When you get off at the south exit of Narimasu Station, there is a building with restaurants in front of the bus rotary in front of the station. On the 5th floor of that building, there is a chain izakaya commonly seen in Tokyo. This chain izakaya specializes in seafood. It was the weekend, but I was able to get in without a reservation. I sat at a table at the back. First, I ordered a draft beer. While drinking the cold beer, I chose dishes such as tuna sashimi and horse mackerel tataki, as seafood is the main focus of the restaurant. They also offer salads, thick rolled omelettes, grilled dishes, and other typical izakaya menu items. I ordered a few items. I enjoyed drinking beer and hoppy while eating the dishes. Since it's a chain izakaya, the portions are generous and, most importantly, it's reasonably priced. It was a very satisfying drinking session.

It's a station-front building with a spacious capacity that allows you to enter quickly without a reservation. Despite the size, it seems like there are few staff members, but they respond quickly to the call button and deliver orders promptly. As the name suggests, they seem to specialize in sashimi. The sashimi platter and individual pieces are fresh and delicious. The octopus sashimi was delicious. The variety of highballs is extensive, yet all priced at a reasonable 390 yen each (slightly outdated information).

The izakaya restaurant located in a building near the station offers family-friendly features throughout. The unlimited stacking of tuna is sure to tickle the children's playful spirit. The game involves stacking as much tuna as possible in a small dish within one minute. If the tuna falls off or is held by hand, the game ends there. The staff are mostly young and full of energy, making the stay enjoyable. However, if you think it's a budget-friendly izakaya and keep ordering drinks, the bill might end up surprisingly high. It might be more cost-effective to take advantage of the all-you-can-drink option if you plan on drinking a lot.

The private rooms are nice and I often visit. It's a good deal to order 3 drinks with all-you-can-drink. There are various menu options, good for everyday use! I will visit again.

I went back to my parents' house and had dinner with my siblings after a long time. Even though it was dinner time, it was already past 11:00 PM, so we decided to go to Osakana Dojo, a restaurant near the station. It was great that they were open until 1:00 AM. We were hungry, so we quickly ordered. I ordered my favorite highball and some sashimi first. I always order mackerel sashimi when it's on the menu because I only like it fresh! While drinking my alcohol, the sashimi arrived. I made eye contact with the mackerel and took a bite. Yes, mackerel is delicious indeed. The salmon was also fatty and perfect. And the bonito with ginger, why do they go so well together? To fill our stomachs, we needed some meat! We ordered a bite-sized steak, chicken wing gyoza, and some rice dishes like negitoro roll. The steak was a bit burnt and tough this time, unlike the juicy one I had before. The negitoro roll was also misshapen... a bit disappointing. The price was okay, I guess. I like the atmosphere of the restaurant, so I hope to go back and have better food next time. Thank you for the meal.

A married couple attended a banquet, and I decided to join with my child. I didn't order anything specific, just ate what was served. Here are the dishes I tried: - Sesame Mackerel with Lots of Green Onions: The mackerel had a slight fishy smell... - Refreshing Ume (Plum) Salad with Watercress and Daikon Radish: Daikon and plum are a classic combination and delicious. - Piled High Cabbage: Even though this is a common dish, it surprisingly disappears quickly. - Seared Oyster with Ponzu Sauce: The searing reduces the unique chewiness of the oyster. - Dried Squid: Consistently delicious. - Assorted Grilled Skewers: Easy to order for a large group. Simply delicious. - Crispy Mini Chicken Gyoza: Easy to eat in one bite. - Deep-Fried Nanban Shrimp: Small and easy to eat. - Kids' Set: Even though we ordered this, the child only ate the french fries... I don't know who ordered, but they did a good job ordering a balanced variety of dishes. Overall, it's nothing special beyond a typical izakaya (Japanese pub). Even at a cheap chain izakaya, the food is good enough. If you want to drink and have fun with a group of young people, this kind of place is reassuring. (Note: The group was mainly young people.) As for drinks, we were simply drinking Buckwheat Tea. I usually limit myself to 1-2 glasses of wine at lunch, so I avoid consuming alcohol calories at night gatherings. Since my child was with me, I decided not to stay too long. However, my husband wanted to stay a little longer, so we ended up leaving around 8 PM. Normally, I would have left earlier if the child got bored and started acting up, but this time, the child seemed to be enjoying themselves. There were other groups with elementary school-aged children in the restaurant, and the staff even gave out Umaibo snacks as we left. It seems like izakayas are becoming more child-friendly, which I appreciated. It had been a while since I spent 3 hours at an izakaya with both men and women. It might even be my first time since becoming pregnant! It was a fun experience.

Early December 2011. A large chain restaurant that I would never choose myself. Located in Narimasu or Wako City, with seating for 20 people, filled with businessmen, so we chose a Japanese izakaya with all-you-can-drink to keep the cost as low as possible. It was an early year-end party. The reservation was made in November, and it seemed to have a discount for early booking. I only paid for a portion of it, so I'm not sure, but it was a course meal for either 2500 yen or 3000 yen with a 1500 yen all-you-can-drink option. Normally for 2 hours, but this one started at 4 pm, so it was a 3-hour party. And it was on the first Sunday of December. A combination of "early booking" and "early start discount." It's nice that there are various discounts depending on the conditions. Located right near the south exit of Narimasu, in a clean building on the first floor of a pachinko parlor. The food included avocado and shrimp salad, whole sea bream, assorted sashimi, salt hot pot, roast beef, assorted tempura, gratin, and pound cake. The salad had fresh shrimp and a delicious sauce. The sea bream was served as half a fish but the meat was sliced. The sashimi platter had salmon, mackerel, kanpachi, abalone, and botanebi. The shrimp was delicious. The salt hot pot had duck, tsukune, sea bream, Chinese cabbage, and negi. The table had an integrated IH stove, which was convenient. The duck was okay, but the tsukune was delicious. It ended with a porridge. The roast beef was served with grated ponzu. The tempura included crab claws, shishito peppers, yam, and nasu. Served with matcha salt. The gratin was topped with sea urchin, ikura, broccoli, and macaroni, with a thick French bread on the side. The drinks menu for the all-you-can-drink option (1500 yen) included draft beer, bottled beer (Asahi Super Dry), cocktails, a variety of sweet and sour drinks, about 4 types of highball, sake, wine, shochu (sweet potato, barley, awamori), and whiskey. They even had 12-year-old Sea Breeze from the foothills of Mount Fuji! This was a great surprise. The early start time and the fact that it was not crowded made everything smooth. The banquet meal manual was well organized, showing the professionalism of a large chain restaurant. The staff, about 4 people, were smiling and provided good service even at a lively party. They didn't rush us and we could relax. The spacious tatami room had sunken kotatsu tables and of course, there was a call button on the table. The toilet was clean and spacious. The overall decor was relaxing and not too busy. The service was also relaxed and not too pushy. It may not be suitable for young groups who want to eat a lot, but the well-arranged presentation of the dishes may make the portion size less noticeable. As expected from a place called "Sakanaya Dojo," the menu was mainly focused on fish and quite delicious. If you don't mind a fish-focused meal and don't care much about the volume, I recommend this place for a large group party in Narimasu. In early December 2012, we had our second year-end party here, making it two years in a row. It seems that there are not many convenient and large-scale restaurants in Narimasu for such occasions. This year, it was on a Saturday with 40 people, and the reservation process was the same as last year. Surprisingly, the menu was almost the same as last year. Steamed chicken salad with sea bream head, half portion sashimi, assorted sashimi, salted chicken hot pot, assorted tempura, shrimp chili, fried chicken, and pound cake.