I discovered a stylish new restaurant in Yuutenji that caught my interest. I wasn't planning on having sashimi, but it was recommended so I decided to try the assorted sashimi platter. Wow! I was surprised by the thickness and amount for the price, and it was incredibly delicious with no fishy smell. The green curry potato salad was also amazing, with a creative combination. All the dishes had good portion sizes for the price, and the plates were stylish too. The black tea highball was incredibly tasty, although I forgot the brand. The shochu was also good at 550 yen, and I wonder if they source it from Isego. The toilet was clean, but I wish they had toothpicks in addition to cotton swabs. They have a counter, so I'd like to visit alone next time. There were plenty of other tasty-looking dishes, so I'll be back again!

At popular izakaya Karakaze in Yutenji 【Station】2 minutes walk from Yutenji Station 【Address】1-23-20 Yutenji, Meguro-ku, Tokyo City Heights Dai 2 Yutenji 1F 【Budget】￥2,000 to ￥2,999 【Situation】Counter, table, casual 【Instagram】@karakazeyutenji A stylish neo-popular izakaya located in the back streets of Yutenji. They offer a variety of creatively crafted dishes, from Japanese to Western, all perfect for pairing with drinks! The deep-fried grated yam, penne arrabbiata, and potato salad topped with whole eel were all delicious. I went late at night and it was quite crowded, showing that it's a popular spot.

I had some business at Yutenji Temple, so I stopped by. It was packed at 21:30, but I managed to get in during a turnover. The staff who guided us were friendly. The interior was stylish and popular among women. The sesame mackerel had a nice firm texture and was delicious. The large fried horse mackerel was served with wasabi soy sauce, which was a first for me. The stick chicken with green Sichuan pepper was tender and tasty, although I personally found the flavor a bit strong.

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Despite the coronavirus situation, this restaurant is always lively and full of customers. When I visited after a long time, I was happy to see that the menu had expanded a lot. I couldn't decide what to eat because there were so many options. The slightly ethnic menu here is delicious. The green curry potato salad and gyoza spring rolls are always tasty. The natto bibim noodles were also delicious. Since they are open late at night, I want to stop by again soon.

This izakaya, which continues to operate with a strong style even during the pandemic, is always full of fashionable young people. The owner used to work at a famous restaurant near the university before branching out on their own. The dishes, such as green curry potato salad, have an ethnic flair and are delicious, making it a great place to enjoy drinks. It's also nice that they have a decent selection of sake. It's located nearby, so whenever I feel like having a drink late at night, I end up becoming a regular customer!

Red Star Chubin for 600 yen. Various tea cocktails at the lowest price of 390 yen. Hoppy set for 400 yen, 100 yen for a medium, and 300 yen for a large. The medium double is more than a double. Three types of sake are available in rare quantities of 100ml and 200ml for the day. The 200ml of light cloudy Hidaka-mi is 900 yen for a single serving. Various shochu for 490 yen each, with generous portions. There are no fresh fish menus due to the state of emergency. Three people ate and drank for just under 10,000 yen. Two men in charge. Tables near the entrance, a counter in front of the kitchen, and a small tatami room in the back. The toilet is in the same place you exited from. The entrance shutter is completely closed around 7:30 pm. It was crowded.

Yutenji is "Taishu Sakaba Karakaze". Turn left at the rotary towards Naka-Meguro, then right after Seven Eleven. It's about a 2-minute walk from the station. Yutenji usually has shops in the front of the station, so I don't come to this back alley often, but this wonderful restaurant appeared somehow. By the way, many people mistakenly refer to back alleys as "Ura-roji", but please be careful, it's not a big mistake. Laugh. On this day, I visited as the second stop after having a meal at a yakiniku restaurant. It seems they focus on seafood dishes with a wide variety of menus. The cost performance is good. They also have a decent selection of sake. They stay open late, so it's convenient for a second stop, but next time I'll come here first. Thank you for the meal.

At a certain restaurant, they offer dishes that are much more delicious than the ones that cost 1500 yen, but they are priced at 490 yen. I tried various dishes such as stir-fried greens, omelette, and sashimi, but the salt-grilled sea bream was delicious. There was a recommendation sign, so I gave it a try and it was the right choice. The restaurant carefully selects seasonal fish and the choice and price of sake are reasonable, making it a good restaurant in my opinion!

In mid-September 2019, I slipped under the curtain at a late hour once again after a week and found a seat at the back counter with some space available! As usual, the atmosphere was lively, with many young customers in the area around Yutenji, often seen skateboarding or using kick scooters to move around, especially from the nearby universities. First, I toasted with a Sapporo Red Star beer (600 yen excluding tax), which was nicely chilled and evaporated quickly. Next, I ordered a green tea highball (390 yen) and a set of black hoppy with my friend (400 yen), along with a recommended sashimi platter with three varieties (1000 yen). The sashimi platter arrived looking incredibly fresh, with bonito, grunt fish, and Pacific mackerel, each explained by the waiter. The bonito was fatty and delicious, while the Pacific mackerel was shiny and fresh! From the handwritten menu, I ordered the stir-fried beef harami and greens (590 yen) and the homemade char siu (590 yen), both of which caught my eye. Since they also had a selection of sake, I had a glass of Hyogo's junmai sake, Shirakabe Kura (chilled, around 120ml for 400 yen), poured right in front of me to sip on. It seemed to be a light and sweet type. My friend ordered a refill of medium hoppy (100 yen), while I moved on to a dry sake, Miyagi's junmai orizake Hatakami (chilled, 550 yen). The homemade char siu arrived, cooked to a tender pink perfection with a flavorful marinade of garlic and ginger. I enjoyed dipping plenty of green onions and radish sprouts in the sauce as accompaniments. Lastly, I ordered the stir-fried nagaimo and ginger (490 yen), which was cooked at high heat in a wok with a delicious seasoning. Each stir-fry dish had its own unique flavor profile, making the dining experience quite enjoyable. With a mix of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, we ended up ordering a variety of items, which paired well with the drinks. Despite indulging in both food and alcohol, the bill for one person didn't exceed 3000 yen, which was quite surprising. The owner, still in his 20s, had previously worked at Hanroku, a well-known establishment near Ginza and Tori Haru, and he managed to run the place smoothly with just two people, without any waiting stress. It felt like a new generation of super performance restaurants had emerged! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Visited again in September 2019, exactly one week after my last visit. Arrived right at opening time (6:00 pm) and was the first customer, but it quickly filled up with families and young groups. Today was my second stop from Sangenjaya, so I changed the atmosphere with some side dishes like horse mackerel sashimi. Just like Aogiri and Hanroku, the sashimi here is generously portioned and very satisfying. Plus, the prices are very reasonable (a sashimi platter with 3 types for 1000 yen!). I usually drink Hoppy, and while the set price of 400 yen is normal, the refill is only 100 yen, which is very fair. If you're still hungry, you can ask for a "double" or "1.5" and pay 200 yen or 150 yen respectively. On this day, I ordered an omelette as my last dish. The omelette made by the owner here is delicious and hearty.

In early September 2019, a restaurant following the footsteps of the famous Aogiri, which requires reservations shortly after opening in the Jiyugaoka district, has opened in the Yutenji area. It doesn't seem to be well-known yet, so reservations are not necessary, but it is already bustling just a few days after opening. Previously, it was a long-standing traditional fried food and tempura shop called Fukuya. Unable to get in during the peak hours, my two friends and I visited the restaurant later after passing the time at another place. The staff was energetic, and the simple interior with a short menu reminded me of Aogiri, but we were seated at a relaxed two-person table. We toasted with a Tomato Split (390 yen, excluding tax) and a Black Hoppy Set for my friend (400 yen). We ordered the Braised Beef Tendon (390 yen) and the Yokowa Sashimi (390 yen). The braised beef tendon was tender and flavorful with a sweet and savory soy sauce that soaked into the konjac, delicious when grilled. The Yokowa sashimi was made with young bluefin tuna, which is called that in Fukuoka (or the Chugoku region), it had a refreshing lean meat without any toughness. Next, we had a Lemon Sour (450 yen) and a refill of Hoppy (100 yen, very reasonable). They used half a lemon for the drink. We added the Salt-Grilled Kamasu (390 yen) and the Green Curry Potato Salad (490 yen, spicy with cilantro on top). The salt-grilled kamasu had a salty taste like dried overnight, and it made us want to eat rice. The potato salad had a spicy green curry flavor that was a perfect match! Originally, Aogiri follows a style of serving fresh seafood from Tsukiji at a low price and selling out on the same day, and in addition to the seafood, the unique dishes they offer at each location are also wonderful. It's also nice that they don't serve any appetizers. They seem to be closed on Mondays in September. I will definitely be back for more! Thank you for the delicious meal!

In September 2019, I visited a new restaurant called "KARAKAZE" near Yutenji Station. The owner, a polite young man, used to work at the renowned restaurants "AOGIRI" and "HANROKU". The menu offered familiar dishes from those restaurants, but I decided to try their homemade chashu pork for the first time. The flavors were comforting and the prices were reasonable, so I believe the restaurant will attract more customers in the future. The staff was limited to the owner and one other person, so the menu was a bit small, but I expect it to expand as the restaurant gains popularity. I enjoyed ordering various dishes and drinks, spending around 3000 yen. Overall, I look forward to seeing how this restaurant grows.

This is a popular izakaya near Yutenji Station with a trendy and clean interior. The main seating is at the counter, but there are also tables near the entrance and in the back. On this day, we enjoyed various dishes while drinking sake and hoppy. - Assorted sashimi - Simmered conger eel and mashed potatoes - Pak choi with celery - Yukhoe (Korean raw beef dish) on the veranda - Sweet shrimp in soy sauce - Raw mackerel with sesame sauce - Plum crystal - Negi liver - Liver teppanyaki - Eggplant meat and cheese grill - Cumin yakisoba The negi liver and raw mackerel were particularly delicious. The cumin yakisoba for the finale was very tasty. It had plenty of pork toppings, and the garlic-infused chili oil with cumin flavor was excellent. The sake menu mainly featured dry options. Thank you for the meal.

On Friday night, my colleague and I visited this restaurant. We enjoyed fresh fish from Fukuoka, chicken liver cooked at low temperature, and more... It was quite delicious. The prices were also reasonable for the area around Yutenji. I will take more photos when I visit again and share them, but the interior of the restaurant is bright and the staff are energetic. Overall, I think it's a great restaurant with no flaws.

Tonight, I went to Karakaze, a place I've been curious about, for drinks with a friend. We sat at a table near the entrance. The sliding door wasn't cold, which was good. We ordered 6 dishes: 1) duck liver, 2) green curry potato salad, 3) baby corn tempura, 4) beef tendon stew, 5) natto omelette, and 6) seafood ochazuke. We skipped the sashimi because I find it hard to order raw fish at Tokyo izakayas since moving from Shizuoka. The duck liver was delicious. The green curry potato salad was surprisingly spicy, but my friend enjoyed it. The baby corn tempura was tasty with curry salt. The beef tendon stew was light and easy to eat. The natto omelette was filled with natto from edge to edge, satisfying my friend. The seafood ochazuke was very delicious and easy on the stomach. Each dish was just the right amount for two people. We also had 4 drinks each, totaling around 5000 yen. The prices were reasonable for the portion sizes. There wasn't a standout dish, but it was a good place for casual drinking and maybe a second bar stop. Overall, it was a satisfying experience with good value for money. Thank you for the meal!