Sometimes, I ask my partner to buy some Genchan's yakitori. My partner really loves Genchan's yakitori, and so do I. Genchan trained in Muroran, the home of authentic Muroran yakitori, so he still includes it on the menu. Today, we'll leave the order up to Genchan - it'll be around 2000 yen. When we asked, he replied with a cheerful "Sure thing! Thanks as always!" Genchan's tsukune is the best, in my opinion. He grills everything over charcoal, giving it a delicious smoky flavor. With everything going on with COVID lately, we haven't been to any other yakitori places. Genchan's yakitori or Sekoma's yakitori have become our go-to choices. I personally think Genchan is a genius when it comes to yakitori, maybe it's because of his great personality. Genchan's yakitori is available for takeout, so why not give it a try? ♫

As usual, Gen-chan's place was great (^^) The other day, I posted a review of take-out yakitori, and my dear neighbor reviewer, Harubou1028, caught on and joined in (lol) Today turned into a celebration for Harubou's move, with a drinking session in Hassamu (^^) I was planning to have a quiet drink with Harubou, but we were interrupted by the local villain boss (；´Д｀) Well, at Gen-chan's place, the chance of running into someone you know is 79.6% (just a rough estimate), so even if you keep it a secret, they'll sniff it out and show up (^^)v We started with edamame, then grilled squid, Gen-chan's fried chicken, and salmon belly with pickled cucumbers (^^) The highlight of today was definitely the horse meat (^^) Harubou ordered horse meat yukhoe, and it was incredibly delicious! You know, since raw beef is no longer allowed, the demand for horse meat yukhoe has been skyrocketing. According to Gen-chan (´･ω･`) The horse meat yukhoe was so tasty that we decided to order horse sashimi as well (^^) The horse sashimi at Gen-chan's place is a bit thick-cut. It has a good chew, unlike other places, so it's delicious (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) Just a little grated garlic dip makes it even better! So delicious! This horse sashimi! Of course, we can't forget Gen-chan's tsukune (meatballs) (^^) Oh! Today's Gen-chan's tsukune is different from usual! It's fluffier than usual! The chewy cartilage texture is less prominent? Ah! I see! The usual tsukune I have is not freshly grilled since I usually get it for take-out. I've been eating slightly tough tsukune. That's why it's different today (^^) I had the grilled rice ball all to myself. It has cheese inside, so I wouldn't recommend it to Harubou (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) Look at the cozy atmosphere at Gen-chan's place. Harubou also liked it. He said he'd visit with his family next time. Well, at Gen-chan's place, it's safe even with kids (^^)v So, I need to plan the second round of Hassamu drinking with the neighbors soon (lol) Should we go to Ajito? Or Ono-san's place? Hodori-san is also an option. Oh, Sobatatsu is good too. It's hard to decide ♫

Title is meaningless in August 2019... It's a favorite song haha I guess the mood is high (￣▽￣)ﾆﾔﾘｯ. To my dear reviewer SR4003HT6 and their friend, we had a drink together٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و Honestly, I've been feeling a mix of "excitement" and "nervousness" for the past 2-3 days, like experiencing a strange feeling of "going on a date with a woman for the first time" (｀▽´)ﾋﾋﾋ Well, it's not really like that... ( ´∀`)ﾊﾊﾊ ｵｺﾗﾚﾙｿﾞ Well, let's not go into details haha. I nervously entered the restaurant... The owner asked, "How many people?" Well, it's obvious it's not the young group in front... but are the two older gentlemen in the back? I tell the owner (Gen-chan haha) the name for the reservation... including myself, we all look puzzled ( ´∀`)ﾊﾊﾊ It was the two older gentlemen in the back haha. Well, this review is getting off track from the restaurant... The yakitori has a charcoal-grilled pattern... I couldn't confirm it, but based on the tsukune I ate, I think it's charcoal-grilled... if not, I have a bad palate haha. The tsukune recommended by SR was crunchy with cartilage and very tasty. We also ordered a few other dishes, but the hit of the night was the "neigh" horse meat♪ The yukhoe and sashimi were very horse... huh? very delicious~(｀▽´)ﾋﾋﾋ. It was a very enjoyable drink, with valuable conversations with Gen-chan, and the "horse meat menu is very popular problem" haha, it was a fun evening٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و I would like to revisit with Gen-chan and their partner and beloved child. Thank you for the delicious meal m(_ _)m. I want to eat chicken wings next time... Thank you, SR, where should we go next time? haha.

I had a meeting with some people, and although there was food available, it wasn't really eaten. So, as a snack before the next meeting, I came to the evil boss and Gen-chan's place with Gen-chan. The evil boss seems to have already eaten, so we're just here to drink. I know I won't be able to go home until later today, so I need to eat something now or I'll die by tomorrow morning, haha. That's why I ordered a mixed plate of yakitori and grilled rice balls at Gen-chan's place. They have Yakitori from Muroran here too. Lately, it seems like a lot of people say "Yakitori should be salted", emphasizing the flavor of the ingredients. But actually, I think the sauce is important for Yakitori. The meat is briefly marinated in the sauce after being grilled, allowing the flavor of the meat to seep into the sauce. So, the taste of the sauce can vary depending on the restaurant. That's why when I say "chef's choice" at Gen-chan's place, they confidently grill the Yakitori with their special sauce. In my opinion, Gen-chan is a genius when it comes to grilling Yakitori. Well, that's just my personal opinion. There may be better places out there, but today's grilled rice balls are huge! Gen-chan's place uses charcoal for cooking, so even the grilled rice balls are seared over charcoal. It's different from just microwaving a grilled rice ball. Mmm, thanks to Gen-chan's Yakitori and grilled rice balls, I'm full now. So, I guess it's time to head to the next meeting, right? It doesn't matter if we cross over to the next day or if we catch the sunrise. In the end, I'll be sending the evil boss back, haha. ♫

It's the familiar Gen-chan. Today, I got takeout to bring back~. Oh, and today we're having a party with Shige-chan and our drinking buddies at Shige-chan's place. Shige-chan loves chicken, so I thought he would be happy too, you know (^▽^) I ordered about 20 skewers from the day before and asked Gen-chan to take care of it. Oh! Make sure to include the tsukune (meatballs) too! I ordered over the phone. When I stopped by before the agreed time, the skewers were already done. "Well, you always come early, so I had them ready for you~," he said. Oh no, I feel bad for making him worry. Sorry about that (´・ω・`) This time, we had skewers from Muroran Yakitori, Torisei, and of course, tsukune. Shige-chan immediately grabbed the Torisei skewer and kept saying "Delicious, delicious!" The other members of the drinking party flocked to the tsukune. As expected. Nowadays, it's not so rare to have cartilage in tsukune, right? Gen-chan's tsukune also has cartilage, but not too much. So it doesn't get in the way of the meat in your mouth. And it's moist and flavorful. Chewing slowly makes you feel happy. Gen-chan's tsukune is (laughs) So, Shige-chan was pleased, right? Next, shall we have Shige-chan's sashimi~♫

The day before, I asked Gen-chan to prepare for me, saying, "I'll come around 7:00 PM tomorrow night, so please have it grilled." My partner really wanted to eat delicious yakitori grilled over charcoal, so I made sure to ask Gen-chan in advance. Sure enough, freshly grilled yakitori is the best when eaten at a restaurant. Gen-chan prepared everything for me, even though I arrived a bit late around 7:30 PM. It's just his honest and reliable nature that makes his restaurant so popular in the area. When I got home, the yakitori was still warm, so I didn't need to reheat it. I started with the liver, which was surprisingly sweet and delicious. Gen-chan uses high-quality liver, which makes a huge difference. And the tsukune with cartilage was also a hit. Many restaurants take pride in their tsukune, and Gen-chan's version is no exception. I'll have to ask him about his secret next time. Did we also have negima or chicken wings? Yakitori goes best with beer, but I ended up drinking whisky on the rocks while talking nonsense. Oh well, it's always nice to bring home a treat for my partner. It doesn't hurt to be considerate sometimes, right? Cheers!

I went to a place that is associated with the leader of evil. The evil leader said he only drinks because he has a full stomach. I was feeling hungry, so I ordered Genchan Ramen. I also ordered other dishes like steamed clams and grilled hormones as drinking snacks. Genchan Ramen is basically a chicken broth ramen with added tonkotsu soup for richness. The noodles are curly noodles from Nishiyama. Despite the rich chicken broth, the noodles surprisingly complement it well. It used to be a bit salty and served as a ramen for after drinking, but the evolved Genchan Ramen can be enjoyed as a meal too, right? The unique feature of Genchan Ramen is the occasional small pieces of meat or hormones in it, which serve as a substitute for chashu. They are delicious, grilled over charcoal! They don't serve lunch these days, so you can only have Genchan Ramen at night. I'll come back just to eat the ramen again! Even though it's an izakaya (laughs) ♫

It was a gathering of villains in the area. Today's villains included the leader of the evil organization, a new executive of the evil organization, and a man pretending to repent by shaving his head before his evil deeds were exposed. There was also an extremely wicked person who is suspected of collecting money over the phone. We gathered urgently because of the urgent matter, but thanks to the owner Gen-chan, he quickly prepared a table for us. Let's start with a toast with beer. The leader of the evil organization will switch to highball from the second drink. Each of us will order what we want to eat. I personally recommend the thick-cut bacon with smoked duck, and Gen-chan's recommended tsukune with special sauce is a must-try. Oh, and don't forget to order the beef kalbi bowl. Gen-chan's dishes are a bit salty, but that's what makes them popular. Everyone here always gets a little tipsy (laughs). The best dish today was the burdock root tempura. It may seem simple, but the villains quickly devoured it. When we're up to no good, Gen-chan's place is the perfect hideout. Later, we'll also have to visit the shop run by Mama, who recently recovered from a traffic accident. Even though we're part of the evil organization, we still need to be considerate to survive. Now that our evil plans for the new year have taken shape, we need to start making the necessary arrangements. Time to start making connections here and there.

I gathered at Gen-chan's place to scheme with bad people. Normally, a few villains would come together, but today it's just the two of us having a private drink. Although I don't drink outside, so it's just one bad guy drinking. I leave the ordering to Gen-chan. We had dried squid, salted hormone, and raw lamb grilled with rock salt. Gen-chan's place uses charcoal grilling, and all the grilled dishes are delicious. While the bad guys just want to drink, I'm also here for dinner. Of course, I'll have Gen-chan Ramen. It has a rich soup with grilled meat in it. It's a bit salty, but that's expected at an izakaya. The finishing ramen is also salty, so I couldn't finish the soup. But Gen-chan's ramen is very popular among the drunkards around here. Gen-chan's charcoal izakaya with delicious grilled dishes and ramen is a cozy place. Highly recommended!

I always rely on Gen-san for everything, so I couldn't avoid going when they started serving lunch. But the timing was a bit off. The recommended roast beef bowl was sold out! It was limited to 10 servings, so it couldn't be helped. There were other options like chicken simmered in soy sauce bowl and stone-cooked mapo tofu bowl. I decided to try something unique and went for the limited Gen-chan ramen. It used to be only available at night, but now you can have it for lunch too. It had a rich white broth with a strong pepper flavor and a bit of spiciness. It came with bean sprouts, cabbage, and pork. The noodles were similar to Asahikawa noodles, low in water content. It's perfect for enjoying with some drinks, but might be a bit heavy for lunch. The usual izakaya menu is delicious, but Gen-chan ramen is also quite good. Now, I have to give the lunch menu another try!

The three young men welcomed us at the charcoal-grilled izakaya with heavy sliding doors. The small restaurant had three tables and a raised seating area. The counter was covered with thick vinyl to protect from flying charcoal. They had a special promotion until the 25th, so we ordered plum wine and aged beef kalbi. The appetizer was only 150 yen, and we also had pickled eggplant. The menu was typical izakaya fare, but overall, the prices were reasonable. The aged beef kalbi arrived quickly, cooked in a pan with sauce. It was tender and flavorful. The Muroran yakitori was surprisingly soft and fatty, with a mild mustard sauce. We also tried the garlic chicken steak, which was juicy and flavorful. Overall, we recommend the Muroran yakitori if you visit this place - it's a must-try for yakitori lovers.

Gen-chan and I took a break from Manbo for a while (´･ω･`). In February, there was a lot of heavy snow. I remember Gen-chan clearing the snow in front of the shop by himself on such days. Finally, the Manbo ban has been lifted, so we have resumed normal operations (^^) Our customers who adore Gen-chan have already come and are enjoying a drink. Sorry, but this time, please take the "Gen-chan Yakitori" to go. I would love to come in and enjoy a drink with Gen-chan. But for now, we must hurry on our journey! I must bring the "Gen-chan Yakitori" to my partner at home (｀_´)ゞ I will enjoy it with some cheap Belgian beer sold at the convenience store in Hokkaido (^^) Are there chicken meatballs, chicken back, liver, chicken tail, and pork skewers, etc.? This time, I left the order to Gen-chan. Some people say, "Yakitori should be salted because you can taste the flavor of the ingredients," and that's a valid point. However, the true skill of a shop lies in its sauce. So, I will savor the sauce carefully (^^) Gen-chan used to work at a Muroran yakitori shop when he was young and is well-versed in Bibai yakitori. He incorporates his experience into making yakitori in his own way. The "tsukune sauce" at Gen-chan's place is delicious - one tsukune skewer goes perfectly with one beer (^^) Before drinking beer, my eldest daughter doesn't drink beer, so she eats the tsukune sauce on rice (^^) Next time, we need to plan a more detailed party at Gen-chan's place. Harubou1028, make sure to clear your schedule (^^)♫

Huh? I think I'll get some yakitori takeout from Gen-chan's place and head back. I haven't talked to Gen-chan in a while. The soup curry shop that was subletting at Gen-chan's place has also closed down. I changed the type of post to a regular night use. Anyway, Gen-chan's place is originally a takeout shop. With the current situation due to the coronavirus, they started offering takeout. I left the order up to Gen-chan. If I choose what I like, I'll end up ordering almost everything on the menu, right? Today, I'm counting on Gen-chan's taste. For salt, we have chicken wings, chicken back, bacon asparagus. For sauce, we have Muroran-style yakitori, liver, tsukune & cheese tsukune. Gen-chan's place uses charcoal grilling, so the flavor is different from shops that use gas or electric grills. The sauce at Gen-chan's place is quite sweet. Gen-chan trained at a Muroran-style yakitori shop, so the sauce also has a Muroran-style yakitori flavor. And, of course, this tsukune is from Gen-chan. Tsukune is always delicious at any yakitori shop, right? Gen-chan's tsukune is made with finely chopped cartilage. I don't know much about tsukune from other places, but Gen-chan's tsukune is the best. Yakitori goes best with beer, right? Since I'm at home today, I'll have a cheap Belgian beer from Seicomart. I don't usually drink outside, but I really want to have yakitori and beer at Gen-chan's place. Hopefully, once the situation calms down a bit, I can make it happen. Anyway, Gen-chan's yakitori is delicious. Want to try it next time? ♫

The impact of the new coronavirus is really serious. Small izakaya like Gen-chan are facing a life-or-death situation. Maybe I should buy some Gen-chan yakitori to contribute a little. Did I order the yakitori assortment? It has tsukune and liver, a great value set. The flavors are tare and salt, right? When it comes to yakitori, do you think of salt? I heard that they use "salt tare" at Gen-chan's place. It contains amino acids, glutamic acid, and other ingredients to preserve it. With "salt tare," you can only taste the flavor of the tare. The taste of tare varies from shop to shop. The meat is dipped in the tare before grilling, so the flavor of the meat is transferred to the tare. That's why I ordered both salt and tare. Oh, the tare at Gen-chan's place! Wouldn't it be delicious if you poured it over rice? I didn't take a picture, but I made an instant yakitori bowl and tried it, and it was delicious! It's a tough time because of the coronavirus, but Gen-chan's yakitori bowl at home. Why not try it? It's really delicious!

Oh, here we go again with another takeout review (´・ω・`). That's right, Gen-chan's place does offer takeout, but it's primarily an izakaya. Maybe this time we should consider it as "unusual use"? I called ahead to order a skewer assortment and 4 tsukune. Actually, Gen-chan used to work at a Muroran yakitori restaurant. So, in addition to the skewer assortment, they also threw in some Muroran yakitori as a bonus (´；ω；`) So grateful (^▽^)/ Oh, you know, there are a lot of people who say they want to "taste the flavor of the ingredients" and insist on eating yakitori with just salt, right? But you know what? The true test of a restaurant's skill is in the sauce. Whether it's their unique blend or the depth of flavor from adding more sauce, the taste of a restaurant is really in the sauce. So, those who act all sophisticated saying they want to "taste the flavor of the ingredients" are just missing the point, I think (^^) And at Gen-chan's place, not only is the Muroran yakitori great, but the tsukune is incredibly delicious too (^^)v The tsukune at Gen-chan's place has a crunchy cartilage texture that's amazing. Sure, you can find cartilage-filled tsukune anywhere, but when you eat this tsukune with their sauce, the crunchy texture combined with the aroma of the sauce just sends shivers down your spine (^^)v It's a truly delightful experience. Of course, eating it fresh at the restaurant while chatting with Gen-chan is the best, but even as takeout, it's still incredibly satisfying. Yakitori may seem simple, but try having it with some drinks at Gen-chan's place once. It's so comforting and enjoyable ♫