There's a dining bar run by a middle school classmate, located in Go-Kishuko.
Previously, while walking towards that place, I was drawn to a small restaurant located at the corner of the back street.
The aroma that flowed from the ventilation fan was very pleasant.
The aroma of fish being cooked was quite pleasant, especially combined with the smell of burning fat.
I had a good guess about this being a genuine restaurant.
This day, we were scheduled to have a meeting while dining at Imaike. As it occurred to me, I suggested that we could also visit Gokisho instead. They readily agreed to the proposal.
I immediately made a reservation call.
“Is there any evening service today?”
“Yes”
“So, there are two people here. Should we make a reservation?”
“Are you making a reservation? We only have counter seats, but is that okay?”
“没问题”
“Then… what’s the time?”
“17시 반에… 17시 반부터죠?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
The meeting with work-related persons will take place at 5:20 PM at the north entrance of Gojiso Station.
When I arrived at 19 minutes, they were already sitting on a bench inside the entrance and talking with someone via smartphone.
⑦ Exit from the exit, head straight down the alley to the left, then turn west towards the first intersection, at the northwest corner.
Of course, the name of the restaurant for my first visit is "Yoshima".
Upon arrival, it was 5:23 PM.
I thought it was still a bit early, so I waited in front of the restaurant. There were some notices posted there.
I've forgotten the details, but...“魚の目利きとして生計を立てて20年以上…”It was written about things like that.
“Is it still too early?”
At the open entrance, there was a net fence that served merely as a barrier to block out some of the light. I slightly lifted it and spoke to them.
“啊，您是预订的客人吗？”
（予約名）です
“If you'd like, please take a seat and wait.”
As announced by phone, the restaurant has a unique layout with only counter seats.
If we only consider the interior design, it seems like a typical ramen restaurant.
According to what I heard later, it seems that the restaurant has been open for 6 years.
Once upon a time, there was a café that had a distinct Shōwa-style design. But when did that change...?
Moreover, I didn’t notice it for 6 years, huh?
Live beer isSapporo Black Label。
In addition,Kirin First Pressed、Sapporo Akasaki, whatever it isSupermarketIt is provided in bottles up to that point.
Black LabelIf that's the case, there's no complaint. It's actually a pleasant consideration.
Even if customers don't choose beer, they are still customers. But a restaurant that doesn't allow such behavior is also a restaurant.
From the so-called "me-too" sake that I personally find unimportant these days, to authentic pure rice or special pure sake served as cold desserts.
That's great, isn't it?
At this point, I am complacent about the quality of my own presentation and boast about it to my companion.
If you don't have that kind of stupidity, you can't even think about eating and walking around like that.
Homemade Potato Saladは、Baka UmaIt feels like a memory, similar to the type of pasta that I make myself.
This is very satisfactory.
“Shall I get some sashimi?”
“Can I leave it to you?”
“Outside, it says ‘skilled in inspection for 20 years’. So, I trust the skills of those who have been skilled in inspection for 20 years and leave it to them to handle this.”
And when he makes light talk, it causes a small laugh.
At first, I thought it might be a difficult person to get along with, but as we talked more, I realized that although he might be a bit shy and somewhat aloof, he's actually a very friendly person.
Of course, usually I am a more approachable person from the very beginning. So perhaps the suspicious atmosphere around here just raised my level of caution.
Please choose our assortment dish.は、Natural Dabu、Sashimi、Salmon Puffer、Kai Uozou、Clams、True Octopus。
This is also very satisfactory.
Hokkaido産のタラは、8月下旬頃から見かけるようになったが、この時期にこんなにも脂がのっているとは。
The salmon pork belly was described as either white or black, but it was still tender and moist.
Otako, kabu, and other seafood—all of them are delicious, without a single trace of that so-called unpleasant sea-fresh smell.
An An Liver StewIt seems to be a dish prepared in a style similar to "Anjioban's Thunagari," suitable as both a drink and a side dish.
Handmade fried rice cakesI was surprised.
Flowers OneThe presentation seems similar to that of hamburger, but here it's fried fresh, not baked fresh.
Not yet finished... but the exterior is crispy, and the interior is crisp as well.
A bit of rudeness is actually a plus.
Grilled FishはTunaandTako-fishOrder it.
They cooked it slowly and carefully, and this too is good.
The fact that the yuzuko with yacon dressing is served separately is also a plus; it's definitely a substantial portion.
When placed on the same plate, the juices inevitably come out. Therefore, it's traditional to squeeze them tightly. But the juice from daikon okuri is even better.
The alcohol consumed on this day was,
・Tsuru Age Special Junmei Yamada Kin55 Hyayo Oreshi(Sekiyaki Shuzo / Niigata Prefecture)
・Kahara Junmei – Pure Japonica Rice(South Japan Distillery / Fukui Prefecture)
・Akari Special Pure Shiraz Unfiltered Original Wine, Yumocho Hiyaroshii(Akatsuki Shuzo / Akita Prefecture)
・Kurokage Imzai Hiyaroshii(Kurokage Shuzo / Prefecture of Fukui)
・Spring Mist Leaf Labels Beautiful Grain(Kuribayashi Shuzo / Akita Prefecture)
・Shino Tsurugi – Strong-flavored Pure Japonica Rice(Tobata Sakuzo / Niigata Prefecture)
A glass filled with sweet, nectar-like liquid placed on the tripod.
Just enough to fill up the glass for an additional portion.
“I believe it's more than one kan.”
According to the owner,
“Yeah. I think it’s definitely true. It’s understandable to accept a restaurant that writes ‘one heng’ instead of ‘eight shaku’. But when a restaurant clearly writes ‘one heng’, and yet they serve only eight shaku, that’s just unacceptable.”
“ああ、そうですねえ。それは、理解できる人なら分かると思いますよ。”
That's understandable.
Handmade Britham HamIt has a unique taste.
This may lead to differences in opinions between those who like it and those who don’t.
However, it was done well.
“アジフライは自信があります”
So, when I thought that's probably the case, it indeed was just that kind of feeling.Ajiron。
Thick and juicy eel is fried crisply, with an extra-rich texture inside.
As expected, it was eaten with salt, and this dish was extremely delicious.
Finally, the companion...Handmade CurryI wanted to eat it, so I placed the order.
What I thought would be a homey curry, turned out to be a quite authentic version of the dish.
Drink, eat, and enjoy everything to the fullest—just 11,000 yen for a total of 1,100 yen.
5000円でビール3杯と純米酒を楽しむことができるのは、何よりも酒と料理のクオリティーを考えると非常に手頃な価格です。
Ah, I've found a great restaurant here.
One only drawback is that smoking is allowed in some places.
If there are so many feelings invested in this place, I think it's completely okay even if we try to quit smoking.
