Introducing a restaurant in the center of Osaka, so please take a look~ https://higachannpoko.com/Local/Osaka-Tabelog-3-5-Top-Rated-Restaurants-That-Are-Really-Delicious.html Also, check out their Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/channpoko_channpoko/ I really like the streets of Yanagikoji in Kawaramachi. I haven't been to many shops around here, so I want to explore more in the future. If you have any recommendations, please let me know haha. This place is a standing bar and it gets crowded even early in the evening. The popularity of this place is amazing. Personally, I love it and have been here 3-4 times already. Standing bars usually offer cheap and pre-made dishes, but this place is different. They grill the dishes over charcoal and make each dish fresh after you order. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the quality of the dishes is outstanding, not what you'd expect from a standing bar. The basic menu includes a variety of meat dishes, fish dishes, and sake accompaniments. The octopus sashimi is especially delicious, so I recommend it! What caught my attention first was the sake tasting. You can taste 7 types of sake (1200 yen) and compare the flavors of rice polishing ratios: 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%. This kind of sake tasting experience is rare, so sake lovers should definitely try it out. The chicken tenderloin skewers with wasabi (380 yen) are generously portioned. The grilled chicken here is very large and juicy, and incredibly delicious. I personally love the flavor of the chicken skewer sauce. It's not too salty or too sweet, just right. It has a slightly sweet taste, and the aroma is irresistible. The grilled green onion skewers (280 yen) are also juicy. The chicken thigh skewers (380 yen) go well with beer and are also seasoned with sauce. The grilled rice balls (600 yen for 2) are also grilled over charcoal and are irresistible for those who love crispy rice balls! They are wrapped in shiso leaves and large seaweed for a crunchy texture. The shiso leaves add a nice touch. If wasabi is served for flavor variation, it would be perfect haha. This is also recommended, so give it a try! If it weren't a standing bar, it probably wouldn't be profitable haha. If it were in Osaka, I would likely become a regular. It was such a great standing bar in Kyoto.

We barely got a table at 7:30 pm for two people. We had 4 draft beers, 5 highballs, uni tofu, chicken skin with ponzu, skewered chicken breast, tomato yakitori, liver, negima, bonjiri, and egg over rice. The total came to a little over 4,000 yen per person. The taste was absolutely amazing. The uni tofu and chicken breast skewers are a must-try!! The yakitori was also delicious with generous portions. I would definitely like to visit again. Thank you for the meal!

I visited a restaurant a little after 1 pm on a weekday as they were open from 1 pm. The standing area was already almost full, but luckily there were empty seats. I quickly ordered a variety of yakitori, octopus, and sausages along with beer. They were all big in size and tasted really good. Particularly, the liver skewer was enough for two people. Surprisingly, all of this was in the 300 yen range. They only had two types of wine, but they were delicious, so it was enough. I ate and drank wholeheartedly and was pleasantly surprised by how cheap it was. When I left, there were still people enjoying their drinks. It might be difficult to find a less crowded time in the evenings. I'll definitely come back again.

I revisited Yagikoji TAKA for the first time in a while (^.^) Today, I took a day off from work and went on a day drinking tour with my friend (lol) Since you can't make a reservation at TAKA, it was a gamble, but luckily it was available ('-')*♪ I had visited a few times when they first opened, but it was always full and I had to give up each time (T-T) We had yakitori as the main dish, a sashimi platter, chicken tempura, and drinks were beer and highball. TAKA's yakitori has a good volume and excellent grilling (^q^) The sashimi was thickly sliced and fresh and delicious (^q^) According to the owner, there are times when you can enter quickly depending on the timing, but for those who want to enter for sure, it seems that you can write your name in a notebook in front of the store around 11 o'clock, so you can come back at the opening time with your name written in advance. Just for reference (^.^) (-.-) (__)

During another business trip to Kyoto, I couldn't predict the timing, so I couldn't get a reservation at Yoshidayama Seseri or Okonomiyaki Yoshino. When I called this place in a hurry, they said they could fit me in. I rushed to take the train to get there after hearing a recommendation from a friend about Hoshinoya. The tasting of 7 different rice polishing ratios at Kaname was interesting (they only had Kaname sake available). This place is not one to travel far for, but it's convenient for when you want to casually drink near your accommodation. It's not a bad place, but I don't quite understand why it's so highly praised; maybe it hasn't reached its full potential yet. The craft beer of the month was a golden ale for 600 yen. When I asked a regular next to me for a recommendation, she suggested the liver. She also informed me that the menu is attached to the wall with magnets. Although the portions are generous, you can order a half portion. I opted for a half portion of the medium-fatty tuna for 950 yen, which turned out to be 750 yen. The prices are somewhat higher than expected. The taste of the tuna was delicious, and the portion was satisfying. I should have ordered the full portion. The prices for items like yakitori liver (380 yen), gizzard (280 yen), seseri (salt or ponzu, 280 yen), salted thigh (tare, 280 yen), and bonjiri (280 yen) were reasonable, but the pickled cabbage (380 yen) didn't arrive promptly, so I skipped it and proceeded to pay. The bonjiri was the most delicious, with a good balance of sweetness and acidity. While the other items were tasty, you can find cheaper and higher-quality options, especially for liver, in areas like Noge. There are probably other similar places in Kyoto, but I'm not sure. The Kaname 7-taste sake tasting set was 1200 yen, with rice polishing ratios ranging from 40% to 100% (including brown rice). The taste ranged from burnt sugar-like bitterness (90%) to slight acidity (80%), with a pleasant balance of sweetness and acidity. I understand why it's the most popular. The flavors progressed to a clearer taste with less acidity (60%), more wine-like acidity (50%), and finally a strong acidity (40%). The skewers (1500 yen), drinks (1800 yen), and half portion of tuna (750 yen) totaled 4050 yen, but the bill came to 4480 yen. They accept card payments. It's unclear from the bill if tax is excluded or if there's a seating charge. There was no appetizer served. The friendly staff work hard, creating a good atmosphere for drinking. The service is slow, so it's best to go with extra time.

Second stop of the night. I came to this restaurant known for its delicious yakitori. (Actually, I was here the day before yesterday too.) Highly recommend the chicken skin, chicken tenderloin, and chicken breast tempura. The beef tataki and mentaiko tempura in the photo were also delicious, and the food is top-notch for a standing bar. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this restaurant for a second party based on a recommendation from my senior at work! It was a Friday night, and I was happy to be able to get in around 9 p.m. The yakitori was all large and satisfying to eat, and surprisingly delicious! The sweet potato and chicken tenderloin tempura were also delicious! It has become a restaurant I want to visit again.

I went to this restaurant as the neighboring soba shop (Matsumoto) was full, but it turned out to be a great choice. The grilled chicken skewers were incredibly delicious and juicy. Despite sitting near the grill and being surrounded by smoke, it was nice to see the cooking process. I highly recommend checking it out!

High-quality standing bar "Yanagikoji TAKA" with delicious and large yakitori, the tenderloin with wasabi is exquisite, I want to try other items next time, thank you for the mealーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーYanagikoji TAKA, 577 Nakanocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefectureーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー#YanagikojiTAKA #yakitori #izakaya #standingbar #KyotoGourmet #KawaramachiGourmet #taka #kyoto #kawaramachi

I am always amazed by the perfection of this restaurant... This time, since it's summer, we had plenty of sake (Japanese alcohol) that can stand up to the ice, and it paired well with the dishes. The dishes included tempura of liver, heart, and young ayu fish, tempura of chicken breast, and marinated firefly squid... Everything was so delicious that I couldn't resist. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

We came here for some day drinking! Cheers with beer! We started with sashimi and cucumber as appetizers. The sashimi was fresh and delicious. We usually don't order grilled liver, but it looked so good when others were grilling it, so we ordered it! It was thick and tasty! Satisfied! Thank you for the meal!

I visited around 5 p.m. on Sunday and miraculously got a table! The skewers were all delicious with generous portions. I usually prefer my mozuku seaweed salad chilled, but unfortunately, it wasn't cold here. The taste was good though. It was a cozy izakaya overall.

I usually have my go-to places in Kyoto, but this time I was alone and decided to try out this new restaurant. The ratings were high, and it was packed, so my expectations were high. It was a standing bar, so I didn't stay long, but I ordered green onions, chicken neck, cartilage (yagen), and yam while enjoying a beer. It's a cheap yakitori place, so I felt it was just average. The concept seemed to be about enjoying freshly grilled skewers without much emphasis on the ingredients or grilling technique. I was planning to leave feeling somewhat satisfied, but when I asked for the bill after ordering, I realized the price was incorrect. There was no cover charge or even consumption tax included. I initially left without saying anything, but I felt it wasn't right for either party, so I returned to ask for a receipt. They had recorded 4 beers instead of the 3 I had ordered. Despite showing evidence of what I had consumed, they didn't acknowledge the mistake. It seemed like they didn't want to admit fault. I wasn't trying to complain over a few hundred or thousand yen; I just wanted to address the issue as a customer who enjoys going out and as someone in the service industry myself. The owner may have thought it was just a drunk person's complaint, as they didn't seem interested in resolving the situation. It was disappointing customer service. It may have been just 500 yen, but it left a bad impression on what could have been an enjoyable evening. I won't be returning. Please be cautious.

"Yanagi Koji TAKA" Kyoto City, Nakagyo-ku, Nakanocho 577 Yanagikoji Hachibee Nagaya Kawaramachi Station, 3 minutes walk No Tuesdays / 12:30-22:30 (regular business hours) Counter - Grilled liver ¥380 x2 pieces - Uni tofu ¥380 - Pickled Chinese cabbage Located in a narrow alley near Kawaramachi, this standing bar has a Kyoto-like atmosphere and is popular. I enjoyed drinking while surrounded by foreign tourists. The large pieces of liver were grilled with heart in between, a surprising and delightful surprise! I wanted to eat ramen afterward, so I ordered modestly. The lineup was good, so I'd like to stop by again when I come to Kyoto ☺️ #KyotoGourmet #KyotoStandingBar #KyotoIzakaya #KawaramachiStation #KawaramachiDayDrinking #YanagiKojiTAKA"

A standing izakaya near Shijo Kawaramachi. Visited for the first time on a holiday night. It was raining. They have a standing area and a seated area, and we chose the seated area. Ordered: ◎Large draft beer 650 yen ◎Oolong tea 450 yen ◎Lemon-rich Japanese pickles 470 yen Stick-shaped vegetable pickles. ◎Moromi chili pepper 500 yen ◎Yakitori, each 1 piece. Large. Negima 280 yen Chicken wings 280 yen Chicken gizzard 280 yen Chicken skin 280 yen ◎Eringi mushrooms 400 yen ◎Yam 150 yen ◎Salmon flakes 350 yen ◎Lotus root tempura 580 yen Fluffy and sweet with salt. ◎Egg over rice 600 yen Plenty of deep-fried burdock. High-quality and generous portions. Everything was very delicious. Would definitely like to visit again.

On my second visit, I arrived just before the opening time at 12:30 pm. Even though I thought it was a good deal at 900 yen, the sashimi platter was delicious. The liver teriyaki was large and rare, cut and skewered after ordering. The clams were big and had no fishy smell. The chicken thigh skewers were juicy and tasty. The pickled cabbage had a good flavor. The mozuku soba was creative. The grilled camembert was surprisingly good. The cucumber and moromi were refreshing. The salted chicken wings were cooked on a hot plate. The beef tataki had a chewy texture with a burst of meat juice. The chicken tenderloin with plum and wasabi was large and delicious. The wasabi was freshly grated upon ordering, which was impressive. Overall, it was a long-awaited hit after a while.

A stylish restaurant located in Yanagikoji. Half of the interior is standing room and the other half is seating. The skewers are priced at 380 yen each, which is quite expensive. The liver had a slight odor, which was disappointing. Overall, it's a bit pricey but decently tasty. I wish it were cheaper though. I'm not sure about the cost of living in this area, but being close to the station, maybe that's why it's expensive?

I used TAKA on Yanagikoji for the first time in a while as a pre-drinking spot with friends. They now have seating in addition to standing room. I heard they renovated during the pandemic. It's still as popular as ever. The large yakitori doesn't disappoint, with quality that surpasses other yakitori places in the area! Yakitori skewers like bonjiri, momo, kawa, sunazuri, kimo, along with alcohol, draft beer, and lemon sour.

I visited on a holiday night. ○ Sashimi ○ Seseri (chicken neck) ○ Liver ○ Uni Tofu ○ Yam ○ Negima (chicken and scallion skewers) ○ Roast beef It was raining, but there was a constant line of customers, so it's a popular restaurant ✨ The liver was especially delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch for the first time, they open at 12:30 PM. Since it was a Saturday, I lined up around 12:15 PM. It's nice that you can get a seat if you come at this time! I tried a tasting set of 7 different drinks for 1200 yen. For food, I ordered spring-like bamboo shoot skewers with heart, liver, and intestines. Everything was delicious, thank you for the meal!

TAKA-san is a popular standing bar in the Kawaramachi area, frequented by locals and tourists alike. The place offers a relaxed atmosphere with a focus on yakitori, and there are both standing and seating options available. The service can be slow, especially for those sitting down, but the quality of the food, particularly the yakitori, is top-notch. The master's background in Western cuisine is evident, and while the sashimi is delicious, it may not stand out compared to other izakayas or soba shops. The pickled cabbage was surprisingly tasty. The sake selection may be a bit challenging for some customers, but overall, TAKA-san is a top-level standing bar in Kyoto. Prices can add up, especially if you indulge in various dishes, but for those who enjoy the bustling atmosphere, it's highly recommended.