I went to a yakitori restaurant on a whim while on a diet! I was worried about getting in because the person I was with always said this place is crowded, but we managed to get a table and had yakitori! We had heart, thigh, and liver. The liver was pretty good as it's usually delicious, so overall it was quite tasty! It was a restaurant with an atmosphere loved by locals!

I used to go to this restaurant during my university days and I found it in Akabane! Their "kawa karashi ae" (chicken skin with mustard dressing) is amazing with lots of green onions and a spicy kick. Highly recommended even for those who don't like skin. Both the Gakugeidaigaku branch and the Akabane branch are loved by regular customers.

After returning from Akabane Iwabuchi to Ichiban-gai, I stumbled upon a quaint little shop. I made sure to check the smoking allowed sticker prominently displayed at the entrance. The open door allowed me to peek inside the shop's atmosphere, which I found quite charming. The staff may have been a bit curt, but it suited the overall vibe of the place perfectly. I ordered the Tanuki tofu, chicken gizzard stew, and homemade Matsumae pickles. As the evening grew a bit chilly, the Tanuki tofu was just the thing to warm me up. The homemade Matsumae pickles didn't have any salmon roe, but the hearty chunks of carrot were satisfying to munch on. The salty pickled radish served as an excellent accompaniment to my drinks. By the time the chicken gizzard stew arrived, my memory was already fading, but I do remember it being delicious. Now, let's hit one more spot before heading home! Thank you for the meal.

Visited on the evening of May 19, 2023 (Friday) around 7:30 pm. The restaurant is located a 2-minute walk from JR Akabane Station on various JR lines. It is situated near Akabane Ichibangai, a district with many eateries. The exterior exudes a Showa-era vibe, but it is actually a relatively new establishment that has been open for a few years. It is located in a redevelopment area near Akabane Station, scheduled to be relocated in the next 2-3 years. It's worth visiting before it transforms into a high-rise building. The entrance has the kitchen on the right side, with a counter seating of 9 seats arranged in an I-shape, and table seating for 4 people at 3 tables along the left wall. The aisle is very narrow, not suitable for large groups. At the time of my review, the restaurant had 6 reviews with an average rating of 3.06. There were 9 customers already seated and more than 10 customers arrived later. The restaurant was operated by 3 male staff members. A reservation call came in, but the owner declined a group of 5 customers. As a solo diner, I was seated at an available counter seat. Immediately, a cloth towel was provided. The male staff at the kitchen did not take orders, so I had to order through the male staff in charge of the hall. Regular customers seemed to have their orders taken by the kitchen staff, but that may be the norm. I ordered a "Chu-Hi for 420 yen (tax included)." A small dish was placed in front of me, which I understood to be the appetizer. It was a delicious stir-fried pickled vegetable dish. The appetizer fee (seating fee) was 330 yen (tax included). There is a nearby restaurant that serves 5 edamame beans for 350 yen, so this place is much more reasonable. Looking at the menu, yakitori starts from 200 yen per skewer. The quantity was not specified, but it seemed to be the price per skewer. Although 200 yen per skewer is on the higher side, you can order just one skewer. I also ordered "Chicken Wings for 200 yen (tax included)," "Chicken Skin for 200 yen (tax included)," and "Shirasu with grated radish for 450 yen (tax included)." The skewers were grilled by the male staff at the storefront, while the owner-like male staff handled the kitchen cooking. The preparation for the Shirasu dish started from peeling daikon skin, so it took some time to be served. The size of the skewers for 200 yen was not very large, but perhaps this will become the new norm. Ramen for a thousand yen, lunch sets for a thousand yen, and yakitori starting from 200 yen per skewer seem to be the future standard prices. If you can't afford that, dining out might become difficult. The regular customers and kitchen staff were engrossed in a baseball game on TV, which happened to be "Orix vs. Nippon-Ham." It's unusual for a Central League game to be broadcasted here. It seems like the staff and regulars also have a bowling tournament planned, and they were excitedly discussing their scores. I used to frequent similar bars when I lived in Osaka about 30 years ago, so it was no problem. We used to go bowling once a month back then. I added "Tsukune for 230 yen (tax included)" and "Negima for 200 yen (tax included)" as additional dishes. I didn't expect much in terms of skewer size. Although I didn't specify whether I wanted them grilled with sauce or salt, the Negima skewers were salt-grilled, while the rest were sauce-grilled. Finally, I ordered "Quail Eggs for 230 yen (tax included)," which were served grilled with sauce. I had a total of 4 Chu-Hi drinks during my visit. The counter seats were mostly occupied by regular customers, while the table seats seemed to be more for one-time visitors. The total bill for the day was 3,520 yen. Thank you for the meal.

The shop in Akabane is run by two male staff members. The garlic maga was very delicious. They carefully measure the amount of highball, which is not often seen these days. The main customers are regulars, so if you're curious, it's best not to visit.

A glass of oolong highball, skewers (green onion and chicken, liver, heart) stew for about 1600 yen. The skewers were flavorful and delicious. The liver was also good, I like it. The stew was served in a small dish and I was skeptical about the chicken stew, but as I ate it with chopsticks, the tofu crumbled and it tasted like chawanmushi, which was delicious. It was a bit strong in flavor though.

I found a new restaurant located near my favorite places in Akabane. It has an ethnic vibe and is popular, situated between Raidenten and Kanekura where you can enjoy delicious yakitori in a relaxed atmosphere. This was my first visit, even though I often pass by this area. There were two regular customers enjoying drinks and snacks. I learned that the restaurant opened a year ago and has its main branch in Gakugeidaigaku. Originally, it was a pork tongue restaurant. We started with bottled beer and myoga with wasabi soy sauce. Then we ordered skewers of chicken thigh and heart. I added a lemon sour made with Kinmiya base, which was very good. I believe this restaurant will continue to thrive. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I visited in a quite drunk state. There are many bars in Akabane, so I tend to drink too much. Even so, Tabelog is convenient. You can search for restaurants even when you're drunk! ...Of course you can! The restaurant is made up of counter seats and table seats. It's a nice feeling restaurant that seems to be run by individuals. The regular customers seem to enjoy the place. Despite that, as a newcomer, I received very polite service. I ordered tsukune, sunaguri, momo, and other yakitori, along with a few other items. The food was served quickly. The owner seemed reserved at first glance, but when you talk to him, he understands jokes and is friendly. It was a good atmosphere. I can't remember if it was a tofu-based tanuki hot pot, but it was quite delicious. The broth was tasty, not too strong, just right. Impressive. By the way, there is a boldly placed water heater in the middle of the restaurant, which is quite interesting. It's like, how much are they trying to emphasize it? A really interesting atmosphere and delicious food at this restaurant. It was my fourth stop, so I couldn't eat much, but I look forward to trying more next time. Thank you for the meal. d(￣ ￣)

This time, the drinking party took place in Akabane. The organizer had informed us that a reservation had been made for 2:30 pm. I have plans later in the evening, so I am only planning to attend the first party and then head home. Since I'm going all the way to Akabane, it would be a waste to visit only one place. (Alright, let's arrive an hour early and go to a "pre-party"!) This seems to be a common thought among Foodie app enthusiasts. I enjoy the leisurely bus ride from Nogata Station... I like the view from the bus window♪ I opened the Foodie app on the bus to find a place for the pre-party, and I found a place called "Yakiton Daio" that looked good, so I contacted the group chat. Everyone replied that they could join the pre-party. Alright, I'll go ahead and secure a table... Snacks, snacks! By 1:30 pm, Yakiton Daio was fully booked. The nearby theme park, Maruken Suisan and Marumasuya, had a long line. Oh no! I underestimated Akabane on a Sunday... It seems harder to find a place that is not crowded. As I passed by the restaurant we were going to use for the main party and turned into an alley... Oh, there was a place that was not crowded♪ Alright, let's go in here. ■ Toritake I thought the interior looked familiar... It was a place where I went on a date with Junko before. The name of the restaurant and the menu have changed, which means that the management has changed. That's right! I have to inform everyone that the location of the pre-party has changed. When I sent the restaurant name via LINE, it seemed that it was not registered on the Foodie app... They said they wanted to go but didn't know the location. At that moment, I thought that registration on the Foodie app was a necessary condition for searching for restaurants (Let's do this!) I asked for the address of the restaurant and sent it, and one by one, the members started to gather. Let's cheers with Hoppy~♪ Alright, let's drink Hoppy and have a great time today too~. ◆ Chicken skewers ¥180 When you bite into the meat and pull out the skewer... the umami flavor is tightly packed in the thigh meat, and the meat juice overflows. ◆ Chicken liver skewers ¥180 ◆ Tsukune (chicken meatball) ¥220 The tender tsukune is plump and juicy. The harmony with the sweet sauce is also good. ◆ Chicken wings ¥220 When you bite into it, it's juicy! The richness of the fat spreads in your mouth. ◆ Chicken with green onions and garlic After taking a bite of the skewer, take a sip of Hoppy. This is the moment of bliss. ◆ Shirasu (whitebait) with grated daikon ¥420 It's just right to reset your mouth after it becomes greasy. ◆ Thick fried tofu ¥420 Thick fried tofu topped with bonito flakes. The menu board says "momen tofu" but the menu inside the restaurant says "tofu"... I feel like "momen tofu" sounds more delicious. ※This review focuses on Akabane this time. I apologize for the lack of hilarious points. [For more detailed and immersive content, please visit the blog at] http://waraibuta2.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-3665.html

Visited with a friend around 5 pm on a weekday. There were counter seats and table seats, but we were seated at the counter. It seemed like a place run by two men. We ordered a draft beer and a dish to start, then ordered yakitori. The yakitori had a good amount of salt, and the staff brought out one dish at a time on the same plate. We ordered everything at once, so we got distracted by our conversation and the yakitori got cold. It's better to order yakitori little by little. Before we knew it, the place was almost full. It was a guys' party with mostly men laughing and having a good time at the counter. You can smoke inside. Thank you for the meal!

Irresistible atmosphere for men in their 50s.

Normal shop