moiutya
I met a friend from work as soon as I left the office and felt like having a drink, so we came to this stylish standing bar located on Old Pine Street. It is a renovated old folk house and filled with young people, probably making us the oldest there. The drink and food menus are extensive, with dishes that are a bit more elaborate than typical standing bar fare, more like what you would find at a small izakaya. I ordered a draft beer as it was a hot day. The beer was poured into the glass with care, creating the perfect ratio of foam to beer. We toasted and the beer was delicious, quenching our thirst. For food, I ordered the spicy cod roe potato salad, and my friend ordered grilled shiitake mushrooms. The potato salad arrived promptly, and we also received a gift of boiled eggs with Kishu jidori chicken as it was a staff member's birthday. The potato salad was flavorful and had a good amount for two people to share. It had a smooth texture with a hint of spiciness from the cod roe, very tasty. It would go well not only with beer but also with sake. I decided to try the Sen no Rikyu Shimada Special Junmai Ginjo sake made by a sake brewery in Sakai. It had a fragrant aroma, was slightly sweet, easy to drink, and delicious. Next, my friend's grilled shiitake mushrooms arrived. The mushrooms were grilled with the stem and cap separated, with the stem left as is and the cap grilled on the underside to collect the juices. We were instructed to dip the stem in the juices before eating it. My friend tried it first, and then I did. The mushroom broth was rich and flavorful, very delicious. The cap was juicy and tasty as well. Sake went well with the food. I then ordered one of my favorite brands, Toyo Bijin Junmai Ginjo sake. It was rich in flavor and delicious. The boiled egg we received was simple but had a strong taste of the yolk, very tasty. It tasted even better when eaten with the potato salad. We had various conversations and enjoyed a pleasant time. After finishing the sake and food, I wanted to have another drink, but there was someone waiting outside the restaurant, so we asked for the bill. The interior was very clean, the variety of food and sake was extensive, and the service was good, so I recommend it to young people. Of course, even an older guy like me had a great time. I would love to visit again if I have the chance.