Sunday 19:20. Visited with 8 people. Second stop for bar hopping. A regular customer brought us here! The interior is dimly lit, feels more like a bar than an izakaya! I usually only drink beer, but they had a lot of unique drinks and the bartender was kind and taught me about different options, so I tried a gin and tequila soda. Smoking is allowed. - Ebisu draft beer 580 yen - Beefeater 24 highball 800 yen Japanese botanical gin like sencha and green tea - Asombroso - Assorted appetizers 3 types - Homemade pickles 680 yen - Popular! Shrimp ajillo 880 yen - Bread 280 yen - Specialty! Chicken nanban 1080 yen The bottles of alcohol displayed in the shop are cute, so I pointed at one and they made it into a soda cocktail for me. The place seems to be run by a couple? They were very friendly and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming! We were so full that we couldn't finish most of the food, so I want to come back and take my time next time. Thank you for the meal! Total for 7 people: 25,670 yen

A shop with a somewhat unusual atmosphere in Gotanda. I thought it was a bar, but when I saw the food menu at the storefront, I decided to go in after meeting the landlady who had just come out. The interior of the shop is quite moody. Smoking is allowed. ★Specialty Chicken Nanban ★Grilled Tarahamapenyo with Cheese ★Fish & Chips All portions are small but quite delicious. There are also affordable drinks like the ☆Takatamaya Highball for 580 yen, perfect for a casual drink and snack. The motsunabe is also said to be delicious, but it requires advance reservation. I would like to try the main dishes leisurely next time!

On Tuesday afternoon, I was in the mood for a steak, so I decided to try out the lunch menu at Takadama-ya Gotanda branch. The interior had a bar-like atmosphere, and I sat at a table. The lunch menu only had steak for 1000 yen, so I added some fried potatoes for 100 yen and garlic butter for 50 yen. After placing my order, the steak arrived shortly. I dug in right away, and it tasted delicious. I hope to visit again in the evening next time.

This week, it's the fourth day of drinking parties every day... Today is a farewell party for a member who is transferring to Osaka. The party was held at this restaurant near the office. The restaurant has a stylish interior and serves creative Okinawan cuisine. It is run by a couple. One of the recommended menu items is Chicken Nanban. We started with a boiled turnip appetizer. The turnip's sweetness was brought out with a subtle seasoning, making it delicious. Other dishes included Okinawan "Carrot Shirishiri," "Tofu Salad," and "Karaage." We finished with "Somen Champloo." After consecutive days of parties, we were a bit tired at the end... Thank you for the meal.

I had my welcome party at this venue. They offer exclusive use for parties with 15 people or more, so our company often uses it for gatherings. I knew they sold delicious bento boxes in front of the shop during lunchtime, but this was my first visit. The restaurant is not very spacious, but it has a nice atmosphere. The food is delicious. Next time, I will visit alone, not for a party.

When I tried to go to another restaurant but it was full, I remembered there was a set meal restaurant here and decided to stop by. The menu was divided into chicken-based dishes and udon dishes, so I ordered the oil-drizzled chicken. It came with tofu and pickles, and soon after, they served me sanpin tea. The oil-drizzled chicken had a tasty seasoning and was reasonably hot. However, the sauce on the vegetables was a bit too strong. Also, the taste of the rice was not quite right, it seemed a bit old. The service was good, with a warm and relaxed atmosphere, and they were attentive with small gestures. Overall, it was a decent experience.

January 28, 2012 (Saturday) 00:00:00 Gotanda Higashiguchi Takamaya Gotanda Store Theme: Oimachi, Gotanda, Shimazuyama, Ikedayama, Osaki Hirokoji Concept: Kyushu and Okinawan cuisine Kyushu Feast Miyazaki Jitokko Hakata motsunabe Kagoshima Kurobuta The menu lacks a standout dish, perhaps due to focusing too much on Kyushu. The unusual menu item was chicken liver, but it lacked impact. Overall, the Kyushu cuisine theme was not very strong, and the motsunabe was decent. The meal ended with okayu. It could be considered a typical izakaya, but when it comes to Kyushu cuisine...

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