After working on a holiday, I suddenly felt like eating yakitori. I invited my coworker and we decided to go to Yakiton Sasuke, a place I had been curious about for a while. The interior was cozy with a small counter and a few tables, making it feel welcoming. I decided to have some Hoppy while looking at the menu, which had a wide variety of yakitori options. We ordered different types like tongue, chicken cartilage, pork meatball, and more, all seasoned with salt. They were all delicious, especially the tongue and chicken cartilage. I couldn't figure out what type of chicken cartilage it was, but it was so good I ended up ordering more. We also tried pork tongue sashimi, which was cooked but still had a red color and a firm texture. It was a unique and tasty experience. We also ordered yakisoba, fried horse mackerel, and simmered tofu, all of which were delicious and satisfying. Overall, the food was great, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the staff was friendly. I regret not visiting this place sooner, but I'm glad I found it. I look forward to coming back and trying more yakitori options, maybe even with some mustard next time. Enjoyed the meal!

The food was delicious and reasonably priced.

This is a shop located in a residential street corner. There were many small red lanterns lined up. It seems to be run by the owner and a female staff member. They don't seem to be too talkative, so you could probably read a book alone. There are table seats and a small counter. It looks like it used to be a ramen shop before. Enjoy some oden while relaxing. The menu is quite diverse. There are probably a lot of frozen items as well. However, it seems to be a place for salarymen to unwind. I think there are many regular customers.

This is a review of a restaurant that opened in the location previously occupied by Menkuiya Sakura, following the closure of 2014.10 Kinren (and its successor, Tomariki). From the outside signage, it appeared to be a yakitori restaurant, but inside, there were signs indicating it was a yakiton (grilled pork) establishment. The prices were reasonable, ranging from cheap skewers to more expensive dishes at ¥450, making it a good spot for casual drinking. For my first visit, I ordered a beer (¥500) and a selection of dishes: - Grilled pork (harami, kashira) with salt seasoning. The meat was juicy, but the cutting technique seemed amateurish, affecting the texture of the meat. However, the meat paired well with the spicy miso-like dipping sauce, making it a decent option to enjoy with beer. - Grilled vegetables (negi, eringi). The negi lacked juiciness in the center and was overcooked on the outside, while the eringi had a slightly undercooked texture. It seemed like the chef was still learning and experimenting with grilling techniques. - Ume suisho. A rare item on the menu in Koganei, I decided to try it. It consisted of minced shark and chicken cartilage mixed with plum paste. It was a quick dish, possibly due to limited availability of ingredients, but it paired well with alcohol. (I personally think it would go well with shochu and hot water.) Overall, the chef seemed to be still learning and experimenting with both knife skills and grilling techniques. However, for about ¥1,000, you can enjoy a beer and 4-5 skewers, making it a decent option for casual drinking. Some customers even left after about 20 minutes. If you're looking for a laid-back spot, it's worth a visit when you have the chance. Menu items in October 2014: - Grilled pork (all ¥100): harami, kashira, shiro, teppo, nankotsu, liver, heart, kobukuro, pork tsukune, bara, toroabura - Grilled chicken (all ¥100): negima, sunagimo, torikawa - Grilled vegetables: negi, shiitake, eringi, garlic whole - Yami tsuki yaki, liver teki, chicken skin with grated ponzu - Sashimi: pork liver, senmai, kobukuro, tan, gatsu pon - Stew: motsu nabe, simmered tofu - Grilled with seaweed: squid legs, salt-grilled mackerel, dried whole sardines, shishamo with roe, hokke salt-grilled - Fried: ham cutlet, fried potato, karaage (6 pieces), croquette - Side dishes: umesuisho, avocado sashimi, fox natto, miso cabbage, chilled tomato, potato salad, miso cucumber, miso turnip, sweet vinegar pickles, edamame, cold tofu, pickled vegetables, grilled tofu - Rice dishes: simmered rice, yakisoba, okonomiyaki, white rice

Senbero Great food and atmosphere! The staff was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend trying their signature dishes. Will definitely be coming back!