After having lunch drinks with a former colleague at a bar in Kyobashi, we decided to go to a cheap izakaya called "365 Sakaba" we found under the Tori◯ku in Kyobashi shopping street. The sign outside advertised "draft beer for 190 yen, sour drinks starting from 250 yen", which seemed like a good deal compared to the other place. The interior was non-smoking with a smoking room available, separate restrooms for men and women, and after the second order, we could use a QR code on our smartphones to place orders (though verbal orders were also accepted). It was around 4 pm on Saturday and the place was about half full. We ordered a Super Dry draft beer for 190 yen (excluding tax), which was served ice-cold. The popular item seemed to be the teppan gyoza, but since we were already full from the first bar, we opted for the "new specialty" dish, teppan mapo tofu (forgot to take a photo). It had a good amount of Sichuan pepper or spiciness to it. Since we were already a bit drunk by the second bar, we didn't remember the taste much. I would like to come back and try the various fried foods, teppan gyoza, and Hakata teppan yakiniku priced at 390 yen in the future. The sign also said solo drinkers are welcome, so I might come back alone for a casual drink next time.

Location is Kyobashi. My stomach is a bit full so I'm looking for a place where I can have a light drink. A surprisingly good chain restaurant. It's called "Kaku-an Beer Teppan Gyoza 365 Sakaba Kyobashi Store". It's my first time at a chain restaurant. I have the impression that there are few in Kansai and many in Kanto. Anyway, it's a place where beer is cheap. The teppan gyoza is a specialty so I decide to try it. It may not be as good as Osho, but it's quite delicious. Other dishes are decent too. You can have a drink for about 1,500 yen. Nowadays, many restaurants are raising their prices, so I feel like it would be nice to have more places like this that are trying their best to keep prices reasonable. With the rising cost of ingredients and utilities, many places are increasing their prices too much. If you're into beer, highballs, and sours, it might be nice to hang out at this kind of place. 😊

After finishing a standing drink session and exiting the ticket gate, I wandered around the drinking district in Kyobashi. However, it's Saturday, so everywhere seems to be crowded (´ω｀). In the lingering aftermath of the pandemic, I've become reluctant to enter packed places full of customers these days. After walking a bit, I found a seemingly vacant bar in the "Kyobashi Chuo Shotengai" and decided to give it a try. The name of this nationwide chain establishment was "365 Sakaba - Affordable Beer and Iron Pot Gyoza". It was a little after 2 PM. After sitting at a table, I first ordered a drink verbally. Since I had enough beer earlier, I opted for the "Highball GIGA Jug/880 yen", known for its affordability. The drink order was placed using a smartphone and a QR code. The GIGA-sized highball was enormous, with a whopping 1 liter of alcohol in the jug (is that for real?). The appetizers I selected on the smartphone were "Negi Char Siu/429 yen" and "Cheese Iron Pot Gyoza (1 serving)/605 yen". The "Negi Char Siu" was different from what I expected, more like a salad. And then, the famous "Iron Pot Gyoza". I ordered the cheese-topped version, and it arrived beautifully presented on a sizzling hot iron plate with 10 small pieces. The gyoza skin was crispy, and each piece was bite-sized, making it easy to devour. The combination of cheese and gyoza was undeniably fantastic. After managing to finish the GIGA Highball, I ended the meal with "Nama Bai's Sour/429 yen" and "Shibuya Yakisoba/715 yen". The "Nama Bai's Sour" seemed like it needed to be mixed, but no stirrer was provided, so I used chopsticks to stir it up (^_^;). The "Shibuya Yakisoba" was an original menu item of 365 Sakaba, featuring short and chewy flat noodles (handmade?) with a curry-like spice seasoning. The highball and the yakisoba added up to a total of over 3,000 yen. Feeling full and pleasantly intoxicated, I paid the bill and left the restaurant with a happy buzz.

I went there for the second time, and it was still very crowded at the entrance. The classic gyoza was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the small size made it easy to eat and delicious. The Shibuya yakisoba was very flavorful and went well with drinks. We ordered a few side dishes, had a lively conversation, and even got along well with the people next to us. It was a fun and enjoyable dining experience. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back!

I often go there when I want to have a quick drink and snack alone. The beer is cheap at 190 yen, and the snacks are also reasonably priced. You can order everything after the first drink using your smartphone, so it's convenient when you want to drink quietly alone. It's a chain restaurant that seems to be popping up everywhere, so I look forward to seeing how it expands in the future.

I knew that a new restaurant had opened in Kyobashi Shotengai, but I visited for the first time. It seems to be Tokyo-style. I saw that they specialize in iron pot gyoza, but they also have a variety of tempting dishes like Shibuya yakisoba, sashimi, meat sashimi (pork), etc. I started with a beer, which was 209 yen including tax. It was dry. There was no appetizer. I was indecisive but ended up ordering the low-heat cooked meat sashimi assortment. It included pork tongue, heart, stomach, liver, and you can choose 3 for 590 yen or individual items for 390 yen each. The portion was quite generous with tongue, heart (4 pieces each), stomach, and despite the price, it was satisfying. They provided sesame oil, salt, mustard, garlic, and ginger on the side, and there was no unpleasant smell. I also tried a unique "Ponzu Sour" which I assume is made with Ponzu instead of syrup. It paired well with the meat sashimi. They also had other dishes like Fukuoka-style teppanyaki meat, simmered dishes typical of izakayas, and reasonably priced menu items that would go well with alcohol, so I would like to visit again. It was by chance, but I was a bit bothered by the waiter, who seemed to be a leader or employee, as his service was quite rough. He was constantly bustling around and seemed rushed. Since I was alone, I was seated at a 2-seater table in the middle of the restaurant. It made me feel uneasy as customers and staff were constantly passing by. The restaurant seemed long towards the back, and when I went to the restroom later, I noticed that there were only 4-seater tables in the back, while there were only 2 small 2-seater tables near the entrance. Since it was not crowded at a later time, it would have been better if they had guided me to a more spacious table from the beginning. I wished for improvements in hospitality beyond just the service and manuals. On another day, on a Monday in March, it was crowded and felt like a second party was going on. It was unexpectedly a lively place. It was busy, but everyone provided polite service and moved efficiently. The service was stable and well done. On that day, I tried the "Simmered Dish of an Izakaya" and "Cheese Rice Cracker". The simmered dish had large tofu and pork offal simmered in miso, which is rare. It seemed like there was more than in the picture, but it wasn't enough for sharing. The cheese rice cracker, advertised as a good accompaniment for alcohol, looked cheap but tasted delicious and went well with alcohol due to its rich and crispy texture. It seemed to have more than in the picture, suitable for about 2 people. If you order a variety of dishes, it can also be a good appetizer for a large group. Furthermore, on another day, I went back to take advantage of a 100 yen Black Nikka Highball campaign with a LINE coupon. I finally tried the "Iron Pot Gyoza" with 10 pieces for 500 yen. It was similar to the iron plate gyoza served in Fukuoka, with a light filling with plenty of vegetables and a crispy fried surface. It was not bad, but it had a slight frozen taste. The additional meat sashimi assortment was still a good deal. On that day, for the first time, they guided me to a 4-seater table with that specification, and I was able to spend a comfortable time. Thank you very much.

- Ordered item: Char siu rice bowl and udon set with a flavorful sauce, priced at 900 yen. - Food: Known for generous portions. Comes with one drink. The char siu rice bowl has a normal amount of rice but a large serving. The char siu itself is quite tasty. The udon is a basic dish with tempura flakes on top, lacking a strong broth flavor. It's hard to find places to eat during lunchtime, so this restaurant is a valuable find.

Tonight, my family and I visited the affordable beer and iron pot gyoza restaurant called 3-6-5 Sakaba in the Shinmachi shopping street with a true mouth in Kyobashi. It's a strange place where Asahi Super Dry is 200 yen, but soft drinks are 400 yen.

"Affordable beer and iron pot dumplings at 3-6-5 Sake Bar in Kyobashi. Daikon salad for 363 yen, corn butter for 429 yen, ham skewer for 143 yen x2, draft beer for 209 yen, hot sake (Matsukumume Gokai) for 319 yen. This place is great. Beer is cheap, food is affordable, and the taste is decent. I was worried because there were no other customers besides myself. I hope this kind of honest restaurant thrives."

I was surprised by the cheapness of the beer and the deliciousness of the gyoza! The crispy skin with a sweet and juicy filling, and the perfect hint of garlic at the end, it was so tasty! I ended up getting seconds! I usually like a lot of garlic, so I always make my vegetables with a ratio of 2:8 garlic at home, but the waitress recommended trying a ratio of 8:2 vegetables to garlic next time, so I will give it a try!

※This is a memo. It is a personal record of when, where, what was eaten, and drank. Items ordered: - Two lemon chu-hais at 150 yen each - Iron pot gyoza, one serving of 10 pieces at 450 yen (excluding tax) While wandering around the shopping district north of Route 1, I was called over by a shopkeeper I hadn't seen before. The prices seemed reasonable, so I went inside. The drinks were cheap overall, and the piping hot gyoza had a satisfying crunch and tasted delicious. Next time, I want to try the yakisoba.