I heard about the most popular izakaya in town and decided to go check it out. The chicken skin skewers reminded me of something similar I had in Hakata before. They are sweet and savory, perfect with beer. If you find it too sweet, you can sprinkle some spices from the table. The draft beer is only 190 yen, cheaper than convenience stores. The staff and customers are mostly young, making the place lively. It's conveniently located right in front of the C6 exit of Ikebukuro Station. I will definitely visit again.

On a day off, I had some drinks during the day and got pretty drunk. My friend wanted to go to this place, so even though I was already full, I went along. We had 3 highballs, some appetizers, and 8 skewers. We didn't spend much money, sorry about that. It was all under 1,600 yen for the two of us. The skewers were crispy and had a sweet sauce like Nagoya-style wings. Even though I was already full, I felt like I could keep eating them. Sprinkling some spices from the table made them even more delicious. They were small, but at 50 yen each, the cost performance was great. I'll come back when I can eat a little more! Thank you for the meal!

Finally made it! The new era! They opened at 3pm, so we started drinking at 3pm (lol). The prices are cheap. I mean, 50 yen for one skewer is amazing! I came for the chicken skin skewers, but the other food menu items were also good. In the end, we ordered the large pyramid skewer four times. There were four of us, so was I eating a large pyramid skewer all by myself? (lol)

Arrived a little after 6 pm on a regular day. Luckily, there was only a small line outside, as there usually are a few people waiting at this time. The interior of the restaurant had a high ceiling, which was unusual for a ground floor location. All the staff appeared to be in their 20s, and they were friendly, energetic, and kind. The atmosphere was lively and bustling, with a younger crowd due to the low drink prices, like the amazing deal of 190 yen + tax for a draft beer. The seating charge was 330 yen including tax, and there was no charge for the small appetizer. We ordered two skewers of chicken skin, a thigh skewer, a gizzard skewer, and a deep-fried dish with extra seaweed. The drinks were served promptly, but the food took a while, especially the fried items. The chicken skin skewers took 25 minutes, and the deep-fried dish took 45 minutes, causing many people to cancel their orders out of impatience. The chicken skin skewers were freshly fried this time, unlike the pre-fried ones I had at the Kinshicho branch, making them much tastier. We also tried the thigh and gizzard skewers, which were also fried. It felt like we were having a fried food festival. The deep-fried dish with extra seaweed had a lot of seaweed and a generous portion, but the fish cake inside was small, and there was too much batter, giving it a taste similar to fried seaweed tempura. The menu wasn't very extensive, with no sashimi options, which might be tough for older customers. Overall, it was a good experience due to the affordable prices and cozy atmosphere.

In the middle of the day, I had 1L Mega Highball (450) and grilled chicken skin (50). Anyway, it's cheap! Especially the drinks! The Mega option is double the price but three times the amount, so it's a great dealヽ(=´▽`=)ﾉ Anything with a blue star can be upgraded to Mega☆ The famous grilled chicken skin is a must-order! It's not just cheap, it's actually delicious (*^^*) The crispy and chewy skin is so light and easy to eat♪ You can easily have 10 pieces by yourself♡ Sprinkle the special spices on the sweet and salty sauce of the grilled chicken skin, and you'll get addicted to the taste (๑´ڡ`๑) Can't stop, won't stop~♡ The alcohol goes down smoothly! It's a chain restaurant but I think it's really excellent (*^^*) Oh! I understand that they are busy, but the customer service is pretty bad, so please be aware. They may take 5 minutes to come after you ring the bell, and they might ignore requests for extra plates or other orders besides the initial one♡

We had a great time with friends at a lively place with very cheap drinks and a huge pyramid of chicken skin. The chicken skin was crispy, coated with a special sauce and pepper that was slightly sweet and salty, making it perfect to go with drinks. There were also special pepper and spicy condiments on the table for adjusting to personal taste. In addition to the specialty dish, the miso-grilled tofu was delicious with a crispy exterior and soft interior, perfectly complemented by the miso sauce. The spicy Taiwanese-style tofu was surprisingly tasty with a good kick of spice, which I personally enjoyed.

I visited a restaurant with a friend from my university days in Nagoya for the first time. My friend recommended that we drink at a place where we can reminisce about our student days and drink cheaply. The highballs and beers were inexpensive, and the appetizers were also very affordable. I thought it was a great value! I recommend the liver and skewer platter.

I had been curious about this chain restaurant for a while and finally visited for the first time. We arrived at 6:00 pm and were told we could stay for up to 2 hours. Three colleagues from work joined me. The location was great, right in front of the entrance to the underground, which was especially convenient on a rainy day. We had made a reservation and were seated on the second floor. As expected, the seats and chairs were extremely cramped! We started with ordering draft beer. The size of the glass was small, as expected for the price. My colleague ordered a Calpis Chu-Hi, which also came in a small glass with lots of ice and disappeared quickly (laughs). We also ordered jellyfish and umeshiso. The portions were small, almost like an appetizer. A third colleague joined us and sat next to me, creating a lot of pressure (laughs). The restaurant quickly filled up with young office workers. Soon, even more people sat behind us, making it almost impossible to move due to the tight space (laughs). We ordered the famous grilled skewers, but they only tasted like salt. Other skewers and dishes we ordered also lacked flavor, tasting only of salt and pepper. We decided to order the mega size for everything, but the mega highball, which was supposed to be twice the price for three times the amount, was weak and tasted mostly like soda water (laughs). I tried to eat more skewers, but the monotonous taste made it difficult to eat a lot. Since all the dishes were salty, I switched back to draft beer for my third drink and we finished up. The bill came to around 8,300 yen for the three of us. We were asked to leave around 8:00 pm. I'm not sure why this place is so popular with so many customers. I won't be coming back.

I don't intend to praise just for the sake of it, but it was quite good. Two longstanding footwear stores in Ikebukuro have closed recently, one near the north exit called "O Footwear Store" and the other at this location called "K Footwear Store." Both were run by local prominent figures. As someone who has lived in Ikebukuro West Exit for over 35 years, I have some feelings about it. Now, this is a prominent location at the five-way intersection of the west exit. It is next to "Kimitzuka." I've been watching it since the footwear stores closed. Some days, I pass by this place several times a day. Therefore, I couldn't help but notice some unpleasant aspects even before the opening. It felt a bit out of place to see them make a big fuss about opening without paying much attention to the neighbors and passersby. However, the local people who use it generally give it good reviews. For example, some employees of a certain restaurant buy the cheap "denkushi" skewers from this store in quantities of 20 or 30 for takeout. I have also tried the "denkushi" skewers at a certain drinking establishment. So, when the opportunity arose, I decided to try them. The "denkushi" skewers (55 yen) were surprisingly good. They are not comparable to skewers that cost hundreds of yen each, but compared to the "secret skin skewers" (77 yen) at "Torii-Ichizu," which opened around the same time on Romance Street where "Shoya" used to be, these skewers had a crispy surface, tender meat, and felt like a larger portion. "Torii-Ichizu" seems to spread the skin out on the skewer, while this store packs a considerable amount of skin into the skewer. And all this for 55 yen per skewer (excluding tax). I think that's impressive. It goes well with table items like salt and pepper seasoning. The "denkushi red" skewers (99 yen) seasoned with spicy sauce and spices were also good. The "chicken dashi oden" (418 yen) had a sweet taste, but the broth was gentle and comforting, with a subtle flavor. A seating charge of 330 yen was included. On this day, we were served a macaroni and bacon mayo salad-like dish as a complimentary item. Along with the skewers, we also had the "cabbage with salt sauce" (275 yen). Two oolong highballs and the total came to 2,563 yen. It filled me up nicely and I thought it was good. Thank you for the meal. There is a contradiction or gap in the way media coverage and praise are given to adults who volunteer, with the former being a regular student who becomes a volunteer and the latter being a former delinquent who becomes a volunteer. As someone who has worked in sales for a long time, I understand this psychological technique, but personally, I do not prefer this approach. The initial discussion I mentioned is also an excuse for me to evaluate consistently based on that belief. (By Kyoka Shukuu, 1/20/2023) (24 votes/3.11)

New era. This is a shop that is rapidly expanding its stores amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It could be said that the stores increased precisely because of the pandemic. I won't go into details, but there was a time when there were lines every day at the Akihabara store, which helped increase its recognition. The specialty here is chicken skin skewers, but they also offer a variety of meat-based snacks. Among them is the curry pork cutlet skewer. That's why I occasionally use this place. It's a pork cutlet skewer coated with a homey curry, topped with Fukujinzuke. The taste is as expected, but it's convenient to have a curry menu at a low-cost izakaya. The prices are low, so the clientele and staff are often young, but for those who don't mind that, it's a good option.

Finally visited this place I've been curious about, as the second stop on a Saturday. The inside was packed with young people. Managed to squeeze in at a small table facing each other with two older gentlemen. What are "denkushi" skewers? And only 50 yen each? Ordered four to start and found them tasty, though personally a bit too sweet. Sprinkled plenty of their secret pepper on them. Also tried the seaweed tempura (probably "isobeage"). Cheap and generous portions. Highballs are only 150 yen each. Had two each and spent 2,000 yen for two people! Not sure how they can afford to increase wages with prices like this, but it's really helpful. Hope the young drinkers keep coming and supporting this place.

- Restaurant Name: Denshoku New Era Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Branch - NPS (Customer Recommendation Score 0-10): 7 points - Order: Range of items from ¥99 to ¥399. Appearance and taste are good (the chicken skin is sweet and delicious, overall good value for money, drinks are also reasonably priced). - Ordering Method: Guided to a seat on the 2nd floor, ordered from an employee, call button available. - Product Quality: 80 points, Service: 80 points, Cleanliness: 78 points. - Overall rating: 79 points out of 100. - General satisfaction: Affordable izakaya with multi-level store. - Toilet: Washlet, Cleanliness: Average - Power outlet: No, Wi-Fi: No - Would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I went drinking with my senior and coworker at Denkushi, which is about a 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro West Exit. They had made a reservation for us, and we enjoyed their famous cheap skewers. We drank plenty of cheap highballs, and the total bill for three people was around 8000 yen. The cost performance was amazing. Thank you for the meal!

I decided to go to Ikebukuro with close friends to drink cheaply and enjoyably. This restaurant is known for being very affordable and delicious, making it popular among drinkers. It is very close to Ikebukuro Station West Exit, with good access. The prices are low, the seats are comfortable, and the atmosphere is pleasant. We ordered plenty of beer and energetic appetizers. The complimentary dish was seasoned glass noodles, which went well with the drinks. Quail eggs arrived quickly, adding color to the table. The drool-inducing chicken had a powerful flavor and a good texture. The chicken yukke with soft chicken and egg yolk was smooth and delicious. The well-balanced sauce tied everything together nicely. Then came the pyramid of chicken skin skewers, with a crispy texture and a unique flavor that everyone can recognize. It was addictive and we could eat as many as we wanted. Next, we had skewered meatballs, which were like fried meatballs and paired perfectly with beer. The highlight was the curry cutlet skewer, which was a cutlet curry without rice. The curry had just the right amount of spice, along with pickles and the fatty texture of the skewered cutlet. It was a fantastic idea for an appetizer. Enjoying rich and delicious appetizers with beer while chatting with old friends made this restaurant one of the best places to visit. I will definitely visit other branches as well in the future.

I went to see a foreign artist's live performance after a long time. It was fun! Since it was late, the options for dinner were limited. I decided to skip ramen due to the time. I went to a nearby bar alone. It's always crowded with young people. I see, it's cheap! Highball for 150 yen! The appetizer was sweet potato. I ordered Taiwan-style cold tofu and sake. The minced meat and spice aroma are Taiwanese. I also tried the famous fried chicken skin skewer, which was surprisingly crispy and refreshing. It tasted like rice crackers, but the sauce was a bit too sweet. It would be nice to have some salt or other flavors. Seasoning with table spices was a good idea.

I ordered a tempura set and 10 times seaweed tempura. I feel guilty eating fried food, but the 10 times seaweed tempura is really good. The draft beer is cheap which is a relief. And then I had a highball. I knew there was a seating fee of 300 yen, but I just noticed for the first time that there is a 10% late-night charge. Maybe because I entered late. The sub-total includes a 10% late-night charge, and then there's an additional 10% consumption tax on top of that. I was surprised that the total came to about 600 yen with the seating fee, late-night charge, and consumption tax. Going alone late at night for a short time feels like a waste.

Second time drinking alone. This was my third or fourth visit, but I haven't reviewed it yet. When I ordered potato salad at the end, I was surprised to see a huge bowl, almost like the ramen bowl from a trendy ramen shop. The waiter who brought it said that not many people order it alone. Well, then they should have told me it was this big when I ordered it! However, I managed to finish it. The taste was good, delicious. But if you order this, you could probably just keep drinking with this alone (laughs). The next morning, my weight was over 1 kilogram heavier than the day before.

I found this place while wandering around Ikebukuro West Exit area during my free time before a meetup. It was just past 5 PM but the place was quite lively. New Era seemed to be a good choice as the drinks were very cheap, even cheaper than convenience stores! The staff, mostly young, were plentiful and efficient, making the service smooth despite the shortage of staff in the food and beverage industry. They had a machine for pouring draft beer, ensuring consistent quality, which was a plus for a beer lover like me. They also offered a variety of dishes like skewers and oden. It's a good spot for both casual meetups and serious drinking sessions. I only had a light drink this time, but I look forward to coming back for a proper drinking session next time.

First visit, went alone to a new unknown restaurant. Heard about it from a friend on social media. Seems like their selling point is cheap beer. Also tried their fried chicken skin, which I'm not usually a fan of, but it was surprisingly delicious!

Ikebukuro Station 1 minute walk "Denshushi New Era Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Store" This time, I ordered a la carte after being seated. Ordered items (* indicates favorite menu) - Denshushi ¥55 - Denshushi Red ¥99 - Draft beer ¥209 - Highball ¥165 Denshushi is a specialty, so I thought it would come out quickly, but it took a little time to appear. It was not freshly made, but rather lukewarm. The seasoning was quite strong, almost to the point of "Is there really no salt in this!?" One stick was enough. It's a great cost performance snack that goes well with alcohol. Denshushi Red is a spicy type. The drinks were beer for ¥190 and highball for ¥150, which is incredibly cheap. Soft drinks are more expensive! I visited here for the third round after seeing it on SNS. There is also a cover charge, so it may not be cheaper than a convenience store, but it's great in terms of cost performance to sit in a cool place and have a quick drink. ------- Useful Memo ------- * Visit date ☆ Discovered the restaurant on SNS ① Cover charge ¥300 ② Even at a late hour, it is still popular.