A long-standing izakaya. It has a very good cost performance and is very reasonable. If you are not from Kyushu, you may not be familiar with it, but the pork belly skewers are worth trying. In fact, it is nonsense not to order the pork belly when you go to Taikou, as it is so addictive. The spicy tofu and grilled meat with cabbage are also recommended (I forgot to take a photo). The atmosphere is not too loud, not too quiet, and quite cozy with former staff sometimes serving customers, making it very homey. The master casually greets you with a "welcome," which should make you feel quite relaxed.

It has been a while since I wrote a food review, but I couldn't help but write one after visiting this restaurant for the first time. I had heard that it was a popular place, but I had never been there before. I went there right at the opening time of 5:00 PM as they close at 9:00 PM (visited on a Sunday). I was surprised by the affordable prices on the menu in the midst of high prices. Items like chicken skewers, hearts, dumplings, gizzards, etc. were all priced below 100 yen. Onigiri (rice balls) were also available for only 100 yen each. What's more, there was no typical izakaya "otoshi" (appetizer) that costs around 300 yen, making the bill clear and straightforward. Since we don't drink alcohol when dining out due to driving, we were happy to find soft drinks for 200 yen and non-alcoholic drinks for 320 yen. Despite the low prices, the skewers were filled with quality ingredients. Personally, I recommend the chicken skewers, chicken livers, pork belly, beef skirt, pork tongue, and tail meat, all priced below 120 yen each. The seasoning was slightly on the sweeter side, but you can request a saltier taste by writing it on the order sheet. In addition to yakitori, they also offer dishes like tripe hot pot, hormone teppanyaki, leek and egg, horse sashimi, ochazuke, etc. However, if you prefer fried foods as side dishes, you may feel that the options are a bit limited. I had budgeted around 2,000 yen per person for a group of five, but we ended up spending 10,840 yen after eating to our heart's content. If you enjoy beer or shochu, you will need to add the cost of alcohol, but overall, the cost performance is excellent. This is a popular restaurant, so it tends to fill up quickly, especially on Saturdays. I hesitated to write this review as it might make it even more popular and harder to get a reservation, but I couldn't resist praising this honest and wonderful restaurant. It's located just a 5-minute walk from Nishitetsu Ogori Station. While it may be slightly closer to Fukuoka than the yakitori mecca of Kurume, I highly recommend giving it a try. Thank you for the delicious meal!

The skewers are cheap and delicious! The atmosphere is like an old-fashioned yakitori restaurant. I had a great time enjoying the tasty food.

I forgot to take a photo. I made a reservation and went with 5 classmates. As always, it was cheap, delicious, and very satisfying. The yakitori was even more delicious, with larger portions, and my friends agreed that it was even better than before. I personally recommend this place. It's better to make a reservation. Even on weekdays, the drinks and side dishes are affordable and delicious. It's a cozy and friendly restaurant.

Delicious! Cheap!

I've been curious about this place for a while. However, the quiet exterior of the shop made me hesitant to enter. But once I opened the door, I found myself in a different world. The place was lively with many customers enjoying yakitori and beer. Unfortunately, there was no available seating at first, but I was told to wait for a bit and a table would open up. There was no reason not to wait with such a bustling atmosphere. The entrance had displays of Buffalo Goro's funny signs like "Omoshiroku Naaru" and "Shiawase Ni Naaru." A few minutes of waiting was worth it. The beer was delicious, and the yakitori was excellent - from chicken wings to pork belly to chicken hearts, everything was tasty. The large beer mugs with the angel ring of foam left on the rim were a nice touch. It was evident that the mugs were thoroughly cleaned. The staff were working hard to accommodate the full house of customers, and their sincere efforts were commendable. Even when a particular yakitori item was sold out, they apologized sincerely, showing their dedication to customer service. I had 3 medium mugs and 2 large mugs of beer, along with a variety of yakitori and other dishes, all for 6300 yen. The value for money was fantastic.

In any case, it's cheap!! The yakitori is incredibly cheap too!! They may be a bit small, but the prices are still very reasonable. The drinks are cheap too!! You can eat whatever you like. But most importantly, if you come here, you have to try the motsunabe. It's really delicious. Reservations are hard to come by, so if you want to go, make sure to book early!!

The charm of "Taikou", which can be said to be the most prosperous store in Ogo, is definitely the price! Skewers start at 50 yen each, which is really attractive, and most dishes are around 350 yen each. However, the taste is really good! From heart, belly, chicken liver to skirt meat... everything tastes delicious. Also, dishes like asparagus bacon are great too. With the coming season of motsunabe (offal hot pot), I want to visit again. But unfortunately, being a popular store, it's impossible to get in on weekends without a reservation. It's a shame that even if you suddenly crave yakitori, you can't eat there...

In Kyushu, the best. Yakitori starts at 50 yen, which is cheap. As for motsunabe, according to a local, "there are many places that are tastier." However, among the motsunabe I've tried, this is the best. It's rich yet light. It's light yet rich... When the leftover soup cools down, the solidified oil... I always end up regretting how much oil I consumed, but I always end up finishing almost all of the soup. It's always crowded, so it's hard to just walk in. Reservations are often fully booked and you may be turned away. You often see families with young children as well.

Anyway, it's cheap! As I mentioned in my previous review of Taikou in Misawa, I recommend the cheap and delicious yakitori and motsunabe here. Reservations are a must!!! As soon as they open, the place gets crowded, especially in the early evening with many families with children. It's hard to believe there could be a place cheaper than this. For a girls' night out, you can eat to your heart's content for around 2,000 yen. Since they moved, the building used to be a Seven Eleven but you wouldn't know it now. It's clean and tidy. They have a limited selection of alcohol, so no cocktails. The motsunabe is delicious without any unpleasant smell. Be sure to mix in the "karashi miso" with the soup. And finish off with some champon noodles. It's delicious!