Oh, the first half of the year is over... Hello, it's Yukko. September was the month with the biggest event of the year, so now that it's over, it feels like we've passed the peak of the year... I'm currently in a bit of a dilemma about how to spend the rest of the year. Ah, what should I do next?! I went to the Yakitori and Hichinai Chicken specialty store "Yotsuya Imaiyahonten" to vent and enjoy some delicious food. In my opinion, it's more of a small dishes restaurant than a yakitori place. Although it's called the "main store," Imaiya stores are generally referred to as the "main store." It's a bit unique that the main store is in Ebisu. I was seated at the counter where I could see lots of "Juyondai" lined up, which got me excited. I ordered the "Tsuru Rei" for 1,000 yen from the sake menu, which is perfect for autumn. My sake movement is unstoppable...! (Just like with wine, I only drink "delicious sake"!) (Since a one-sho bottle of sake is difficult to store in the refrigerator due to its size, I think the best way to enjoy it is to have it served in 1-go portions outside. Or maybe I should go ransack the house of a sake-loving colleague who bought a "commercial refrigerator"...) We started with the appetizer for 480 yen, which was elegant and delicious. Then, I tried the seasonal recommended item, Branch Edamame for 880 yen. You can choose between hot and cold options, and the staff recommended the hot one, so I ordered that. As we chatted, it naturally cooled down, so in the end, I got to taste both the hot and cold versions. I also tried the Sunagimo for 350 yen and Seseri for 450 yen, which are both parts with a good texture, especially with Hichinai Chicken. The rare parts vary depending on the day, so it's important to check that too. The Skin for 390 yen was delicious on the hot plate! For my second drink, I had the Koganezawa for 900 yen. I couldn't decide between the Miso Yaki and Isonabe Yaki, but the staff kindly cut one into two for me. I preferred the Isonabe Yaki! Rice goes well with seaweed and soy sauce, as expected. To finish, I had the Matsutake Dobinmushi for 1,200 yen. I had planned to end with this dish from the beginning. Once you spot the Dobinmushi, you can't skip it, right?! It was a night where I could feel the autumn vibes.

The Akakara spicy parent and child bowl was delicious. It wasn't overly spicy, just a hint of shichimi togarashi flavor. The egg was fluffy and the thigh meat of the Hinai-jidori chicken was tender with no unpleasant smell. The miso soup had daikon and wheat gluten. I wonder if it changes daily? The daikon was cut into chunks and was soft and tasty. I will definitely go back.

I happened to drop by and it was quite crowded, but since there were only two of us, we were able to get a table. I forgot to take a photo of the yakitori, but it was delicious with plump Hinai-jidori chicken. Finally, we also had oyakodon and left feeling satisfied and full.

Taste: Excellent Atmosphere: Good Cost performance: Good (around 4,500 yen per person for 2 appetizers, 2 beers, 1 sour, 1 shochu, 4 skewers, and 3 other dishes) Visited with friends for a casual drink early in the evening. Located in a side street off the main road, this Japanese izakaya is a 5-minute walk from Yotsuya Station on the Marunouchi Line (about 3 minutes from JR Yotsuya Station). The distance may be tough in the hot summer, but a cold beer tastes even better after sweating a bit. The interior has a calming atmosphere, and watching the chefs cook behind the counter adds to the dining experience. When we arrived at 5:30 pm on a Friday, there were few customers, but it quickly filled up. It's advisable to make a reservation before going. Everything we tried was delicious, but the limited quantity white liver dish was particularly outstanding with its thick yet tender and juicy texture. I would definitely go back to this great restaurant.

I was able to make a same-day reservation at GW. Although there are branches in Yotsuya Sanchome and Tokyo, this was my first time at Yotsuya store. Imaiya is a bit pricey but delicious. Each dish is generous in size, so I think it's worth the price. I ordered white liver, chicken breast, marinated liver, grilled liver with green onion, and pickled vegetables. The grilled liver and green onion were my personal favorites. The atmosphere of the restaurant in Yotsuya was calm and I had a great time.

First visit. I was drawn to the parent and child bowl for lunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant suggests that it is a high-class establishment for dinner. The interior is great. I ordered the Hinai-jidori parent and child bowl for 1,200 yen. It was delicious, and I am curious about other menu items, but the prices are a bit high, so I don't think I can come here often. Prices are high, aren't they?

It was before 6:00 PM, so I was the first one there. I ordered a la carte dishes and a few skewers of yakitori. It's a slightly stylish but casual yakitori restaurant. Easy to enjoy food and drinks without any fuss. They seem to be promoting Akita cuisine, as there were a few Akita dishes on the menu.

I visited the restaurant Imaiya Honten in Yotsuya, known for their delicious yakitori, and had their amazing oyakodon lunch set! The lunch menu is priced at 1200 yen, making it a great option for adults looking for a nice meal. I ordered the "Oyakodon Red Spicy" in a large portion, and it arrived in about 5 minutes. The presentation looked great with the rich, creamy egg topping the dish. The taste was even better, with the egg and chicken both having a delicious flavor. The chicken was tender and flavorful, showcasing the quality of the local chicken used. Although the portion size didn't feel like a large serving, the dish was definitely delicious. The only downside was the slightly high price for someone like me, but overall it was a satisfying lunch. I will definitely visit again! Thank you for the meal!

Imaiya. It might be better to make a reservation as it is a popular restaurant. This time, I visited without a reservation as the inside of the restaurant seemed to have some space available. I was seated at the counter. After finishing irregular work that required giving up holidays, I was tired. Amidst the bustling of salarymen and group customers, I personally found the counter more comforting than the tables. Smoke was billowing in front of me, with a fragrant aroma lingering in the air. Although they offer rare cuts, some items were already sold out by the time I visited. Taking that into account, I ordered negima, gizzard, heart, chicken tenderloin with wasabi, plum and shiso leaves, shishito peppers, shiitake mushrooms, quail eggs, 3 types of appetizers, cabbage with homemade soy sauce and miso dressing, fried chicken with spicy seasoning, rolled omelette, and chicken rice soup, along with draft beer and highball. I enjoyed them all. I used to dislike gizzard, but somehow I've been drawn to its deliciousness. I still have room for improvement when it comes to tripe and liver, though. I think my favorite is still the chicken tenderloin. It is light yet has a rare taste that is irresistible. I especially love wasabi. The fried chicken with spicy seasoning had a hint of spice in the batter. I wish it had a bit more volume for the price, but it was delicious. There were several options for the final meal, such as noodles, which I would like to try next time. Despite the noise around me, it was nice to be able to relax in a laid-back atmosphere. It was a good way to soothe my tiredness. Thank you for the meal.

This is a chicken dish restaurant located on the Shinmichi Street shopping street on the Shinjuku side of Yotsuya Station. During lunchtime, you can enjoy dishes such as oyakodon set. It seems that customers keep coming until close to the last order time during lunchtime. However, it is often possible to enter the restaurant without waiting in line. The taste is reliable. It is recommended when you want to enjoy a slightly high-quality oyakodon at a reasonable price.

Yotsuya Hashimichi Street was chosen for lunch. The restaurant was empty as it had just opened, but it got busier later on. Although mainly a yakitori restaurant, they offer dishes like oyakodon, fried chicken set, mixed fry set, and chicken nanban set for lunch. This time, I chose the mixed fry set which included shrimp fry, croquette, chicken cutlet, and teriyaki chicken. The fried items all had a crispy coating, typical of a chicken restaurant. The rice was served in a large portion, with free refills, making it a great lunch option for students and office workers in Yotsuya. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Imai-ya on Shinmichi Street in Yotsuya! I have been to Imai-ya for lunch and dinner at other locations before, but this was my first time at the Yotsuya branch ❤️ The interior is calm, with counter seats and table seats, making it a comfortable place to be. I visited during lunchtime on a weekday, and it was almost full. However, the turnover rate was quite good, and the time from ordering to food being served was around 5 minutes, which was surprisingly fast. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Nanban for 1100 yen and the Chicken Katsu Don for 1100 yen. I chose the Chicken Katsu, and the crispy coating was delicious and the chicken was incredibly juicy. The coating was thin, so it didn't feel heavy on the stomach. It was quite filling, and I couldn't finish it all. I also tried a bit of the Spicy Chicken Nanban, and it was tasty with the tartar sauce. Overall, the fast service and delicious food made me very satisfied ^_^

Fluffy half-cooked egg is the best. I stopped by for lunch and decided to try this place because it looked nice. I ordered the oyakodon without hesitation. I wondered what a chicken specialty restaurant's oyakodon would be like. ⭐️ Oyakodon met my expectations. The egg was slightly runny and fluffy, the chicken was large and cooked just right, with a nice firm texture. The deliciousness of the chicken, the richness of the half-cooked egg, the umami from the ingredients, and the sweet aroma of the soy sauce and mirin all combined to create a delicious dish. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this restaurant for lunch and the atmosphere inside was quite calm and nice. They have a counter for solo diners, which is reassuring. I ordered the Spicy Chicken and Egg Bowl for 1,100 yen (tax included) instead of the regular Chicken and Egg Bowl. It arrived in just a few minutes and was quite red in color. The first bite was spicy, not extremely hot but definitely had a kick. The egg was fluffy and creamy, while the chicken from Hinai-jidori was chewy with a nice bounce and rich flavor. Overall, the dish tasted like a comforting mix of spicy kimchi hot pot and egg rice porridge. The free option for extra rice made it a satisfying and filling meal. Thank you for the delicious meal!

◆Semi-raw and creamy Hinai-jidori chicken oyakodon for 1100 yen. I've been curious about this place for a while, and finally tried it for the first time. The oyakodon is truly semi-raw and creamy, and delicious. In addition to the lunch oyakodon, they also offer "spicy red" and "salt" options. Maybe next time I'll try the fried chicken?

Highly rated yakitori restaurant for lunch on Tabelog. Located a few minutes' walk from Yotsuya Station, on Shinmichi Street. Order method: Seated, dishes arrive, payment is made afterwards. Ordered at 13:00, dishes arrived in about 10 minutes. Highly recommended Chicken Nanban Karaage Set for ¥1100. Overall evaluation: Appearance and taste (Karaage is juicy and flavorful, with plenty of tartar sauce providing a balance of acidity and sweetness, very delicious!) Satisfaction (a bit more expensive compared to other nearby restaurants, so cost performance is not great, but the Karaage is so tasty that it's worth trying the lunch here). Product quality 80 points, service 70 points, cleanliness 75 points. Overall rating is 75 points out of 100. Thank you for the meal.

Yakitori is popular and there are multiple stores in Tokyo. I thought they only open at night, but they also serve lunch! The lunch options are all over 1,000 yen, so I hesitated a bit, but I decided on the spicy fried chicken thigh lunch set. Most customers were ordering the parent and child rice bowl. The set took a bit of time to come out. Maybe the tartar sauce was difficult to prepare. They serve tea instead of water, which is nice. When the food arrived, it looked like there was about 250g of chicken thigh - a generous portion! The meat was crispy and juicy, very tender. It was delicious. The tartar sauce was plentiful and had a tasty flavor. If you get tired of the taste, squeeze some lemon for a refreshing change. The rice portion was large, and you can get free refills. It was definitely worth coming here! It would be even better if it was under 1,000 yen, but the quality is great. I might not need fried chicken for a while. I would love to stop by again when I'm in the area. Thank you for the meal!

I used it for lunch. It was around 11:30 on a weekday, and I was originally aiming for a Western-style restaurant with a line, but when I saw the sign of this shop, I was attracted and decided to enter. I ordered oyakodon. The chicken had a good texture and was delicious, and the half-cooked egg was also good, but for 1100 yen, it felt a little lacking. The chicken nanban was average.

The half-cooked and creamy Higashi-dori parent and child bowl, including tax, costs 1,100 yen. It's really creamy, almost like egg over rice. The Higashi-dori chicken thigh meat is firm and flavorful, very delicious. It's a bit on the sweet side, but still within acceptable range. If there was a bit more meat, it would be even more satisfying, but that might be difficult to achieve. They also had fried chicken, which I'd like to try next time, even though I don't drink alcohol. The clear tea they served was nice, and when I asked about the type, they gave me a drink ticket valid for night use. It's always good to engage in a little conversation.

I visited for lunch with a Goto reservation on a regular day. About 80% of the customers were salarymen. Many customers were ordering the chicken nanban with tartar sauce. I ordered the domestic chicken thigh tempura set for 1,100 yen. You can choose from two types of sauce. It arrived in about 10 minutes. There were five large pieces of tempura, and it was very juicy with a strong flavor, so no sauce is needed. The miso soup was like tonjiru and was delicious. It's a bit pricey for a lunch in Yotsuya to be over 1,000 yen, but I had a very good deal with Goto for lunch.

I visited the restaurant around 11:30 am on a weekday, but there were no customers yet. I looked at the lunch menu and the country-raised young chicken thigh meat in spicy white broth set meal looked delicious. I ordered that, but they informed me that it was no longer available since last week. I ended up ordering the fried chicken thigh set meal for 1100 yen. The fried chicken itself was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and tasted good. However, I felt that 1100 yen was a bit expensive for fried chicken in Shinmichi Street, Yotsuya. Thank you for the meal.