I revisited to eat pig's soft cartilage (*^ω^*) This time, I arrived early so they recommended a set meal deal, but I decided to order a la carte because the set would be too much for my stomach (lol). I found one of my favorites, garlic skin, which is not often sold. However, I recently discovered that there is a branch of Kuro Noren in Moji, so I can eat it nearby. I also ordered "Umai de Gansu," which I had to pass on last time. A regular customer I chatted with last time recommended it, saying "This is delicious, shall I treat you? (*^^*)" but I couldn't eat anything more. "Umai de Gansu" was quite a portion. It was like fried fish paste without any hard bones or textures, soft and smooth. It had a sweet taste like maruten, and I liked eating it without any sauce the most. Both the pig's soft cartilage and garlic skin were served with sauce. The chicken tenderloin rare yakitori was ordered with plum version, so no sauce. I usually prefer salt for yakitori, so I was a bit disappointed that only the sauce was available for these. Maybe they also have salt-grilled, so I'll ask next time. The pig's soft cartilage had a crunchy texture that kept me chewing. I ordered two, so my jaw got a bit tired (lol). The chicken tenderloin rare yakitori wasn't as rare as I expected. It wasn't dry, and it was moist. My favorite yakitori of the day was probably the garlic skin. Overall, the grilling was strong, and the sauce was sweet. There was another place I wanted to visit next, and the regular customer from last time didn't show up, so I left early! I want to try the dessert next time and I'll definitely come back (*^∀^*)

※As of March 1, 2021, the business hours have been changed to 17:00-21:00 (alcohol service until 20:30). Since the sun was setting, I decided to stop by this restaurant to get some yakitori for takeout and maybe have a crepe before heading home. However, as soon as I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the proprietress, and her welcoming demeanor made me feel like I wanted to dine in here. The counter seats were divided into sections for two to three people each, and there were also tatami mat seating in the back. When I was about to order a Ramune Chu-hai and sashimi, the proprietress suggested, "How about trying our special set menu? (*^^*)" I thought it was limited to beer or shochu, but it turned out that Chu-hai was also okay, so I went for the limited-time special set until 19:00. The set was incredibly generous in portion size, including a drink, sashimi platter, 3 assorted skewers, and a side dish (edamame or vinegar-marinated dish). It was not just a small sampler size, but a substantial amount that left me full just from the set alone! I ended up ordering more drinks, but I'm not someone who can drink that much (^▽^;) By the way, it was my first time trying Romanesco. I never expected to encounter it as the appetizer at this quaint restaurant. I hesitantly took a bite, expecting the worst, but it turned out to be surprisingly delicious! It had no bitterness or strong flavor, just a mild taste of dashi and sesame dressing, like a typical boiled dish. I was relieved that it was tasty, and now I'm no longer afraid of encountering Romanesco elsewhere (laughs). The sashimi platter consisted of Hirame, Tai, and Salmon, all fresh and thickly cut! While enjoying the sashimi and vinegar-marinated dish that arrived first, I was impressed once again by the generosity of the set menu. The skewers included liver, gizzard, and pork belly. The liver was cooked just right, tender and moist without any unpleasant smell. It wasn't melt-in-your-mouth, but still delicious (*^^*). The gizzard was pretty standard, with large grains that provided a satisfying chew. The pork belly was a bit different, something I had never tried before! It was thinly sliced pork belly topped with miso and chopped green onions. I was initially wary of miso, as I enjoy miso soup but not dishes with a strong miso flavor, but this miso was surprisingly sweet and not overpowering, making it easy to eat (*^^*). If all miso dishes were like this miso pork belly, I would definitely enjoy them. I was intrigued by the new menu item written on the whiteboard, "Pork Soft Bone," but unfortunately, I was already full (> <) At least I had to have some more drinks, so I ordered the Ultimate Lemon Chu-hai as my second drink. It contained about half a frozen lemon, giving the Chu-hai a slightly bitter aftertaste that was quite enjoyable. It was more like the taste of sour lemon-flavored sweets rather than a real lemon, but it wasn't overly sweet. For the third drink, I tried the Summer Orange Chu-hai. I was curious about what kind of juice they used to mix it, as it was the best among the three drinks I had that day (*ﾟｪﾟ*) Although the Ultimate Lemon Chu-hai was more suitable for pairing with food, the taste of the Summer Orange Chu-hai was my favorite on its own. It was mildly sweet, fizzy, and had a refreshing orange flavor that was closest to a real summer orange. I've decided that this will be my go-to drink after meals at this restaurant (*^ω^*) I arrived a little after 17:00, and there were only two other customers at that time, but as I ate, more customers arrived for takeout or dine-in. I thought this place was more suited for group gatherings, but it seems like it's popular among solo diners or couples as well. The warm and friendly proprietress, along with the serious yet approachable chef during cooking, made me understand why there were regular customers dining alone or in pairs (*'ω'*) The restaurant started to get busier, and I started to feel a bit tipsy, so I settled the bill around 18:30. Despite being full and slightly drunk, the bill was surprisingly under 3000 yen (amazing). The appetizer fee was also only 300 yen, which was very reasonable. Since I hadn't ordered anything from the main menu yet, I will definitely visit again. I was intrigued by the new menu item "Pork Soft Bone" on the whiteboard, but unfortunately, I was already full (> <) At least I had to have some more drinks, so I ordered the Ultimate Lemon Chu-hai as my second drink. It contained about half a frozen lemon, giving the Chu-hai a slightly bitter aftertaste that was quite enjoyable. It was more like the taste of sour lemon-flavored sweets rather than a real lemon, but it wasn't overly sweet. For the third drink, I tried the Summer Orange Chu-hai. I was curious about what kind of juice they used to mix it, as it was the best among the three drinks I had that day (*ﾟｪﾟ*) Although the Ultimate Lemon Chu-hai was more suitable for pairing with food, the taste of the Summer Orange Chu-hai was my favorite on its own. It was mildly sweet, fizzy, and had a refreshing orange flavor that was closest to a real summer orange. I've decided that this will be my go-to drink after meals at this restaurant (*^ω^*) I arrived a little after 17:00, and there were only two other customers at that time, but as I ate, more customers arrived for takeout or dine-in. I thought this place was more suited for group gatherings, but it seems like it's popular among solo diners or couples as well. The warm and friendly proprietress, along with the serious yet approachable chef during cooking, made me understand why there were regular customers dining alone or in pairs (*'ω'*) The restaurant started to get busier, and I started to feel a bit tipsy, so I settled the bill around 18:30. Despite being full and slightly drunk, the bill was surprisingly under 3000 yen (amazing). The appetizer fee was also only 300 yen, which was very reasonable. Since I hadn't ordered anything from the main menu yet, I will definitely visit again. I was intrigued by the new menu item "Pork Soft Bone" on the whiteboard, but unfortunately, I was already full (> <) At least I had to have some more drinks, so I ordered the Ultimate Lemon Chu-hai as my second drink. It contained about half a frozen lemon, giving the Chu-hai a slightly bitter aftertaste that was quite enjoyable. It was more like the taste of sour lemon-flavored sweets rather than a real lemon, but it wasn't overly sweet. For the third drink, I tried the Summer Orange Chu-hai. I was curious about what kind of juice they used to mix it, as it was the best among the three drinks I had that day (*ﾟｪﾟ*) Although the Ultimate Lemon Chu-hai was more suitable for pairing with food, the taste of the Summer Orange Chu-hai was my favorite on its own. It was mildly sweet, fizzy, and had a refreshing orange flavor that was closest to a real summer orange. I've decided that this will be my go-to drink after meals at this restaurant (*^ω^*) I arrived a little after 17:00, and there were only two other customers at that time, but as I ate, more customers arrived for takeout or dine-in. I thought this place was more suited for group gatherings, but it seems like it's popular among solo diners or couples as well. The warm and friendly proprietress, along with the serious yet approachable chef during cooking, made me understand why there were regular customers dining alone or in pairs (*'ω'*) The restaurant started to get busier, and I started to feel a bit tipsy, so I settled the bill around 18:30. Despite being full and slightly drunk, the bill was surprisingly under 3000 yen (amazing). The appetizer fee was also only 300 yen, which was very reasonable. Since I hadn't ordered anything from the main menu yet, I will definitely visit again.

Thank you for a wonderful meal tonight (^^)

Thank you for another wonderful encounter tonight (^^)

This is a new store from the Banquet Teahouse group! It is delicious with good cost performance (^^)

Tonight, we had a great feast with a drink in hand!

Tonight is also great!!!