ぐるめ部長
Visit on June 1, 2018, post on June 4, 2018 (all information is from the visit date) (all prices include tax) - I stopped by for a quick solo drink in the evening. This time, I visited a yakitori restaurant that opened on June 1st. The location is across from Seibu Takatsuki, near the torii gate of Tenjin. It used to be Dragon Curry. The interior is a bit hard to see from the outside, so it takes a bit of courage to enter. But once inside, there are about 5 counter seats and 1 table for 6 people in a cozy space with a warm wooden interior. The menu cover is also wooden. The opening hours are 5-11 pm (last order at 10:30 pm) and closed on Sundays. There are English translations as well. Even the condiment containers on the table have English labels, perhaps targeting inbound tourists? You can order yakitori by the piece, with 16 varieties ranging from ¥140 to ¥180. Limited quantity Matsukaze Jidori sashimi is available in 5 varieties for ¥580-¥780. Matsukaze Jidori is a chicken breed from Hyogo Prefecture, raised without antibiotics and post-harvest feed, resulting in a very elastic and rich meat texture. It has a chewy texture, overflowing with sweet and juicy meat juice. The flavor, richness, and aroma are exceptional. The "tipsy set" for ¥980 is a good deal. - Draft Sapporo Black Label beer for ¥480 - Appetizer: boiled komatsuna and thin fried tofu for ¥200 - Limited quantity Jidori sashimi platter for ¥780 (liver, heart, spleen) Spleen is a rare and precious part, with a soft texture, mild taste, and a hint of sweetness. - Imo Shochu "Ikenotsuru" with water for ¥450, a 2-year aged shochu made with black koji rice from Kagoshima. It has a strong and dry taste, followed by a sweet and mellow flavor with a sharp finish. - Shirako sashimi for ¥580, chicken sperm sac, not as sticky as fish sperm sac. - Whale bacon salad for ¥350 - Tohoku Izumi Junmai Ginjo "Miyamanishiki" 120ml for ¥480, a popular sake from Takahashi Sake Brewery in Akumi, Yusa Town, Yamagata Prefecture. It is made with Miyamanishiki rice polished to 50%. It has a citrus-like aroma, a gentle and soft taste, and a refreshing acidity and slight bitterness in the finish. It pairs well with any meal and can be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature, or warm. It is known as a masterpiece of sake made with Miyamanishiki rice. - Assorted 5 skewers for ¥650 (thigh, green onion, heart, neck, tail). Each skewer is generously sized, offering great value. - Toyononami Special Junmai "Aromatic Dry" 120ml for ¥480