We visited as a party of two on a regular night. It was before 7 pm, but about 90% of the seats were already taken. Due to the remaining effects of COVID-19, we were asked to disinfect our hands upon entering. The restaurant is completely non-smoking. While it is a reasonably priced izakaya, the taste sets it apart from major chain restaurants. Among the many Shimonoya locations, this one stands out for its wide variety of menu items including sushi, tempura, karaage, and skewers. It's very convenient and we find it quite useful.

On my third visit, I walked along Yasukuni Street in the rain, enjoying the quiet atmosphere with few people around. My shoes got soaked, but it was a pleasant walk. To heal the fatigue from walking 7 kilometers, I had some grilled pork skewers, which were delicious as always. I had up to three glasses of shochu highball. Thank you for the meal. I ended up staying longer than I planned today, so it's time to head home!

Located behind Shinjuku East Exit Alta, this shop requires customers to descend a staircase to enter. Orders are placed by scanning a QR code on the table using your smartphone. The shop provides free WiFi. The interior is relatively clean, although the floor can feel a bit sticky. Due to the presence of a grill, the smell of oil smoke can spread throughout the shop, which may be unavoidable. The staff are friendly and leave a good impression.

It had been a while since we last met, so we decided to have a gathering during Golden Week in Shinjuku. We chose this place because it was affordable and allowed us to drink a lot. The restaurant opened at 1 pm, but we arrived 15 minutes early to wait. The seating at Yomuya was spacious, which was perfect for our group of 5. Although I didn't take many photos, the atmosphere was great and we were able to drink a lot. The bill came out to around 22,000 yen, which was about 4,000 yen per person - quite reasonable. It was a bit disappointing that they enforced a 2-hour time limit even though there were empty seats available.

Used it for the second party with two glasses of plum wine. The usual vinegar-soaked daikon radish was a bit dry. Compared to the regular Yonemaya, it has more of an izakaya style with a wide variety of dishes including sashimi. It seems like a good place to start drinking slowly at the first bar. However, my friend's highball didn't seem to be that good. Well, as long as you can drink up to three glasses of plum wine, the alcohol is sufficient.

Title: Food is delicious but unfortunately, poor service from the staff The other day, I visited this restaurant with a friend. The food was reasonably priced and delicious. However, unfortunately, the staff's service was very poor, which ruined the enjoyable meal. The staff member who took our order was unfriendly, lacked a smile, and spoke in a quiet, hard-to-hear voice. Moreover, when they brought the dishes, they placed them carelessly, almost causing them to collide. Additionally, during the payment, they simply stated the amount without any polite language, which made me angry. The food is tasty and reasonably priced, but the staff's service is very poor and could potentially ruin the mood. If they could improve their service, I believe this restaurant could become even more wonderful. However, as it stands, unfortunately, I cannot recommend it to those seeking a pleasant dining experience.

I moved from Ebisu to Shinjuku. One of my friends who didn't drink had to leave because they had something to do later. In Shinjuku, we headed to a yakitori izakaya popular among young people. It was just opening at 3 o'clock, so we arrived right when it opened. The restaurant was located in the basement of a building behind Alta. As we descended the stairs and entered the restaurant, there were still few customers. Since there were no windows in the basement, it felt a bit stuffy. We sat at an empty table and picked up the menu. I left the ordering of the food to my friends. However, I added two more dishes because I wanted something refreshing to eat. Even though I thought my stomach was already full, we ended up ordering quite a bit. We started with the drinks we ordered... Cheers! I ordered a lemon sour, so I thought it would go well with the oily skewers. We ordered a mixed skewer platter, liver skewers, and steak. To complement the lemon sour, we also ordered shredded nagaimo and shallots. It was a drinking session with two men and two women, almost like a matchmaking session... but the two women were younger than my daughter. It felt like I was drinking with my daughters. Since we were just enjoying the aftertaste of the meal, the conversation was forgettable and trivial. Dosukoi Yonmeya is affiliated with Yonmeya Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho, located in Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho. Although it was closer to the Omoide Yokocho branch, it was my first time using this branch. Since the opening hours were from 3 pm, I ended up choosing the Omoide Yokocho branch that opened at 12 pm. The shredded nagaimo and shallots were refreshing. Paired with the lemon sour, it was a refreshing and enjoyable meal. The dishes that were lined up on the table had disappeared before we knew it. It was past 4:30, so it was time to wrap up. I parted ways with the two young women inside the station. One of my friends said he would walk from Shinjuku to the office in Okubo. He said he had a meeting after this, so it was a good way to sober up and laughed. Despite being young, he was a sharp executive.

First visit. After almost 10 kilometers of Sunday walk, nearing the end. To heal the fatigue, my favorite yakitori. Just as I started to explore the back alleys, unexpectedly found a major chain store open for lunch (laughs). Smiling middle-aged man, hurried down the stairs to the underground. Ordered the usual, can have up to 3 chu-hi (laughs). Thank you for the meal. It's only just past 3:30 PM, let's wander around Kabukicho for the first time in a while!

Second visit. The chilly spring rain shows no sign of stopping. Time passes, but the access from the underground shopping area to the commercial facilities remains the same, tucked away in the corner of my memory. A middle-aged man heads towards the opposite (back) entrance of the station. He enters the store almost unscathed by the rain, running a bit. Despite it being past 2 PM, the store is bustling as usual. The menu seems to have changed, with prices increased. Well, it can't be helped in this day and age. Ordering via QR code is efficient and convenient, a system that is friendly to the employees. It's easy for both the customers and the staff. I had up to three chu-hi drinks. Thank you for the meal. Now, let's look for a place to wrap up (laughs).

Small scale mask-wearing silent year-end party♪ Kabukicho is lively at the end of the year, but the atmosphere inside the restaurant is even more lively. By 4 pm, the place was already full. My group followed the rule of silence and quietly drank for 2 hours, but the others around us were having a great time. We had: - Raw heart meat - Simmered tripe - Shallot - Liver with sesame salt - Salted tongue - White miso sauce - Plum wine We relied on plum wine last year, and we plan to do the same this year to get drunk cheaply and warm up our hearts. Thank you all for this year as well. It was a delicious meal.

Visited in September 2022. I met up with a junior colleague who was visiting Tokyo for the first time, and we decided to have a casual drink together after a long time. We chose "Dosukoi Yonmeya" in the Shinjuku Kabukicho area, known for its wide variety of dishes including meat, sashimi, tempura, and sushi. Our order for the day: (Drinks) - Medium-sized draft beer - Umeshu sour - Green tea highball - Whiskey highball (Food) - Assorted grilled pork skewers (10 pieces) - Tuna sashimi - Motsu nikomi (simmered offal) - Dashimaki tamago (rolled omelette) - Tochio age (fried tofu) - Beef tripe sashimi - Cucumber - Avocado - Pork miso soup The grilled pork skewers were delicious and well-cooked. The tuna sashimi was fresh and had a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The simmered offal had a slightly sweet miso base, reminiscent of a Kansai-style dish. The Tochio age, a Niigata specialty, had a unique texture between thick fried tofu and thin fried tofu, and tasted great with ginger soy sauce. Overall, all the dishes were delicious. Ordering through the smartphone system was convenient for contactless service, but not being able to view the order history on the phone was a bit inconvenient. With around 10 dishes and 4-5 drinks per person, the total bill came to about 5,000 yen each, which we felt was reasonable considering the variety and quality of the food. I would definitely visit this place again when drinking in the Shinjuku area. Thank you for the meal!

Shinjuku's Yonmeya is here, and Yonmeya Shinjuku store is here. This place is Dosukoi, just a short walk from the underground passage after getting off the train and coming out from behind ALTA! Close! It used to be the location of a izakaya for Momoiro Clover. Yonmeya is of a decent size. It is a high-tech Yonmeya where you can order with your mobile phone. The menu includes sashimi, grilled skewers, tempura, and the usual stable lineup of dishes and drinks. It still doesn't seem well-known in Shinjuku, but it's easy to use and I go there occasionally. The food is consistently good enough that you can just go there for a meal. The fact that you can start drinking early is also appealing!

On a sunny day during Golden Week on May 3, I met up with a friend in Shinjuku for drinks, which was a rare occasion. We were treated to all three places we visited. At the third place, "Dosukoi Yonmaya," there was a menu at the entrance. I found many dishes I wanted to try, especially the tempura dishes that I like, and they were cheap and delicious. Thank you for the treat!

At a live house, my rock 'n' roll band Kotowari sparked after several years. As expected, the band life comes with drinking, which I believe is an unchanging aspect regardless of the era. In these tough times, Dosukoi Yonmeya really pumped us up with their delicious dishes, especially their simmered dishes and tsukune. The simmered dish, in particular, had a concentrated deliciousness that can only be described as pork essence. It was so good that I wish I had ordered another serving of simmered dish rice. The taste was truly stimulating and unforgettable. The other dishes, reminiscent of those in Ekoda and Arai Yakushi, also had that unique Dosukoi Yonmeya flavor. I am truly grateful to be able to enjoy such a place in this location and at this time! And the power of the big beer! Its size is truly impressive, and the way the foam forms is excellent. Everything was delicious, and the service felt like being taken care of by a kind but meddling aunt. This place provides a warmth and sense of security that makes you feel like you're being cared for. It's a place where you can feel at ease, not somewhere you go out of obligation.

Shimonoya is located in a great location behind Shinjuku Alta. In addition to their famous grilled pork skewers, they offer a variety of dishes ranging from tempura to sashimi. The restaurant is lively and the seating is a bit tight, but the customers all seem to be enjoying themselves, so it didn't feel uncomfortable. The drinks we ordered were served incredibly quickly, which was nice. We started with bottled beer and then tried the Shimonoya highball, among others. We arrived around 9 pm, so some dishes like horse sashimi were sold out, but we ordered items like tsukune, chicken hearts, and chicken skin with ponzu sauce. The quality was consistent, the prices were reasonable, and it was a relaxed place to drink. We finished with some buttered potatoes and ended the night with some leisurely drinks. The restaurant closes at 11:30 pm, but the last order for food is around 10:30 pm, so if you want to drink late, be aware of the timing. Overall, I think I will visit again because it is convenient and easy to use. [Rating] ★★★★★★★ 7/10

This day was the year-end party for the "Sei-bu" group. Some people write "Seibu" as "Sex-bu," but the correct spelling is "Sei-bu." It was named by 4 members who use the Seibu Line. I think only N-zo really loves sex, lol. Duskoi Yonmon-ya offers a variety of dishes such as yakitori, grilled pork, grilled beef, sashimi, sushi, tempura, and fried chicken. It's a wonderland where you can enjoy dishes from Yonmon-ya, Uo no Yonmon-ya, Gyuu no Yonmon-ya, and Kushikatsu Yonmon-ya. Located in Shinjuku, "Duskoi Yonmon-ya" is where we gathered for our party. Cheers! The beer after work tastes so good. SS-san ordered a lot of food. - Various skewers (each) ¥110 - Daikon with vinegar and soy sauce ¥110 - Assorted sashimi (5 pieces) ¥1680 - Cold hormone dish (3 pieces) ¥715 - Fried potato salad ¥440 - Oyama chicken fried (5 pieces) ¥550 - Tempura assortment (5 types) ¥660 The highball here is famous for being strong. I indulged in the forbidden "Kanamiya's plum split (up to 3 cups)" and ended up getting drunk. The second party was at Suntory Lounge Eagle. We had a great time as usual. Three of us took the Seibu Shinjuku Line, while Rei-chan and I parted ways in front of Eagle and she took the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. When I got home and checked my LINE, I saw a message from Rei-chan saying she hadn't arrived at Ikebukuro Station yet! [Folk Toys Blog] has been updated, check it out if you're interested. https://folktoys.blog.fc2.com/

Year-end party at a lively izakaya! Haven't had one in a while♪ Enjoyed a Mega Highball with strong whiskey taste (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ. Started with a sashimi platter, which turned out to be octopus instead of squid! Yellowtail was delicious too! Tempura assortment, huge fried chicken pieces, fried potato salad with crispy potato coating, chilled three-point platter with tongue, skirt steak, and heart, and various yakitori skewers. The garlic sprouts were tasty. Since it's a 2-hour limit, moving on to the second party! Thank you for the feast!

This is my first time writing a review. I have been to this store a few times! The menu is slightly different from other Yonemaya stores, but there are plenty of options! They don't have sushi, but they do have tempura! The prices are consistently affordable! This chain is always busy! It was delicious.

Today I was the first to arrive and sat at a table under the hanging roof, feeling like a sumo wrestler. On days like this, I want to order the classics. - Shimonoya Highball (Mega size) - Assorted sashimi (5 kinds) - Fried potato salad - Grilled liver with sesame salt I think the appetizers here are really delicious. Today, I feel like a yokozuna and focus on the appetizers. - Tempura (quail, smelt) - Grilled skewers (jaw, baby corn) I'll have two plum wine drinks (my limit is usually three, but...). I had a perfect record this tournament. It's Gocchan (laughs).

Located just a short walk from the east exit of Shinjuku Station, this restaurant is right behind Alta, next to a giant cat statue. Upon descending the stairs, there are instructions for payment, although they only cover basic information. Is such explanation necessary in this day and age? Upon entering, there is a temperature check and hand sanitizer available. The layout of the restaurant, with a counter and table seating, is spacious for a Yonmeya establishment. As I arrived early, I was able to secure a spacious table. I started with a bottled beer (Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo), and opted for a Sapporo Red Star medium bottle (500 yen excluding tax). The appetizer (250 yen excluding tax) of chicken and daikon was delicious. The menu at this Yonmeya group restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes. Starting with the classic cabbage (100 yen), Yonmeya's cabbage is the best. The balance of miso and mayo is excellent. I ordered various grilled items, such as motsu and vegetables, all of which were delicious. You can order even just one skewer. There is also a variety of tempura options, such as vegetable tempura and fried fish cakes. The karaage chicken made with Ooyama chicken (2 pieces for 250 yen excluding tax) had a rich flavor. Ordering 10 pieces makes it quite affordable. The grilled rice ball (300 yen excluding tax) was large, well-cooked, and came with kelp. The sushi, unlike the sushi I had the day before, was typical of an izakaya. The medium fatty tuna (200 yen excluding tax) was small and lacked the richness of medium fatty tuna. The scallop (100 yen excluding tax) was also small. With so many delicious dishes, the sake went down smoothly. The GF Highball (400 yen excluding tax) made with ginger ale had a nice color. The horse highball (350 yen excluding tax) was just right with less ice. In the end, I ordered too much, so the sake bill was quite high. Well, the dishes were too cheap. As more customers started to arrive, parties of two were seated at tables, so it's best to arrive early due to the limited space. For solo diners, there are many counter seats, making it convenient. There is one TV in the restaurant. The restrooms are separate for men and women, and the restaurant is completely non-smoking. They open at 3 pm on weekdays and 1 pm on holidays. The staff seem to be prepared for a full house, but even when it's quiet, they diligently observe the restaurant and are quick to assist, making the dining experience pleasant.