.
Then the Skewers started rolling in.
Soft tender Daikon, Preboiled in Dashi (ala Oden style), then lightly Breaded and Deep Fried. With a single perfect Shishito. A wonderful dish, we both agreed.
Stewed Wagyu Tendon, Chinese influence?
That was the end of our regular scheduled program. Wife was ready with the ADD ONs
She ordered wisely, each and every dish was proudly presented with a smile, a thumbs up, and a nod of approval.
Chicken Kidney
Chicken Intestine and Soft Bone (Cartilege)
A Garlic encrusted something, Sake’s starting to melt away the memory.
Chicken Hearts - Always a fan favorite
The joint was hopping. We were happy campers.
I noticed quite a bit of activity around one of the refrigerator/walk-ins. looking closer, turns out to be the entrance to another private dining room.
The staff was wonderful, and treated us Gaijin so very nicely. One and all happy to smile and pose when they notice whenever I pointed my camera. This gentleman let us out with a warm farewell. We’ll be back!!