The other day, when I was looking for a yakitori restaurant, I happened to come across this izakaya. When I visited, there were regular customers having a party in a private room, and more regulars kept coming to the counter. I wonder if the owner is running the place by himself? He seemed busy cooking the dishes. The regulars seemed to serve themselves, pouring their own beer from the tap. I ordered beer and three dishes. The appetizer was "boiled nanohana greens," which was delicious with a rich broth. The "dried fish under ice" was a bit watery, probably because it was cooked from frozen. The "kushikatsu" was crispy and well-fried, but it had more onions than meat. The "deep-fried octopus" was properly cooked with tender octopus inside. Maybe I should have ordered sashimi instead? The people in the private room seemed to be enjoying something delicious. The regular customers who came later were served something that looked like crab as an appetizer. I guess I'll have to keep coming back to become a regular here. Thank you, Obara-san!

This is a izakaya located in the residential area of Ritsuzaka in March 2018. It was just a 2-3 minute walk from Ippuku. It seems to be a one-story house with a counter seat and a raised seating area. It was crowded with regular customers, but the atmosphere was welcoming and I found myself chatting with strangers in no time. I had a beer and the appetizer was simmered tripe, which was very delicious. The freshly fried potatoes were excellent. The marinated octopus eggs were a great snack with alcohol. The oysters were large and I enjoyed them with lemon. The simmered willow dance was delicious without any strong taste. Thank you for the meal. .✿ฺ(๑´ڡ`๑)✿ฺ.