This is a place I visit repeatedly. The interior has a narrow, elongated layout with only seven counter seats. It is run by a kind elderly manager and a cheerful middle-aged owner. Since it's counter seating, the interaction with the staff is an important part of the experience. Both of them have wonderful personalities. For lunch, you can get a generous serving of rice, and it's free to refill. The rice is cooked to perfection. You can enjoy various seafood dishes such as sashimi, simmered fish, and grilled fish as set meals that come with rice, miso soup, and a small side dish. They also offer meat dishes. Occasionally, they serve seafood bowls and curry, so there’s a variety that never gets boring. The taste of the food is outstanding—it's simply delicious. This is authentic Japanese cuisine. In Higashi Tabata, there aren’t many places to enjoy delicious seafood, but without a doubt, this is the best choice. The cost-performance is excellent; you can fill up for under 1000 yen. Great quality and plenty of food. If you find yourself in Higashi Tabata, you definitely should stop by this restaurant. It might seem a bit intimidating to enter, but don't hesitate to go in!

On October 25, 2024, I visited a restaurant near Tabata Station. After exiting the "North Exit" and turning right, I crossed the "Tabata Fureai Bridge" and took a left turn to go down a slope towards Oji. Instead of continuing down, I chose to descend a set of stairs nearby. At the bottom, I crossed the intersection and walked along "Tabata Station Nakanaka Street." The restaurant caught my eye because of a sign advertising a "One-Year Anniversary Special," where a normally 1,050-yen menu was available for 800 yen! Since I had been craving negitoro (chopped green onion and tuna) that day, I immediately decided to order the "Negitoro Donburi." I arrived around 1 PM on a weekday, and there was just one customer inside. After placing my order, it took about five minutes for my meal to arrive. Along with the Negitoro Donburi, I received a miso soup with shrimp heads, simmered pumpkin, and pickles, making it a well-rounded set meal. The bowl was filled generously with rice and covered with negitoro. It also came with a fluffy omelet, pickled ginger, and a shell of wasabi on the side. I mixed the wasabi with soy sauce and combined it with the negitoro before digging in. While the negitoro wasn't exceptionally delicious, it was enough to ensure that the rice didn't go uneaten. I appreciated the balance; a bowl that’s predominantly rice loses its value in my opinion. For 800 yen, this was quite a bargain! The restaurant also offered a separate menu featuring natural Indo tuna for those looking for a more premium taste. For someone looking for a quick lunch, this dish was perfectly adequate. The omelet was wonderfully soft, encouraging me to keep eating. The miso soup stood out because of the shrimp heads, which added a delightful shellfish flavor. It was evident that the restaurant made good use of the shrimp heads from other dishes, as they contributed a rich broth even without the meat. The simmered pumpkin was slightly overcooked, almost mushy, but it was sweet and flavorful without being overwhelming. Overall, while the meal would have been reasonably priced at the usual cost, the special price made it feel like an excellent deal, and I finished everything happily! The restaurant had an interesting menu; while there were high-end seafood items like "Ezo Bafun Uni" (sea urchin), there were also beef dishes featuring A5 rank meat, surprisingly at reasonable prices. After the first customer left, I was alone in the restaurant, with only one couple coming in afterward. I couldn’t help but wonder if the quiet atmosphere was a concern for the place. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my meal. Thank you!

■Date of Visit: September 10, 2024, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM ■Number of People: 2 ■Total Amount: 8,640 yen - Draft Beer 490 yen x 2 - Fresh Squeezed Lemon Sour 550 yen - Riku Highball 490 yen x 3 - Assorted Sashimi (five types) 2,600 yen - Steamed Edamame 480 yen - Homemade Squid Salted Fish 580 yen - Red Squid Garlic Butter Stir-Fry 980 yen - Otooshi (small appetizer) x 2 ■Visitation Status: 1 customer beforehand, 0 afterward This is a compact izakaya reminiscent of a “sleeping place for eel” in Higashi Tabata. I visited for the first time in the evening. An older man is managing the place alone. Since it has a few seats, it seems manageable for a one-person operation. The sashimi platter is served in a wooden box. The freshness is decent, but there's a lack of excitement, as it feels neatly arranged without anything thrilling. The stir-fried red squid is tender, and the edamame has a lovely flavor of dadda edamame. The rolls are reasonably priced. It would be great if they could enhance the variety of snacks besides sashimi and add more menu items that are affordable for solo diners. I feel like something is missing in terms of creativity.

I ordered a horse mackerel bowl for lunch. It was pretty tasty. The rice was seasoned with vinegar, and I ended up finishing the fish before the rice, but I was able to enjoy the rice on its own as well. The restaurant was small, but since there weren't many other customers, it didn't bother me that much.

A fish izakaya located in Tabata Shinmachi, just a short walk to the left from Tabata Station. The owner catches fresh fish once or twice a week, and the delicious dishes made from this catch are their specialty, which makes those menu items popular. I ordered the fishing mackerel bowl for 900 yen. It's fresh and quite tasty for the price. However, the space is a bit cramped, so it might be tough if you're not comfortable in tight places. Thank you for the meal.

The restaurant is located about a 7-minute walk from Tabata Station, near a business supermarket. As mentioned in other reviews, it is quite small with only a counter. I went around 1 PM, and there was one person ahead of me in line and another person for takeout. Unfortunately, they didn't have the fried horse mackerel I was hoping for, so I ordered grilled hokke instead. As noted in the reviews, it took about 15 minutes to be ready, but it came out fresh and piping hot! The grilled hokke is pretty standard, nothing too special compared to other places. Next time, I’ll try a different menu item. The portion of rice was quite large, so I should have ordered half. I apologize for leaving some behind. Thank you for the meal!

This restaurant is loved by local regulars, where the friendly staff warmly interacts with customers. The owner goes fishing almost every day, bringing in fresh seafood that can be enjoyed at affordable prices. The seafood donburi for lunch is said to be quite popular! You can follow them on Instagram at yakitoreeman.

I was drawn in by the nice atmosphere. When I opened the door, the first thing I noticed was that there were only counter seats, and the distance between the seats and the wall was really close! It was super cramped! When other customers left… it felt like you'd have to step outside to get out because it was so tight, haha. My friend is the type who decides on the menu right away, but I tend to take a long time to decide. I was told, "We have some great mackerel today," but I can be picky with sashimi (*´ ˘ `*)♡ Hehe. I ended up ordering the mackerel miso simmered set meal and the fried horse mackerel set meal. The mackerel miso was delicious and arrived quickly! The staff were very friendly, and it was a lovely place overall.

■Date of Visit: January 17, 2024, 11:05 AM - 11:25 AM ■Number of People: 2 ■Total Amount: 1,600 yen - Beef Tendon Stew Rice Bowl 750 yen - Negitoro Salmon Rice Bowl 850 yen ■Visit Details: No customers before or after. This was my first return to the izakaya for lunch in about two months. Upon entering, an elderly man was the only staff member present. The rice bowls were served in about 5 minutes. The beef tendon stew had a slightly sweet and light flavor. I would have appreciated a bit more volume in the negitoro and salmon, but I can’t complain too much. The rice was properly seasoned sushi rice. The miso soup had a gentle flavor with white miso. The quality of the rice is one of the highlights of the lunch at this restaurant.

I would like to share my experience from my dinner on November 2023 in Tabata. After getting off at JR Tabata Station, I headed out from the North Exit and crossed the "Shin-Tabata Ohashi" bridge towards Higashi-Tabata. I stopped by my favorite restaurant, "Kyara," but it was too crowded to enter. Instead, I found a new restaurant that opened on October 20, 2023, called "Shunsai Kitchen Ajikazuna," so I decided to give it a try. The interior was quite cramped, with only counter seating available, but I managed to secure a spot. I enjoyed a lemon highball for 450 yen while trying the following dishes: 1. Appetizer: Kinpira (stir-fried burdock root and carrot) for 300 yen—a great start with a vegetable dish. 2. Shadow Queen Potato Salad for 650 yen—an eye-catching purple potato salad that was delicious. 3. Tsubugai (whelk) with Chanja (spicy fermented sauce) for 650 yen—spicy and very good paired with the lemon highball. 4. Young Chicken Karaage (fried chicken) for 650 yen—perfectly seasoned, especially with a squeeze of lemon, very tasty. 5. Seafood Bowl (with a small bowl of soup) for 1,400 yen—this included tuna, shrimp, sea bream, Spanish mackerel, scallops, squid, and salmon roe, served with miso soup and a small bowl of octopus wasabi. It was filling and fresh. The total bill was 4,550 yen, and I left with a sense of satisfaction as I headed home.

■Visit Date: November 13, 2023, from 11:40 AM to 12:10 PM ■Number of Guests: 1 ■Total Amount: 750 yen for a fried chicken set meal ■Visit Details: There were 3 customers ahead of me and 1 customer after I arrived. This izakaya opened in the former sandwich shop “fills,” which has now transformed into a full-fledged burger restaurant. I decided to try it for lunch for the first time. The counter has only a few seats, but they offer nearly 10 different lunch options, which is impressive. My fried chicken set was ready in about 10 minutes, piping hot and freshly cooked. The skin was crispy, and the meat was juicy. While the portion is small, I appreciated the addition of a small bowl with tuna chunks and a flavorful simmered dish. The rice and miso soup were also delicious. The handmade preparation left a very good impression. At 750 yen, I think it's quite reasonable. I would love to come back for dinner as well.

Kirin Ichiban Shibori 490 yen, Otooshi (snack with drinks) 300 yen, Tachiuo sashimi 450 yen, Saba misoni (mackerel simmered in miso) 750 yen, Oolong highball 450 yen x 2. Total 2,890 yen. I visited after work on a weekday. There were 2 customers ahead of me, and no one after. The staff consisted of a father and son duo. The menu focuses on fish, but there is meat available as well. No vegetables were offered. (laughs)

I ordered the fried chicken set meal for 850 yen. A variety of side dishes were served, including tuna, taro, and finely chopped cabbage. The fried chicken was freshly cooked and well-flavored. I want to go back again.