Termine
A cost-effective creative cuisine restaurant has just opened on July 7, 2024, about a 2-minute walk from Tanashi Station. The entrance has a retro feel, inviting guests to step inside. Although the restaurant has just opened, the interior has a warm, retro atmosphere with spacious seating that includes tatami-style dugout tables, regular tables, and counter seating, making it a comfortable spot for solo diners.
Despite being new, the restaurant is already quite popular, and on the day of my visit, it was fully booked. The signature dishes include grilled skewers such as vegetable rolls, yakitori, and yakiton, all cooked over charcoal. The all-you-can-drink plan is a fantastic deal! For just 1,200 yen, you can enjoy two hours of drinks, and after that, it’s only 100 yen for every 10 minutes—a great value the longer you stay!
With over 25 drink options including draft beer, whiskey, umeshu, sake, shochu, and sour cocktails, you can indulge in your favorite drinks. The glasses are adorable too! One features a tiger and a rabbit, which, when put together, symbolize a proposal—a charming touch! For those who don’t drink alcohol, there are many delicious non-alcoholic options available as well.
To start, we were served a complimentary dish: "shijimi clam soup," a rich broth served in a stylish teacup, which helps prepare the stomach before drinking. The restaurant also offers popular course meals, but we decided to order à la carte. As a welcoming gesture, we ordered one "Wagyu sushi," priced at 600 yen. This dish features A4 grade beef that is gently seared right in front of you with a torch, creating a delightful display. The meat is tender and melts in your mouth—it’s a must-try!
The restaurant's signature meat rolls are made by wrapping fresh vegetables in meat and grilling them perfectly. Each skewer ranges from 150 yen, making it quite affordable while maintaining high quality! The most popular item is the "meat-wrapped lettuce skewer" at 400 yen, which uses a whole lettuce. It takes two days to prepare, offering a refreshing and crispy experience paired with homemade dipping sauce. This is another must-order item!
The restaurant serves various types of skewers:
- Yakitori skewers:
- Kashiwa (chicken) - 180 yen
- Shiso chicken neck - 180 yen
- Creative meat rolls:
- Katsu cheese - 250 yen
- Yakisoba - 300 yen
- Breakfast - 480 yen (Asparagus wrapped in bacon topped with a fried egg)
- Peppers in cheese, which are halved and filled with gooey cheese.
The hot pot is also popular, with the "Mentaiko Motu Nabe" being the top choice. Packed with large amounts of mentaiko (pollock roe), the dish includes tender entrails and lots of vegetables. The delicious broth is infused with the flavors of mentaiko. For the final course, you can choose between champon noodles or rice porridge; we opted for the rice porridge, which was rich with flavors from the mentaiko, entrails, and vegetables. We enjoyed every bit!
To conclude, we had "Panai's" (500 yen)—fried bread filled with vanilla ice cream, which was delightful! Among the drinks we ordered were:
- Beer
- Umeboshi sour
- Calpis
- Peach jasmine tea
- Peach black tea
Every dish was delicious, leaving us very satisfied! The name of the restaurant, featuring a tiger and a rabbit, comes from the zodiac signs of the owner and manager. Inside, there are appealing illustrations of tigers and rabbits. The designs reflect the connections of family and staff in the restaurant.
The owner and the manager's hospitality were warm, contributing to the homey atmosphere of the place. Now I understand the reason for its popularity! With seating options that accommodate individuals to groups and families, this restaurant is perfect for casual visits, girls' nights, or dates. The prices are very reasonable, making me eager to return for another visit!