あした晴れるかな
I usually go to Torisho in Sugamo, but it's always crowded and it's difficult to get in without a reservation. And even if you do get in, the popular liver and chicken thigh are often sold out. This day, I really felt like eating Torisho's yakitori, so I called to make a reservation, but they couldn't tell me when a table would be available and the liver and chicken thigh were sold out... Feeling disappointed, I was told that the Otsuka branch might have available seats. I knew there was a branch in Otsuka, but since it's not a station I usually get off at and it's a bit far from the station, I never visited before. However, when I looked it up, I found out that there are two branches in Otsuka, and the one near the station seemed like a hidden gem. I called and was able to secure a table, so I decided to go. (Although the liver and chicken thigh were still sold out, sadly) First, I had a lemon sour and ordered heart, enoki mushroom rolls, and more. The lemon sour here is refreshing and really delicious. I always end up having multiple refills of it. The yakitori is delicious no matter what you order. Personally, I love the liver and enoki mushroom rolls. The shiso rolls, green pepper rolls, and tsukune are also recommended. The grilling is perfect, and even if you have doubts before eating, it turns out to be delicious as soon as you take a bite. The grilled items are mostly priced between 200 to 250 yen, but each piece is quite large, so I had a very satisfying time. The Sugamo branch is cramped with smoke and noisy with people, but here, although not spacious, there is no smoke and it's not noisy, so you can eat in a calm environment. Maybe the menu here is a bit smaller, but I might choose to come here next time. Thank you for the delicious meal.