どすこいクリゲン
Visited at 7:00 p.m. on December 7, 2022. This place, "Yururiya," was selected for the first time in the top 100 izakaya restaurants in 2022. I made a reservation through Tabelog and visited. One of the charms of this place is that they offer a special evening drinking set for solo customers. It's rare to find izakayas that accept reservations for solo customers, so I was grateful for that. The solo customer limited "Evening Drinking Set ¥2,100" includes 3 small dishes and 2 drinks, which is quite attractive for the price. Today's small dishes were sashimi (fukuragi, soy, octopus head), konjac with cod roe, and tofu wrapped in meat and butter grilled. The drinks included a draft beer and a haskap highball from the all-you-can-drink menu. All the dishes had a homemade feel, but the taste was more professional than homely. Everything was delicious. The chef at "Yururiya" has experience working in Western-style kitchens in hotels, and the husband takes care of the front of the house. The cozy and welcoming atmosphere, along with excellent service, attracts many female customers. Since 3 small dishes were not enough, I also ordered the "Scallop Bacon Butter Grilled ¥580" and the "Squid Tempura ¥570." The "Scallop Bacon Butter Grilled" was made with large scallops for sashimi, wrapped in bacon, seared with butter on the surface, and left rare inside, giving a combination of crispy and raw scallops. It was so delicious that it disappeared in no time. The "Squid Tempura" was seasoned with either black pepper or shichimi. I chose black pepper this time. It was perfect as a snack with drinks, with tender squid and great seasoning. Lastly, I ordered the recommended "Yururiya Gratin ¥880." As expected, it was a popular choice as almost every table ordered it, passing by in front of me. It was a simple macaroni gratin, but the béchamel sauce was perfectly done, tasting just as good as the gratin I had at a top Western restaurant. Very delicious. I thought about trying the omurice from the Western menu, but I was getting quite full, so I stopped there. The chef's wife even saw me off to the elevator, which was touching. (The candy souvenir was also delicious.) Thank you for the wonderful meal.