I wanted to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Shibuya and explore the tranquil atmosphere of the Jinbo area while enjoying some izakaya dishes and drinks. I stumbled upon this hidden gem of a yakitori restaurant. The interior, resembling a traditional Japanese house, exuded a sense of comfort. From the main yakitori dishes to the appetizers, everything was delicious. Each dish carried the warmth of the owner, creating a deep and satisfying flavor. The drinks were also surprisingly delicious, almost making me drink too much! The staff were friendly and made me feel like I was back at home. While it may be a bit pricey for some, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time here!

I want to become an adult who can go to such a shop. It is a local favorite, loved by drinkers, and has healed various lives. The atmosphere and taste of the tavern are exquisite. It may take courage to enter at first, but muster up the courage and definitely give it a try. The Senba skewers are delicious. The skewers are made after the order is placed, and I felt the essence of the inherited food and beverage establishment. It is located near Shinizumi, and when you go up the stairs towards Shibuya, you will find it. Even when you get to the front of the store, it may be hard to find, but there is the fun of searching and going to this izakaya.

As the year-end approaches and the situation with COVID-19 improves, I find myself enjoying strolling and drinking in the streets of Shibuya more often. Naturally, I can't help but explore the area around Kamiyama as well. The restaurant I visited this time was "Senba," which has a retro atmosphere and is run by a couple, giving off a cozy and calming vibe. A must-try dish is the Senba-yaki, named after the restaurant itself. It's fun to guess what's inside! The sauce overall is incredibly delicious. The restaurant has an authentic, non-chain feel that I really enjoy. I still have plenty of time before the end of the year, so I'm determined to explore more of the Kamiyama area! (I'll set aside concerns about my figure for now, haha)

I randomly walked into this shop, but it turned out to be a hit. An elderly motherly figure was sitting in the customer area, chatting with everyone. She was like a living dictionary of Shibuya. The atmosphere was very relaxing. Their specialty is the Thousand Feather Roasted Chicken with herbs mixed in. They don't disclose the three types of herbs used, but if you guess them quietly, they will let you know if you're right or not. I haven't guessed correctly yet. Looks like I'll have to keep going back.

Today, I visited "Kushiyaki Senba" located in an area known as "Ura-Shibu". To get there, you can walk straight from Shibuya Station towards Dogenzaka, turn right at the police box, then immediately turn left into a narrow alley where the restaurant is located. It's a hidden gem in a somewhat deep area. By the way, it's closer to Shibuya Station than to Shinsen Station. I arrived around 7 pm on a weekday and was the first customer. The restaurant has a long history, run by a couple who recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. They had closed the shop once, but due to the love and support from regular customers, they reopened at the same location. Currently, the father is unwell, so their daughter runs the business alone. It seems that many people visit as their second stop of the night, so it's relatively quiet at this time. When I mentioned it was my first time, the daughter kindly recommended some dishes. She was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Apparently, famous people like Yoshida Rui also visit this place. Here are some of the dishes I tried: - Asahi Draft Beer 640 yen - Appetizer: Tofu topped with shirasu (whitebait), grated daikon, and soy sauce - Curry-flavored simmered dish (medium) 530 yen - Lemon Sour (Nikaido) 490 yen - Senba-style grilled chicken skewer (young chicken) with a garlic soy-based sauce 240 yen - Crunchy chicken cartilage mixed with ponzu sauce 500 yen - Senba-style grilled skewer with three types of herb-seasoned vegetables 280 yen - Aged sake (Namamura) on the rocks 980 yen - Grilled liver skewer 180 yen The liver skewer was rare in the center, almost like liver sashimi, very fresh. Chatting with the daughter and enjoying the food, I ended up quite full. They were very welcoming to first-time customers. The total bill was 4,240 yen. Thank you for the delicious meal!

A shop located near the Shinsei Station, although it is close to the station, it is hidden in a building in the back alley, making it difficult to find. It has a mysterious atmosphere, but once you enter the shop, it feels quite cozy and welcoming. The specialty of this place is a grilled skewer called "Senbayaki," made with herb seasoning. The filling is a secret until you try it, but it has a unique flavor that is enjoyable if you like herbs. It's different from the typical coriander taste. Additionally, we tried the curry-flavored simmered giblets, another popular menu item here. It's a delicious and unique dish that you don't often find in other izakayas. We mainly focused on drinking this day, and the vinegar octopus we ordered as a side dish was the only photo we took. Thank you for the meal.

A shop located near the Shibuya Kamiyama Station, hidden in a building in a back alley. It's difficult to find as it's tucked away at the back of the building, despite being close to the station. It feels like a hidden gem. I visited this place for a casual drinking session with business partners. They don't have private rooms but it's a cozy place since it's not too big. We ordered a bottle of Kuro Kirishima shochu with soda, and some of their signature dishes. First, we tried the "Senba-yaki," which is a skewer of herbs. It had a unique flavor that I don't usually encounter, but if you like herb flavors, you'll enjoy it. It's not like cilantro. We also had the curry-flavored motsu stew, which was delicious as always. The spiciness of the dish tasted even better in the summer. They had a new dish on trial that day, the Senba's sweet soy sauce grilled skewer, which was large and had a sweet sauce that paired well with the shochu. It's always a comforting experience coming to this place. Thank you for the meal.

There is a small dog. The yakitori was delicious, but smoking is allowed so be careful.

After enjoying the nice weather at the spring, we went to Senba-san to eat grilled dishes. It's just a 2-minute walk from the station, a little off the main road. Since it was the last day of the 3-day weekend, there were no other customers and only two of us at 8 pm. We ordered the Senba-yaki course. The specialty here, Senba-yaki, has a refreshing taste with wild vegetables and herbs mixed in. The ingredients in Senba-yaki seem to be a mystery, and no one will tell you until you guess it. To solve the mystery, we challenged Senba-yaki again after finishing the course of grilled dishes. While eating it, we also enjoyed their famous lemon sour. All sours are mixed with the lemon sour base from the owner's hometown of Nikaido. The lemon sour base, "Yaesu Lemon Sour," is hardly seen anymore in bottles. There were four of us - us, the owner, and his daughter - so we talked about the history of Senba and the mystery of Senba-yaki. From small talk to the owner's past stories, we got carried away and forgot to take photos of the food. We spent about 3 hours having a great time. The mystery was finally solved, and we left feeling satisfied. We'll definitely go back again!

A well-established yakitori restaurant with a great atmosphere.

Tanabe-san and

The live show at TSUTAYA O-WEST in Shibuya ended around 9:40 pm. Originally, I planned to go to a couple of bars in the direction of Shibuya Station and then take the Tokyu Toyoko Line back home, but I thought two bars might be tough. So, I decided to focus on going to a restaurant in the Kamiyama area that I had wanted to visit for a while. On the way back, I will pass through the entertainment district of Maruyamacho and then take the Odakyu Line home via Shimokitazawa. The restaurant is located right near Kamiyama Station. When I arrived at the entrance, the landlady was just outside. I asked if there was space at the counter, and she said that there was nobody there at the moment as she had just seen off a customer. This restaurant was featured on a show called "Sakaba Horoki" and later on "Onna Sakaba Horoki." The interior of the restaurant has a counter with 5 seats and two tables for 6 people each, a small establishment with a nice white wooden counter. I was told that they had moved here 13 years ago, and before that, they had been in business for 25 years. I started with a medium-sized draft beer (590 yen) and was served a generous portion of shirasu and grated daikon as a complimentary appetizer, which also included chilled tofu inside. This was a pleasant surprise. When I mentioned that it was my first time there, the landlady recommended several dishes and also suggested some based on what I wanted to eat. I ordered the following: - Curry-flavored simmered dish (medium) (530 yen) - Senba tare-yaki young chicken (220 yen) - Senbayaki (280 yen) - Grilled pork ear (180 yen) - Young chicken thigh meat with ponzu sauce (450 yen) - Pickled Chinese cabbage (380 yen). You can order the skewers individually. The curry-flavored simmered dish was not the typical yellow curry but more of a spiced stew. It was quite spicy but paired well with the offal. The Senba tare-yaki young chicken was surprisingly tender. The Senbayaki, which seemed to be the specialty of the house, had a strong herbal flavor and was a good accompaniment to the drinks. I couldn't identify all three herbs, so that's my homework for next time. The grilled pork ear was flavorful and delicious. The young chicken thigh meat with ponzu sauce was refreshing. The young chicken here is incredibly tender and well-prepared. Since I needed more vegetables, I finished with pickled Chinese cabbage. After the draft beer, I had: - Sawanoi dry sake (820 yen) - Lemon sour (470 yen) - Kari-boshi hot water (460 yen). Sawanoi is a sake from Ome, so in a way, it's a local Tokyo sake. The dryness level was good. The lemon sour was made with Yae's lemon sour. The shochu used was not a top-grade one but a Nikaido, so it felt a bit of a waste. I wanted to finish with Unkai's hot water, but they only sold it by the bottle. Instead, I tried the Kari-boshi shochu, which was from Takachiho. It might have been my first time trying it. The place was empty while I was there, so we had some interesting conversations. We talked about mountains, trips, and more, triggered by the photos displayed in the restaurant. I was surprised to hear that the landlady knew Katsura Kiri, a photographer of insects from Nagasaki. As we were chatting, I realized that I had only 5 minutes left before the last train from Kamiyama to Shimokitazawa. I hurried to pay the bill, but since the station was nearby, I made it just in time. I spent 4,830 yen during my 2-hour stay, which was a bit on the expensive side, but since I only went to one place this time, it's acceptable. The conversations were cut short, so next time, I'd like to drink leisurely without worrying about the last train. There's also homework to do. Thank you for the meal.

Shibuya is just a few minutes from Shibuya Station. It's a hidden gem located down a back alley, known only to those in the know. It's the kind of place that you wouldn't easily find unless you've really explored Shibuya. Just knowing about this place can earn you some respect from those around you. On this day, the head chef's partner was out due to injury. We were a bit worried about whether the food would take longer, but the three of us from Nobei in Naka-Meguro assured them that we were fine. We toasted with easy-to-serve bottled beer. We enjoyed the famous Senbagyaki grilled chicken and other dishes like curry-flavored simmered dishes and buttered potatoes. The atmosphere was filled with a sense of history. This is a place where people who can appreciate this atmosphere should definitely visit. It was a great reunion with old friends, and we enjoyed delicious drinks. This place is not for people who can't maintain the right distance and consideration between the restaurant and the guests. I usually try to avoid writing reviews, but in today's world, good restaurants tend to get noticed anyway, so I thought I'd share my experience. I hope the landlady's health improves soon. Thank you for the meal. We'll be back!

In the backstreets of Shibuya, near Kamiyama Station, there is a long-established yakitori restaurant run by a female proprietor. The atmosphere is calm and many regulars from the neighborhood seem to frequent the place. It feels like you could just drink in the air alone. Start off by sitting at the small counter and ordering a beer. First, try the specialty dish called Senbagyaki, which is made of minced chicken meat with three fragrant herbs and vegetables mixed in. It has a slightly salty taste, perfect for pairing with alcohol. The proprietor will challenge you to guess what ingredients are in it, but even if you guess things like parsley, water celery, sansho pepper, or trefoil, you won't be told the correct answer in the end. The yakitori sauce is on the refreshing side. The crunchy soft bone with ponzu sauce is made from knee cartilage. Mix it with shredded cucumber and shichimi spice, let it sit for a while, and the flavor will seep in. This dish is for those with strong teeth. The miso cucumber dish has a generous amount of miso, making it a great accompaniment for drinks. The appetizer consists of tofu, pumpkin, and cucumber with soy sauce. It's unclear why pumpkin is included when viewed as chilled tofu, but it seems like they just used what they had on hand. Just go with the flow of the female proprietor and enjoy the experience.

I've been wanting to visit this place for a while and have peeked in a few times. It seemed quite crowded around 9 pm, so finding the right timing was a bit challenging. The other day, I visited around 7 pm and found it open. I sat at the counter and ordered a draft beer and pickled cabbage while waiting for my friend to arrive. We also tried the grilled skewers, spicy chicken, curry-flavored stew, salted potatoes, and crispy cartilage with ponzu sauce. The food was delicious, and we enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. The bill came out to be around 10,000 yen for the two of us, which seemed reasonable considering the quality of the food and drinks. I would definitely consider coming back to this place when I'm in the area.

So, a young man and woman who joined from Manpukutei. The girl was looking pretty good. We made a pit stop at a nearby restaurant, "Kushiyaki Senba." The menu looked quite good. We had Oolong Highball, and the appetizer was grated daikon with dried fish topping. The owner recommended the "Curry-flavored Stew (Large)" and before we could take a picture, it was already being served. It was supposed to be delicious! And then, we tried the signature dish, "Senbayaki." The owner guessed all the ingredients correctly, sorry about that m(_~_)m But it was delicious, so we might have ordered seconds... The skewers were also delicious. As the time for the last train approached, we decided to head to the station. Thank you for the meal.

A little walk away is a cozy izakaya called "The Maruyamacho", located in a narrow alleyway that gives off a somewhat shady vibe. The building itself looks like it could naturally house a snack bar. Looking back, I realize that the initial impression of this area was just a prelude to the great experience that followed. The interior of the restaurant is small, with around 15-20 seats including a counter and tables. The funky-looking owner and his mother run the place, both of them incredibly kind. The menu, displayed on wooden plaques above the counter, seems to cover everything unless there's a secret menu. The mother quickly took our orders as she chatted with us. The curry-flavored simmered dish wasn't overwhelmingly curry-flavored, but had a refreshing taste with the essence of a basic simmered dish. The signature dish, the "Senbazakura Yaki", came with a quiz about three types of vegetables, which we managed to answer correctly. The tsukune had a delicious vegetable flavor. The Senbazakura sauce grilled chicken and pork cheeks were both delicious, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The sauce coated the pork cheeks beautifully. The drink selection was basic, but it complemented the dishes well. Overall, it's a great restaurant.

Blog: Yakitori Senba (Kamiizumi) Theme: Curry-flavored stew/ Senba-yaki/ Senba-tare yaki young chicken/ Crunchy cartilage with Ponzu sauce/ Grilled liver and grilled head A unique yakitori restaurant run by an elderly couple. The interior has a strong Showa era atmosphere that is hard to describe. We asked the proprietress for recommendations from the menu posted on the wall, which seemed perfect for enjoying some drinks. In particular, the curry-flavored stew with their own blend of spices is a unique menu item filled with refined umami. The beef tendon has absorbed the curry flavor well, but the vegetables cooked together still retain a moderate texture. It was a masterpiece that made you want to finish every last drop of the soup.

★Blog is here♪★ This shop here. I found this shop while exploring the area before when I was thinking, "Where should I go next..." and decided to visit since the time worked out. ●● Super Retro! Haha... as expected♪ Haha ●● This shop is just retro. There was a yakitori shop with no menu on the side of Meiji Street in Shinjuku before, and it's that impactful... Haha (This shop has prices written on paper strips though... Haha) It seems to be run by a husband and wife. When I tried to order, the mama recommended something, so I decided to go with that for now. First, Senba-yaki. In a regular shop, it would be called tsukune... and it turns out like this, but it's different here. Not only the meat, but shiso and leeks are mixed in. It seems like there are three types mixed. It seems to be leek-like. Let's try saying that next time! Haha Also, I ordered the recommended yakitori, and the sauce is delicious! It's unique. It's a sauce that I've never tasted before. Also, what was delicious was the liver. It was rare inside. Thick and really delicious. And what was interesting was the Senba-kyu. It's like the original version of Moro-kyu. This, like Senba-yaki, has mixed flavors. Miso and wasabi... I figured out on my own, but there was one more that I couldn't figure out... They told me this one. It's sesame oil... Haha You could probably make this at home too. ●● I thought it was retro, but they've been in business for over 20 years! ●● On the way out, the mama said, "This shop used to be more towards the railway side. I thought of quitting, but the customers wouldn't let me..." They've been here for over 20 years already... Haha that's amazing. That's really amazing. I definitely want to come back again ^^