Visited on a certain weekdays in July 2023, after 6 p.m.
A Japanese-style izakaya located on the 2nd floor of a building, about 2 minutes' walk from Otoku Station. Name: Yasa Makaze No Oya, Karu Sushi.
The restaurant has a spacious interior, with two guests already seated inside.
I sit alone at the counter.
First, I ordered a raw beer, "The Premium Molten," for ¥480. It was a blissful moment to quench my thirst with a beer that was affordable and of high quality.
Hebiyuzo Sweet Potato Fried and Marinated with Lardo Oil and Mountain Pepper ¥380: A dish ordered from today's recommended menu. It uses sweet potatoes grown on the rooftop of a building in Hebiyuzo. The combination of lardo oil and mountain pepper provides a pleasant taste, making it an excellent accompaniment to beer. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes is clearly appreciated.
おまかせ5種 ¥1,350：豚バラしそ巻、トマト巻、紅しょうが巻、Pまんチーズ巻、まいたけチェダー巻の5種。野菜と豚肉の組み合わせを串で楽しめるというこの店のコンセプトが良い。王道のしそ巻やトマト巻はオーソドックスな組み合わせで安心して味わえる。紅しょうが巻は酸味と塩気のバランスが良い。ピーマンの歯応え、チェダーチーズのコクも楽しめて嬉しい盛り合わせ。生ビールから「ホッピー（黒）」¥450に切り替えて串を楽しむ。ホッピーのチープさが串焼きには合う。
Half-moist egg salad with tempura potato salad ¥590: This potato salad is filled with plenty of dashi broth and kombu. It’s a dish that shows great care in preparation. The combination of half-moist eggs and tempura potatoes is undoubtedly a hit. It’s a well-balanced dish, with just the right amount of saltiness and a mild flavor from the potato salad.
万ネギ巻 ¥290：にぎりめんにたっぷりの万能ネギを包んだ料理です。ネギの食感を楽しみながら、豚肉の甘みも味わえます。肉にはしっかりとした塩気が効いていますが、ネギの爽やかさで良いバランスになっています。
レタス巻 ¥300：見た目がとても魅力的なレタス巻です。レタスの美味しさがしっかり感じられる、バランスの取れた串です。塩と胡椒の味付けが素晴らしく、本当に美味しい一品でした。この日食べた中で最も良かった串でした。
I was able to enjoy conversations with a young owner, and the restaurant offers vegetables wrapped in skewers and creative dishes. It's a casual place that can be used by individuals or friends. The service was very satisfactory, so I would like to use this restaurant again when I visit Otsuka.
