A standing bar yakitori restaurant opened in the middle of 2020 at the west exit of Kitasenju Station. It is actually part of a chain from Nagoya that has expanded to several locations in Tokyo, including the affiliated restaurant Daikoku Horumon at the east exit. The staff is very energetic and the background music is quite loud, making it a lively atmosphere. The menu is limited but they offer a variety of dishes, including their specialty "prized motsu stew" which has a slightly sweet miso base. The pricing is a bit on the higher side for a standing bar, with options like a Hoppy set for 450 yen or a plate of intestines for 150 yen. The quality of the food is decent, but some aspects like the seasoning and cooking could be improved. Overall, the experience was not significantly different from my previous visit to Daikoku Horumon, and the fact that it is a standing bar with a pay later system was also a downside.

On my way home, I made a detour to Kita-Senju for the first time in a while. A follower had mentioned whether it was fun or not, so I went to check it out. KJS was still quiet even though it was the next day, the place was empty. I ordered a Hoppy Black for 450 yen, Liver Teppanyaki for 190 yen, Liver for 150 yen, and Heart for 150 yen. The Liver Teppanyaki was served quickly without any appetizers needed. It wasn't piping hot, but it was quite enjoyable. It had plenty of sesame oil, white sesame seeds, and white spring onions. However, the sesame oil was a bit salty when mixed with lots of spring onions. The Heart was lightly salted, tender, juicy, and had no unpleasant smell. The same goes for the Liver, lightly salted with a good texture and flavor. I was curious about the Fluffy Hormone on the menu, which seemed to be a fluffy fatty piece similar to Maruchou. It turned out to be Teppo (intestine). It looked delicious with plenty of fat. I indulged in three servings and the total bill was 1,700 yen. In the end, it was indeed enjoyable.

I came to this shop, a standing bar! I decided to drop by and try some sake. I also had some grilled chicken. Hmm, it was quite delicious!! Since it was the second shop, I ended modestly. Thank you for the meal.

The shop is easily visible from the outside, so I tend to stop by when it's not busy! The yakitori is delicious and they have a variety of dishes! The photo shows only grilled onigiri and sujiko... haha. It's a daily routine to stop by Agariko next door after drinking at Daikoku.

[3.5 Rating] Visited at 3.04 pm. Located diagonally from the west exit of Kitasenju Station, the shop is on the left side as you go straight. I arrived early on a weekday night. About half of the seats were taken, mostly by men. Inside, there was a counter for standing and drinking in a row. Music was playing loudly. I ordered a Grapefruit Sour Mega for 600 yen, a skewer set with 5 pieces for 650 yen, Liver and Chicken Skewers for 180 yen, and a single pickled cucumber for 280 yen (excluding tax). My impression was that the staff was very energetic. The Liver and Chicken Skewers had a soft texture with a good bounce. I don't remember if I ordered the 5-piece skewer set, but overall, the impression was good. The seasoning was strong. The downside I felt was that the skewers were too heavily seasoned. The sauce for the Liver and Chicken Skewers was quite overpowering. In the 5-piece skewer set, the sauce was either too sweet and salty or too salty. The pickled cucumber lacked flavor. Thank you for the meal.

JR Kitasenju Station West Exit, about a 2-minute walk from there, is a standing bar called "Tachinomi Yaki-ton Daikoku Kitasenju Station West Exit Store" that opened on June 27, 2020. Upon investigation, "Tachinomi Yaki-ton Daikoku" is a brand owned by Hikari Food Service Co., Ltd., which operates standing bars such as Tachinomi Uotsubaki in Nagoya, Kakesen Yokocho Ramen Kaneyamaya, and Tachikawa Mashimashi. I had actually drunk at "Tachinomi Uotsubaki" in Nagoya a long time ago, but I had thought it was an independent store. It's interesting what you find out when you look into things. However, since the HP does not mention the Kitasenju Station West Exit store, at this point, it is just speculation. But considering that Hikari Food Service also operates "Daikoku Horumon" in Kitasenju and Kameari, it might actually be Daikoku... or should I say Kuro~ haha. When I visited around 8 pm on a weekday, there were about 7 customers at the 15-seat counter on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has about 21 table seats, so if you want to invite your girlfriend who is tired from work, the 2nd floor might be a better choice. I found a spot at the counter and stood. Looking at the menu, Jin Beam Highball for 350 yen, Premium Malt for 490 yen, Chuhai for 350 yen, Hoppy Set for 400 yen, and a medium-sized beer for 200 yen (all excluding tax) are not particularly cheap. If you want to get drunk on the cheap, the Hoppy with an added medium beer strategy might work. *Mega Kakuhai Highball for 650 yen (excluding tax) Oh! It seems I decided to go for the Mega strategy because the alcohol was expensive. If it's going to be Mega, I'd rather go for Kakuhai than Jin Beam, which looks refreshing. Actually, I had just gone hopping between Naka Gyoza House and Tachiatari before this, so I'm not very confident in my memory. *Assorted 5 for 650 yen (excluding tax) Tongue, Head, White, Motsu?, and Lever. The Head and Tongue have a dense meat texture. The White is not light and fluffy like Nonki from Horikiri Ayame Park, but it's crispy and well-cooked in a different direction, yet delicious. The Lever is generously topped with sesame oil and green onions, with a rare finish, making it quite tasty. However, there is also Lever Teki at Motsuyaki Tsumiki in Kitasenju, so it's a tough competition. Was it not enjoyable then? Well, I have a photo on my smartphone of me and the staff linking arms in front of the store on the way back, so I think I actually had a lot of fun.

I visited a newly opened restaurant for a ladder drinking session. I ordered a Hoppy "Shiro" for 400 yen, Fuwahoru for 150 yen, motsu for 90 yen, and liver for 120 yen. The kitchen is close to the counter, so the food comes out quickly. The yakitori is made with pork. The kitchen at the new store is very energetic. The yakitori with yakiton sauce came out, with a sweet and rich flavor that was quite enjoyable! I also ordered a refill of motsu for 200 yen and liver tekkie for 180 yen. It had plenty of green onions and was cooked just right. The liver had a fresh and rare taste without any unpleasant smell.

Smoking is allowed, paper is okay. There is an interesting variation of pork ramen. The alcohol selection is standard. The chain stays open until midnight. The average dining time is 50 minutes.

Cheap and delicious! The black oden and motsu stew are delicious! Also, the service from the staff is excellent!