I visited "Akato" for the first time, a place I had been curious about for a while. [Today's Order] Assorted sashimi (3 pieces) Spring vegetable ohitashi Pork-wrapped grilled with Taniyama ginger Yakisoba The variety of sake is rich, especially the "Today's special sake @330 yen" is a great deal. They pour it generously in the glass (or rather, it overflows). I asked for the assorted sashimi with 3 pieces, but they kindly added one more, making it 4 pieces. Both the food and sake were delicious, and I am very satisfied!

There were quite a few major Japanese sake brands available, such as Juyondai, Tsuruno Koshi, Tan sake, and Dassai. They generously poured 100ml of sake into small overflowing cups, with an additional plate underneath, making it a great deal! Especially the 300 yen service sake, where you can order one cup per person, so I ordered three different kinds. I would like to come back for this deal. On this day, it seemed like the two staff members were overwhelmed, so the food took a while to come out. To apologize for the wait, they served me liver and steak. It might be better to use this place as a second stop. Even though it was late, customers kept coming in one after another, and the place was full. The photo shows a sashimi platter with five types of fish, including fresh hokke which was rare and delicious water octopus!

I had been wanting to visit this place in the local Nishinakano and Nabeyoko shopping street. This was my first time here and I had three types of sake after beer. All the dishes were delicious.

Seafood salad is the best! The portion size and freshness are great. The female staff's customer service is also good.

The food, mainly focusing on fish dishes, is delicious. The beer is very cold and served promptly!

You can't go wrong with any dish you order. Everything is delicious and served quickly. The beer is ice cold and the sours are also tasty. It tends to be packed on weekend nights.

The restaurants in the 17th Avenue series are delicious. The white liver is very delicious and cheap, so I often go there.

It's easy to get to and delicious(^○^)

The grilled chicken and fish are all delicious.

On Friday night, I ended up working late and didn't arrive until 11:00 PM, but I was welcomed without any unpleasant looks. I was so hungry that I first ordered a spicy cod roe rice ball (350 yen) and crushed plum wine (500 yen?). The rice ball was bigger than I expected, so I was satisfied. The pickles were delicious. Next, I had grilled chicken skewers (120 yen per piece), grilled silver hirasu with yuzu sauce (800 yen), and chilled tofu (350 yen). The grilled chicken was crispy and juicy. The silver hirasu, a white fish, was plump and elegantly seasoned, even the skin was delicious. And the chilled tofu was amazing. The tofu was firm and tasty, topped with a generous amount of green onions, myoga, ginger, and bonito flakes in a perfect balance. It was surprisingly delicious. For my second drink, I tried the "Wawawa" Junmai sake from Nagano as the daily special (500 yen). It was a brand I had never seen before, but I trusted it would be delicious since it was from Nagano, and it turned out to be a good choice. The variety of sake and the quality of the dishes exceeded my expectations for this type of restaurant. The food was carefully prepared. (Ingen) I actually intended to have ramen for dinner, but I ended up at a bar due to the late hour. So, I ordered a rice ball first, but when I saw the sake lined up in the fridge, I couldn't resist and ended up ordering the Junmai Daiginjo "Juyondai Hommaru" (glass, 900 yen). It was a regular brew, but it had a rich and straightforward flavor that was very delicious. However, considering the cost, I then ordered the "Joppari," a cheap Aomori sake for 300 yen. It was smooth and tangy, typical of cheap sake. As I was enjoying my drinks, my wife ordered a sake from Nagano, so I decided to try the "Dai Shinshu" (700 yen), a mid-range sake. It was dry yet aromatic and quite enjoyable. Around 11:30 PM, the Asian part-time female staff bid farewell, and a female owner in a traditional Japanese apron appeared, suddenly giving the place a small Japanese restaurant vibe. As I've grown accustomed to drinking at home, going out to drink seems a bit foolish, but when I can't drink at home as often, I start to long for those moments where I can enjoy the seasonal changes while savoring a drink. When autumn comes, I want freshly grated daikon, and in winter, I want freshly squeezed sake. As I become unable to buy a variety of sake, I start to appreciate the shops that offer a selection of sake that allow me to feel the changing seasons. (Kuma)

I went to the gym late at night, then decided to have dinner after 10 pm. I could have bought fish or sashimi at the supermarket and eaten at home, but I felt a bit lonely. So, I started wandering around looking for a place to eat and drink in the neighborhood. I ended up at Akatoudengai and Akachu, a place that is open even on Sunday nights. They had a good selection of sake like Amamane from Akita, Yamagata Kometsuru, and Iwate Shirami, as well as shochu like 3M's Ichikaku Maou. I ordered a glass of Kuro Satsuma, a plate of 5 skewers, cream cheese with changja topping, and yuzu peel daikon in sweet vinegar (100 yen). The appetizer was "Okawakame no Ohitashi," which had a nice aroma like tsurumurasaki. The skewers were heart, gizzard, cartilage, thigh, and head. I really like the texture of changja. It's a bit junky to eat it with cream cheese, but it goes well with alcohol. The yuzu peel daikon in sweet vinegar was refreshing and perfect for the hot summer. It was a great snack for 100 yen. In addition to the regular menu, I also ordered the salt-grilled sweetfish. I want to go sweetfish fishing. I then had Maou and ordered a hearty beef tendon fried rice. The waiter kindly asked if I was okay with the portion, which was equivalent to two bowls of rice. It was already past 11:30, but I decided to go for it and ordered the beef tendon fried rice. The waiter also offered to wrap it up for me, but I finished it all since there wasn't much left. It's now 11:30, and I hope I won't get acid reflux in the morning. The restaurant charges a seating fee of 300 yen (appetizers are complimentary). I briefly thought that a 300 yen appetizer is the same as a seating fee, but Akatoudengai offers carefully selected Japanese sake, shochu, and seasonal dishes on both weekdays and Sunday nights. Good night.

I visited this restaurant after seeing on Tabelog that they are open even on Sundays. It is a bit far from Shin-Nakano, but still within walking distance. The location was a bit hard to find, but I managed to meet up with my friend there. We started with sashimi, and when we ordered a 3-piece assortment, the lady serving us gave us an extra piece with a smile. That was a nice surprise. The sashimi was fresh and beautifully presented. The crab salad was delicious. The grilled shirako was the best I've ever had. Everything we ordered was a hit. The yakitori was also great, as expected from a restaurant specializing in it. However, I felt that the sake brands were a bit pricey, which ended up increasing our bill.

A restaurant in the Nakano area, part of the expanding 17th Street Group. While the other stores are named "17th Street ** Store" or have names related to the owner Mr. Tokuda, for some reason this store is called "Akato" and pronounced as "Let". It's like the one child in the family with a unique name. I had some drinks and food at another store, but wanted to have a few more drinks with a friend so we visited this place. I ordered a small bottle of beer/ Akahoshi (600 yen before tax) and my friend ordered sake/ Juyondai (800 yen before tax) for a toast. We also ordered pickled onions in soy sauce (300 yen before tax) and cheese potato with cod roe (550 yen before tax) as snacks. My friend was surprised by the pickled onions, thinking they were different from what they expected, but they were definitely pickled onions. If you find the sweetness of the soy sauce bothersome, you can try adding some shichimi chili pepper from the table. My friend had a puzzled expression after trying the cheese potato with cod roe, and when asked, they mentioned that there were carrots in it. Indeed, there were carrots, but what's wrong with a few carrots? The cheese potato with cod roe from Tochioage was too long to write on the menu board. Since neither dish pleased my friend, we added a dish of vinegar-soaked seaweed, a specialty from my friend's hometown (350 yen before tax). However, even after trying the seaweed, my friend's expression remained unchanged. I took a bite and found the texture quite rough, so I thought maybe that's why they didn't like it. When I tried to comfort them by saying, "See, the seaweed tastes different in Sanriku compared to Tokyo," they just responded coldly with, "No, this is how seaweed is." It seemed like we wouldn't be able to find the right dish that my friend would enjoy no matter what we ordered, so we ordered another round of sake and asked for the bill. However, this time it was my turn to have a puzzled look as the bill included a 300 yen per person charge for a table fee and appetizer, but we didn't see any appetizers being served. Could it be that my friend, who didn't like the snacks we ordered, ate both appetizers when I wasn't looking?

From Aome Street to Nabe Alley, heading towards Jukkansaka, I had the Pork Braised Lunch Set for 850 yen at "Akatou" on the right hand side, about 2 minutes away. There was a sign saying "Lunch now available" on the side of the intersection at Nabe Alley, so I decided to change my plans and try this restaurant (although I wonder if it's okay to put a sign on the sidewalk...). Due to the season, the side facing the road was wide open. The restaurant with about 6 counter seats and several table seats had a distinct izakaya atmosphere. Sitting beside two other groups of customers, the staff informed me that there were only two lunch options available for today. It seemed that the limited menu had already sold out. I chose the Pork Braised Lunch set over the Mackerel Miso option. I requested less rice. While waiting, I glanced around the restaurant and noticed that they had some unique sake brands. It seems like they are really serious about their evening business. In addition to the main dish, the meal came with pickles (possibly homemade), a small side dish, rice, and miso soup. Besides the braised pork, there was a small portion of potato salad on the side. Overall, the flavors were quite strong. The miso soup, with a strong bonito flavor, would probably appeal to most people, but the pickles with a strong sour taste might be a bit divisive. The small side dish, which was like a vermicelli salad, was too oily for my taste. The braised pork had a robust seasoning that went well with the rice (although the meat quality was average considering the price). They mentioned that you could have extra rice and miso soup if you wanted, which might be appealing to those who like hearty and heavily seasoned dishes. Personally, I like pickles and miso soup, but overall, the meal was a bit too heavy for me. Thank you for the meal.

<Store Overview & Location> This seafood izakaya restaurant opened in July 2011 in a shopping street called "Nabe Yoko" near Tokyo Metro Shin-Nakano Station. It is part of the group "17 Banchi" and is located south of Shin-Nakano Station, towards Tokura Saka, not far from Milk Roll and across from Menya Chisei. The restaurant offers excellent value for money, with delicious and fresh seafood dishes, a wide variety of menu options, a great selection of sake, and strong alcoholic drinks like sour and highball. The service is quick and attentive, with a friendly and masculine manager. The reviewer enjoyed dishes like ankimo whitefish liver, grilled conger eel, grilled tuna cheek, grilled clams, and shirasu rice bowl, all of which were delicious and reasonably priced. The restaurant also offers a "Sake Relay" event where customers can get a free drink after having eight cups of sake within a month. Overall, the reviewer highly recommends this restaurant in the competitive dining area near Nakano Station.

This is a lively izakaya just a stone's throw away from where I used to live! The food and sake here are delicious, especially the sashimi and sea bream rice. If you're not sure what to order, just tell the staff your preferences and they'll recommend a variety of dishes for you. They have a wide selection of sake to choose from as well. It may be a bit pricey, but it's definitely worth it! I recommend going with close friends or a loved one to enjoy the experience.

Next to "Yu-oh," there is a store. About a year and a half ago, I read a review of someone (not "a certain person") and decided to give it a try. Looking at the menu, the cost performance seemed quite high, just like the review mentioned. This store is also part of the "Ju-nanabanchi" group, and all the restaurants in this group seem to be similar in that aspect. I don't remember exactly what I ordered at that time, but I do remember the "mentaiko udon" I ordered last was a bit... What I remember vividly is the female staff member who kept turning her back to me and staring at the TV hanging on the wall. I thought about playing a prank on her, but I decided against it because I didn't want to cause any trouble. I went back to the restaurant again about two weeks ago. I ordered... Decanter wine, asparagus, and scallops butter-grilled, grilled sea bream with wine, and a salad was served as an appetizer. The next dish that arrived was the "asparagus and scallops butter-grilled." It consisted of a few pieces of asparagus cut into smaller portions and three scallops placed on a generous bed of lettuce - more lettuce! The "grilled sea bream" took a while to arrive, so I decided to order an additional item - thick grilled egg with cream cheese and sake lees. The "cream cheese and sake lees" had several small pieces of cream cheese placed on top of a generous amount of sake lees. It was essentially sake lees topped with cream cheese, so I ended up just eating the sake lees halfway through. I like sake lees, so I didn't have much to complain about, but they might want to consider the balance. The "thick grilled egg" was a hot and delicious rolled omelet - no complaints about that! As a side note (thanks to the influence of "a certain person"...), the "grilled sea bream" still hadn't arrived. The staff members were laughing and seemed to be playing around. I had to ask my wife to remind them, as it would have caused a scene if I did it myself. It seemed like they had forgotten about it. Eventually, they started grilling it, and something was brought as a service - I don't remember what it was. I have also been to "Ju-nanabanchi," "Jozo," and the newly opened "Jozo" near the north exit of Nakano Station, but this restaurant seems a bit too laid-back. If it were a huge chain, I would have given up from the start... The manager (whoever that is), maybe you should tighten the reins a bit!