I started drinking after 4 pm near Toyosu Station. I was guided to a space for solo customers and ordered a Mega Highball and Chikuwa Isobe-age as a snack. The oil was not drained well from the Chikuwa, so I decided not to order anything else. It has been a million years since I last visited this chain, but it feels the same as before. Now, let's decide where to go next.

Yoro no Taki near Toyosu Station. Visited during lunchtime and enjoyed a satisfying meal with good portion sizes! If it were closer to my home, I would definitely go more often. The only downside is that it took a bit of time from ordering to receiving the food during lunchtime.

I think izakaya restaurants are really struggling right now. I wish they could somehow get rid of the mysterious label of being "bad" drinking establishments. Families should be okay, and solo drinkers should be okay too. If they don't come up with some solution, I feel like more and more shops will end up closing. Leaving my theory aside... While working in Toyosu, I took a lunch break and went looking for a place to eat. I relied on a restaurant across from this place, but it had already closed. So, I ended up at an izakaya that was serving lunch. I thought they must have something to offer, right? The lunch options were curry or hashed beef rice, with a few toppings and a drink only. And to top it off, they had a 100-hour curry from a different brand. Why? Even though izakaya restaurants could offer a variety of lunch options like fried chicken set meals, sashimi, or simmered pork, they only had curry and hashed beef rice. I thought about leaving, but decided to just eat there. I chose the hashed beef rice with breaded oyster topping. The oysters were crispy and juicy, freshly fried. If they can make something like that, why not offer a set meal with oysters, rice, miso soup, and another side dish? It didn't seem like it was from a retort pouch, but they still just heated it up before serving. It's probably the headquarters' decision since it's a chain restaurant, but do they really intend to do serious lunch service? I don't think they'll attract repeat customers this way.

I was looking forward to seeing how the environment of izakayas would change due to the revised Health Promotion Law coming into effect on April 1st. However, I was only able to confirm this after entering the rainy season, as the state of emergency declaration overlapped. I decided to visit a place that was particularly concerned about passive smoking. This restaurant came to mind first, as the previous review mentioned cigarette smoke. I visited with hopes that the effects would be noticeable. The conclusion is that the environment had become very comfortable. My clothes didn't smell, and my throat didn't hurt. While I understand that the law revision may be difficult for izakaya operators and smokers, it is a happy development for non-smoking izakaya enthusiasts. The only thing left to improve is the rowdy salarymen who shout at an abnormal volume (students have been quieter lately). Previously, my visits were just for a quick drink and then leaving, but now I can enjoy a leisurely drink. My favorite is the Kikusui dry junmai sake (+7) for 341 yen, which was surprisingly delicious. Another unexpected find was the Josenjosui junmai ginjo sake (+5) for 440 yen. For food, I recommend the kettle-boiled whitebait and chicken miso wrapped in bamboo leaves for 352 yen. It has a rich flavor that pairs well with alcohol. Just a note, the sake is served cold in a one-cup glass.

Near Toyosu Station, I left work a little early with flextime to do some warm-up exercises before heading to a restaurant that opens early for a drinking party. I decided to go to Yoro no Taki for some YORO beer, which I haven't had in a while. The restaurant opens at 4:00, but by 4:30, the early drinkers were already there. I enjoyed the YORO beer I was looking forward to. Ah, the first sip of beer after work is so delicious! I ordered some thick fried tofu. It was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Thank you for the meal. It was a great early drinking session near Toyosu. Sometimes, Yoro no Taki is a good choice too!

Located on the 2nd floor of Ciel Tower in front of Toyosu Station. When I used it before, I was seated at a somewhat "unusual seat" partitioned by a partition to the left as soon as I entered. At that time, the smoking rate was still high, and the distance between neighboring customers was close, so the interference of purple smoke was quite direct and left a tough impression. It became the trigger for me to think that I couldn't go to izakayas anymore. However, recently, I had the opportunity to try various izakayas and realized that the environment is no longer as uncomfortable for non-smokers as before. So, I felt that I had to go to Toyosu's "Yorunotaki," which had become one of the reasons that kept me away from izakayas, and consciously went there. This time, I was seated at the back right corner. It was almost full on a Saturday night, and although the smell of tobacco was lingering, it wasn't as difficult as before. When I opened the menu, I didn't feel the surreal old man smell that I felt at the "Monzen-Nakacho store" (closed in December 2017), and the lineup gave a slightly more sophisticated impression. I ordered a Yorunotaki beer (475 yen incl. tax), two skewers (thigh large skewer 238 yen incl. tax, pork belly skewer 194 yen incl. tax), grilled stingray fin (389 yen incl. tax), octopus tempura (454 yen incl. tax), and the service item of seared cream cheese (miso pickled) (157 yen incl. tax) for the day. Although the serving time for the food was fast, the serving time for drinks was slightly slow. All the dishes had a properly seasoned taste with a strong saltiness that could withstand adult taste buds. I visited the "Toyosu store" after a long time. (It's been 13 years since I last visited when Ciel Tower was built, and at that time, Tabelog was still in its early days.) I gained a new recognition. By the way, around 2000, before the redevelopment, there was a "Yorunotaki" in the back alleys around here, so the shop seems to have continued to do its best here. There are other shops like "Manpuku," "Yamazaki," and "Hodenki Shokai."

I stopped by here for dinner.

(Prologue... After work) As I got off at Toyosu Station on the subway on my way to work, I always saw the advertisement for this restaurant. Despite being curious, I never actually went in. After finishing work, I decided to have a drink with my colleague. Since we hadn't decided on a specific place, I suggested we go to this restaurant. "Yorozu no Taki" ... It used to be a common izakaya in every town. I hadn't seen it around much lately. But I was mistaken. It's definitely making a comeback. And it had a modern atmosphere, with prices reflecting that. (Almost directly connected to the station) It was located on the second floor of a building adjacent to the subway station. The location is fantastic. When we entered, the bright interior felt almost like a family restaurant. Unlike the Yorozu no Taki in Yurakucho, there was no trace of an old-fashioned atmosphere here. We were guided to the counter seats by a young waiter who was studying Japanese. And so, we found ourselves in a situation where two middle-aged men were drinking side by side. Although there were also table seats available, it seems that this style is common in the Heisei era. We ordered food and drinks using the touch panel, which is a recent trend. We started with a toast with draft beer. Of course, it was "Yorozu Beer." In my younger days (during the Showa era as a university student), the true identity of Yorozu Beer was a mystery that we debated about. However, now it's clear that it's "Sapporo Beer." This is also the passage of time. Instead of potato fries with the beer, we were presented with a plate full of chicken, gyoza, and other items. It was a menu that seemed tailored to young people. Overall, the menu seemed to cater to men in their 20s to 30s. In a word, it was high in calories. The taste was generally salty. If you were about to have a health check-up, it would be a complete no-go. The dishes were served about 5 minutes after ordering, and the staff were friendly. (Overall impression... The Showa era is long gone) It wasn't explosively cheap, but Yorozu had the impression of being relatively affordable. It seems to have transitioned to being a "first drink bar." After about 2 hours of drinking, we settled the bill. It came to 8000 yen for the two of us. I felt it was slightly more expensive than I had anticipated. Upon checking the receipt, I noticed that there was consumption tax included in the bill, which was something that didn't exist in the Showa era. Truly, the Showa era is long gone.

I arrived at Toyosu. Why Toyosu? Because I came to see a live performance and traveled all the way from Saitama by train. I have about an hour to spare before meeting up with my companions. What to do during this awkward time? Lalaport is on the opposite side of the meeting place and I will probably get tired. So, how about a quick drink? I spotted Yoroi no Taki and decided to go in! It's Friday and it's only 5:30 PM, but the place is already packed except for the counter seats. Since I was alone, I was seated at a corner of the counter with three seats. More people kept coming into the restaurant. Some were waiting, but most ended up leaving. I later found out that there are not many chain izakayas in this area. Understandable. The octopus and wasabi appetizer was served as soon as I sat down. I ordered a draft beer at the same time. I don't really like snacking on food before drinking at a bar, so I had to put off eating the octopus and wasabi that I love. The pace of serving the ordered items is slow. The octopus and wasabi is delicious, but there's not enough wasabi. The chewy texture with a crispy wasabi kick is what makes it special. The cold tofu with salted rice malt sauce is made with store-bought tofu, salted rice malt sauce, and green onions. The sauce is delicious and quite good. Maybe a little more saltiness would be nice? The grilled smelt is from Sakhalin. Well, the real thing is too expensive and not something you would find at a chain restaurant (laughs). It's a favorite dish that I couldn't resist ordering. I enjoyed it with a squeeze of lemon on the freshly grilled smelt. Delicious as always. For my second drink, I had a shochu on the rocks. The unexpectedly large amount made me jump for joy. This was the best part of the visit (laughs). Overall, I was satisfied, but on a Friday night, the staff in the hall were quite frantic. Is this the usual number of staff for a night like this? The Chinese waitress was working hard and I admired her effort. Keep up the good work! The food was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Four of us visited the restaurant with senior colleagues. It is a convenient location right above the station. It is a long-established popular chain izakaya that many of us in our middle-aged group have probably been to. We started with the usual "tori-nama" and edamame. The chicken cartilage karaage with plenty of shichimi pepper is perfect with beer. We quickly ordered Yoro Beer and a set of "ren" to go with it. A large plate of assorted skewers arrived. I could feel the evolution of skewer assortments these days. In the past, it used to be leek, skin, and tsukune, but now there are fancy skewers like bacon included! The potato fries dipped in ketchup are crispy and delicious. The karaage is also a classic and right in the middle. The slightly over-fried texture is delightful. Eating the tataki cucumber makes me feel healthy, or does it? We finished with a mixed pizza. I can easily see the evolution here too. The dough and ingredients are not like the compacted bread-like dough from before, but quite different. It offers a reassuring menu for middle-aged men that you won't find in trendy restaurants, along with the reassurance of being directly connected to the station. Thank you for the meal.

Last Wednesday night, after work, I had dinner here around 9:30 pm. First, we toasted with a unique drink we found on the menu, called "Bakuhai" for 326 yen, which is a combination of beer and whiskey. We started with a refreshing appetizer of mozuku seaweed and okra. Then we ordered seared mackerel for 336 yen, which I thought could use another quick sear before serving. We also tried a refreshing drink called "Kiwi Fruit Sour" for 420 yen. The deep-fried tofu with plenty of toppings was delicious for 315 yen. We also tried the "White Bakuhai" for 326 yen, which is a mix of beer and makgeolli. The spicy cod roe tempura for 294 yen was a unique dish. We enjoyed a "Grapefruit Sour" for 420 yen and a mixed skewer platter for 588 yen. We also tried the ginger shochu "Chubakuhai" for 326 yen. The deep-fried Japanese yam with seaweed topping for 294 yen was a hearty dish. Lastly, we ended our meal with the 109th bowl of soy sauce ramen for 399 yen, which had a typical soy sauce broth base with slightly curly medium noodles, two slices of chashu pork, and a firm boiled egg. I added plenty of buttered corn for extra flavor. Overall, the ramen exceeded my expectations for an izakaya's closing dish, with a high value for the price.

I ended up in Toyosu for work and decided to have a quick drink after work. The area around here, which is close to where I live and work, doesn't have many dining options... It's like a station building, right above Toyosu Station. I saw a sign and decided to go in. It was around 10 PM and the place was packed, but they said a table would be available soon so I waited for about 5 minutes. It brought back memories from my college days, it had been a while since I last visited Yoroi no Taki. Oh! I remember now! I want to drink Yoroi beer!!! I ordered it out of nostalgia... I think it was Sapporo Black Label? And it was in a bottle, I think? My memory is a bit fuzzy... It was a large bottle. There was a small "Yoroi Beer" label on it. As for the taste, well, it was obviously Black Label! I also ordered some fries and fried chicken, typical chain restaurant appetizers... But I realized that I don't need greasy food as much as I used to. That's a big difference from the past, I guess! Thank you for the meal. I vaguely remember there was a sake called Yoroi-shu in the past... Maybe it's just my imagination. Yoroi no Taki was a place that evoked a sense of nostalgia, melancholy, and comfort.

This is a chain restaurant, but the quality of the food here is generally good. Since there are few izakayas around, it tends to get crowded quickly around 6:00 pm, but if you can get in, you can relax in a fairly spacious interior. There are many foreign staff members, so there are some misunderstandings (like ordering a Ukon tea high instead of a Oolong tea high), but overall the service is good, the prices are cheap, and it's a place I would like to visit regularly in Toyosu. It's a good idea to make a reservation in advance and go with your boss/colleagues/subordinates, etc. As for the specific dishes I ate and was asked to write about... (I don't remember anymore) - Toast pizza (delicious) - Hees ham fry (probably) (delicious) - Oshinko (average) - Kimchi fried rice (delicious) I also had a few other dishes and drank a green juice high.

Having a meal with family at an izakaya is enjoyable for kids as they can try a variety of dishes. Today, we visited a chain izakaya, where the standout dish was the chicken karaage. The key to delicious karaage lies in using fresh chicken and coating it in a crispy batter to bring out a mild flavor. This particular izakaya excels in maintaining the freshness of the chicken, resulting in a flavorful and tender meat with a simple seasoning of salt and pepper. While the karaage deserves a 4.5 rating, the appetizer was average and the grilled dishes were slightly undercooked, leading to a deduction in points. Overall, a family of four spent 8000 yen, with the highlight being the chicken karaage.

As the title suggests, the operating hours are until 11:15 pm, so it may not be recommended for those looking to drink heavily after work. The location is very convenient, close to the station, so it tends to be popular with office workers. The food and drinks are decent in terms of taste and speed. However, the downside is that it lacks uniqueness. It's a good place for those looking for a safe and simple drinking experience.

I went for dinner as a substitute. I had been to another branch of Yoro no Taki before, and the taste there was not very good (the grilled fish was dry, and the salad was limp), so I didn't have a good impression. But I had high hopes for this place. Hmm, it's small. I sat at a booth seat, but the table was small and quickly filled up with dishes. The taste was not much different from other branches... I didn't feel satisfied after eating. (I felt mentally unsatisfied). I haven't been there since over two years ago. It's a shame because it's close to my house.