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2011-09-19
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I work in the area and go for lunch on this street all the time so I must have passed by this shop 100 times without even taking a look at their menu. Was in the mood for some beer and Robatayaki so made a booking for 7pm. Got there on time and the place was very small, only 3 tables of 4 and the bar tables which can fit about 8 if I remember correctly. There is a room at the back that can seat 4 people.I got there earlier than my friend so I decided to order some beer, they have Kirin and Sa
I got there earlier than my friend so I decided to order some beer, they have Kirin and Sapporo. They also have GREAT Happy Hour special which is $68 for a large beer and a choice of 4 skewers. The choices weren't a lot, but come on, $68 inclusive of a large beer?? What more can you ask for?? Some of the choices were: chicken skin, chicken wing, chicken yakitori, mushrooms, pork neck, chicken soft bone, wasabi beef tongue (which is not grilled, it's a cold dish), bacon and cherry tomato, shishamo and rice ball. We ordered 3 of the Happy Hour specials
Chicken skin was done very well, very crispy and almost grilled till no fat. The shitake mushrooms were quite sweet and not as dry as expected, very nice. Chicken meat and chicken soft bone was good, I don't think you can go wrong on these two items.
Wasabi beef tongue was a cold dish, wasabi not overpowering, but you know it's there. I didn't like this very much, the texture is too soft and chewy for my taste. It seems like it's been stewed, put in the fridge and when you order it, they just pour the sauce on top.
We also ordered some other food, some of my all time favorites: duck tongue, beef tongue, asparagus in bacon, mushrooms wrapped in beef, grilled salmon and my ALL TIME FAVORITE ~~ chicken liver!!!! I haven't had chicken liver in aaaaaaaaaaages and every place we go to doesn't serve it anymore.Chicken liver and duck tongue ~ LIKE X 1000000000000000
The beef tongue was done to PERFECTION!!! VERY tender and juicy with just the right amount of seasoning. Not overdone and very nice with beer
Asparagus and bacon, no surprise or excitement here, but it was good
Grilled salmon as you can see was a very healthy portion but in my opinion a little too dry, but very well seasoned.
All in all, I love this new little hideout!!!! It's very cozy and the staff are very nice and they have enough people so they are very hands on and someone walking by your table literally every 5 mins. They're open till late, but make a reservation because if you don't, you'll be standing outside waiting quite a while because of the limited seating.Post
