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I ate my fill of everything—from alcohol to katsu-don to yakitori—at “Torikizoku,” a yakitori restaurant where everything costs 390 yen.

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A Yakitori Paradise in Japan That Offers Unbeatable Value: If you’re looking for an authentic, lively, and surprisingly affordable Japanese izakaya experience in Tokyo, “Torikizoku” is a restaurant you absolutely can’t miss. Torikizoku Torikizo Tamachi Branch Inside the store It’s very crowded. I had to wait in line, but it’s not so much that it’s … Read more

All-you-can-drink for 550 yen for one hour: whiskey on the rocks. A delicious yakitori restaurant where each skewer is 100 yen. I went to check if it was true.

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There are all kinds of yakitori restaurants in Japan, but I was surprised to find one offering an all-you-can-drink whiskey and soda special for 550 yen for one hour. A bar with all-you-can-drink for 550 yen per hour. Sumibito Kemuri, Kanda Branch The interior has a distinctly Japanese feel. It’s a beautiful store. Inside the … Read more

I went there to investigate.A bar where Japanese office workers gather, offering plenty of surprising snacks for under 200 yen in Tamachi of Tokyo.

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I was a bit skeptical, so I went to check if that super-cheap restaurant still offers meals at similar prices. The store was cramped and packed with people, so I was nervous about whether I’d be able to get in as I stepped inside. A standing bar where you can order a dish for just … Read more

2,000 yen All-You-Can-Eat Yakiniku & All-You-Can-Drink at Tokiwa-tei Ueno Ameyoko Branch—a price that even Japanese people find surprising

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I was looking for an affordable and delicious restaurant for a get-together with friends. But I really wanted to eat yakiniku. Tokiwa-tei Ueno Ameyoko Branch Tokiwa-tei Ueno Ameyoko Branch Inside the store The entrance is hard to find. This restaurant is located inside a building that houses many other eateries. There are so many signs, … Read more

Cheap Yakitori Izakaya Starting at 80 Yen per Drink.　”Japanese soul food! Tori-ichizu”

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Looking for an authentic yet affordable dining experience in the heart of Tokyo? If you’re near UenoOkachimachi station, Tori-ichizu (とりいちず) is a visit. Known for its incredible cost-performance, this chicken specialty restaurant offers everything from juicy yakitori to rich collagen-filled hot pots without breaking the bank. Tori-ichizu This time, two adult men spent a total … Read more

I prefer orikarami. What is orikarami? Why is Sensuke delicious?

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Another cozy solo drinking session tonight. Bought some sake for the first time in ages. “Sensuke Junmai Ginjo Origarami”—I really like origarami. Origarami refers to sake that’s bottled with a slight cloudiness, intentionally leaving behind the “ori”—the fine particles of rice and yeast solids—after the pressing process, rather than removing them through “ori-hiki” (sediment removal). … Read more