The last time I visited, I knew I had to come back again, and finally I did. I wanted to try a variety of foods and drinks, and I was so happy! The platter with an abundance of different types of seafood like sea urchin, shirako, oysters, and ankimo was delicious. The taro stew I had last time was just as tasty this time. The seared mackerel was thick and had a crispy skin, yet tender inside. The toro taku, beef tongue stew, and fried potato with seaweed salt were all delicious as well. The staff were also very nice. A restaurant's food, atmosphere, service, and staff all play a role in the overall experience. It's amazing when everything is good. I'm so happy to have found another favorite restaurant. Thank you so much!

In Minami-Asagaya, there is a restaurant called Aotenjo serving delicious seafood dishes. The location is a bit tucked away, near the Yoshinoya on Ome Kaido Street. When I visited, there were a few groups dining, and we were able to sit in the back. We ordered various dishes including appetizers, sashimi, grilled fish, fried chicken, and more, along with drinks like beer and cocktails. The sashimi was particularly delicious and worth trying. The best part is the cost performance - we could enjoy a variety of dishes and drinks for under 5000 yen. The staff, especially the manager and a lovely female server, provided great service. Although there was a 2-hour time limit mentioned in the reservation, we ended up staying for 3 and a half hours without feeling rushed. I apologize and thank the restaurant for accommodating us. I would love to visit again in the future.

Hello, it's Mogusuke! The password is "Delicious is 0 calories!" Today, I would like to introduce "Uogyo Seitenjo," located in Minami Asagaya. They offer over 30 types of Japanese sake at astonishing prices, along with a variety of seafood dishes such as seafood platters and Seitenjo bakudan. Right in front of you, there is Seitenjo Yakitori, offering interesting and high-quality dishes that pair perfectly with Japanese sake. Delicious is 0 calories! If you ever find yourself in Minami Asagaya, be sure to stop by. - Budget: ¥3500-4500 per person - Location: 5-42-10 Narita Higashi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Seitenjo Ryokan Mansion 106-2 - Nearest Station: Minami Asagaya Station, 1-minute walk - Mogu Rating: ⭐︎Taste: 2 mogu ⭐︎Price: 2 mogu ⭐︎Stylishness: 2 mogu ⭐︎Variety and clarity of Japanese sake: 3 mogu Mogusuke's Recommended Usage Scenes: - Solo: ✔ - Small group drinking: ✔ - Drinking party: ✔ - First date: ✔ - Fifth date or later: ✔ - Group date: ❌ - Celebration: ❌

Great atmosphere, great taste. They are open day and night, which is much appreciated. We enjoyed drinking bottled beer, sours, and various snacks. It was a fun time. It was nice catching up with an old friend. I heard there's also a yakitori version nearby, so I'd like to try that too!

On Saturday, we were in the mood for meat and decided to look for a restaurant. It was quite crowded and we hadn't made a reservation, so we thought we might not be able to get in. However, we decided to try our luck and luckily there was a seat available! We sat at the counter and enjoyed the atmosphere while placing our orders. Even though the restaurant was busy and the food took a bit of time to come out, the staff was attentive and made sure we were comfortable. To our surprise, we were able to order yakitori from a sister restaurant nearby, which was a great bonus since we were also craving for some meat. The sashimi slices were large and satisfying for the men, but a bit difficult to eat for me. Overall, we had a relaxing time in a cozy atmosphere at the counter.

When I visited "Tonari no Kotarou" before, my husband found a nearby restaurant that he had been wanting to try for a while, so we made a reservation and visited this place. By the way, there is another restaurant called "Yakitori Aotenjo" just across the street with the same name. On this day, we visited "Sakana Aotenjo" and ordered the specialty sashimi platter, simmered dishes, crab gratin croquettes, garlic sauce chicken tataki, crispy fried shrimp, assorted yakitori, dried squid with mayo, etc. The dried squid portion was smaller than expected, and the assorted yakitori (all with sauce) was honestly not that great, probably because I've been eating a lot of delicious yakitori lately. However, everything else was delicious (the sashimi was fresh and the seasoning of the dishes was to my liking), and the female staff was friendly, working hard with a smile, which I appreciated. The yakitori is probably cooked at the sister restaurant "Yakitori Aotenjo" across the street and brought over here. They also have a good selection of alcohol, including cream soda with alcohol (they also have regular cream soda without alcohol), which adds a playful touch (the simmered dish came in a Daruma doll-shaped container). Personally, I liked that the menu has a wide variety of dishes, offering a great selection of items you would want to eat at an izakaya. Also, they offer a set of three types of sake for comparison at 1,100 yen, so it's recommended for sake lovers too.

I visited on a Friday night, reservations are required. The menu is extensive and it's hard to decide, but I ordered the following 3 items: - Anchovy-grilled spring cabbage: served hot on a hot stone with a strong garlic flavor. - Sashimi platter (half and half): includes two pieces each of sea bream, bonito, and salmon. The slices are thick and satisfying. - Fried chicken (2 pieces): one piece is huge! It's like eating two pieces of KFC chicken. One piece is enough to fill you up, so two pieces are plenty for two adults. I want to revisit soon because there are more things I want to try. The restroom is a single, small, unisex one but it's clean. It's a convenient izakaya for dates or with colleagues.

It is a restaurant located near Minami-Asagaya Station, tucked away in a side street off Ome Kaido. It may be a bit hard to find if you're just passing by. Across the street, there are two shops, one specializing in fish and the other in grilled chicken. I think I went into the fish shop. Despite the cold weather outside, the oden was surprisingly popular. I ordered the korokke, which came with a creamy sauce and something like caviar on top. The rich cream and sauce paired with the crispy korokke was delicious. It felt like discovering a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere.

The restaurant offers delicious and reasonably priced fish, chicken, and other dishes, making it a convenient izakaya. It is always bustling with customers. Even though it was our second stop of the night, we couldn't resist ordering various dishes like dried squid and adult-style cheese tempura. We finished off with a satisfying dish of stone-grilled cheese crab rice.

I visited Aotenjo for the first time, a place I had bookmarked as a must-visit spot in Minamiasagaya. Next to it is Kotarou, which has been buzzing on Instagram, making this corner feel like a high-class izakaya area. Overall, the food and drinks here give off a traditional vibe. The age group of the customers seems to be younger, so they incorporate trendy ingredients into their classic izakaya menu, offering many photogenic dishes. It's hard to find a casual izakaya with tasty dishes, so this place is a great ally for those living near Minamiasagaya! Thank you for the meal. After that, I stopped by Kandoryu for a light drink to end the night. Good night.

I've always wanted to revisit this place, but it was shortened due to Corona and I had to cancel once, but I felt like eating fish and made a reservation! It's about a 10-minute walk from Asagaya through the shopping street and there are many nice shops around here, which is fun. There is also a counter, but I prefer the table seats in the back. It feels cozy. The restroom is a bit small, which is a little disappointing, but the atmosphere is nice. The age group is a bit older. First, cheers with a draft beer! I'm happy it's Sapporo. The bottled beer wasn't very cold, so I wish it was colder. The orders were like this: - Special assorted sashimi plate - Whole mentaiko potato salad - Fresh oysters - Large chicken karaage (3 pieces) - Chicken motsu stew - Assorted grilled skewers (8 pieces) The whole mentaiko potato salad is impressive! It's a simple dish with mentaiko, potatoes, and chopped ginger, a great appetizer. I always end up wanting some meat. I'm happy that you can order from the yakitori restaurant across the street! I asked for 4 pieces of karaage because "the chicken pieces were small"! This karaage is so delicious! It's super crispy even after some time, and no oil comes out. The chicken motsu stew in a cute daruma container was totally my style. It's miso-flavored and because it's chicken, it's light and delicious! I think the Kinmiya bottle was around 1980 yen? Free refills of carbonated drinks and ice are great for drinkers. The miso soup at the end is also nice. I want to go again.

I ordered the bombastic herring fry. The portion was more than I expected, and the quality was very good. It is a dish that includes avocado, tuna, natto, salmon, and ikura, all of which go well together. The herring fry had a clean and nicely shaped appearance, and I initially thought it was a frozen food, but it was actually quite thick and full of flavor! It was delicious! The staff were friendly and provided various information. Why do sake and fish go so well together? Hmm, it was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

I went with a friend and it was just the two of us. We arrived right when the restaurant opened and it quickly filled up with customers, becoming completely full. The interior has tables and a counter. They have a variety of Japanese sake, so I recommend it for sake lovers. Here are some menu highlights: a sashimi platter with about 5 different kinds of fish, each slice generously portioned. The water eggplant sashimi with grated wasabi has a nice kick to it. They even offered complimentary namero, and filled up our almost empty sake bottle to the brim. These little touches of service were much appreciated. It seems like a place that can accommodate a decent-sized group as well. I would love to come back again.

Located very close to Minami-Asagaya Station on the Marunouchi Line, I visited the restaurant called Aotenjo for lunch. I had been there once at night and enjoyed the fish dishes, so I chose it without hesitation. When I ordered the grilled salmon set, I was told it would take 15 minutes. It's unacceptable to make customers wait 15 minutes for lunch, especially when they are busy. I reluctantly changed my order to the ginger pork set. The ginger pork set was a bit ordinary with a strong flavor. It included the main dish, salad, simmered hijiki seaweed, miso soup, pickles, and white rice. I was a bit disappointed compared to my good impression from the evening visit. Since it's a restaurant focused on fish dishes, I would appreciate it if they could add more fish options that can be served faster.

Best cost performance restaurant!! I happened to stop by this place in Asagaya while running errands, and luckily there was a seat available so I decided to go in! All the dishes were fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced, which left me impressed! They also have a wide selection of rare sake from all over Japan, and you can do a sake tasting set (3 kinds) for only 1000 yen, so I highly recommend it for sake lovers!

- Restaurant Name: Sakana Aotenjo - Location: Minami-Asagaya Station - Budget: 3000-5000 yen Ordered Menu: - Assorted sashimi: bluefin tuna, horse mackerel, sardine, amberjack, sea bream, abalone - Ankimo ponzu (monkfish liver with ponzu sauce) - Tuna tataki with Hayama wasabi and Kyushu soy sauce - Deep-fried shrimp with seaweed - Fresh oysters from Hirota Bay, Iwate Prefecture - Chicken giblets simmered in soy sauce I visited this izakaya near the station as a last-minute decision to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I have been here a few times before, but it had been a while since my last visit. This restaurant is conveniently located just a minute away from the station, and there is also a yakitori restaurant nearby. One of the unique features of these neighboring establishments is that you can order recommended dishes from both places, which is a great service. As someone who enjoys both yakitori and seafood, this is a great deal for me, and I always feel like coming back. The menu I ordered this time included the items listed above. The assorted sashimi was all delicious, but the amberjack stood out in particular. I personally like it, and it had a rich flavor with a good amount of fat that made me want to eat it with rice. Among the other dishes, the deep-fried shrimp with seaweed was especially tasty. It had finely chopped shrimp mixed in, and when wrapped in seaweed and dipped in ginger or shichimi, it was a nostalgic and unique dish that I thoroughly enjoyed. All the other dishes were of high quality as well, so I recommend trying a variety of items when you visit. Just a note, the tuna tataki is quite spicy due to the wasabi, so be cautious. Since it is close by, I definitely want to visit this restaurant again. Next time, I will try their sake selection.

A 1-minute walk from Minami-Asagaya Station, a luxurious creative izakaya specializing in seafood and chicken. The "Kaiho Parfait" is a lavish dish with uni, ikura, scallops, avocado, and tuna. The Kyushu-style chicken tataki with plenty of condiments and sweet soy sauce is a must-try. The kelp-grilled oysters go well with Japanese sake. Finish off with the cheese crab rice in a hot stone pot. The unique creative dishes are delicious. With 6 drinks and dishes for two, the total cost is just under 10,000 yen, making it a great value for money. Highly recommended as a gourmet option in Suginami Ward.

It's located on the same street as Kotaro and has some similarities, but it's still a different place. They focus on serving Japanese sake (although if they don't have my favorite sake, I won't drink). I often choose this place as the last stop for drinking in Asagaya. I'll continue to come back in the future.

I have been interested in a seafood izakaya in Minamiasagaya for a while. Across the street, there is a yakitori restaurant called Aotenjo, which is also part of the same group, but the seafood izakaya seems to be more popular and crowded. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is that of a casual izakaya, and the customers are mostly young and the place is always packed. It's a popular spot with almost all reservations. The drink menu includes a variety of options such as sake, grilled bonito sashimi platter, bonito, saury sashimi with yuzu zest, medium fatty tuna, horse mackerel, and princess abalone sashimi platter with 6 different types of sashimi. The princess abalone has a crunchy texture without any seaweed smell, the bonito sashimi is rich in umami with a taste of iron, and the horse mackerel is refreshing. It's not your typical menu, but has a unique twist to it. The white miso salad with persimmon and spinach was almost sold out around 6:30 pm, so it seems to be a popular seasonal dish. Because of the sweetness from the persimmon, I wished for more richness and moisture in the salad. I love white miso salad, so I have high standards for it. The seared marinated mackerel had a surprisingly sweet taste, maybe there was leftover sugar from the marinating process. It might be a bit different as a side dish for drinks. The simmered chicken giblets caught my eye from another table and I decided to order it. It was cute with plenty of giblets, daikon radish, carrots, konjac, and lots of green onions. I tried not to spill anything, but ended up moving some to another plate. It was a challenge... The gentle seasoning and abundance of vegetables made it a delightful dish. The thick rolled omelette was a bit stronger in taste, perfect for pairing with sake. The crab cream croquette was forgotten to be photographed, so I forgot the name of the dish. The sauce underneath was a mushroom sauce, while the croquette was filled with tomato crab cream. The cream was a bit cold due to the cold plate, but the croquette was creamy and delicious. Lastly, I ordered their specialty, the "bakudan" not as a starter but as a finisher. It consists of minced tuna, sashimi, natto, pickled radish, salmon roe, and raw egg yolk, mixed together and wrapped in seaweed. It's a perfect snack to accompany drinks. It's a bit pricey at 750 yen, but it's a guaranteed hit. Lastly, a miso soup was served, which is always a great way to end a drinking session. The sake selection was extensive, but I opted for shochu. The menu had a variety of options, not just fish, but also meat and typical izakaya dishes. Overall, the cost performance may not have been great, but the menu composition was excellent.

Mikizou-chan and I had a drink together. Somehow I overslept because my alarm didn't go off after snoozing twice. We started with a Mega Horn Highball and cheers! We had some appetizers like burdock root, cucumber, and cabbage. Then we enjoyed grilled chicken liver with plenty of condiments, which was delicious. The sashimi was amazing, especially the raw oysters. The assorted skewers were tasty, and the marinated sea bream with yuzu salt was refreshing. The homemade pickled mackerel was a nice surprise. The thick-cut tuna sashimi was a highlight. The minced fish with white miso was flavorful. When we paid the bill, they surprised us with a complimentary miso soup, which was delicious! It's the little things like this that make dining out special. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I had apparently made a promise to drink with the beautiful woman N who has amnesia, but I realized it by looking at the calendar. I was planning to go to the famous "Tsukinoya" in Kusaya, but the plan was uncertain and there was some trouble, so I had to adjust the time somewhere. I remembered that there was a place around here where you could have a drink during the day. "Sakanaya Aotei" is located 80 meters from Minami-Asagaya Station on the Marunouchi Line, just a 1-minute walk away. The ★Yakitori Aotei★ next door, which always has a line before opening, and the ★Kotarou★ next to it, which is open, are in the same series. I was supposed to meet in front of "Tsukinoya," and the ★Botefuri Yonmeya★ near Asagaya Station is open even on weekdays from 12 o'clock. What about the corner bar at ★Sake no Mitsuya★, the liquor store? They had stopped operating due to the corona crisis, but I wonder if they are open now? In the midst of the request for shortened hours of operation, I searched diligently, but couldn't find any information on the internet. You might find a charming restaurant. Now, all the dishes here were delicious and the staff was very kind (*･ω･*) Now, let's move on to "Tsukinoya."

I finally fulfilled my wish to visit a restaurant that was introduced on TV Tokyo's "Ad Street Heaven" in May 2018, after waiting for 2 and a half years. I think I made a mistake in ordering the menu and how to eat it this time. First, I ordered a beer, and then a sashimi assortment, potato salad, and simmered tofu. However, the first thing that came was the potato salad with a whole smoked mentaiko on top, and after eating that, I was completely taken in by the mentaiko flavor. When the simmered tofu arrived in the middle, I couldn't bring myself to try the other dishes, and I finished the potato salad first. After that, my mouth was overwhelmed by the salty taste of the mentaiko, and I couldn't taste the other dishes like the simmered tofu or sashimi at all. I probably would have been able to enjoy the flavors of each dish more if I had eaten them in a different order. The restaurant itself had a more casual izakaya atmosphere than I had expected.