A few days ago, I made a phone reservation and visited the restaurant with a friend on Saturday at 6:00 pm. The counter was spacious, and we were seated at a calm table in the back. The name of the restaurant, "Small Giant," comes from the owner's childhood nickname when he played baseball as a small but powerful player. Our order for the day included: - Mushroom soup (appetizer) - Spring vegetable tempura (urui, fukinotou, eschalot, snap peas) - Cumin-flavored small potato simmered in broth - Confit chicken wings with Sichuan pepper - Pink potato salad - Nanohana (rapeseed flowers) and octopus risotto - Sparkling wine - Buckwheat tea The dishes were a fusion of Japanese and Western flavors, each carefully prepared with a unique twist. Everything was delicious and well-balanced, making it a reliable choice for a satisfying meal. The variety of dishes on the menu made it difficult to choose, but the addition of a young assistant waitress helped with the service. The tableware added to the dining experience with its unique designs in shades of blue and brown. Overall, it's a charming restaurant that I would love to keep as a hidden gem.

The counter-only shop had an amazing appetizer of simmered conger eel that got me excited. Every dish was delicious and perfect for pairing with sake. Even the chocolate terrine dessert was satisfying. No matter what I ordered, I had a great time enjoying the calm and delicious flavors.

The peach-colored potato salad was perfect for this season and very delicious. I couldn't figure out what was in it to make it that color (disappointing). The liver paste-like dish was made by simmering mackerel meat in olive oil or wine and turning it into a paste. I forgot the name, but it was also delicious. There are many dishes that go well with alcohol, making it a great place for alcohol lovers. It may be necessary to make a reservation as it was fully booked!

The food at this restaurant is all delicious, and I want to try every item on the menu. The sashimi is also very tasty. I usually get worried if there is even a slight smell of bonito, but here it's not an issue at all, so I can order without any concerns. The service is also very efficient, even though they are short-staffed, you rarely have to wait for your drinks. I invited an old friend to join me on this day, and we had a great time enjoying the delicious food and drinks. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I stopped by this restaurant for the second time. I arrived a bit late and I apologize for that, but the staff welcomed me warmly with a smile. The place was almost full today, but the staff managed everything smoothly even though they were working alone. They must have prepared well in advance, but their efficiency was impressive. It's really nice just to watch them work. I ordered the gobo tempura, which had a great crispy texture. The tuna jaw sashimi (limited quantity) was also delicious! They even made me a special dish of tobiko sushi that I didn't order. I am grateful for their hospitality! I want to come here every day. Thank you for the meal!

It's a lovely little restaurant run by a young person. It can seat about 8 people and is located underground. It's always full, but I finally got to visit during the WBC period. The dishes all have a unique touch and are delightful. The flavors are elegant and to my liking. There is a good variety of drinks available, so you can choose according to your mood. There are quite a few menu items that seem to have a French influence, and I enjoyed them with wine. Even though it was my first time there, I felt relaxed and ended up drinking a lot. I want to go again. Next time, I think I'll focus on trying the Japanese menu.

This is a counter-only restaurant where the kitchen is surrounded. It was a one-man show by the owner that day, but everything, from the food to the drinks, was served almost without any wait, and there was no sense of rush, which was surprising. There must be very little wasted movement, but still, the way they handle everything is amazing. Now, about the food, the menu is just too extensive! I can't help but think that the owner must be a bit of a masochist to prepare all these dishes alone (lol), but as a customer, it's much appreciated. The seared liver pate, which I was a bit hesitant about due to its rawness, was delicious even for me. Everything was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I visited a restaurant without a reservation because I was hungry and wanted to try it out. The restaurant had 6 counter seats, and I was seated in the middle two seats. The appetizer was Padron peppers, which were delicious, especially the broth. I tried sea bream liver marinated in salt, which was light and paired well with the sea bream. The seafood tempura was packed with various seafood and tasted great even without dipping in the ponzu sauce. The tomato carpaccio had a Japanese twist and was perfect for the summer. Lastly, I had smoked duck lettuce fried rice, which was made right in front of me and tasted amazing. I also forgot to take a picture, but the water eggplant with seasoning was delicious as well. I'm glad I found a restaurant where I can enjoy seasonal dishes. The restaurant opens at 2pm on Saturdays, so now I have another place to enjoy day drinking.

I found a cozy place in Kichijoji where you can relax and have a drink. I don't mind lively places, but sometimes I just want to chill. They have a good selection of snacks, so it's perfect for a first or second stop. And it's reasonably priced. If I lived nearby, it would be my go-to kitchen. The counter is spacious and the high ceiling makes it very comfortable. It just opened and was run by one person, but it seems like it will be full soon and hard to get in. I definitely want to go back. Thank you for the meal.

On April 9, 2022 (Saturday) for dinner with my partner, we tried a newly opened restaurant located on the basement floor of the building that houses Mizusu on the first floor and Kujirayama on the second floor on Nakamichi Street. The restaurant's name seems to be inspired by that movie with Arthur Penn and Dustin Hoffman, about the reinterpretation of American history and Native Americans, which led to Marlon Brando's Academy Award boycott. We entered the restaurant at 5:30 pm, with a reservation at 7 pm, and chose to sit at the counter. We started with a chef's selection sashimi platter (950 yen) of octopus, horse mackerel, sea bream, and barracuda, which was decently tasty. Upon recommendation, we ordered the confit chicken wings with Sichuan pepper flavor (580 yen), mapo tofu (650 yen), and smoked grilled pork tongue (680 yen). The chicken wings were delicious, full of flavor and well-seasoned. The mapo tofu had a Japanese twist with a hint of Sichuan pepper and was tasty. The smoked grilled pork tongue was also very delicious. The background music was unexpectedly ABBA, with songs like "Chiquitita," "Winner Takes It All," and "Voulez-Vous." We also ordered camembert and prosciutto tempura (590 yen) and grilled duck pate (750 yen). The former was tasty, but the prosciutto flavor was a bit lost in the tempura. The grilled duck pate was exceptionally delicious. We had 5 glasses of draft beer, my partner had 2 adult lemon sours, and the total bill was 8,750 yen. We think it's a great addition to the dining scene and worth welcoming. Today's new COVID-19 cases were 8,102 in Tokyo, 4,200 in Osaka, 3,792 in Kanagawa, and a record high of 740 in Nagano Prefecture, with a total of 52,647 cases nationwide.

The second venue that my friends highly recommended is this restaurant with a great atmosphere where you can quietly enjoy drinking. The food is delicious and the young owner's service is excellent.

An underground shop with only a counter, each dish is carefully crafted and very delicious.