I suddenly had a drinking party scheduled today, which surprised even myself. I had planned to relax at home after finishing my club activities, but as I was preparing to go home after finishing my university classes, a girl asked me if I was free tonight for a meal gathering that was actually a drinking party. I ended up agreeing to join, even though I think it's not normal to invite someone to a drinking party on the same day (lol). There was no reservation made, so I quickly searched for a yakitori restaurant near Gotanda called "Kamiya" and made a reservation. I went there with a club mate (just one person). We arrived at the restaurant, which had a nice atmosphere and seemed to be loved by the locals. The lanterns lit up in the darkening sky gave a sense of comfort. We had a reservation for 7:00, but the reservation holder and their friends were running late. We had to enter with just my club mate and me, without the reservation holder (I'm really sorry for the inconvenience). There were supposed to be 5 participants. So, there were still 3 people missing. We decided to hold off on drinks and order something first. We couldn't find a menu, so my club mate started to ask about it, and the staff cheerfully told us to look at the menu posted on the wall. I really like people like that, who make me feel comfortable even when meeting for the first time. The menu had items like "kashira," "tan," "nankotsu," written in katakana. And looking to the left, there were items like "salad," "tofu," "moyashi," "jagabata," "oshinko." These were all appetizer dishes. They all looked delicious. Additionally, tsukune was ordered in units of 2, with each costing 121 yen per piece. The grilled rice balls were ordered in units of 2, but I forgot how much they cost. Anyway, we decided to order the tan first. This restaurant required orders in units of 5, so if you order 5 varieties, you get 25 pieces. There was no indication of the price per skewer. But if it's delicious, the price doesn't matter. After a while, the nicely grilled tan arrived. It was seasoned with salt. Each skewer had a nice amount of salt sprinkled on it. It looked like it would be delicious. I tried one. Wow, it was so tender and easy to eat. And the amount of salt was perfect. I could eat as many as I wanted. Before I knew it, the skewers were empty. My club mate and I talked about how delicious it was while waiting for the reservation holder and the other 3 people to arrive. The staff kindly said, "I'll grill them slowly for you." Thank you so much. Liver, nankotsu, snagimo, and hatsu were brought out. Just as the other 3 people arrived. As soon as we were all together, we ordered drinks and made a toast. And we dug into the yakitori. It was amazing. Especially the motsu yakitori with beer, it was a perfect match. (This is coming from a 20-year-old). Of course, I would say the same thing even at a regular yakitori chain, but the seasoning here was exceptional. It truly was a perfect match with alcohol. Old established places always win in situations like this. The other participants seemed to have fallen in love with the motsu yakitori as well, as they kept ordering more drinks without a break. The staff seemed satisfied with our enthusiasm. After a while, the words "grilled rice balls" on the wall caught my eye. It seemed like you had to order them in sets of 2, but I don't remember how much one piece cost. We ordered grilled rice balls for everyone and also ordered jagabata. There's no way you can go wrong with this place. If the main dish is delicious, then the sides will be delicious too. It's a given. A few minutes later, the grilled rice balls and jagabata were brought out. I took a bite of the grilled rice ball. Yes, it was really good.

After eating curry at Sukiya, I felt like having a drink, so I visited "Gotanda Kamiya" which is located very close to Sukiya. I ordered my usual drink and enjoyed it slowly. There was a notice in the store about a price increase for seats, ranging from 20 to 50 yen. Considering that the pricing here is reasonable, I think it's understandable. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention list> Hand sanitizer: ✔️ Ventilation: ✔️ Social distancing: ✔️ Partitions, seat spacing Staff wearing masks: ✔️ Temperature check upon entry: None

After work, I got off at Gotanda and went to Kamiya. The staff greeted me with a "Hello!" and I took a seat at a table. I ordered a set of 5 beers with sauce and a salad. The salad today seemed a bit generous in portion. There were fewer customers at first, but then more started coming in and the atmosphere became moderately busy. I quickly drank up, paid 1500 yen, and got change. It was a pleasant feeling as I headed home. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention list> Hand sanitizer: ✓ Ventilation: ✓ Social distancing: ✓ Partitions, seat spacing, staff masks: ✓ Temperature check at entry: None

After work, I got off at Gotanda and went to Kamiya. I ordered a beer, the usual 5-bottle set, and a half salad. It cost around 1200 yen, which is quite reasonable. The motsuyaki center in the east exit is also good, but Kamiya has a relaxing atmosphere that you can't find anywhere else. I ran into some regulars and we ended up catching up on each other's lives. The conversation flowed and it turned into a fun night. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention list> Hand sanitizer: ✔️ Ventilation: ✔️ Social distancing: ✔️ Partition, seat spacing Staff wearing masks: ✔️ Temperature check at entrance: None

After work, I got off at Gotanda and went to Kamiya. Since the war in Russia by Putin, prices have been rising everywhere, but Kamiya is working hard to keep their prices the same. I had a set of 5 skewers, beer, a half salad, and pickles. The total bill was a little over 1200 yen. It's not particularly delicious, but the hard work, food, and hospitality that have been built up over a long time make me want to come back again. I will visit again. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention list> Hand sanitizer: ✔️ Ventilation: ✔️ Social distancing: ✔️ Partitions, seating spacing: ✔️ Staff wearing masks: ✔️ Temperature check upon entry: None

After work, I got off at Gotanda and went to Kamiya. When I entered the store, everyone was focused on the TV. They were broadcasting a soccer game. I had my usual 5-piece set, beer, salad, and pickles. I left the store feeling a little good. The next day, when I watched the news, I found out that Japan had lost. It was disappointing. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention list> Hand sanitizer: ✔️ Ventilation: ✔️ Social distancing: ✔️ Partition, seat spacing Staff wearing masks: ✔️ Temperature check upon entry: None

I went to Kamia in Gotanda after work. I ordered a large bottle of beer, a set of 5 beers, and a salad. The salad was shredded cabbage with dressing. They were showing a baseball game on the large TV in the restaurant. I realized that I haven't watched baseball in a while as I watched for a bit. After finishing my drinks, the bill came to just over 1300 yen. It was a great deal. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention measures> Hand sanitizer: ✔️ Ventilation: ✔️ Social distancing: ✔️ Partition, seat spacing, staff masks: ✔️ Temperature check upon entry: Not done

After work, I got off at Gotanda station and decided to stop by "Gotanda Kamiya" for the first time in a while. As soon as I opened the door, I was greeted with a warm welcome and seated at the counter. I ordered 5 skewers of motsu-yaki with both sauce and salt, along with a large bottle of beer. The cabbage salad, which is served generously, was also as delicious as ever. The counter was filled with regular customers catching up with each other, sharing updates on their lives. Since everyone had received their third vaccine shot, we were able to enjoy our drinks and conversation without worry. Thanks for the great meal. <Infection prevention measures> Hand sanitizer: ✔️ Ventilation: ✔️ CO2 concentration: 564ppm Social distancing: ✔️ Partitions, seat spacing Staff wearing masks: ✔️ Temperature check upon entry: None

I visited Gotanda after the state of emergency in Tokyo was lifted. I went to Gotanda Kamiya, which had reopened for business. It had been a while since my last visit. When I opened the sliding door, the atmosphere of the Showa era remained unchanged, but there were infection prevention measures in place throughout the store. I was impressed by the thoroughness of the measures. The staff at the shop were of a similar age to me, so I felt reassured. I sat at the counter and ordered a beer and a set of 5 skewers with sauce. While snacking on salad and pickles, the skewers arrived. It was a nostalgic taste more than just delicious. I will come back again. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention measures list> Hand sanitizer: ✓ Ventilation: ✓ Social distancing: ✓ Partition, seat spacing Staff masks: ✓ Temperature check upon entry: None

On this day, I visited the office in Higashi Gotanda where I used to work. After work, I invited some former colleagues and went to Kamiya in Gotanda. They had been closed during the state of emergency, and it was my first visit in about 4 months since they reopened. We sat with distance between tables. We ordered beer, a set of 10 skewers, and a salad. The yakitori was delicious after such a long time. Kamiya is still cheap and tasty! The mountain of salad was also as good as ever. We ordered seconds. I switched from beer to Aizu Homare for drinks and felt good. I also had a nice time meeting some regular female customers. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention list> Hand sanitizer: ✔️ Ventilation: ✔️ Social distancing: ✔️ Table spacing: ✔️ Staff wearing masks: ✔️ Temperature check upon entry: None

I invited my colleague to go to "Kamiya" after a long time. Since there were two of us this time, we started with beer and a set of 10 salt skewers. Cheers with beer! We also ordered a cabbage salad piled high. The skewers of motsu yaki, which cost 80 yen each, were delicious. We added 10 more skewers with sauce. When the beer ran out, we switched to Aizu Homare cold sake. After eating and drinking enough, we paid the bill and left the restaurant. Additional information: Due to the emergency measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in Tokyo, Kamiya in Gotanda will be closed for the time being from April 11. I look forward to its reopening.

I came to an izakaya called Kamiya in Gotanda. The counter was full so I sat at this empty one. It seems you have to order skewers in sets of 5. I ordered randomly. The highball was quite strong. It was a casual and easy-to-use pub.

After work, I tried to go to Yoshinomi, but it was crowded so I gave up and went to Kamiya for the first time in a while. I had a set of 5 drinks and a large bottle of beer. It cost 1100 yen. Kamiya is cheap and delicious as always. Thank you for the meal.

Anyway, 22 skewers, half salad, buttered potatoes, and 2 beers for 4800 yen.

When I leave work and start feeling a little hungry, I often stop by Yudetaro for some soba. But when I feel like having a beer, I head to Kamiya. I've been a regular at this place for over 30 years. This time, I ordered a set of 5 beers with tare flavor. I appreciate that the beers come in large bottles. After chatting with other regular customers and the staff, I felt really good. I paid the bill, which was the equivalent of one book by Natsume Soseki plus a few postcards from Byodoin Temple. It was a satisfying meal.

"Located near Gotanda TOC, 'Gotanda Kamiya' is a shop that has been around for over 30 years. I invited my colleagues from the office and they loved it so much that they started inviting other colleagues to go as well. Today, I was called to visit by my colleagues. An ex-colleague who came from Izu for a business trip also joined us. The motsuyaki comes with salt and sauce options, but the salt version is more popular. The vegetable side dish comes in a large portion of cabbage, which helps to make up for any lack of vegetables. When we go as a group, we usually order in increments of 10 skewers. At around 80 yen per skewer, it's friendly on the wallet. Thank you for the meal."

I went to an izakaya near the TOC landmark in Gotanda. They served a set of five dishes. Even the day after the end of the rainy season in Kanto, it was scorching hot, but the ice-cold beer went down my throat smoothly, creating a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. I enjoyed drinking alone and indulging in grilled offal. I'll definitely come back. This time, I tried the pig's head and left it up to the chef to season with salt. The price, which was less than 2,000 yen, was also kind to my dad's wallet.

About ten years ago, the office where I used to work was located behind Hokkaido Takushoku Bank in Gotanda. Takugin is no longer there, it's now a convenience store. After work at the Gotanda office, I used to often go to "Kamiya". It was a cheap and delicious yakitori restaurant even back then, but I hadn't been there since changing jobs. This day, I planned to go to "Chiribari" but it was full. So I decided to revisit "Kamiya" after over ten years. Stepping inside, I noticed the celebratory fan from the opening day, showing its age. It was sent from the main branch of Kamiya in Ueno at that time. The menu remained the same, with the recent addition being tsukune. I ordered a beer, nibbled on the vegetables, and waited for the grilled items. A set of five short skewers arrived. Ah, so nostalgic. I enjoyed them while reminiscing about the past. All this for 420 yen, quite cheap. The potato butter had plenty of butter and was very delicious. With fewer customers now, we chatted with the staff about the old days. I learned that the surroundings had changed during the time I hadn't visited. Promising to come back again, I left the restaurant. I want to go again before the end of the year.

When it comes to Kamiya, it is a popular motsu-yaki (grilled offal) restaurant that has branches scattered throughout Tokyo. I had been checking their location in Gotanda on Tabelog and finally got the chance to visit. However, I couldn't believe how far it was from the station! After finally arriving at Kamiya in Gotanda, I was surprised to see how lively the atmosphere was inside, with nearby office workers and women enjoying their motsu dishes. Despite the remote location, the restaurant was bustling. I ordered a sweet potato shochu cocktail and a plate of 5 grilled hearts. The motsu skewers were priced at 84 yen each, and while the taste matched the price, it was still a good deal considering the current situation. I can see why it's popular among the nearby office workers and women. Next time, I'd like to try a few different types of motsu skewers as my first stop of the night.

Due to its proximity to my workplace, I went to this restaurant with my colleagues at night. We enjoyed beer and sake while feasting on motsuyaki (grilled offal) and moyashi (bean sprouts). The atmosphere was lively with Western music playing in the background. The restaurant closes at 10 pm, so it was relatively crowded until then. The motsu was fresh and the drinks were flowing! Although the menu is limited, the owner mentioned that there are some hidden menu items as well. The prices for both food and drinks were reasonable, similar to a typical izakaya. I will definitely visit again.