Visit date April 21, 2021. For dinner on this day, my companion and I visited Kaki Goten. We arrived around 8:35 PM. There were 2 groups of customers before us, and no customers after us. Our order included: - Fresh oysters (2 pieces) 550 yen - Vegetable salad 530 yen - Octopus tempura 720 yen - Rolled omelette 530 yen - Non-alcoholic beer 500 yen - Ginger ale 390 yen We were served simmered butterbur as a complimentary dish. It was well seasoned and the butterbur was crunchy. It was delicious, but I would have preferred it warm instead of cold. As expected from a restaurant named after fresh oysters, they were delicious. If I were to be picky, I would have liked them to be bigger. The vegetable salad consisted of lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and sesame dressing. The octopus tempura seemed to be made with fresh octopus, cut into large chunks. It was a moist and deep-fried dish. The rolled omelette was sweet and had a subtle dashi flavor. It was cooked thoroughly. The taste was not bad, in fact, it was to my liking. However, we did not feel comfortable with the service here. We decided not to order anything else and left. People may have different perceptions, so it could just be us. Thank you for the meal.

On January 23, 2021 (Saturday) for dinner, my wife and I decided to enjoy some oysters at Senpouji. However, it seems like the prices have gone up. Well, as long as it's delicious, it's okay... I'll be honest. In just a few months since opening, this place has become a combination of "expensive, slow, and not so good"... Where did those plump oysters from the opening go? This doesn't feel like Senpouji oysters. The staff prioritized a loud and intimidating customer over us, delaying our order. I don't know how much financial strength the owner has, but this... Is it just a matter of time?

Yesterday, I went on my usual solo drinking tour. First stop was a place that ginma had visited recently and recommended, Oyster Palace. I arrived right at 5pm when it opened. There were two women working there, an older lady and a younger one. The place had both counter and table seating, and it was quite spacious. They had acrylic dividers for COVID-19 precautions. I ordered a draft beer, oyster dumplings, and oyster fry. The appetizer they brought out was maybe warabi with a strong ginger flavor. The oyster dumplings were pan-fried with a dusting of flour, and they were delicious with soy sauce and chili oil. Perfect with beer. The oyster fry came out next, three large pieces that were still piping hot. They were so tasty and made me feel happy. I love oyster fry, and it's rare to find a place that uses local ingredients for it. The staff seemed a bit inexperienced but I have high hopes for them to improve. I plan to come back with my partner next time. After three beers, the bill came out to 4000 yen, and they accepted PayPay. No one came in after me, so I felt comfortable drinking there. Three beers at the first stop was a bit much, but it put me in a good mood. I'll try a new place for my next stop. See you again soon!

On November 21, 2020 (Saturday) dinner. Today, I enjoyed a night of drinking at this restaurant. I tried five different dishes made with oysters from Senpouji. With good ingredients, each dish was very delicious. The texture was chewy and creamy. The flavor was rich and I couldn't help but savor it with my eyes closed... Senpouji oysters are divine. I had 2 Sapporo Classics and 1 glass of white wine. Good food makes alcohol taste better. The white wine was from a paper pack, but it was good. Well, I have time until the bus, so should I go to another place... Thank you for the delicious meal!

On November 17, 2020 (Tuesday), I visited the restaurant to see how it had settled down since its hectic opening on November 13. The place wasn't as crowded during lunchtime, probably because the 500 yen lunch event had ended. A few customers were getting takeout. Today, I ordered the "Oyster Rice Bowl (800 yen)." The lunch menu had expanded to three options, but it was still more like a bento box than a set meal. The staff explained that they were still getting things organized, so they offered it for 600 yen instead of 800 yen. The oyster rice was cooked with a slightly sweet flavor, and the oysters from Senhoshi were rich and creamy, incredibly delicious! The miso soup was also surprisingly tasty. If they served it as a proper set meal, it would be amazing. I saw the menu for the evening and I would love to come back to fully enjoy the Senhoshi oysters. Thank you for the meal.

On November 13, 2020 (Friday), I visited a newly opened restaurant for lunch. As part of their grand opening event, they were offering limited quantities of Oyster Rice Set and Oyster Fry Set for only 500 yen for 2 days on the 13th and 14th. When I arrived at the restaurant right at the opening time of 11:30, it was already packed. It's no wonder, given that you can eat Senpoushi oysters at this price... (^_^;) However, despite being a new establishment, the staff's inexperience was quite noticeable. I waited at the entrance for a while without being seated or guided, finally getting a seat in the waiting area. A staff member came to take my order, but the service was a bit disorganized. The restaurant had no TV or background music, and despite around 10 customers, it was eerily quiet. Amidst the silence, you could hear the landlady's angry voice coming from the kitchen. Other customers were also chuckling at the situation. The lack of customer service training and preparation for busy times was evident. Despite this, my order of "Oyster Fry Set" arrived fairly quickly. Huh? (；￢∀￢)ﾊﾊﾊ... This is not a set meal, it's a bento... The expressions on other customers' faces were all like "!?". However, the oyster fry itself was delicious! The rich flavor of the oysters was condensed, with a creamy texture. Clearly different from those from Akkeshi, these were oysters from Senpoushi, unique and tasty! Even if it was probably just reheated, it was still delicious. If they can establish a better customer service flow, this could be a great restaurant. I hope they succeed. As a fan of Senpoushi oysters, I will continue to support them. Thank you for the meal.

When I got off the bus, I had a feeling and decided to go in. Intuition during travels is important. The oysters were delicious. I had a great night talking with a local person who happened to be sitting next to me. The little manager (grandchild?) was also cute.