It's a familiar place. It's nice that you can order yakitori one skewer at a time. You can smoke electronic cigarettes in the tatami area. I noticed that credit cards are not accepted. Only cash or PayPay is accepted. Be careful if you're treating someone else.

On my third visit, I found that the large size drinks may not be the best value. The Nira-Tama this time had natto in it - delicious! And the carrot salad with pizza potato was still tasty. I appreciate that the restroom is clearly separated for men and women.

This is a cost-effective izakaya located deep in the drinking district of Nakano. While the beer at places like "大はてけてけ" or "とり一途" may be cheaper, the food here is more delicious in my opinion. Especially the "ニラ玉" is a must-try menu item that you'll finish in no time. The fact that you can choose individual yakitori skewers is great. I always end up ordering the overflowing yakitori and potato fries. With four people, you can definitely enjoy a satisfying meal here!

I visited the restaurant around 7 pm on a weekday. Most of the seats at the front were taken, but I was seated at the counter at the back, which allowed me to enjoy my drink quietly. The counter at this restaurant is spacious and deep, which is nice. When I sat down, the staff brought a small whiteboard with the menu written on it, saying "Tonight we have a great selection of sashimi." I ordered the shirako with ponzu sauce and fresh octopus sashimi. Soon, the draft beer and dishes arrived. Both were beautifully presented. The shirako was well-prepared, light yet creamy, and went well with grated radish. The octopus sashimi was tender and the texture of the suckers was particularly enjoyable. It was my first time having fish dishes at this place, and everything was fresh and the seaweed garnish was delicious. Midway through the sashimi, I ordered a Mega Jockey Hoppy set. It's equivalent to three regular glasses. I poured it lightly to enjoy the richness. I paired it with the spicy mapo tofu with offal. The hot and spicy mapo flavor with offal stir-fried with Sichuan pepper was delicious, one of my favorite dishes. I also had the classic macaroni salad and potato fries. The macaroni salad had a hint of chili powder but was not too spicy, with tuna adding a creamy flavor. The potato fries were hot and satisfying. They were a bit salty, but the ketchup helped balance it out. I had a total of five glasses of Mega Hoppy, enjoying the hoppy mood of the night. When I'm in the mood for hoppy, I will definitely come back to this place. Thank you for the delicious meal.

On Thursday in Nakano, I visited here alone for the first time. They have a mobile order system, so I placed my order on my smartphone. The staff is small in number, but efficient without needing to call them. I ordered a draft beer and a few appetizers. The miso flavored grilled skewers were delicious with a rich taste and tender texture! I switched to Hoppy for my drink and had a few more. I was in a great mood by the end! Thank you for the meal!

There might be times when you feel like having yakiton rather than yakitori. This day was exactly one of those days. Despite not researching the area properly, I wandered the streets and stumbled upon a perfect restaurant that matched my mood. The menu was filled with various types of yakiton, which I don't eat often. I randomly ordered and it turned out to be quite good. The wasabi-flavored hormone skewer was especially delicious, a definite must-order for next time. What surprised me was the huge size of the beer. As a grown man, I struggled to hold it with one hand without using the handle. I don't have small hands by any means, so it was quite a shock. This restaurant is a great place to enjoy a satisfying drink and feel like you're getting a good deal.

The restaurant has tables, counters, and traditional tatami seating, making it suitable for small or large groups. It's convenient and easy to use for casual drinking occasions. By becoming a free app member, you can receive gifts based on your visit points, as well as regular coupons for a complimentary item. Starting with a draft beer, I ordered the Harumi sashimi and macaroni salad using the coupon. The macaroni salad was quickly served and tasted just as expected, perfect for nibbling on. The free Harumi sashimi was tender with a delicious sauce and yuzu pepper, perfect for pairing with drinks. I also tried the Megahoppy, which was heavy but satisfying to drink. I ordered the fried chicken and corn butter as well, both were delicious. The corn butter had a perfect balance of buttery and sweet flavors. The teppanyaki fried rice was served on a hot plate, adding to the experience with its sizzling sound and aroma. It was flavorful and satisfying, just like the rest of the meal. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I left feeling full and satisfied.

After a long time, I went drinking in Nakano and visited Chikuzen-ya for the first round. They have a wide variety of items and the prices are wallet-friendly overall. Ordering through mobile is convenient as you can order at your own pace. Thank you for the meal.

After the Passive Smoking Prevention Law, one of the important criteria for choosing a drinking establishment is whether smoking is allowed or not. I mistakenly thought there was a smoking room when I saw the smoking mark, but it turned out smoking was not allowed at the table. I started with a draft beer for 490 yen. For snacks, I chose the recommended menu items: cold pork liver sashimi for 390 yen, steamed clams in sake for 350 yen, and the recommended Negi-tama (egg and leek) for 280 yen from the grand menu. I finished the draft beer and moved on to the next menu item... I ordered a Mega Hoppy for 750 yen, which is equivalent to three regular beers at 250 yen each, making it quite cost-effective. The pork liver sashimi was light with sesame oil, ponzu, soy sauce, and crunchy green onions. The steamed clams were a bit sandy due to incomplete sand removal, and the broth was a bit light. Sprinkling some salt might be just right. The Negi-tama was like a pizza, with about three eggs' worth of egg on a large plate, topped with leeks. The dashi-flavored egg alone was delicious, but the half-cooked leeks were a bit tough. Overall, the total cost for drinks was 1250 yen and for food was 1020 yen. Despite being quite full, the meal was very affordable, almost like a lunch set.

In the midst of this chaos, we planned to go to Nakano store and try the "Baka Mori" challenge by ordering the Baka Mori Potato Fry for 480 yen and the Baka Mori Karaage for 680 yen. We originally thought we would only order one dish, but ended up ordering two, which was quite daring! The Highball specialist Nanazou-chan had a Mega Highball, while I shared a bottle of Kinmiya with her. We also got some oolong tea and ice to share. In the end, it was mostly San-chan who took on the challenge almost single-handedly, as the Potato Fairy worked hard to make up for the missing member. The two beautiful ladies were eating and drinking at their own pace, and it was a fun and enjoyable experience. Thank you for joining me in this silly challenge, looking forward to the next time!

I participated in an off-meeting to conquer the Bakamori at Chikuzen-ya. However, this restaurant was not the first one we went to, but the fourth one. By now, my stomach was feeling quite full. Furthermore, the reliable woman who confidently claimed that she could eat French fries even when full had already gone home. In a quite disadvantageous situation, the drinking party started with just three people. As planned, we ordered the Bakamori French fries and the Bakamori fried chicken. The other two besides me said they weren't big fans of French fries, so I became the designated French fry eater. Despite being told that my eating was scary, I ate the French fries relentlessly. I thought it would be bad if I stopped halfway, so I ate non-stop until I finished them. At least for this year, I think I'll be fine without eating French fries anymore.

Nakano day drinking 4th place♪ This is the main spot! We were planning to have a feast, but our potato expert chee left. With just the three of us, not particularly young or big eaters, can we finish the food? Cheers with a Mega Highball (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ Finally, a Mega size, so happy! We ordered the ☆Baka Mori Karaage☆ and ☆Baka Mori Potato Fries☆. Oh man, both were seriously huge portions, just looking at them was overwhelming haha. If I knew this, I would have drank more and destroyed my fullness control! (Maybe I was a bit rusty from not drinking for a while). I only had one potato fry, so I can't really say, but the karaage was juicy and crispy, really delicious! After eating this, Nanamomiki and Zouchan each bought some carbs on their way home, drunk people are scary, right? Oh, I got it! Maybe we got lost and walked around a lot, that's why! Let's go with that explanation. And as soon as I got home, I passed out from exhaustion (つ･ω･(-ω-*)ｽﾔｧ.. Well, it's no wonder I didn't feel hungry. Thanks for the meal!

The day after visiting the Nerima store, I immediately went to the Nakano store. The liver sashimi for 350 yen is advertised as low-temperature cooked, but I couldn't really feel the low-temperature aspect. It had no unpleasant smell and the sweet sauce was delicious. The homemade thick fried tofu for 380 yen tasted just like the freshly fried ones at a tavern, with plenty of condiments and undeniable deliciousness. The iron plate dumplings were delicious, even though it had been a while since I had eaten them. I wish there were more cucumbers and radishes. I would like the harami to be seared a little more after dipping it in miso sauce. Reading the title, it seems like I ate a ridiculous amount of food, but I didn't eat any of the items mentioned (laughs). So, the search for the "Ridiculous Portion Detective Agency" continues! (Day drinking)

There used to be a somewhat confusingly named izakaya called "Orenya" which has closed down. In its place, a chain izakaya has opened. I sat at the counter and ordered a medium-sized beer (490 yen + tax). Now, what should I eat? This place is known for its oversized menu items like the overflowing potato fries (480 yen + tax) or the overflowing fried chicken (680 yen + tax). So, I decided to challenge myself to see if I could finish the overflowing potato fries alone, but that's something that teenagers or YouTubers do, not a food reviewer in their 50s. Therefore, I ordered the cheapest guts (80 yen + tax) and liver (80 yen + tax) from the motsu-yaki menu. Since this place doesn't provide appetizers, I also ordered motsu with yuzu ponzu sauce (280 yen + tax) as a filler while waiting for the motsu to be grilled. I decided to skip the oversized items and go for the cheaper options that I'm familiar with. The first dish served was the motsu with yuzu ponzu sauce. It was sliced boiled guts topped with grated radish and ponzu sauce, with sliced onions at the bottom. I didn't taste any yuzu as expected, but there was yuzu pepper provided on the side, so that must be the yuzu flavor. After a while, the motsu-yaki arrived. At 80 yen + tax per skewer, it was one of the cheapest options around, but unfortunately, the taste was at the lowest level. It was clearly overcooked. I finished the remaining motsu with yuzu ponzu sauce with a lemon sour (350 yen + tax) and paid the bill. So, what I actually ate was the motsu with yuzu ponzu sauce and two skewers of motsu-yaki. But since I chose guts for the motsu-yaki and all the motsu in the motsu with yuzu ponzu sauce was sliced guts, I ended up eating guts from start to finish. Despite trying to avoid the overflowing potato fries or fried chicken, I ended up creating my own original dish - the overflowing guts.

I have been living in Nakano for almost 30 years, and the izakaya that has been operating in this location all this time, "Orenchi," has closed down. It was vacant for a while, but at the end of November, a new restaurant called "Chikuzenya" opened here. It always seems to be busy whenever I pass by, so I was thinking of giving it a try. Today, I went out to the station area in the evening to get my eldest daughter's new glasses. We ended up deciding to eat out because we were running late, and my daughter and wife said they wanted to try Chikuzenya, so the three of us visited for the first time. We entered the restaurant at 7:40 pm, and the seats visible from the entrance were almost full. When we mentioned that there were three of us, they said, "Please wait a moment while we prepare a table," and after about 5 minutes, we were seated in a private booth at the back. We ordered a draft beer for 490 yen and a yuzu honey lemon drink for my daughter, who recently started drinking, for 430 yen. She said she doesn't like beer because it's bitter. When the drinks arrived, we placed our food order. From the yakitori section, we ordered grilled chicken liver with sauce for 80 yen each, grilled chicken white meat with sauce for 120 yen, grilled pork cartilage with salt for 150 yen each, grilled pork skirt meat with salt for 150 yen each, grilled chicken lower esophagus with salt and wasabi for 180 yen each, and from the grilled dishes section, we ordered grilled chicken meatball with cheese for 230 yen, grilled chicken thigh with green onion and salt for 120 yen each. In addition to the grilled dishes, we ordered simmered tripe for 350 yen, fresh clam with wasabi pickles for 380 yen, grated yam for 380 yen, and tomato cheese bake for 480 yen. We also ordered a regular-sized vegetable salad for 480 yen, as the staff advised us that the "idiot-sized salad" was too much for us. I was surprised when the salad arrived - it was piled high with vegetables like in a Jiro-style ramen! Following the staff's advice to stop at the regular size was a good call, as it was already a large portion. We added more beer, rice crackers, and GariGari candy along the way, and I finished off with the delicious fried rice for 480 yen. The grilled dishes were a bit overcooked and tough, but overall, the satisfaction matched the price. The staff's service was good, and the food came out promptly despite the busy crowd. I will definitely consider coming back in the future.

Monday, December 2, 2019, 22:05 Only a few seats left, popular skewer set with five skewers for 650 yen. Beef tendon stew for 350 yen. Crazy portion of french fries for 480 yen. Choregi salad for 480 yen. Not so great lemon sour for 350 yen. Gari Gari Ramune for 430 yen. Gari Gari Ramune comes with one Gari Gari-kun ice cream. The yakiton is delicious. Cash payment only, not cashless payment available.

Draft beer and sour cocktails are around 490 yen. Cabbage side dish for 390 yen. The jumbo portion of french fries is 690 yen. This place has good value for the price. I want to eat the fries again.

It was the last day of a special event at the restaurant by chance. I played rock-paper-scissors with the staff, and if I won, the skewers were 33 yen, if it was a tie, they were half price, and if I lost, I had to challenge the regular price. I lost, but the skewers were delicious. The drinks, lemon sour and highball, were only 99 yen! It was a great deal. The additional gyoza was piping hot and delicious with plenty of juicy meat. The quail skewers were perfect with ketchup. There are tables, counters, and sunken kotatsu seating, and orders can be placed from each person's smartphone. The menu ranges from skewers to various appetizers, to the grilled ramen at the end, making it a user-friendly restaurant. I didn't have it today, but I also love the toro-tama natto-yaki, so I will definitely go back. Thank you for the meal.

I felt that the price, portion size, and customer service were all excellent at this restaurant. The attached photo is of the "baka-mori" potato dish, which is quite filling. I couldn't take on the challenge of the "baka-mori" fried chicken this time, but I would like to try it next time.

During the state of emergency, I visited early in the day. It's great that they allow children. I wanted to eat the super-sized cabbage salad, but unfortunately they weren't serving it during the state of emergency. Too bad! As for drinks, the mega-sized jugs here are a sight to see! The freshly squeezed lemon sour comes with a whole lemon, but since it's frozen, it takes a while to enjoy it fully. The mega size has a lot of ice, so it's a bit diluted, and even after two drinks, it wasn't enough. The grilled pork exceeded my expectations, which was a nice surprise. My child enjoyed the tasty sauce.