I had some business in Okachimachi. They seemed to offer a lunch menu, but I felt like drinking today so I ordered a draft beer. Since it didn't seem like the kind of place where you linger, I ordered some yakitori right when the beer arrived. I got chicken thigh, meatball, and chicken tenderloin, all with salt seasoning. They were priced at 100 yen per skewer, but these types of places often require a minimum order of two skewers. Oh well, it's cheap. I also added some dumplings, thinking they might go well with the beer. The appetizer was a light and refreshing glass noodle dish. I couldn't quite figure out the taste. When I had drunk about half of my beer, the skewers arrived. They were okay, nothing special. The price matched the quality. The dumplings were surprisingly delicious. I remember seeing a dumpling set meal on the lunch menu. I might try that next time. The highball was only 199 yen, a steal, but I was too scared to order a second one, so I stuck with the draft beer. They also had chicken liver on the menu, but I decided to skip it. This place is better for a quick drink and snack rather than lingering around.

The skewers are decent, but not top tier. They are crispy and I prefer them over the higher-end skewers. The menu is quite extensive. The prices are not super cheap, but still reasonable. Note that the "sesame spinach salad" is actually "boiled spinach with sesame dressing." It's not a traditional Japanese dish, so keep that in mind when ordering. Overall, it's okay.

I used this place as a time-killer before going to the restaurant I had reserved. Popular places in this area were all full, so I ended up at a place where I didn't have to wait. They had highballs for 199 yen, all skewers for 99 yen (with a minimum order of 2), and gold skewers for 55 yen. The taste was not bad, but the visual presentation was a bit disappointing. Furthermore, it took too long for the food to come out, and I got tired of waiting. I usually have good luck choosing restaurants based on my intuition, but this experience made me realize I should check reviews before deciding next time.

Located in front of Okachimachi Station, so it is conveniently located. I visited around 12 pm on a weekday and it was not crowded, so I was able to get a seat right away. I ordered the fried chicken set meal for 750 yen. It came with salad and miso soup, so I felt satisfied with the price. The fried chicken might have a slightly thick batter. The grilled chicken bowl for lunch seems to be highly recommended, so I would like to try it next time I visit.

When it comes to eating, Akihabara or Okachimachi are good options, heading north... along the way until you reach the corner of Takoya due to the traffic lights... Oh, when did this happen... "Toritheater" is a fine yakitori restaurant. Come to think of it, I want to find a yakitori restaurant to visit regularly. I love skewers, skewers, skewers... I think of the restaurant Nine; I prefer to visit with confidence that it will be delicious, but surprisingly, there are not many yakitori restaurants where you can try yakitori for lunch. The staff during lunchtime is in a hurry, which can make you avoid certain menu items. In this reality, finding a new restaurant that you can trust is quite difficult. I must try it out. It's quite crowded... haha, I think the inbound food and beverage industry professionals must be relieved. It's not good to be crowded, but it's essential for the restaurant to prosper. The tables are small, and it seems like the restaurant wants to accommodate as many customers as possible. I observe the yakitori, and for lunch, I see the presence of "Yakitori Don." Oh well, it seems like a place that encourages daytime drinking. You can add individual items as much as you want. Oh well, the menu is so extensive that it's hard to choose. I chose "Ebi Fry," "Gyoza," and "Toritheater," a yakitori place, but I chose fried food + gyoza. Yakitori and fried food, plus gyoza, can be quite enjoyable. "Ebi Fry," "Gyoza," and "Yakitori Don" - for some reason, "Excuse me~" even though they are busy, there is no shortcut in the trial lunch. The yakitori, which I had low expectations for, is good. It's not incredibly delicious, but it's acceptable. It includes four types of yakitori. There is no sign of pre-steaming before grilling, they are grilling the yakitori. The Ebi Fry, although it feels like a side dish, is not bad. The gyoza, which I had zero expectations for, is "Gyoza Sakaba" - better than expected. Quite an acceptable taste. The only thing that doesn't suit my taste is the white rice. It's the sticky type, and I don't like that kind of rice. It's not that it's been steamed after being cooked, but it has too much water, resulting in a soft texture. I don't like soft rice, so the texture doesn't suit me, and the rice doesn't go down well. However, at a yakitori drinking restaurant, it may be appropriate to have softer rice for the last meal. Since everything else was good except for the white rice, I will make a note of this restaurant for an evening drink. I would like to stop by casually when it gets warmer. Thank you for the meal~

After getting off at Okachimachi Station, there is a newly opened izakaya right nearby, offering a lunch set. It seems like it hasn't gained much popularity yet as it was empty during weekday lunch hours. There were two Chinese female staff members and a few people in the kitchen. I ordered the yakitori bowl for 750 yen (tax included). Even though they offered a free upgrade to a larger portion of rice, I kept it regular since it was my first visit. The yakitori bowl that arrived looked more appetizing than the menu photo. The bowl itself was a bit small so I felt a bit disappointed. The rice portion was quite modest without the large serving. The yakitori was grilled quite intensely, using Oyama Jidori chicken as mentioned on the menu, but it turned out a bit tough. The tsukune (chicken meatball) was delicious though. I left the restaurant feeling satisfied with my meal. Thank you for the meal.

The chicken skin skewers here are on the moist side. Today, I relaxed after work with them as the centerpiece. It's convenient being close to both Ueno and Okachimachi stations. They seem to advertise as super cheap, but if you order a variety of items, it ends up being quite normal prices. It might be a bit tough for those who want to go out drinking 8 times a week in this area. Thanks to that, there are usually seats available, so it could be a good option as a backup place. Thank you for the meal~

Well then. Celebrating the Emperor's birthday holiday. I stopped by "Torigeki" along Kasuga Street in Okachimachi for a casual afternoon drink. ★ Asahi Super Dry draft beer. Medium glass. The glass didn't seem very cold. ★ Appetizer: Watercress and squid salad. It was okay as an appetizer. ★ Potato salad with a rough texture. It had a lot of cornflakes instead of garlic chips. ★ Assorted grilled skewers (5 pieces): liver, gizzard, pork belly, tongue, chicken tail. The skewers were small. You are asked if you want them with salt or sauce. ★ 1 cup of sake "Hakushika Super Dry" served hot. It's a typical sake. The restaurant has a lot of big boxes and seems to only have table seating, no counter seats. The atmosphere is like a typical izakaya with mostly round chairs. Looking at the menu, the skewers are cheap but other dishes are not that great, so it seems like they are focusing on attracting customers with skewers. Overall, it feels like a casual izakaya. That's all for now. Thank you.

JR Okachimachi Station, in front of the north exit along Kasuga Street, there used to be a sushi restaurant called Ooedo, but now there is a theater specializing in chicken. The place is bright and clean, and the staff all seem to be Chinese. I tried their lunch menu, which includes their specialty grilled chicken bowl for 750 yen including tax, served with salad, miso soup, and pickles. I ordered the regular portion of rice, as ordering less rice can sometimes leave you feeling a bit unsatisfied. The grilled chicken was a bit small and slightly on the firm side, but overall tasty. The rice is made with domestic rice and was a bit moist and sticky. I should have ordered less rice as it was a bit too much. The tsukune (chicken meatball) I had last was a bit tough as it had cooled down. The price was reasonable, but the overall experience was average. Next time, I'll try their chicken tempura set or teriyaki set.

Today, I had lunch in Ueno. This restaurant didn't offer lunch when it first opened, but now they do. The menu had options like yakitori bowl for 750 yen, yakitori and eel bowl for 1,100 yen, sashimi set meal for 950 yen, fried chicken set meal for 750 yen, warm egg and minced chicken bowl for 750 yen, grilled mackerel set meal for 800 yen, teriyaki set meal for 800 yen. I wasn't interested in chicken, but the yakitori and eel bowl caught my attention. I went with that, and when the food arrived, the eel seemed a bit too saucy, and I wished I could adjust it myself. The yakitori looked unimpressive, and the rice portion was too much for me. Overall, the food was okay, but a bit too heavy on the sauce. My colleague unexpectedly treated me to lunch today. It was a nice meal.

It's been a while since I went to Okachimachi Station. It was crowded on the last day of the Coming of Age Day holiday. I couldn't get into my desired restaurant, so I wandered around and ended up here. The lunch beer was great, starting with grilled chicken skewers with green onions and chicken tail. It was cold because we were seated outside.

Chicken skin and Ooyama chicken kimchi stir-fry. The appetizer is spicy cellophane noodles and ham salad. Despite the impactful appearance, this dish is surprisingly the most delicious. The chicken skin is moist and flavorful, whether fried or grilled. The Ooyama chicken and kimchi stir-fry is spicy and pairs well with rice, but it might taste better with steamed chicken instead. Perhaps pork would be a better match with kimchi? The unidentified aromatic highball for 190 yen is divine.

It was crowded. The staff's attitude was arrogant and terrible.