On Saturday night, I went to the newly opened Yakitori restaurant "Daidara" in Nerima. It is located a 2.3-minute walk from Nerima Station and this time they also had a second-floor seating area. As a fan of Daidara from places like Tobu Nerima and Ikebukuro, I was excited. We ordered various yakitori for 90 yen each, liver teppo, vegetable asparagus for 150 yen, simmered dish for 350 yen, and chicken cheese fry for 300 yen. We paired it with black Hoppy. We started with the simmered dish which had tender giblets and soft tofu as an accent. Sprinkling shichimi spice increased the umami flavor. Next, we had the vegetable asparagus and chicken cheese fry, which were hearty fried dishes. Despite being filling, the crispy coating, juicy chicken, and melty cheese combined well for a satisfying meal. Finally, we had the main yakitori. Ordering the chef's choice with miso sauce seasoning was delightful. Yakitori starts from 90 yen, making it affordable, and other dishes are under 500 yen, making it a place where you can enjoy a quick bite or linger longer. Overall, it was a highly satisfying restaurant experience!

I was invited by my local drinking buddies to a place near Nerima station. The restaurant is located near the intersection in front of Nerima Fire Station on Chikawa Street. Inside, there were scattered tables and a counter. It seemed like there were many regular customers, as they were casually calling each other by name with the staff. When I ordered a draft beer, the glass had the words "Treasure this moment" on it. I hesitated a bit before gulping it down, but it went down smoothly after walking in the heat. We ordered some snacks and a set of grilled pork skewers. Although there was no specific information about the cuts in the 6-piece set, the meat like cheek and skirt were delicious with a good texture and volume. The white offal was not greasy and had a nice amount of fat. They seemed willing to provide salt or miso sauce if requested. It felt most reassuring to leave it to the staff, but we decided to move on to a second place as it soon became crowded, giving a slight sense of being away from home. The bill was reasonable.

Reasonable and incredibly delicious. The best cost performance. Always crowded with customers. It's a great restaurant, so of course. It's bustling, but not too noisy! Feels like a cozy izakaya. The skewers are cheap but big!! A must-try. Lots of rare cuts, perfect for hormone lovers like me. But the number one recommendation is the anchovy potato. It's insanely delicious. I almost wanted to scream when I ate it... but I held back. Try it, you won't regret it. I want to keep coming back just for this. Be careful, everything goes well with alcohol. Drinking too much is a must. Moderation is key, for me. #Yakitori #Yakiton #Daidara #Nerima

Autumn Genya-style Daidara (main store in Tobu Nerima) Nerima branch (3.31). The restaurant has counter seats, table seats, and a second-floor seating area, with a total of 65 seats according to the Tabelog page. The staff consists of one male grill chef and two female staff members (total of 3 staff), and they use charcoal for grilling. They have a seating charge (110 yen), Sapporo beer (780 yen), simmered motsu (420 yen), assorted fresh fish (1,080 yen), marinated red shrimp (620 yen), Yangnyeom chicken (500 yen), and assorted grilled pork skewers (10 pieces for 1,080 yen). Here are the reviews of the dishes tasted, with individual ratings in brackets, and prices are tax-inclusive. [3.2] Simmered motsu (420 yen): A miso stew with slightly chewy pork intestines, daikon radish, chopped green onions, and cotton tofu. The tofu, which doesn't absorb much flavor, is a characteristic of the Daidara style. It has a slightly sweet miso flavor and is easy to eat, but the intestines could be more tender and the tofu could absorb more flavor. [3.1] Assorted fresh fish (1,080 yen): Assorted Mebachi tuna, Striped Jack, and Scad. Mebachi tuna, known for its lack of umami compared to other tuna varieties, was a bit disappointing. Striped Jack had a good firm texture but lacked flavor, similar to Mebachi tuna. The Scad had a stronger taste than expected. It's important to manage your expectations when it comes to fish in Tokyo's casual dining scene. [3.0] Marinated red shrimp (620 yen): Recommended to eat with quail egg yolk like Yukke, but the soy sauce marinade was too sharp and one-dimensional. I've had marinated red shrimp with Shaoxing wine at a local Chinese restaurant, which had a deeper and more complex flavor profile, enhancing the shrimp. [3.0] Yangnyeom chicken (500 yen): A Japanese-style fried chicken with a Gochujang-based sauce, which felt too sharp and linear in flavor. Compared to authentic Yangnyeom chicken from a Korean restaurant, it lacked sweetness and richness. [3.5] Assorted grilled pork skewers (10 pieces for 1,080 yen): A variety of skewers with different seasonings. The skewers were well-prepared, with juicy cuts like tongue, heart, and belly, and a good balance of rare and well-done pieces. The variety of seasonings and the quality of the meat made this dish enjoyable, especially when paired with cheap sake. (Note: Ordering rice cakes at a rice cake shop, tripe at a tripe shop, and fish or Yangnyeom chicken was a mistake.)

The restaurant is located on the first floor of a building about a 3-minute walk from Nerima Station. There are various menu options and I enjoyed them. The skewers were all delicious and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was lively and cozy, making it a pleasant izakaya experience. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

On a day when I returned home late from the beauty salon, I invited my husband to a yakitori restaurant that I had been wanting to visit for some time. I had been in the mood for yakitori for a while. We sat at a table where the yakitori was priced at 120 yen per skewer, which seemed very affordable. We started with a toast with beer. I ordered a medium size beer, which was creamy and delicious. For food, we had the Potato Macaroni Salad for 380 yen, which was a mayo lover's dream with both potatoes and macaroni in a peppery and punchy salad. Next, we tried the Motsu Nabe for 420 yen, a warm dish with tofu, green onions, and plenty of offal. Then, we ordered a variety of yakitori skewers individually, including liver, gizzards, heart, tongue, neck, tail, and green onion for 120 yen each. Each skewer had a unique flavor and was delicious without any unpleasant smells. For our second round of drinks, my husband had Hoppy and I had Umeboshi Chu-hi. The Umeboshi Chu-hi was refreshing and left us wanting more food. We also enjoyed the Atsuage Tofu with thick fried tofu for 380 yen, which was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, complemented by bonito flakes and green onions. Lastly, my husband ordered the Curry Rice for 440 yen, which had a spicy and authentic flavor with some beef tendons in the mix. Overall, we found this affordable and delicious restaurant to be a new favorite spot, especially if we opt for Hoppy instead of Chu-hi next time to keep the cost down.

My cousin is working in Nerima, so we had a meeting at our shop, which also served as a report on the property we requested. Cheers with Hoppy daikon miso! We started with grilled dishes like pork cheek miso, tongue salt, and chicken skewers. Nakao's intense drinking led to Akaboshi chaser! We took a short break with chicken gizzards, leek skewers, and tomatoes. We almost finished with plum shochu. Feeling like carb-loading, we ordered Peyang Hormone Cabbage Yakisoba. It was delicious! Finished off with a beard tea highball. There are many bars near Nerima Station South Exit, especially yakitori restaurants. Among them, our shop may be the best for grilled dishes! Thank you for the meal.

I came back late (close to 10 pm) and was grateful that the restaurant was still open. There were a few other groups of customers inside. I ordered skewers, umekyu (plum and cucumber), simmered egg, pickled turnip, and grilled rice balls (salmon and shiso). The assorted skewers were served as they were, so I couldn't tell which was which.

On National Foundation Day afternoon, I came to the shop for a walk and to buy a lottery ticket. I peeked inside from under the curtain. I saw a few customers inside. Without resisting the law of universal drinking power, I entered the shop. I chanted the spell "white set" before taking off my jacket. First, I ordered a "Gubiphaa" to toast. I ordered turnip miso with a good amount of white sauce. The sweet turnip with a slightly salty miso satisfied my drinking spirit. The mochi was soft and delicious. I finished the dish. I pulled out a piece from the end of the skewer with my front teeth, chewed, and washed it down with Hoppy. Am I the only one who calls this the Newton's Law II? Another round of drinks on the holiday afternoon is complete! Thank you for the meal!

It was my first visit on a regular night. It is located a 2-3 minute walk from Nerima Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line or Toei Oedo Line. If you head east on Chikawa Street, you will find it. It was quite lively on a Friday night. The menu mainly consists of "yakiton" and "yakitori," with options like sashimi, salad, and oden as well. We ordered yakitori, potato salad, and a sashimi platter. We started with draft beer and then tried a unique sour called "Citric Acid Sour," which didn't leave a big impression. The dishes were generally tasty, but since the restaurant focuses on yakiton and yakitori, ordering sashimi might not be necessary. Overall, it's a fun place that sticks to the basics of a traditional izakaya.

I was recommended a great yakitori restaurant. In addition to yakitori, there are plenty of other appetizers to choose from, making it hard to decide. They also have a wide variety of drinks, and the prices are very reasonable. I ended up ordering a lot of different dishes and had a great time enjoying them.

Every time I see the sign of this restaurant, I can't help but hum the classic song "The Boxer" by Simon & Garfunkel. It had been a while since I last visited, and being early in the day, there were only a few other customers. With just 4 people at the counter seats, along with 2 staff members working, the operation was smooth. I had planned to stay for only 30 minutes, so I quickly chose something that would be served promptly. One item that caught my attention was the oden, especially the idea of turning yakiton (grilled pork) into oden. You could choose a single item or a set of three, five, or seven oden items, with the contents of the set being a surprise. I went for the five-item set, expecting a good balance. However, what was served was quite unexpected. Seriously, why stack intestines on top of each other when there are other options like tongue or nodoguro (throat)? It can be confusing for those who can't tell the difference between shiro (white) and teppou (rectum) fish cakes, haha. And truth be told, I'm not a big fan of chikuwa (fish cake) either. Despite the lack of finesse in presentation, the oden was surprisingly delicious and packed with flavor. I regret not ordering a single item instead. Also, the simmered tofu had a different seasoning compared to before, with a light soy sauce flavor. The tofu was well-flavored and tasty, but opinions may vary on the new seasoning. The assorted dishes resembling Oshin (a popular TV character) were also visually amusing, but since I had a great experience with the oden, I'll let it slide. I enjoyed four glasses of Hoppy and left satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

This place is easy to drop by for a quick drink. The former manager seems to have disappeared, and there is a new management in place. However, the person currently working at the grill is doing a great job and is full of energy, which is nice to see. They have also introduced a new way of cutting the cabbage, which is impressive. The prices are still reasonable, which is great. This place has become a standard for izakayas, with its prices, cuts of meat, grilling technique, and accessibility. I will definitely continue to visit. It has truly become a great restaurant. Thank you for the meal today.

Today, I visited Daidara for the first time in Nerima, which is known for its Akimotoya and Hinata series. It is a yakiton restaurant along the Seibu Line, which is a favorite of mine. Upon arrival around 6 pm, I noticed the white noren and lanterns outside the restaurant. Daidara is a yakiton chain with branches such as Daidara Tobu Nerima Honten, Daidara Ikebukuro Nishiguchi, and Daidara Kotakemukaihara, with the Numabukuro branch now closed. It is known for its yakiton dishes as well as menu items that appeal to women. The restaurant was established by a former Akimotoya employee who trained at Hinata Oyama store and later opened Daidara independently in 2013 at Tobu Nerima. The branch in Nerima opened in June 2018. The menu included special items for limited hours due to the state of emergency, such as a drink with pickles or cucumber/cabbage, motsunabe, potatosalad, yakiton (3 or 6 skewers). I ordered a drink with motsunabe, and also tried the potatosalad. The potatosalad was served in two scoops and had a moist texture with vegetables. The motsunabe, a miso-based stew with tofu, was on the sweeter side. The yakiton skewers were ordered with different sauces such as miso, tare, and salt. The restaurant also served a refreshing lemon sour drink. Overall, the meal was satisfying and the bill came out to be around 2000 yen. The restaurant did not accept PayPay as mentioned on the website, so I paid in cash. I look forward to trying their avocado gratin next time.

Due to the impact of Corona, the opening hours on weekends and holidays have been changed to 3:00 PM! This is exciting news for local drinkers! In the fierce battle of yakitori shops at the south exit of Nerima Station, Eito has been closed since September last year and has never had its curtain raised. Details are not listed on the website of the operating company, Tokyo Restaurant Factory Co., Ltd. As for the last to close, Ginbuta, it is unclear whether it was due to the effects of Corona, or if it was intentionally closed without achieving its goal, but it closed in May 2020. Amidst this, our shop in the Hinata Group continues to operate energetically. On this day, I was the first to arrive and requested a Hoppy at the counter, enjoying it with raw turnip miso until the well-cooked yakitori was ready! I added bell peppers to the leftover miso and enjoyed it all without waste. I switched to lemon sour while biting into the well-cooked yakitori with perfect grill marks, and it was irresistible to a drinker like me. The conversation with the owner blossomed, and I ended up drinking too much in broad daylight. Thank you for the meal. A strong ally for day drinking on weekends!

This place has decent quality meat and offers a wide variety of cuts at a reasonable price of 90 yen per skewer, making it very convenient. The spacious interior makes it easy to drop by. The friendly female manager is clearly experienced in the grill. I started with a glass of Hoppy and ordered skewers of guts, liver, and chicken. The grilling has become more consistent compared to before. This time, I decided to try something different and ordered three random skewers. The seasoning was done well with salt and sauce. In the past, when I ordered random seasoning, they all came out with just salt. It seems like there has been some progress in this area. The grilling also had less unevenness. Before I knew it, it had become a reliable grilled offal restaurant. The convenience is great, and I will definitely visit from time to time. Thank you for the meal.

My home is in the opposite direction, but I have been using this place more frequently lately. The counter is spacious, making it comfortable for solo activities. There are quite a few menu items that I like. I had been intrigued for a while but had never tried Peyang. On this day, I captured a drinking buddy and visited the restaurant for a final drink. I finally ordered Peyang. And of course, we also got Hoppy with it! Cheers! We waited a bit and then Peyang arrived. I thought it would be a simple Peyang, but it actually had two twists added. It had cabbage stir-fried in sauce with pickled ginger. Thanks to these additions, the glycemic index was lowered, turning it into a healthy final drink noodle dish! Thank you for the meal. The normal Peyang is good, but the slightly twisted Peyang for the final soba is also good!

In the midst of the intensifying war of yakiton shops at the north exit of Nerima Station, with Yakiton Eight's long-term closure and Kin-chan's absence due to illness, a certain status seems to have been gradually established. My frequency of visits has also increased. It's conveniently located near the station for meetings, after-work drinks, and quick bites. On this day, I visited with the intention of quenching my thirst. Starting with a Hoppy and Tuna Mayo Peppers. The Tuna Mayo Peppers, as the name suggests, are delicious! You could easily get hooked on the infinite loop of peppers. If you eat them with the thick peppers from Kochi in the early spring, it's definitely healthy and tasty! After finishing the first round with Nakao, I enthusiastically added Tan and Kashira with salt and sauce for the second round. Enjoyed with Nakao Shintarou. Thanks for the meal. As long as you have the will, solo quick bites are also good, right!

I used to visit this place alone, but this time I came with my wife. We stopped by for a drink after work that ended late. We started with a toast with Hoppy and Chuhai. We ordered bonjiri with ponzu sauce and skewers. Last time, I made a mistake by not knowing that there was miso sauce in addition to soy sauce and salt for the skewers, so this time we left it up to the chef. We got 2 pieces each of Harami, Kashira, and Shiro. It was a great success. Harami and Kashira came with miso sauce, while Shiro came with soy sauce. The miso sauce had an excellent flavor. It mixed well with the fat when you chewed it, making it incredibly delicious. The bonjiri with ponzu sauce was unexpectedly light and refreshing, with a perfect blend of onions and chives. Since it was just a casual drink today, we stopped here. I would like to visit again leisurely. Thank you for the meal.

I used this place for a meeting. I arrived a little early and had a Hoppy to wet my throat while waiting. Cheers! I ordered a platter of 3 types of pickles, marinated horse mackerel, and garlic tomato, with no grilled dishes. I was prepared for criticism when ordering at a grilled pork restaurant like this. The pickles had bonito flakes on top, which made me happy. The marinated horse mackerel had a normal seasoning, but I felt like having ponzu instead of Hoppy. The garlic tomato was exactly as the name suggests. It was a simple dish of chopped garlic and diced tomatoes mixed together with shiso leaves on top. The slight sweetness of the garlic and the acidity of the tomatoes went really well together. This is an easy dish that I could make at home as well! The other two people arrived and we all cheered! Thank you for the meal. With the last player in the Nerima grilled pork war, Eito, closed, now is the time for this place to shine! Good luck!

Today I had dinner alone. I went to Kan-chan in Nerima for the first time in a while, but they were unexpectedly closed. I wandered around Nerima and ended up at "Daidara" restaurant. As soon as I entered the restaurant, I was greeted with a loud "Welcome!" and "Good evening!" It felt nice. I sat at the counter and ordered a glass of black Hoppy. I also ordered horse mackerel sashimi, beef tendon with ponzu sauce, and 6 skewers of grilled items. I ordered the Negima, Shiru, and Teppou skewers with sauce, and the Kashiwa, Harami, and Tan skewers with salt. As I looked at the menu, I noticed the cost performance was good. I was looking forward to trying out the dishes. First, the horse mackerel sashimi arrived. It was quite delicious, with just the right balance of flavors. Next was the beef tendon with ponzu sauce, which I found a bit lacking in flavor. Then came the skewers. I realized that they offered skewers with sauce, salt, and miso sauce. I regretted not trying the miso sauce. All the skewers were good, especially the Negima, Teppou, and Kashiwa. Lastly, I ordered the asparagus cheese-wrapped meat fry. The crispy outside and the moist cheese inside combined to make it quite delicious. I was starting to feel satisfied, so I decided to end my meal there for today. Thank you for the meal.