The tsukune here is the best!

It's a regular yakitori restaurant run by a husband and wife, with a cozy atmosphere where regular customers gather. No photos.

I had been to Torisho near Toyonaka Station a few times, but it felt more like a place to go with colleagues rather than with my spouse. So this time, I decided to try Kokko instead. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was more stylish compared to other yakitori places in the area. There was only one counter and one large table, so we easily chose the counter. Despite it being Friday from 7:30pm to 9pm, there was only a friendly looking owner. Even though it was our first time there, he kindly offered a warm knee blanket across the counter and said, "Please have this." A good first impression! When we looked at the drink menu, half of it was sweet potato shochu, and unfortunately, there was a limited selection of sake. I ordered the Maou shochu that I was familiar with (it's expensive now, so I can't buy it anymore, haha). My wife, who doesn't drink much, ordered plum wine. When we ordered liver sashimi, we were told, "I'm sorry, we don't have good liver today, but we have other options." Personally, I think this is also a good impression. It means they won't serve bad quality liver. We also ordered various yakitori dishes, all of which were cooked perfectly. There were four other groups of customers besides us, but it was a quiet atmosphere, so we could enjoy our meal leisurely. After paying the bill, the owner came out of the counter, despite being busy, and said, "We look forward to your next visit," seeing us off. Note: Not suitable for large groups. Not suitable for those who dislike beer or shochu. There are chu-hai and two types of plum wine available. Not suitable for those in a hurry or looking for a hearty meal.

The son of the popular restaurant "Torisho" opened a new restaurant, and I expected it to be crowded, so I visited a few days later. I made a reservation by phone in advance, and they were very friendly. The menu was exactly the same as Torisho. Recommended dishes include sashimi (breast meat, liver, gizzard) and chicken wings, which were excellent! The salad was also quite good. The only differences from Torisho were that the sauce was slightly sweeter and the interior of the restaurant was a bit more stylish. However, Torisho is located near Toyonaka Station, while this new restaurant is quite far from the station, so the location may be a bit inconvenient.

In Toyonaka City, the son of the popular long-established restaurant Toyonaka Station Torisho has opened a new yakitori restaurant. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is very bright and stylish compared to Torisho, and you can relax comfortably. The menu is almost the same as Torisho, and the way it is served is also similar. Although the access is a bit inconvenient compared to Torisho, if you want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere, I recommend this place. The owner mentioned that they plan to expand the alcohol menu in the future, so I look forward to it.