At the end of a product explanation at a client site in Koiwa, the young salesperson and I walked towards the station. I was surprised to see that the south exit shopping street in Koiwa was terrifyingly long and had few open stores, making it a shuttered street. As we walked, I chatted with the young salesperson about various things. He asked if I was heading straight home, so I suggested grabbing a drink. It turns out he is from around this area and had found a good bar after a long time walking around town. Led by him, we arrived at a very cool and open standing bar specializing in yakitori. I asked, "Is it okay for us to enter here...?" The tables were packed with Filipino women and men, and at the standing bar were some intimidating men and Filipino women. However, when we timidly entered and said we were beginners, even the intimidating man kindly explained the ordering process, and the owner also served us politely. We started with a toast with canned beer with the young salesperson, Y-kun. The bar was conveniently located in front of a 7-Eleven, and the owner suggested bringing in drinks from there since they were cheaper. The corkage fee was 50 yen per bottle. But I insisted on buying drinks from the bar to support them, so I took a beer from their refrigerator and drank it. The yakitori was reasonably priced at 80 yen per skewer, with a variety of cuts. It was slightly tough due to thorough grilling, but the taste was not bad. There was a spicy vinegar with chili peppers on the counter that the Filipinos put on everything. When I tried it on the yakitori, my mouth instantly turned tropical. As we drank, an older man working for a construction company came to sit next to us, and we enjoyed drinking and chatting. It felt like a scene from an NHK documentary or "72 Hours." I felt like a reporter. The young salesperson also shared his story. He seemed like a struggling young employee at the company, and perhaps I was the first person to learn about his struggles. We thoroughly enjoyed the yakitori and drinks, and the total bill for the two of us was around 3800 yen. We spent about an hour and a half satisfied. This bar, with its abundance of Filipinos, truly encapsulated the atmosphere of the downtown area along the Sobu Line. It was wild and no longer felt like Japan. What made me laugh was when we went to pay, Y-kun said, "I went to the ATM but there was no money, so I'll pay next time." Of course, I ended up paying for everything, but I realized that he was also part of the vibe of this place.

○Deep Senbero Yakitori Restaurant in Minamikoiwa, Tokyo, Edogawa Ward○Torise On this night, I had some time before meeting friends for Italian cuisine, so I decided to stop by Torise, a deep yakitori restaurant in Minamikoiwa. The atmosphere of the place was like a local hangout spot, where the yakitori is partially cooked beforehand and then finished off when you place your order. Many locals also come here to get takeout. Each yakitori skewer costs ¥80, and you can help yourself to drinks from the fridge and pay at the counter. The main options for drinks are canned beer and canned chu-hai. On this visit, I ordered chicken breast, neck cartilage, tsukune, heart, two cans of chu-hai, chicken sashimi, tsunagi (chicken and leek skewer), chicken skin, negima (chicken and leek skewer), and soft bone. I ended up spending ¥1,320 after indulging in all these delicious items. I may have eaten a bit too much before the Italian dinner, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time at this deep yakitori spot in Minamikoiwa. Thank you for the delicious meal! (^-^)

A standing-eating restaurant. Each skewer costs only 80 yen, and amazingly, it's allowed to bring your own alcohol. (There is a 50 yen corkage fee.) There is a Seven-Eleven next door, so you can buy beer there and enjoy eating and drinking at a low cost. However, the clientele may not be the best.

After work, I always feel like going to this yakitori restaurant where each skewer is only 70 yen. It's cheap and not very filling, but it's delicious. They have a wide variety of skewers, which makes it interesting. The winter limited edition motsu stew is amazing with lots of ingredients. It seems like there are many regular customers here. There is a corkage fee for bringing your own alcohol, but it's still affordable.

The first stop on the Koiwa pub crawl was Torisei, which opened early at 2:00 PM. They offered yakitori for only 70 yen per skewer. I had 9 skewers and a 500ml can of beer, and the total bill came to 900 yen. It may be one of the cheapest places in the Kanto region, possibly even rivaling the prices in Osaka's Nishinari. I had a great time chatting with the owner and regular customers. The grilled chicken liver with large grains of black pepper was incredibly delicious. I will definitely be visiting this place frequently. Thank you for the meal.

I have been to a cozy little izakaya in Koiwa that stays open late from Monday nights. In the evening, it's always packed with regular customers, so it can be a bit intimidating to go in. However, one day around 2 pm, I passed by and saw that they were just getting ready to open, so I decided to give it a try. The master was friendly and the freshly grilled yakitori was delicious! Plus, everything was only 70 yen each, which is very reasonable. You can also get takeout, which is popular among those who stop by after work. Check out my blog for more details. ▶︎▶︎▶︎https://zan3tho.com

Let's go, shall we? This time, without saying anything weird? Here's a report on the yakitori standing bar "Torisei" in Koiwa, where you can casually enjoy a daytime drink. The skewered yakitori I tried included bonjiri, negima, tongue, liver, and gizzard. They were all on the smaller side but left a good impression. Everything came with salt seasoning, and I didn't confirm if they had sauce available. As for the drink, I had a 500ml can of beer, which I was told to take from the lower case under the counter. I chose a new genre beer called "Nodogoshi Nama" by Kirin. I didn't take a photo of the drink menu, but here are the prices for in-store purchases: Beer 350ml can for 300 yen, 350ml can of happoshu for 200 yen, 500ml can for 250 yen, chu-hai and shochu 350ml can for 200 yen. If you want to bring your own drinks, it's 30 yen per bottle. Since there's a 7-Eleven right across, they're subtly suggesting you can bring your own drinks from there. That's all for now. Sorry and thank you.

Visited a yakitori restaurant on a corner in a shopping street around 6 pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The open interior had benches and a counter for seating, and at that time there were many Filipino customers, creating a typical scene in Koiwa. I ordered three skewers - negima, tsukune, and yakitori - each priced at ¥70. The skewers had a slightly sweet sauce and were well-cooked. The portion size was just right. I didn't have any alcohol, but you can bring your own drinks purchased from the convenience store in front by paying a corkage fee.

I went to Koiwa for a certain errand, a place I don't usually visit. After finishing my errand in the afternoon, I was looking for something to do and came across this restaurant. All yakitori skewers are ¥70 each! There seem to be around 20 different types available. Drinks are self-service, where you take them from the fridge yourself. It's so cheap! The drink selection is decent, but they allow you to bring your own drinks (with a corkage fee of ¥50 per bottle). Most of the people around me seemed to be regular customers. The salt and sauce are already decided for you, and they are delicious! The sauce, in particular, has been continuously added to for almost 40 years. I had about 15 skewers of yakitori and 3 canned green tea highballs for only around ¥1500. It was great value for money!

"Yakitori at Kotori in Koiwa is only 70 yen per skewer. Many customers do takeout, but you can also stand and drink inside. You can grab canned beer, happoshu, or chuhai from the fridge and drink them there, or bring your own drink for just 30 yen per bottle. It's a great place to enjoy cheap drinks and delicious yakitori from lunchtime. Awesome."

The shop is a 2-minute walk from Koiwa Station South Exit. It is located before the Seven Eleven on the Showa-dori shopping street, with a yellow wall as a landmark. I ordered five skewers of chicken thigh, chicken meatball, chicken skin, and chicken with leek for a total of 350 yen (70 yen per skewer including tax). The sauce and salt were chosen by the shop. While waiting for the chicken skewers to cook, I sat on a bench inside the shop and enjoyed the lively atmosphere of the shopping street. It only took 5 minutes for the skewers to be ready! When I went to pick up my order at the counter, they said I could pay later, but I was worried about forgetting to pay and accidentally dine and dash, so I paid immediately. The chicken skewers were small and easy to eat, although some were not fully cooked in the center. Overall, they had a decent taste and were enjoyable. The shop is located right in the middle of the shopping street, with an open and refreshing atmosphere that is popular among locals and a diverse range of customers, including Asian foreigners. It is always bustling with customers, making it the most popular shop in Koiwa!

Tonight, it was the last day in Koiwa... There was a guy who was talking with a smile saying he didn't want to be told that even the 60 yen yakitori was cheap, and it turned out that the shop in Kameari was Torisei... It suddenly closed down, and I thought there was only a shop in Kameari, but when I saw a review by Mairebi-san, it looked delicious and reminded me of the past, so I searched and found it in Koiwa!? I ate the "tsunagi" that I could eat for 60 yen back then while drinking beer, and it was a happy moment✨ It was full of flavor and meat juice in my mouth, but today, the "tsunagi" was sold out... They sell out quickly with only 10 pieces a day... But I bought 14 pieces for 980 yen, which is a great deal(о´∀`о) You can also drink while standing, which is nice, right?

Simple tataki is delicious! It goes perfectly with the sauce!

Located on Showa Street near Koiwa Station, Torise offers a unique pricing of only 70 yen per skewer, and you can bring your own alcohol for just 40 yen. This is a great spot for those who enjoy drinking. This time, I tried the heart, gizzard, and garlic skewers. I also enjoyed them with my favorite Green Label. The heart had a good texture and juiciness considering the price. The gizzard was delicious, so I might order more next time. They also offer simmered dishes, which looked appetizing. The regular customers were all friendly, and I even received a freshly grilled heart as a gift. I will definitely visit again next time!

It is a restaurant that embodies the concept of being cheap, dirty, and delicious. Located in a traditional shopping street in the old town, it exudes a nostalgic charm. It may not be worth a special trip, but it is a mysteriously appealing place that you would want to visit if you happen to pass by.

The 80 yen for a book is cheap!