After work, I felt like having a drink, but there aren't many cheap standing bars or izakayas where I can easily go alone along my commuting route. After searching around, I found a place where most drinks and dishes are available for 298 yen excluding tax, so I decided to visit it, even though I didn't have high expectations. It's an izakaya focused on chicken dishes located near Kawachihanwa Station, and there is also a branch in Hirakata City. I sat at the counter. There were standard menu items and recommended menu items, and the main attraction of the standard menu seems to be the "Torikara Mountain." It's priced at 298 yen, so it probably won't look as good as in the photos. But I wanted to try it, so I ordered the Torikara Mountain and a draft beer. After ordering, I looked at the recommended menu, and there was "Taro Taro" (fried taro). I also love this dish, so I added it to my order. First, the beer was brought to me. I took a sip. It was delicious. It helped me unwind. After a while, the chicken karaage was served. It wasn't a mountain, but it was piled high on the plate, a huge portion. I took a bite. It was freshly fried and hot, and when I chewed, the juicy meat juice burst out. It was delicious, but I started to worry if I could finish it. So, I asked for the free oolong tea, one of the restaurant's attractions, and alternated between the oolong tea and the karaage. I also tried adding shichimi pepper or lemon to the karaage to enjoy different flavors. Next, the fried taro was served. Four taro pieces were accompanied by shishito peppers. You eat it with matcha salt, but first, I tried it without anything added. The inside of the taro was cooked in a light dashi broth, and it was delicious even as it is. Then I tried it with matcha salt. The umami of the taro combined with the crispy aroma of the karaage, making it delicious. It also paired well with the beer. I was worried about the amount, but both the chicken karaage and the fried taro were so delicious that I could enjoy them until the end without getting tired. Many groups of women also visit this restaurant, and I think it's a place where you can easily enjoy food, drinks, and conversation. I would like to visit again frequently.

This is a precious izakaya at the Iwakuni Station in Kochi.

Today I went alone! I got off at a station I've never been to before! When I got off at the station, there was a really nice smell. I started with a draft beer, served by a friendly waiter. It was a bit warm though. I wanted to eat some fried chicken, but there was so much that I couldn't finish it all. When I mentioned this to the waiter, they offered to wrap up the leftovers for me. I also had some cucumber pickles and plenty of fried chicken. It was hot, juicy, and delicious. I managed to finish everything, and the waiter praised me for it. Next, I had a frozen lemon chuhai, which had six large lemon slices in it. The chuhai mix was a bit sweet, so I enjoyed eating the frozen lemon while drinking. In the end, I had two draft beers, a frozen lemon chuhai, and a highball, along with cucumber and fried chicken, all for just over 2000 yen. It was a great deal! Despite being very busy, the waiter even walked me to the exit. I found a really nice restaurant and I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu items.

I was invited to a friend's house in Katsuragi City and on the way back, we decided to stop by a yakitori restaurant called "Hashidoriya JR Kawachi-Iwafune Station Main Store" near the nearest station, Kawachi-Iwafune. There were six of us who entered the restaurant. The place was surprisingly spacious and everything on the menu was priced at 280 yen, which was very reasonable! There were quite a lot of delicious-looking dishes on the menu too. Unfortunately, we were in a rush today. We started with a toast with draft beer. We ordered some dishes as well: chicken liver sashimi, Nagoya-style fried chicken wings, fried grilled rice balls, and pot-cooked ramen. I thought the taste might be just okay since everything was 280 yen, but surprisingly, everything was delicious. Especially the pot-cooked ramen we had as a finale was really good. If I ever come back to Kawachi-Iwafune, I would like to take my time and enjoy the yakitori restaurant. Thank you very much for the wonderful meal!

A izakaya located in front of Kawachi-Iwafune Station. Both drinks and dishes are priced at 280 yen, making it a high cost-performance restaurant. We tried a variety of drinks including beer, highball, and sweet potato shochu. The dishes we had were: - Ootetebayaki: juicy and satisfying chicken wing tips. - Tori Tatsun Mountain: a mountain of crispy fried chicken. - Torigaeru Onion Slice: a refreshing onion slice dish. - Warm Vegetable Salad: a stir-fried vegetable dish. - Asahiraki Sasami: fresh and easy-to-eat sashimi. - Mix Yaki: a dish grilled with sauce that goes well with alcohol. - Seseri Yaki - Hasedoriya's Chicken Nanban: a classic dish that never disappoints.

A perfect place when you want to have a little fun. Right after exiting JR Kawachibanseki Station, there is a shop with a prominent sign that says ALL 280 yen, emphasizing its low prices. I was hesitant to go in because of the focus on cheapness, but a friend convinced me by saying, "This place is really cheap," so I decided to give it a try. It was a Friday night, so the place was almost full and bustling. It wasn't a calm environment for a leisurely chat, but the food and drinks were all priced at 280 yen, which was incredibly cheap. It was perfect for the mood of wanting to have a few drinks and let loose a bit. The best part was being able to drink Kenbishi sake. Visit frequency: 2 times