It's been a while since I had a girls' night out with my friend. She found a great place for us. Quail seems to be popular, but personally, I thought the liver was excellent. I used to dislike liver because it was dry, but this one was amazing! It completely changed my perception of liver. I will definitely come back again.

I have been to this delicious yakitori restaurant in Akabane so many times that I have lost count. It is well-known among those who drink in the Akabane area for being affordable and tasty. Location: About a 3-minute walk from Akabane Station, located along the main road with buses passing by. Interior: A small restaurant with around 16 seats. The grilling area is surrounded by a counter, and there are table seats towards the back. The interior is a bit tight with people passing by closely. Impressions: Despite being very delicious, the prices are typical of Akabane - affordable. The restaurant is always bustling, and I believe reservations are now necessary. The service is polite, and all the skewers are tasty. The portions are a bit small, but it might be just right for women. Overall, it's a yakitori restaurant in Akabane that offers good value for money and delicious food.

This stylish entrance shop. I visited here when I wanted to do a bar hopping in Akabane. The yakitori here is incredibly delicious, especially the heart is recommended so please try it. The beer is Heartland. There is a wide variety of shochu menu. It seems to be a popular shop as there were no breaks in customers. It seems better to make a reservation.

On December 16th, 2020, I revisited the night district of Akabane with a friend after two and a half months. The area was unusually quiet, possibly due to the government's request to avoid large gatherings. We decided to dine at a yakitori restaurant called "Kemuri" instead of a fancy steakhouse. We ordered various yakitori dishes and drinks, including cabbage, liver, thigh meat with green onion, skin, chicken tenderloin, okra, quail eggs, meatballs, chicken tail, heart, gizzard, breast meat, raw soy sauce, tomato, eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, shishito peppers, and salted fish roe. For drinks, my friend had hot water mixed with shochu and plum wine on the rocks, while I enjoyed Hoppy (a low-alcohol drink) with water and then switched to plum wine on the rocks. The total bill for 17 yakitori skewers, side dishes, and drinks was approximately 6,000 yen, which was within our budget of 3,000 yen per person. The restaurant operates on a 2-hour time limit system.

Around 20:00 on November 16, 2020, I visited the restaurant. The current rating is 3.44 stars. It was almost full, but there were about two empty seats. There were two quiet young male staff members who efficiently handled everything. The drinks and grilled dishes came at just the right intervals, with minimal waiting time. As someone who doesn't drink much, it was a good pace for me. The dishes were a bit small, but tasty and reasonably priced, which I liked. The last yakitori bowl had a slightly too strong sauce, and it was a shame that there was no soup. This time, I left the seasoning choice to the staff, but next time I want to try a salt-based meal. I heard that the cabbage was a complimentary service.

After wandering around Sakuragi-cho and oversleeping, I ended up in Akabane. The restaurant I visited had about 8 seats at an L-shaped counter and 1 table. There were about 2 staff members working. Here's what I ordered: - Hoppy Black Set (400 yen) with medium-sized Gold Palace shochu (200 yen) x3 - Shirasu with grated daikon (400 yen) - My 6-piece chef's choice skewers (900 yen) - Liver with sauce, heart with salt, thigh with sauce, neck with salt, tail with sauce, and gizzard with salt. Each skewer was delicious and well worth the price, with a caramel-like balance of flavors. Overall, the restaurant served affordable and tasty yakitori, with careful cooking and presentation. They also offered a free refill of cabbage as a side dish. It's a popular spot for good reason.

This time, let's talk about a solo drinking session. Actually, I prefer drinking alone and feeling a bit melancholic rather than being in a big group. I don't mind being called gloomy by others. Especially when I'm tired from work or relationships and don't feel like talking to anyone, I find solace in sitting at a slightly run-down bar counter, sipping a drink and pondering. It helps me feel a bit relieved. And during these times, I never go to my regular spots because I might end up talking to familiar faces. So, on this day, I decided to have a drink at "Akabane Kemuri" after a long time. The location of the place is about a 3-minute walk from JR Akabane Station East Exit. This is a delicious yakitori restaurant that grills over charcoal. However, right next to it is the equally famous yakitori restaurant "Torichi." Historically, "Torichi" is definitely older, but why did they open a shop right next to it!? The shop is run by two guys who seem to be in their 30s. The interior is made of wood, giving off a calm atmosphere. There are a total of 16 seats, including counter and table seats. Items I had this time: - Lemon Sour (400 yen): Served in a mug, which is nice. I prefer drinks like chuhai, lemon sour, and hoppy to be served in a mug. - Appetizer: Just cabbage, but don't underestimate it! When eaten with the miso and mayonnaise provided, it's incredibly delicious. And it's all-you-can-eat. - Liver (150 yen): Cooked to medium, perfectly done. - Thigh (Negima) (190 yen): Very juicy and flavorful. - Heart (120 yen): Cooked to perfection. - Chicken Wings (210 yen): Crispy skin and flavorful. - Hoppy Black Set (400 yen): Great value for three servings. - Tsukune (230 yen): Nicely cooked with a good balance of flavors. - Skin (190 yen): Delicious and not too fatty. - Quail (100 yen): A specialty of the restaurant, with a half-cooked egg inside. - Thick Fried (350 yen): Crispy and flavorful with plenty of green onions and bonito flakes. I really enjoy solo drinking sessions.

Today, after visiting an acupuncture clinic, I had dinner at "Kemuri." I ordered three highballs, tsukune (chicken meatballs), hatsu (chicken heart), sabiyaki (grilled mackerel), potato salad, and soboro don (minced chicken rice bowl). My back is feeling better, so I enjoyed some yakitori with my drinks. We were seated in a dimly lit booth at the back of the restaurant, which was a bit dark. The tsukune had a nice kick of ginger, which I liked. Everything else was delicious too, although the potato salad was a bit bland with only a taste of black pepper. The soboro don had a well-seasoned flavor and was very tasty.

Akabane Tour 2nd Stop ☆ Akabane is delicious! Surprisingly, there are not many restaurants here. Personally, I think this place is the best for yakitori in Akabane (*^^*) Oolong Highball (300), Kirishima Shochu (500), Bonjiri (150), Seseri (190), Sabiyaki (190), Reba (150), Harami (190), Hatsumoto (190), Tsukune (230), Potato Salad (350). The drinks are reasonably priced overall, which is great. Especially, the shochu on the rocks comes in a generous glass, so it's a good dealヽ(=´▽`=)ﾉ Cabbage is served as a starter and you can have unlimited refills (*^^*) The potato salad is heavily seasoned with pepper, perfect for accompanying drinks☆ Yakitori is really delicious. On this day, the sabiyaki was a bit dry, not that great. Everything else was perfect! The skewers are carefully prepared and have a good portion size. The liver is like a liver paste, moist without any unpleasant taste. And most importantly, the hatsumotoヽ(=´▽`=)ﾉ♡ is incredibly juicy and tender♡ I wish I could eat about 10 of these, but I'm not alone so I'll refrain (*^^*) The hatsumoto, seseri, harami are a must-try here (*^^*) I usually come alone, but drinking with someone else adds a different flavor, which is nice♪ It's slightly more expensive for Akabane, but the taste is undeniably good.

On July 6, the first year of Reiwa era (Saturday), after visiting Oden to enjoy seasonal fish dishes, we decided to have a few drinks at the beloved yakitori restaurant "Kemuri" with an old acquaintance. The Indian restaurant, Bawarchi, which shares the same building, had already closed by around 9:30 PM. The value of yakitori may vary from person to person, but recently there has been a trend towards inflation similar to sushi, with many yakitori restaurants offering only set courses. I personally dislike such yakitori restaurants! I believe that being able to order yakitori by the piece is ideal, with the option of course menus if desired. At "Kemuri," the price per skewer ranges from around 200 yen for common parts like negima (chicken and leek skewers) and thigh meat, to 270-300 yen for rare parts. Eating 10 skewers, one dish, and drinking about 3 cups of sake will cost around 4,500 yen at this establishment. We arrived at around 9:30 PM when the restaurant was full, but managed to secure a table when the previous customers left. We ordered two sets of "Hoppy" (a beer-like beverage) and four skewers: liver, tsukune (chicken meatballs), quail, and skin. The seasoning for the skewers was a secret sauce with a touch of salt, except for the skin which was grilled with salt. Cabbage is served as a complimentary appetizer and is all-you-can-eat. Since we only had a light meal, the total bill for two people came to 2,600 yen, which is reasonable. When it comes to enjoying yakitori in Akabane, I can't think of any other place besides "Kemuri," where the balance between price and taste is just right.

I made a reservation and visited a famous restaurant on a regular night. I heard their sauce is delicious, but whether the sauce is salty or not seems to be up to the restaurant's discretion? The grilling was just right and everything I ate was satisfyingly delicious! The salt was also tasty. I forgot what was salty and what was saucy. The tail end was delicious!

This place is a great restaurant in Akabane Ichiban-gai where you can easily interact with others at the counter. On this day, there were many customers from Hokkaido, exchanging information before their trip next week. One customer from Otaru recommended Phoenix, which I must try. Putting that aside, I ordered chicken breast with ginger sauce, which was not only delicious but also had tender meat. The variety of sake available was extensive, all priced below 1,000 yen. I ordered Bongold and Oze's snowmelt pink haze, with the latter being sweet and heavy, not quite to my liking. However, the restaurant offers a good selection of options, excellent chicken dishes, and operates until morning, making it a solid choice for a night out.

I was lucky to call in the evening on a regular day and find an open table. When I arrived at 7 pm, as expected, it was full and more people came in later. I wanted to have tataki, but just like last time, they were out of it, so I had toriwasa instead. I was happy that cabbage was free.

At the urging of a friend, I visited a yakitori restaurant. Reservations are a must. The photo shows chicken heart skewers and a glass of draft beer. We also ordered thigh meat with green onion and chicken tail, all of which were delicious. The chicken heart was especially tasty, so we ordered it twice. The prices were reasonable, around 190 yen each. The staff were attentive, listening to our orders and serving us promptly. It was a pleasant dining experience at this yakitori restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

It was a Monday during the year-end party season, and I visited the popular restaurant "Kemuri" in Akabane, a lively city where you can drink during the day. I made a reservation for 7 pm, as they were turning away walk-ins. The restaurant was small with an L-shaped counter, and I started with a draft beer (400 yen). I ordered the "Chef's Choice 6 Skewers" (900 yen) for my yakitori. The first skewer was liver, which had a tender texture and no unpleasant smell. The sauce was sweet and savory, enhancing the deliciousness of the chicken meat. It was delicious. I switched to a Hoppy set (400 yen) later on, which was also reasonably priced. With 6 skewers, I felt satisfied and it was a great deal. I ended up spending 4,000 yen due to overdrinking at a farewell party, but you can enjoy the restaurant for under 2,000 yen. It's a great restaurant in Akabane that offers delicious food at an affordable price. Thank you for the meal.

Visited the neighboring bar Walchy Tamapio Achar & Beer on Saturday, December 8th, Heisei 30. Had a light drink and chat with the owner before heading inside at the reserved time of 8:30 PM, where my friend was already waiting. The place was packed as usual, showing its continued popularity. Here is what we ate and drank for two people: Food: - Cabbage - Chicken breast tataki - Liver (with sauce) x2 - Green onion in between (with sauce) x2 - Skin (with salt) x2 - Tsukune (with sauce) x2 - Quail (with sauce) x2 - Shiitake mushrooms (with salt) - Shishito peppers (with salt) - Oshinko - Seared cod roe Drinks: - Kirin Heartland beer (1 bottle) - Red Eye - Hoppy set - Hoppy x2 - Sweet potato shochu hot water x2 - Barley shochu hot water The owner, "T-san," has been focusing on preparations during the day and hasn't been at the restaurant much lately. The second chef handling the grilling has improved significantly. In terms of the image of their yakitori, they are open to omakase courses but also allow a la carte orders. A true yakitori restaurant, in my opinion, should allow customers to order individual skewers (with a minimum order of 2) and not be overly expensive. We enjoyed all the food and drinks we had that day, and the total bill came to exactly ¥8000 for two people, which is ¥4000 per person. This, I believe, is a reasonable price for a yakitori restaurant. The food was delicious, and despite already being popular, I believe their rating of 3.45 on Tabelog will only increase their popularity further. They open at 5:00 PM and operate until 5:00 AM, showing their dedication in Akabane.

I had been curious about this restaurant for a while. I always passed by after work, but it was always full and I couldn't get in. However, on this day, I managed to get in without a reservation around 6 pm. I started with a beer and some cabbage appetizer. The cabbage was fresh and the miso was delicious. They also had mayo, so I enjoyed changing up the flavors. As I enjoyed the appetizer, my beer kept disappearing (laughs). Then the grilled dish arrived. At this restaurant, they season the meat for you. I had the chicken thigh with sauce. The sauce was sweet with just the right amount of richness. The meat was flavorful, and I finished my beer at this point. I ordered another one. We also ordered various skewers, and they were all delicious! Especially the tsunagi, soft-boiled quail egg, chicken breast, and heart were amazing. We finished with minced meat bowl. Even though the place was busy, the staff was attentive. They noticed when we needed more drinks and changed our plates frequently (even though I was fine with the same plate). It was a cozy restaurant with delicious food and drinks. I will definitely visit again soon!

I have been to my favorite restaurant many times, but it's getting harder to make a reservation without one, and I was concerned that it would become even more popular, so I hadn't posted about it. Finally, here is my review. I called two days ago and made a reservation for 7:00 pm on a weekday. When I arrived 10 minutes early, there were still customers from the first seating. They specify how long you can stay during busy times. I waited a bit for my table to be ready, then ordered a draft beer. The Heartland beer poured with care was excellent! They also brought out some cabbage that you can refill, but unfortunately they were out of chicken wings when I asked for them. I ordered the chicken breast tataki instead, which was a bit overcooked that day. The liver, neck meat, heart, gizzard, meatball, and quail were all delicious. My favorite grilled item is the heart. I also love their sauce that isn't too sweet.

I visited the restaurant on a regular day and was able to make a reservation on the same day over the phone. Of course, it was fully booked, it's a popular place. The food was consistently delicious and considering the cost performance, I think it's a great restaurant. I hope it remains the same for a long time.

All of the dishes were delicious, but I especially loved the heart and liver! Quail and shishito peppers were also tasty! It's great that you can have unlimited cabbage refills. And all of that for around 3000 yen! Such a good deal! I already miss it and want to go back again!