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About this place
At lunchtime, many patrons make a point of ordering the fried chicken set meal, served in generous, substantial portions. The coating stays crisp and light without feeling oily, giving way to flavorful chicken thigh meat soaked through with marinade. Paired with miso soup, rice, and small side dishes, it makes for a thoroughly satisfying midday meal. Other daytime choices include a tender teriyaki chicken set and a yakitori rice bowl set.
From the late afternoon, the izakaya offerings take center stage around charcoal-grilled skewers. Alongside classic chicken wings and negima that carry the clean aroma of the charcoal fire, and house-made specialty chicken meatballs (tsukune), the daily recommended 5-skewer platter offers an easy way to sample whatever is best off the grill that day. Chicken tenderloin options such as wasabi-topped sabiyaki or salted plum with shredded shiso leaf, as well as crunchy gizzard and cartilage skewers, highlight the appeal of a dedicated yakitori counter.
The drink lineup is equally comprehensive, featuring draft Sapporo, medium bottles of Sapporo Lager "Akaboshi," and a colorful assortment of Kinmiya shochu sours flavored with fresh yuzu or shekwasha. Regional sakes like Dewazakura and Hakkaisan are on hand to match the skewers. To finish the meal, patrons can choose warm, restorative bowls such as special chicken nyumen noodles flavored with plum-shiso salt or chicken rice porridge (zousui).
With both counter and table seating, the space maintains a casual, unpretentious atmosphere suited to solo dinners or family meals alike. Whether filling up on a daytime set meal or lingering over skewers and drinks in the evening, each visit delivers its own rewarding experience.
