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I went to this restaurant with my colleagues from work. We received several recommendations for restaurants, but I was in the mood for meat so we chose this place. The deciding factor was the picture of the half-raw liver skewer that looked delicious! It had been a while since I had eaten yakitori. The beer was a bit pricey, over 600 yen for a glass, which was a bold pricing strategy. However, the fact that you could order sake from half a cup at a reasonable price was appreciated. There was a decent selection of sake, including some rare brands, so I decided to try sake instead of beer. The appetizer was a potato salad with Iburi Gakko (smoked pickles). It had a familiar taste, similar to convenience store potato salad, but the smoked pickles didn't stand out much. Was it necessary to include them? The first dish we ordered was the liver skewer, and after taking a bite, I was amazed! It had a melting texture and was almost raw. The quality of the ingredients seemed fresh enough to be eaten sashimi-style, so the cooking was kept to a minimum. It was undeniably delicious. Next, we tried the "tsukune" (chicken meatballs). It had a perfect texture, not too soft or too firm, and the sauce was delicious, not too thick or too thin. It was so tasty that it didn't need any additional toppings like raw egg yolk. We then tried a cut called "sori," a part I had never heard of before. The meat was surprisingly large on a short skewer. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It was incredibly delicious. Unlike the liver skewer, there was no raw part, and it wasn't overcooked, so the meat juices overflowed. The cooking skill was impressive. It was priced at 250 yen per skewer, which was not cheap, but considering the quality, it was actually quite cost-effective. We also ordered white liver, gizzard, heart, and Achilles tendon, and they were all really delicious. Especially the heart was cooked to a minimum, almost sashimi-like, and incredibly tender. The kidney and chouchin (lantern) had a slightly unpleasant smell due to their parts, so I personally didn't enjoy them. The way they cooked the meat was the best I've had at a yakitori restaurant. However, if you prefer your meat well-cooked, this might not be the place for you, as they tend to keep the cooking to a minimum. The flavor was mainly salt-based, which complemented the alcohol well. The sauce was not overpowering, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through. This was a very positive impression, as many restaurants tend to mask the taste of poor-quality ingredients with sauce. The menu was not extensive, mainly focusing on yakitori. They do offer hot pot for groups, but the real standout here is the delicious yakitori. The skill of the chef in grilling the meat to perfection was truly impressive. It was a very delicious experience.