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After passing through the ticket gate at Exit 13, you'll find a popular meat and sake bar just 20 steps away. The sign advertising "Draft Beer for 190 yen! Hormone starting from 290 yen" catches your eye. As you enter, you step into a nostalgic world reminiscent of the Showa era, with old-fashioned signs and posters adorning the interior. We opted for a semi-private raised tatami seating area on the second floor. When you order meat, a shichirin grill is brought to your table and set under the duct. Yes, you can enjoy yakiniku grilled over charcoal here! To start, I toasted with a popular sour cocktail priced at 319 yen. Here's what we had that day:
- Popular Lemon Sour (290 yen, excluding tax): With lemon pulp and shaved peel adding a subtle citrusy flavor, this sour cocktail is refreshing and easy to drink.
- Special Selection Meat Platter (Inside, Special Sirloin, Special Kalbi) for 1,980 yen: The "Inside" meat, similar to harami and belly meat, was beautifully marbled and tender. The Special Sirloin melted in your mouth, while the Special Kalbi had rich marbling reminiscent of A5 grade beef, resulting in a deliciously tender and flavorful taste.
- Meat Sushi from the daily recommendations (price forgotten): All three varieties were delicious, especially the rare, tender slices that I particularly enjoyed.
- Lucky Kimchi (550 yen): We rolled the dice and got an even number, which meant a plate of delicious hormone for us. The kimchi had a mild acidity and savory umami flavor that we enjoyed.
- Popular Tongue Salt (590 yen): This pork tongue dish, grilled and topped with green onion salt, was surprisingly tasty. It changed my perception of pork tongue being delicious when prepared this way.
- Garlic Butter Red Tripe (Cheese Melt) (590 yen): Grilled red tripe dipped in a mixture of butter and garlic, this dish increased our appetite. The texture of the red tripe was unique and reminiscent of mino.
The ambiance was cozy and welcoming, quite different from what you'd expect from the exterior. With happy hour offering draft beer for 190 yen, it's a great spot to stop by for a quick drink before catching the train home. Thank you for the meal!