From a friend, I received the news that "due to the impact of COVID-19, the company's performance has deteriorated, and they are considering letting me leave." Since I can listen to their concerns, I thought it would be nice to find a cheap restaurant somewhere and have a quiet drink with them... Out of consideration for her, I searched for a good place like this.
This restaurant has been in existence since I arrived here, 10 years ago. It’s one of the few businesses that has managed to survive in this ever-changing city. As a celebration of its 19th anniversary, the price for just one drink is only 19 yen—a very reasonable deal.
She made the reservation, but she mentioned that the restaurant opens at 18:00. So, it’s important to make sure the time is accurate; otherwise, the restaurant won’t open.
Even so, we will arrive at least five minutes before the scheduled time.
Since it's still closed, I'm just wandering around the neighboring restaurant while waiting.
At 18:00, the shop was closed and its warm fences were put up.
After stating the reservation information, they guided me to a seating area with a small mezzanine. I took off my shoes and sat at the edge of four dining tables.
Each table is separated by handmade partitions, giving a sense of craftsmanship to the space.
The first drink costs 19 yen, so it's a shot of raw alcohol.
This is a yakitori-focused restaurant with a menu that offers a wide variety of items.
お通しには生キャベツとひじきが入っています。同行の女性は何度もリピートして食べているせいか、以前はお通しキャベツはグループで1皿だったのに、個別に提供されると驚いていました。
The local specialty is sesame salmon, tomato and avocado caprese.
Reviewed all items in the Yakinobu menu. The price of 50 yen per piece is extremely affordable. Compared the hormone white and miso versions to see which one tasted better.
The boiled eggs are also delicious.
Just... it's a lively and bustling place, full of noise and activity.
It's a noisy environment where you can't even have a conversation properly, and you can hardly hear the voice of the person you're talking to. Huh? What? I got fired from my job? Thank goodness...
