The restaurant has a Western-style structure and can be classified as a dining bar. It has about 7 seats at the counter and 3 tables for 4 people each. The store is somewhat narrow but deep. The master of this place is a huge fan of Eikichi Yazawa, and he has formed a band dedicated to Yazawa, often performing live on Sunday nights in various places. The menu offers unique and creative dishes, with a mix of Western and Japanese-style options, including surprisingly delicious ramen dishes that rival those of ramen specialty shops. The clientele is mainly younger people, but you can also see customers in their 50s and 60s.

I felt a little out of place coming to this restaurant alone as a man, but I was curious so I came anyway. I started with some sake paired with oyster ponzu jelly and flounder sashimi. It was as expected in appearance and taste. Then, as I looked at the menu, I saw "Sake Lees Cream Cheese." Ohhh!! I always thought sake lees (salted bonito intestines) would go well with cheese. But I couldn't find it at any izakaya... Wow, how fancy - it was served in a small cup with crackers on the side. And the taste... yes, it matched just as I thought it would. This calls for more sake. Excuse me, Master, another round of sake, please! If I had to nitpick, there was a bit too much cheese. Probably they added extra for the crackers. Ahh, satisfied, satisfied. Actually, they also serve ramen here. I should try the "Shio Ramen" sometime. In October 2015, I tried being a little mischievous by ordering a cocktail not on the menu. Before getting serious with my drinks, where should I go? An appealing izakaya... MAMAS Kitchen. It looked stylish - a bit intimidating to enter alone. Oh well! Inside, there were music videos of YAZAWA, a Budweiser sign. What kind of place is this? The menu included sashimi, ramen, soup curry, ajillo salad, etc. Hmm, I felt like having some sake, so I ordered saury with ginger and soy sauce, and butter soy sauce grilled edamame. The sake I had was called Suigei. They looked delicious, so I also ordered the red salt zangi (fried chicken) to go. It took quite a while for it to arrive. The saury with ginger and soy sauce was raw saury mixed with ginger and soy sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds. The butter soy sauce grilled edamame was boiled edamame sautéed in burnt butter and soy sauce, then sprinkled with coarse salt - a bit salty. Since I had some leftovers, I ordered a plum wine with wasanbon sugar. The selection of plum wines here was surprisingly extensive. When I asked, the Master said his previous job was a bartender. He can make cocktails, but he's too busy to handle it, so he focused on having a wide variety of plum wines. Here, I decided to be mischievous again. "Can you make cocktails with plum wine as a base?" The Master pondered for a while and made an exquisite drink. The base was plum wine, but it had the flavor of kabosu and a fruity sweetness. Yes, a perfect cocktail for adult women. "This could be a hit!" I could see the Master's pride in his restrained smile. Oh, and the "red salt zangi" I took to go had pickled ginger in the coating, which was a nice accent.

The inside of the restaurant is cozy with about 3 tables for 4 people each and a counter with 6 seats. The atmosphere is lively and friendly. Although the decor has an American taste, the TV monitor shows videos of Eikichi Yazawa! The master's taste is clearly reflected in the interior design. Despite the masculine vibe in the description, the actual ambiance is bright and welcoming, making it a popular spot for girls' gatherings. The master is known for his entertaining conversations. The signature dish on the menu is the salt-fried chicken with red pickled ginger. The batter is crispy, the salt seasoning is light, and the red pickled ginger adds a unique flavor. I usually leave it up to the master to choose dishes, and he always surprises me with fresh ingredients in sashimi and hot pot dishes. The broth for the hot pot is meticulously prepared, resulting in a delicious flavor. While the hot pot is usually part of a course meal, it is highly recommended here. They also offer ramen made with the same flavorful broth. The variety of alcohol options is surprisingly extensive for the size of the restaurant, so it's worth asking the master for recommendations and trying different drinks. Since the master cooks alone, the dishes may take a bit longer to be served, but it's worth the wait. Enjoy delicious food, have fun conversations, and relax while waiting for your meal.