We went on a yakitori bar hopping and arrived at the second place. The interior of the restaurant was not particularly clean, but this place turned out to be quite good. Upon opening the door, we noticed a calm group of middle-aged salarymen. We started with a highball toast. The appetizer was simmered vegetables like ganmo and daikon, which had a homely feel. For the main dishes, we tried a rare and recommended item called "tsunagi", which is a part supporting the heart and liver. It had a nice texture and was very delicious. Other dishes we had included: - Yakitori with green onion salt sauce: The slightly sticky salt sauce on the yakitori, along with plenty of green onions, was delightful. - Oily chicken: Made with chicken breast, it was light and not too sweet compared to the Chinese version of oily chicken. The chicken used here was from Saga's Mitsuse Chicken, and it had a nice texture. We were quite full so we couldn't eat much, but the variety and reasonable prices of the yakitori here make us want to visit again soon. Thank you for the meal.

Located between Aioi-zaka (Shohei-zaka) and the Kanda River, there is a row of buildings like a longhouse, and one of them is Kushiyoshi. Nearby, you can find the longstanding billiards specialty store Awajitei and the French fine dining restaurant TERROIR Kawabata. I have visited both the Kanda Nishiguchi and Kanda Higashiguchi branches of Kushiyoshi before. There are also the Higashi-Nihonbashi branch and the Kanda Sudacho branch (which has closed down). Their specialties include skewers, garlic sour, and black yakisoba. Inside the restaurant, there is a row of tables in the front, a counter with seven seats, and two rows of tables in the back. It's always bustling, and sometimes you can't get a seat, but on this day, there was an empty seat at the counter, so I seized the opportunity. I started with a draft beer (590 yen), the Premium Malt's Master's Dream with a beautiful foam. It's smooth and rich in flavor. I ordered skewers (160 yen), heart (150 yen), and knee cartilage (150 yen). The skewers with sauce were chewy and had a nice texture. Not as rich as liver, making it a perfect snack with alcohol. For my second drink, I had the garlic sour (420 yen), which had plenty of garlic in it, making it a great snack on its own. For the finale, I had the black yakisoba (550 yen), which was blackened with squid ink. It had a slightly spicy flavor, with a few pieces of kaiware on top. There was a constant chorus of "Excuse me!" coming from all corners of the restaurant. The female staff members were nonchalant and the chef in the kitchen was very cool.

■ Shop name: Kushiyoshi Ochanomizu ■ Location: Ochanomizu Station, Akihabara Station ■ Budget: 3000-4000 yen > Ordered menu - Potato salad - Chicken gizzard with garlic soy sauce stir-fry - Tsunagi (limited to one per person) - Bonjiri (chicken tail) - Sasami (with wasabi and plum) - Yakitori - Chicken thigh steak (with grated ponzu) - Black yakisoba - Tsukune (with plum and cheese) - Mentaiko (spicy cod roe) chazuke I often go to a certain sauna in Tokyo with my friends, and this time we decided to visit Ochanomizu. After our sauna session, we were walking along the Kanda River and stumbled upon "Kushiyoshi" restaurant. It's just a 3-5 minute walk from JR Ochanomizu Station or Marunouchi Line Ochanomizu Station. The place was bustling with office workers as it's located in a business district. We ordered the items listed above. The recommended dishes are the "Black Yakisoba," "Tsunagi," and "Liver," but unfortunately, the liver was sold out. I'll have to come back for that next time. Overall, the food was well-prepared, not overcooked, with good thickness and not too tough. The tsukune with cartilage was delicious, and the bonjiri had a nice balance of fat and saltiness, making it a great accompaniment to drinks. The tsunagi, a rare cut, was also very tasty. In addition to the yakitori, the other side dishes were also excellent, especially the famous black yakisoba, which had a spicy aroma and rich flavor that went well with alcohol. It had a curry-like taste and a rich, satisfying flavor. I would definitely frequent this kind of casual izakaya if it were in my neighborhood! I was overall satisfied with the experience. The fact that they have a good selection of Japanese whiskey and local sake is a big plus for someone who enjoys drinking. I'll definitely be back. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I came to the restaurant because I wanted to try the tsunagi. First, I ordered the Chorogi salad, which had a lot of vegetables and was delicious. The liver (garlic soy sauce) that came with it was fresh and tasty. However, I was very disappointed that the main dish, the tsunagi, was sold out.

The tempura was delicious. I tried the red pickled ginger fried chicken for the first time and it was also delicious. The black yakisoba was rich in flavor with squid ink. It was reasonably priced and tasty. However, smoking is allowed, which is unfortunate.

A yakitori restaurant located a short walk from Ochanomizu Station. It is a bit away from the bustling downtown area, and the restaurant has a traditional izakaya atmosphere. The yakitori skewers are reasonably priced at around 150 yen each. This time, I ordered nearly 10 skewers of yakitori, as well as potato butter, salad, liver, and black yakisoba. The standout skewer was the tsunagi, a rare cut between the liver and heart, which was delicious without any unpleasant smell. The liver and black yakisoba were also tasty, with the liver being fresh and slightly rare. The black yakisoba had a slightly spicy flavor from the squid ink. Overall, it was a reasonably priced and easy-to-use yakitori restaurant.

On this day, I went to a yakitori restaurant in Ochanomizu with a friend who loves yakitori and drinking. It is located near Ochanomizu Station on the JR Chuo Line and the Shin-Ochanomizu Subway Station, between Sotohoridori Street and the Kanda River, after crossing the Seibashi Bridge. Next to it is a billiard hall called "Awajitei Billiard Hall" that I used to visit during my college days. The interior has a retro Showa era atmosphere and is surprisingly spacious. It gets quite crowded after 7 pm, with many female customers. We started with a toast with beer. We had two glasses of The Premium Malt's (draft) for 480 yen each (excluding tax). There are also bottled beers from Kirin, Asahi, and Sapporo available. The aromatic ale has a light flavor. The appetizers included simmered taro for 300 yen, potato salad for 300 yen, and cucumber and myoga pickles for 360 yen. The potato salad was mashed, and the pickles were refreshing with a strong myoga flavor. The service was friendly, with a Southeast Asian male server who was good at making recommendations. We ordered the limited special part called "tsunagi" for 140 yen each and a plate of liver for 380 yen. We chose the liver with sesame flavor. Tsunagi is a valuable part that connects the heart and liver, which has a good texture and is easy to eat. The liver was rich in flavor without a strong smell, and the sesame flavor was delicious. We also had bonjiri for 160 yen, chanja with cream cheese for 480 yen, tsukune stick for 160 yen, skin for 140 yen, potato butter for 300 yen, chicken thigh with grated radish and ponzu sauce for 580 yen, and chicken breast with wasabi for 190 yen. The bonjiri was fresh and decent, and the chanja with cream cheese had a good combination of textures and flavors. The tsukune had a salty taste, perfectly cooked, and not too sticky with sauce. The skin was grilled just right and paired well with salt. The chicken thigh with grated radish and ponzu sauce was ordered for a change of taste and was also delicious. Finally, the chicken breast with wasabi had a subtle spiciness that came after. We also tried the recommended frozen lemon sour for 400 yen, and a second glass for 300 yen. We were so full from all the chicken dishes that we didn't get to try the recommended "black yakisoba". The total bill for two people was around 8,700 yen including tax. Thank you for the delicious meal.

The skewers are reasonably priced at around 160 yen each at this yakitori restaurant. It is easily accessible from any train line, making it a casual spot for drinks. I made a reservation in advance and visited on a weekday night, but there was a "full house" sign at the entrance, so it might be better to reserve ahead of time. The restaurant was about 80% full, with one chef grilling and two waitstaff. Even though there were empty seats, it seemed like they wouldn't be able to keep up with more customers due to the limited staff. The food was delicious, with highlights including the "tsunagi" skewer which was easy to eat and flavorful, the "negima" skewer which was consistently tasty, and the "sunagimo" skewer which had a crunchy texture and was juicy without any unpleasant smell. The "bonjiri" skewer was small but satisfyingly juicy, with a great balance of sauce and fat. The grilled chicken thigh steak with ponzu sauce was a hit, and the buttered cod roe potato dish was moist and flavorful. The black yakisoba had a unique appearance with squid ink and a hint of curry spice, evoking a nostalgic feeling. Overall, it was a great dining experience!

I made a reservation around 18:30 at Ochanomizu and went there. I aimed for the tsunagi, liver, and chicken liver. As expected, all of them were delicious, but the highlight was the liver. The perfect grilling and seasoning are just to my liking. I love it. It's delicious!! The fried pickled ginger was also good. I am satisfied with the price for eating and drinking heartily. I enjoyed the meal very much. Thank you for the feast!!

I met an old customer in Tokyo and we decided to visit this long-standing local restaurant. We ordered the specialty "tsunagi" (a part between the heart and liver), which had a great texture and flavor. We also ordered liver with green onions and black yakisoba, both of which were delicious. We discovered a really great restaurant.

We used this restaurant for a small company gathering. We enjoyed some iron plate appetizers and yakitori while drinking highballs, hoppy, and shochu. We stayed from 7:30 pm to around 11 pm, so we ordered quite a bit, but the dishes we found delicious were the yakitori and the chicken breast sashimi. The yakitori was all firm and delicious, allowing us to savor the texture of each part. The chicken breast sashimi came in several flavor options, and this time we tried the Tosa style. As the name suggests, it had a strong garlic flavor and was definitely tasty. Despite staying for a long time, we each spent less than 5000 yen and got quite tipsy. If you're looking to drink around the Ochanomizu area, this is a recommended spot.

I visited this restaurant for dinner that day. It's located somewhere between Ochanomizu Station and Akihabara Station, a little off the main street. It was still early, so I was lucky to find a seat at the counter. I ordered a draft beer and looked at the menu. I decided to try the specialty dishes, "tsunagi" and "liver with green onion salt sauce". "Tsunagi" is a rare part that connects the heart and liver, more about enjoying the texture than the taste. It's seasoned with homemade sauce. Unfortunately, "tsunagi" is limited to one per person. I wish there was a bit more. I preferred the "liver with green onion salt sauce", which was cooked rare and topped with green onions and salt sauce. It had a good amount and I enjoyed the fresh liver. The sauce could have been a bit stronger, but it's probably better for your health this way. I also ordered sashimi of chicken breast and yakitori, which were delicious. I wanted to try more dishes as I was enjoying my stay, so I left early to visit another restaurant. I wish I had gone with a larger group to try more dishes. This is a restaurant in Ochanomizu.

This is an additional note to a past post. On this day, we had a drink to relax after a meeting in Ochanomizu. When you cross the bridge in Ochanomizu and head towards Kanda, you will find Ochanomizu Yakitori Kushiyoshi. It feels like it has been a while since I had such delicious yakitori! It's a casual and welcoming restaurant that you can easily visit without any pretense.

The specialty tsunagi was definitely delicious. Personally, I was impressed by the seared liver with green onion and salt. There aren't many places around here (Ochanomizu) that have this kind of red lantern vibe, but serve delicious food, so it might come in handy in that sense. However, the interior of the restaurant felt a bit cluttered.

I went for a quick drink after work. When passing by the front of the restaurant, there are always customers. The liver was tender and delicious without any unpleasant smell. I also tried the "tsunagi" for the first time and it was delicious! The interior of the restaurant is not fancy, but the cost performance is good and the food is delicious, so I definitely want to use it again.

The location is a bit hard to find, but the atmosphere of the restaurant was nice. There weren't many seats, mainly tables or counter seating for about 30-40 people in total. The skewers were all delicious, especially the "tsunagi" skewer, but there is a limit of one skewer per person. I would definitely visit again to have that "tsunagi" skewer.

The liver is cheap but really delicious! It would be great if it were a non-smoking environment!

A cost-effective and easy-to-use restaurant. The pickled ginger tempura is recommended.

A cozy traditional izakaya with a lively atmosphere and affordable prices, making it perfect for going with close friends.