Located about an 8-minute walk from the north exit of Hatsudai Station towards Nishi-Shinjuku Elementary School, "Yodobashi Sakaba Kinya" stands. First, the appearance: it is easy to enter as the interior is visible from the main street. The interior is simple, with 4 counter seats and 3 tables for 4 people, creating a cozy atmosphere. Visiting after 6 pm with no other customers, I sat at the counter and was recommended to try the "MEGA-chan Set" by the owner. I decided to go for it and the MEGA draft beer from the set arrived promptly. The jumbo-sized beer glass is a good workout for the arms! Moving on to the menu, which includes yakitori made with Ooyama chicken, motsu-yaki, and other izakaya dishes, all of which look delicious. I ordered the "Negi Reba" that caught my eye and enjoyed the "Macaroni Salad" from the MEGA-chan Set. The salad had a nice pepper kick and the cucumber added a refreshing touch. About 10 minutes later, the "Momo, Tsukune, Sasami" skewers arrived. The chicken thigh was flavorful and juicy, the tsukune was generously sized and had a nice shiso flavor, and the sasami was perfectly grilled with a nice wasabi accent. After finishing the MEGA beer, I opted for the "Midori Soda Highball" for the second round. It was refreshing and easy to drink, leading me to order more. I also added the "Nankotsu Karaage" and "Eggplant and Chicken Agemono Dashi" dishes. The eggplant dish was light and well-seasoned, with a nice contrast between the textures of the eggplant and chicken, while the nankotsu karaage was simply outstanding. Despite intending to have a quick meal, I ended up enjoying the food and drinks a bit too much, thanks to the friendly atmosphere created by the owner. The MEGA-chan Set is definitely worth it, so I recommend it to all the drinking enthusiasts out there!

I visited a small yakitori restaurant recommended by an acquaintance near Hatagaya Station on the Keio Line. The entrance had a counter and two tables, with some additional seating in the back. The owner was cooking in front of the counter. The yakitori, including chicken thigh, tsukune, liver, and skin, as well as ginkgo nuts and shiitake mushrooms, were all delicious. They were fresh, cooked just right, and the portions were satisfying. It was a while since I had such well-made yakitori. I don't usually come to this area, but there are hidden gem restaurants like this one, so I would like to explore more. Thank you for the meal!

August 7, 2019 Revisited after a long time. It was two months ago when I planned to visit here but had to cancel due to an emergency hospitalization. This time, I visited with my boss, whom I was supposed to drink with last time. As always, the friendly owner and delicious sake and snacks left me satisfied. June 4, 2019 Revisited with my boss who was staying at the same inn. We started with the set in the title. The macaroni salad was delicious and disappeared quickly (laughs). Once again, I realized that all the skewers are tasty. My boss seemed to like it too, which was great. May 29, 2019 First visit Finished the laundry and returned home, but some annoying bugs started bothering me, so I searched for a place with a red lantern. I found this place by extending my search a bit. I entered the restaurant around 8:30 pm, and the place was almost full. I sat at the counter alone and ordered the "Otsukare-chan Set" for 980 yen. I had a draft beer to drink. The snacks were pickled cucumbers, three skewers of liver, tsukune, and thigh. The skewers were large and delicious. As my engine started running again, I ordered a vice for 400 yen. I had one quail, seseri, and heart skewer each for 140 yen. The seseri was particularly good. I left satisfied and full. Thank you for the meal.

I stopped by around 7 pm on a regular weekday. The restaurant had a few counter seats and two tables, and mainly served yakitori and grilled pork. They offered a good deal called the "Otsukare-chan set," which included a drink, three skewers, and one side dish for around 1,000 yen. I had tsukune, kashira, and hatsu. The kashira with miso sauce had a nice taste, with a hint of Higashi-Matsuyama flavor. I started with sake, and the Akashi no Kintoki sake was default. It was really delicious. This place seems to be popular with regular customers, but they also cater well to newcomers. The owner has a friendly personality.

I enjoyed eating and drinking a lot. The hormone hot pot was light but quite delicious, and the grilled skewers were also of high quality. I will definitely visit again.

"Tiredness relief set (liver, tsukune, thigh + ginger highball)"

Thank you always. The owner is very nice. The yakitori is delicious and the cost performance is great. The plum hot water is delicious!

A great place for delicious yakitori. The variety may not be extensive, but the homemade tsukune is especially tasty. The owner is friendly, making it a comfortable place to drink alone. A casual and inviting spot that you'll want to visit regularly.

"Decent enough meal for two people, not good but not bad either."

I visited this restaurant after checking it out on Tabelog, but there haven't been many reviews for a while, so the information or photos on the website didn't match the actual image of the restaurant. The menu on Tabelog was like a booklet, but now it's a laminated single sheet. The restaurant is quite small, just as mentioned with 14 seats. The staff were friendly and recommended the "Otsukare-chan Set," which was the reason I came to this restaurant in the first place. I ordered it along with some skewers and a ginger highball. The skewers were a bit pricey but each piece of meat was large and satisfying. The service was great and the yakitori was delicious without any unpleasant odor. Overall, it was a great izakaya experience.

Located between Juunisho-dori and Yamate-dori, facing Mizudo-dori, is a yakitori restaurant. It's about a 5-minute walk from Hatagaya Station. The small shop has a counter with 4 seats, a table with 6 seats, and another table with 4 seats. There are actually small tables in the back as well. Whenever I come here, I always order the "Otsukare Set". It includes a drink, appetizer, and a set of 3 skewers for 980 yen. The skewers vary each time, but they are all generously sized and delicious. Today's combination was chicken breast, tsukune (chicken meatball), and liver. The skewers are large, so I always end up ordering an extra drink, like a draft beer. Tonight, I also ordered a "Vice Sour" (forgot to take a photo). The master is friendly and will chat with you when he's not busy, so it's perfectly fine to drink alone here.

<2015.10 Revisit> It had been a while since my last visit. I arrived around 9 pm and the place was moderately crowded. There was one seat available at the counter, so I sat there. Since I wasn't very hungry, I only ordered 2 skewers and some appetizers along with beer and shochu. This place always feels cozy. Before I knew it, two hours had passed... I will definitely visit again! Thank you for the great meal! m(_ _)m <2015.9 Revisit> I visited an hour before closing time. There were only two other customers. It was my second stop, so I had a bottle of black Kirishima shochu, Shimacho and chicken skin skewers, and liver skewers to finish off! The friendly nature of the owner is a standout feature of this place. I always feel relaxed when I visit. I will be back soon. I'm starting to crave some grilled offal! Thank you for the meal! m(_ _)m <2015.9 Revisit> This time, I visited right when they opened. It was a weekday, so I was the only customer. I ended up drinking until around 10 pm and got quite drunk... This time, I focused on offal dishes. I tried the rare cut of beef abalone, and it was delicious! It had a crunchy texture that resembled abalone. They can offer dishes not listed on the menu depending on their supplies, making it an enjoyable place. Thank you for the meal! m(_ _)m <2015.8 Revisit> I revisited because it's nearby. I ended up ordering a bottle of black Kirishima shochu, and I feel like I'll be at this place one or two times a week from now on... This time, I brought my wife along to have a good time. We stayed until closing time, sorry about that. I haven't tried all the dishes listed on the menu yet, so I plan to visit as the first stop next time. I'm thinking of challenging various menu items next time. Thank you for the meal! m(_ _)m <2015.8 First Visit> I had been wanting to visit this place since moving nearby. It was always full when I passed by, so I couldn't visit. One day, I mustered up the courage to enter since it was early and there was a seat at the counter! It was actually my third stop that day, so I couldn't deny that I relied on the power of alcohol... The place, to be honest, is not very spacious, but it doesn't feel cramped. Since I was dining alone, I was seated at the counter. I ordered a bit conservatively, but the chicken skin with ponzu sauce, white tare, chicken skin tare, two appetizers, one beer, one Maou, three sake, all grilled chicken skewers with tare were ordered. The tare sauce was homemade and to my liking. It had a good balance of sweetness and saltiness. The cucumber pickles appetizer was refreshing. The pork belly daikon, made by the owner's wife, was also delicious with a gentle flavor. I couldn't try other dishes due to my reduced stomach capacity... There were various menu options, so I plan to gradually try them out. By the time I reached the third stop, the speed of alcohol consumption increased, and my memory became a bit fuzzy... However, I could feel the warmth of the owner and his wife! It's a nice cozy izakaya with a personal touch. The customers varied from individuals to groups. The owner and his wife even remembered the names of the customers! Since I visited alone, the owner entertained me while cooking. They created a very comfortable atmosphere, and I had a great time. Thank you! I also got some information about the area.

I was taken to a yakitori restaurant by my boss, Mr. Kawaguchi (alias). The staff at the restaurant were all friendly, which I really liked. There were many menu options, but I tried the yakitori recommended by Mr. Kawaguchi (alias). It was delicious. The grilling was perfect, and the sauce was rich in flavor. It was the best yakitori I've ever had. Thanks to that, I ended up drinking a lot of beer and got completely drunk. I will definitely come back.