men党
On a certain Tuesday, I had planned to go drinking in Kamata, so rain or shine, I headed towards Futaba Shokudo, only to find it closed even though it wasn't a regular holiday. I turned back to the station and walked in the opposite direction, ending up at Gyoza no Kangei Honten where there was a long line. Exhausted, I searched for a place near the station where I could actually get in. According to information on Tabelog, I had already walked 1.66km in the rain at this point. As I looked for an interesting restaurant near the station, I spotted a sign for a one-coin set meal. Until 7:15 PM, you could get a draft beer, pickled vegetables, and a choice of 5 dishes for a set price. The atmosphere from the outside seemed sketchy, but I decided to give it a try. Inside, there were 7 seats at the counter in front of the kitchen, and a table for 8 in the back. Despite other restaurants being crowded due to the rain, there were only two other customers here. One was a quiet Japanese man eating alone, and the other was a loud Southeast Asian woman who talked non-stop in a high-pitched voice. I ordered the green pepper pork set from the one-coin menu. The draft beer was 380 yen, and I was relieved that it tasted like real beer. The pickled vegetables were thinly sliced and spicy, with added Nanjing beans and chili peppers, which was quite good. This alone would normally cost over 500 yen. With the green pepper pork set included, it was a great deal comparable to Taniki. Before the green pepper pork arrived, my beer was almost gone. Should I get another beer for 380 yen, or add another set meal? I remember having a similar dilemma at Taniki. While I was pondering, the green pepper pork arrived, but it was served in a small dish. The flavor was quite strong, with some burnt bits on the green peppers. The quality matched the price. I ordered another draft beer and finished my meal. The bill came out to 910 yen instead of the expected 880 yen. It seemed that the one-coin set was tax-inclusive, while other items on the menu were tax-exclusive. It was a bit confusing.