I visited the restaurant around 19:30 on a regular night. There were two floors, with the first floor being almost full and the second floor having a semi-private space separated by a curtain-like noren. I was seated in that area. [Drinks] - Suntory Highball (429 yen) [Dishes] - Pickled cucumber (429 yen) - Ankimo with ponzu sauce (539 yen) - 5 pieces of chicken dumplings (429 yen) - Grilled beef tongue sushi (253 yen) - Simmered tripe (429 yen) ★ Recommended dishes from today's specials: - Three types of chicken tenderloin skewers (440 yen) - Salmon and avocado mayo (539 yen) - Grilled beef tongue slices (759 yen) ★ Skewer menu (order starts from 2 skewers): - Chicken thigh - Cartilage - Garlic - Shishito pepper (all 110 yen each) Overall, I felt that the dishes were a step above the usual izakaya standards! The grilled beef tongue slices were served with green onions, which was a nice touch! The grilled beef tongue sushi was surprisingly delicious with warm rice and thinly sliced meat. The chicken dumplings were different from the usual pork ones, but equally tasty! The skewer menu was incredibly cost-effective at only 110 yen for 2 skewers! I thought the quality would be compromised due to the low price, but they were actually quite delicious! The seasoning and texture of the meat were great! Also, the speed of drink service was impressively fast and made for a comfortable dining experience. Thank you for the meal! ★

I ordered a lemon sour with a strong impact at this restaurant between Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station. It's like 5 jugs worth. The chicken karaage, thick grilled egg with mentaiko, and chicken wings in secret sauce were delicious. The digestive sour drink really hits you hard!

During happy hour, they offer ¥250 beers and ¥100 per skewer. The beef tripe stew and sweet red bean soup are both ¥390. The popular yakitori pub is a good deal for those who enjoy a beer with their meal. The skewers are quite filling, so three beers should be enough. Personally, I like the cartilage skewers.

On Saturdays, Ueno area is full of day-drinkers (*_*) We met at 1 pm at the Ueno Station "Shinobazu Exit" ticket gate and looked for a place to eat. It was really lively, a great way to let off steam during the COVID times. There were people of all ages, but mostly in their 20s to 40s. Our usual go-to places were all full. We ended up just going into a random place that had seats available, but it turned out to be a good choice! They had skewers and other typical izakaya dishes, and we even ordered a bottle of shochu. Overall, the first stop was affordable and satisfying♪

A cost-effective izakaya located about a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station. The restaurant has a total of 100 seats on the 1st and 2nd floors, and despite it being a weekday, it was almost full and quite lively! We were guided to a semi-private room separated by curtains, so we could enjoy our time without worrying about the surrounding noise or eyes. There were also groups of about 20 people dining, and the spacious restaurant seemed suitable for large groups too! The highlight of this restaurant is definitely the yakitori, priced at only 100 yen per skewer! Not only the yakitori but other menu items are also very reasonably priced. We ordered: Beef tongue yukhoe, Chicken dumplings (5 pieces), Chicken ham Caesar salad, Deep-fried river shrimp, Deep-fried chicken cartilage, Beef tendon stew, Various skewers, Vanilla ice cream, Shiratama cream zenzai. We ordered various skewers like chicken thigh, gizzard, chicken cartilage, chicken liver, pork belly, garlic, asparagus wrapped in meat, and they were all delicious and went well with drinks! Except for the meat-wrapped skewers, all skewers are priced at only 100 yen each, which is very appreciative. It seems that you can only order skewers in sets of 2. Personally, I really liked the beef belly skewer, so I ordered 2 more! Delicious. When asked which is recommended between chicken and pork dumplings, we were recommended the chicken dumplings, so we tried them! They were juicy and refreshing, very delicious. I'm sure the pork dumplings are also delicious...! The Caesar salad was quite generous in portion, so it's a safe choice to order. The deep-fried river shrimp was crispy and packed with shrimp flavor. It was so delicious. The deep-fried chicken cartilage is also recommended! The crispy coating is well-seasoned and tasty! It's perfect as a drinking snack. Towards the end, we ordered the beef tendon stew. The beef tendon is tender, and it also contains konjac. It has a light and gentle seasoning, making it refreshing to eat. For dessert, there are three options: vanilla ice cream, matcha ice cream, and white bean cream zenzai. You can choose between vanilla or matcha ice cream for the white bean cream zenzai! I chose vanilla ice cream, and it was easy to eat with the wafer on top! On weekdays, you can enjoy a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option for 980 yen, making it super affordable to enjoy both food and drinks. The fact that it's open 24 hours is also a plus! Not only is it cheap, but the quality of the food is also high, making it a great izakaya with no complaints. I will definitely visit again!

We explored Ueno Park with our family and headed towards Okachimachi to find a place for lunch. Ueno is crowded on weekends, so it's hard to find a place to eat quickly. In such situations, we look for izakayas where we can have some drinks. We love drinking, so we prefer places where we can have alcohol rather than cafes. Torimichi Sakaba is located about a 3-minute walk from Ueno and Okachimachi, making it easily accessible. The interior is spacious (with private rooms available) and clean, creating a very comfortable atmosphere. The service was quick from ordering to serving, and the staff were polite. They also have terrace seating, so it would be nice to enjoy food and drinks on a sunny day. On a Sunday afternoon, the restaurant was quite busy (almost full) with mostly young customers (many couples). It seems suitable for various occasions like company gatherings or dates. Here are the dishes we ordered: draft beer (medium), wagyu beef tongue sashimi (delicious with salt), octopus with wasabi, grilled chicken skewers (sauce), white liver sashimi, highball with lemon, fresh lemon sour, gin and soda, Yamazaki highball, beef harami (meaty and perfect for meat lovers), bonjiri, seseri, thick grilled egg with seaweed. This izakaya is spacious and relaxing. It's open 24 hours, so it's convenient for those who miss the last train or arrive early in the morning. We're glad we found this great place!

Hello! I'm Hanedaman! (・▽・) Today was the final of the World Baseball Classic (WBC)! I was happy about Japan's victory, so I decided to have a celebration party with my baseball-loving friends at an izakaya between Ueno and Okachimachi that mainly serves yakitori! It was easy to find, just straight from Hirokoji! First, we started with a highball for a toast! Then came a pickled cucumber, which was nicely pickled and crunchy! The dashimaki tamago was warm and had a fluffy texture with a gentle dashi flavor, very delicious! I decided to try the salted watermelon sour for the second drink, and it was interesting with the salt enhancing the sweetness of the watermelon! We also ordered a mix of oden, which had a gentle and warm dashi flavor, and the simmered daikon and chikuwa were quite tasty! The shirataki was also good! The skewer assortment was next, with bonjiri, sand liver, pork belly, heart, and thigh! The saltiness was mild overall, and the meat and cooking were good, bringing out the unique characteristics of each type of meat, very tasty! We also had thick-cut ham katsu, which was crispy and came with a tasty salad, a satisfying snack to enjoy! Lastly, we ordered hokke, which had a gentle flavor and a plump texture, providing a mysterious satisfaction when eating it! We finished with fried river shrimp, which had a strong shrimp flavor and was a delicious fried dish! From the third drink onwards, we enjoyed gin and soda or shochu and soda with various snacks! We had a lot to drink and eat, but we were surprised that it didn't even cost 8000 yen for two people! The area near Ueno Station may be full of alcohol lovers, but the izakaya had clean and calm seating and good value for money! I would definitely want to visit again!

Around 4 pm on a regular day, I received a short message from my old nostalgic friends asking me to come to Ueno to drink with them. I was surprised because it was still early and I hadn't finished work yet. But since they were old friends, I quickly wrapped up work and managed to arrive around 5:30 pm. I rushed into the restaurant and looked around the floor, but they were not there. I wondered if they changed locations because I was late. I realized there was a second floor, so I went up and looked around, but they weren't there either. Then I found out there was a basement, so I went down and searched, but they were not there. When I asked the staff, they told me there was another location called Torimichi Sakaba Ueno Honten. I hurried over and finally found them there. They were already drinking with another friend. We had a few drinks together and when the staff informed us that it was last order due to the two-hour time limit, we quickly finished up. It was quite a late arrival, but we had a good time. Time to move on to the next place!

I was looking for a place to drink with good cost performance near Ameya Yokocho in Ueno, and I found a 24-hour izakaya! They have a wide variety of chicken dishes such as yakitori and chicken liver, as well as a rich selection of alcohol. The location seems to be close to Ueno Hirokoji Station, making it easily accessible. It is a street-level store with a large sign, so it is easy to find. The interior is spacious with two floors. This time, we were guided to a semi-private room separated by curtains. It is a smoking-friendly restaurant. We started with a toast with draft beer! An appetizer is served. We ordered a variety of 5 skewers, choosing between sauce or salt. The quail and negima skewers were delicious. The standout dish was the signature pork dumplings! There were also chicken dumplings, but this time we chose pork dumplings. They were juicy and flavorful with meat juice overflowing. We also ordered ankimo with ponzu sauce, which is not something you can easily have at home. There were also seasonal specials on a separate menu. In addition to chicken dishes, they also offer a variety of seafood dishes, which is great! We had salmon sashimi, and the lightly cooked white liver sashimi was also delicious! It was best with sesame oil, salt, and garlic. The drinks were going down smoothly, so for the second round, we ordered CRAFT Ogasawara Passion Fruit. It was limited to 10 bottles per day, and we were lucky to get one. It is made with rare passion fruit from the Ogasawara Islands, squeezed whole, mixed with passion fruit spirits, and carefully brewed with selected barrel-aged shochu. It had a glossy sweet scent of passion fruit, acidity, and a deep flavor, so we ordered another one. We also ordered crispy potato fries with grated long yam and wasabi, which was refreshing and crispy. We also ordered a thick grilled omelet with mentaiko, which was fluffy and filled with mentaiko inside. Even though we ate a lot and the plates were empty, the staff quickly cleared them, keeping the table clean. I want to go back again!

After a meeting with a friend, we decided to have a light drink. We chose this restaurant because we wanted a clean izakaya. The main dish here is yakitori. The staff were foreigners and took orders verbally. Inside, there were groups of students chatting loudly. We started with a toast with bottled beer. The appetizer was kinpira gobou. The beer was Asahi Super Dry. We ordered edamame, octopus with wasabi, and chilled tomatoes as snacks. The food arrived a few minutes after ordering, which was good. The taste was as expected. However, the students were still noisy. But then the staff came and the group left, so we were able to relax and enjoy our drinks, switching to draft beer and hoppy. After about two hours, the staff informed us that two hours had passed and it was time to pay. It seemed there was a two-hour time limit. It was a place where you have to make the most of your two hours. The total bill for two people was 4,675 yen.

The relatively clean restaurant in Ueno was a bit cluttered but had seating on the second floor as well. They offer hot pot dishes which seemed interesting, but today I tried some appetizers. The sour cocktails are famous here. The raw chicken liver, beef tongue, seafood salad, and tsukune (chicken meatballs) were all good, although the tsukune with motsu (offal) was sold out. The liver was tasty without any unpleasant smell, and the beef tongue was tender and easy to eat. The seafood salad had a wasabi dressing which was nice. The food was surprisingly delicious. The drinks took a while to arrive, so be aware of that. I didn't realize they had all-you-can-drink option, so I'll try that next time. It's a 2-hour time limit, so you can't stay too long, but it seems good for a drinking tour.

Meeting with my comrade in Ueno. We both enjoy drinking, so we chose a restaurant where we can select dishes as we go. The main dish is yakitori, but the izakaya also offers a variety of sashimi, fried foods, grilled fish, and more. The first floor of the restaurant was packed with inbound foreign tourists after 8:00 PM. We were seated on the second floor, where there was also a high percentage of foreign customers. We started with a toast with Asahi Super Dry beer served in a large mug. For our first order, we got yakitori skewers including chicken skin, bonjiri, seseri, and beef tongue, as well as asparagus wrapped in bacon. We also ordered chilled tomatoes, tuna sashimi, and fried chicken wings. The yakitori was all seasoned with salt, which was just right for us. The quality of the meat was surprisingly good for the price, especially the seseri and bonjiri. The seasoning was perfect, and we kept ordering more. For drinks, we switched to shochu mixed with soda, which we enjoyed. The tuna sashimi was fresh and delicious, and the tomatoes with mayonnaise were a nice touch. The standout dish for us was the fried chicken wings, which were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. Even my friend, who was hesitant at first, couldn't resist and ended up loving it. The staff at the restaurant operated efficiently with minimal interaction, and they were quick and accurate in taking orders. We ordered octopus balls and dried young sardines to finish off the meal. The octopus balls were chewy and flavorful, and the dried sardines were a must-have at an izakaya. We were quite full by the end but still managed to order another round. Overall, the restaurant offered great value for money and high-quality dishes. It's a very convenient and enjoyable place to dine.

Exit the JR Ueno Station central ticket gate and head straight to the Hirokoji intersection. Cross the signal in front of you and continue straight on Ueno Okachimachi Chuo Street. There is a shop beyond the Seven-Eleven. On a cold night, I had a sudden craving for oden, so I ordered the assorted oden (7 varieties) first. It includes konjac, fish cake, daikon radish, shirataki noodles, kombu seaweed, boiled egg, and hanpen. The rich broth seeped into my body, warming me up from the inside. It's the kind of dish you just have to have during this season. I also ordered the assorted skewers (5 pieces) with sauce. During my visit, it included negima (green onion and chicken), pork belly, bonjiri (chicken tail), quail, and chicken thigh. Apart from these, there are other options like chicken skin, chicken wings, gizzards, chicken tenderloin, tsukune (chicken meatballs), pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, etc. Each skewer is priced at 100 yen (excluding tax). I tried the chicken dumplings as they were unique. The chicken and chive dumplings had a chewy skin that paired well with the filling. The juicy filling was irresistible. They also have pork dumplings available. I enjoyed the salt and pepper fried chicken wings. The crispy fried wings paired perfectly with the salt and pepper seasoning, a great choice for wing lovers. They also offer a secret sauce option. For a finishing touch, I had the thick grilled egg with mentaiko and cheese topping (+110 yen). The combination of mentaiko, cheese, and the egg was a delightful treat for egg lovers. Apart from the mentaiko thick grilled egg, they also have options like sakura shrimp thick grilled egg, cheese thick grilled egg, dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet), etc. For dessert, I tried the vanilla cream zenzai with mochi balls. The combination of sweet red bean paste, mochi balls, black syrup, and vanilla ice cream in a crispy monaka shell was a delightful treat. They also have a matcha option available. For drinks, I had the Asahi Super Dry draft beer, Ogasawara Passion Fruit craft chu-hi, craft lemon sour. I started with the Asahi Super Dry draft beer. Between 11 am and 5 pm, you can have unlimited drinks for 250 yen each (excluding tax). I also tried the Ogasawara Passion Fruit craft chu-hi, which had a sweet aroma and a tangy flavor. It is made from passion fruit juice from the Ogasawara Islands, passion fruit spirits, and selected aged shochu. Lastly, I had the craft lemon sour, which is a great choice for lemon sour lovers. They also offer honey lemon sour, tower lemon sour (limited quantity), and regular lemon sour. They have a 120-minute all-you-can-drink option available with different price points and drink options. The restaurant is open 24 hours, so you can enjoy food and drinks at any time you like.

[Shop Location] About a 5-minute walk from JR Okachimachi Station North Exit. [Visit Date and Time] Holiday (Saturday) around 18:00. [Crowdedness] Almost full. [Order Details] ◯ Appetizer - Simmered hijiki seaweed (¥390) ◯ Seafood salad (¥790) ◯ Assorted sashimi (¥990) ◯ Pork dumplings (¥390) ◯ Ankimo (¥490) ◯ Deep-fried tofu (¥390) ◯ Motsunabe (¥390) ◯ Wagyu beef tongue sashimi (¥1,080) ◯ Beef tongue nigiri (¥230 each) [Impressions] Today, the Ueno area was crowded overall, and all the shops were busy. This shop was almost full with only one seat available. I found out that they are open 24 hours, typical of Ueno! All the dishes were delicious and had good value for money. I would like to recommend the following dishes: ◯ Pork dumplings (¥390) - The filling is packed full. The sweet taste of the vegetables and the umami of the pork are packed into the filling, which is seasoned with soy sauce and chicken broth for a rich flavor, making it very juicy. ◯ Deep-fried tofu (¥390) - Crispy yet fluffy large tofu. The broth is also delicious, and it's a great value for money! ◯ Motsunabe (¥390) - Motsu with a salty broth and a good chewy texture. This motsu, in particular, was delicious. ◯ Wagyu beef tongue sashimi (¥1,080) - It has just the right amount of fat, and you can taste the sweetness and umami of the meat that you won't find in other cuts. It has a crunchy texture and a good bite. Thank you for the meal today.

I used it for a meeting with an acquaintance in Ueno! When you enter, the seats are lined up, but if you go a little further back, there are private rooms too, which is convenient. We toasted with non-alcoholic beer and started ordering! Although there is no lunch menu per se, the dishes are not too expensive, so if you share, you can enjoy it at a good price. The first dish that came was white liver, which was delicious. It melts in your mouth without any unpleasant smell. The combination of sesame oil and garlic is excellent. It's a good portion size and good value for money. If you have alcohol, you won't be able to stop. It's a must-have dish for each person. Pickled radish also comes quickly. It may look like a small plate, but it's deep and piled high. It serves as a good palate cleanser until you finish eating. The pork dumplings are plump and large, with a chewy skin that gives it a satisfying texture. The richness of the pork, garlic, and chives go well together and pair nicely with beer. It's a good option for sharing. The sakura shrimp dashimaki tamago has a vibrant pink sakura shrimp on a yellow egg. It's fluffy and hot! The crispy texture and fragrance of the shrimp add a nice touch. The assorted skewers set comes with 2 skewers each, so it feels like a good deal. It includes juicy pork belly, tender chicken heart with a hint of salt, a smoky quail egg with a rich egg flavor and aroma, and a crispy pork belly with a satisfying fat content. The combination of green onions and chicken is the best. All the skewers go well with beer. It's recommended to go all out when drinking! They are open 24 hours, so you can experience this good value anytime, on weekdays or weekends!

Ueno Ameyoko, just off the main street near Marui, is lined with cheap yakitori restaurants. I visited Torimichi Sakaba Ueno Branch, which was featured on the TV show "1 Oku-nin no Daishitsumon!? Waratte Koraete!" I was curious about the Fire Extinguisher Sour, which is a large size that can be shared among 5 people. You can choose from Lemon Sour, Sour, or Highball, and add frozen fruits for a cute and delicious touch, such as kiwi, grapefruit, or lemon. I ordered the Chorogi Salad, Gobo Chips, Grilled Meat Sushi, Mushroom Skewers (Eringi and Shiitake), Beef Harami, Pork Gyoza, and Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu Tongue. The Gyoza was a recommended specialty, and it was juicy and delicious. The Wagyu Tongue was surprisingly thick and tasty. I also mixed the frozen fruits, which was a fun and enjoyable experience. The second-floor seating with curtains for privacy was comfortable.

This year's goal was to be able to make a perfect tamagoyaki that looks and tastes amazing. I love sweet tamagoyaki, but it's difficult because if I put too much sugar, it burns quickly (although it's delicious). Even if it's sweet and good, the appearance is not good. Maybe instead of using sugar for sweetness, I could use dashi like soba restaurants or izakayas to create a gentle and beautiful flavor? The result was a nice idea. I pursued the ideal dashi tamagoyaki by combining liquid kombu dashi, liquid shio koji, and Hondashi (Ajinomoto). However, I still couldn't reach the ideal taste. What's missing? What's too much? I guess I need to go eat and study more. The dashi tamagoyaki at the Tamagoyaki Toridou Sakaba was really delicious. It had the perfect balance of not too strong or too weak sweetness without using sugar. The more you eat, the more you feel a comforting and gentle deliciousness. It doesn't have a special feeling in a good way. The color of the tamagoyaki is a stunning yellow with no burnt parts... well, almost. The first layer has a cute little burnt part at the edge. One piece, two pieces... I can't stop. Eating the freshly made tamagoyaki by the staff at the restaurant is so satisfying. As I eat the tamagoyaki, my appetite increases, so I also ordered grilled skewers and chicken dumplings. The grilled skewers are still a great deal. The pork cheek, chicken liver, and shishito peppers I ordered were all delicious. The chicken dumplings are big in size, with a chewy skin and a nice balance of vegetables and chicken meat in the filling. Eating it releases a delightful meat juice. I'm glad I ordered this. When I talked to my family on LINE about the tamagoyaki I had at Toridou Sakaba, my older brother said, "The tamagoyaki you ate looks similar to the one mom makes." The desired deliciousness is also a beloved memory of the taste that lies deep within, which is the conclusion of this review. By the way, my mother's tamagoyaki apparently includes Hondashi (Ajinomoto) for seasoning and sugar (the amount varies depending on the taste preference) according to her mood. I should try to make it myself following her recipe. As long as it doesn't turn completely black, it should be fine.

First love, I wonder what it tastes like. I don't know if there's a taste to such a thing, but in my mind, it feels sweet and sour. It may evoke thoughts of a breakup, but for those who have grown up without experiencing defeat, what could it taste like? The word "first love" seems far from the reality of Ueno's drinking district. In a stoic establishment named Torimichi Sakaba, the atmosphere is filled with cigarette smoke, timeless pop songs as background music, salarymen, and lemon sours. Reminiscent of a bygone era, I find myself squinting at the First Love Soda. With a lineup of yakitori due to the bird-themed establishment, I want to try everything, but I hold back, being the boring adult who thinks ahead. Yet, I end up ordering a variety of dishes, causing a traffic jam on the small table. I'm not good at thinking ahead. While I'd like to indulge in a bird feast, I also want to try other dishes. From motsu-ni, gyu-suji-ni, gyu-tan, whole grilled squid, to stingray fin, they are completely different species. I surprisingly value diversity. Although the restaurant may seem traditional, the times call for diversity. I also wanted to try the yakisoba, but ordering that would pretty much end the meal. I'm the type who can't resist an all-you-can-eat selection. However, the most delicious dish among all was the dashimaki tamago. The bird dishes win. We've cleared most of the table, but of course, there's a traffic jam in our stomachs. There's no more room. After all, each dish has quite a volume. And I ate most of it. The person I went with turned out to have an incredibly small appetite, a new fact. By the way, I have no interest in talking about first love, so that's the end of the story. The taste of the First Love Soda is like a sweet grape juice. The person who made it seems to be unaware of the defeat in love.【Items Consumed】Yakitori: Negima, Chicken Skin, Bonjiri, Beef Harami, Shiitake Mushroom Octopus Karaage, Corn Tempura, Motsu-ni, Gyū-suji-ni, Iwano-ri Thick Grilled Egg, Stingray Fin, Whole Grilled Squid, Wagyu Tongue Charcoal Grilled, Oshinko Assortment

This day I had some business in Ueno, and I decided to have dinner there as well. Ueno was extremely crowded, but I found a place with a wide variety of beef tongue dishes and made a reservation. It was located about 3 minutes from Ueno, with 2 floors and was easy to find. Even though it was a weekday, it was bustling with customers. The staff welcomed us cheerfully, and we were led to a private booth on the second floor. The menu was extensive, with dishes made from Oyama chicken, beef tongue, and other creative dishes. What surprised me the most was that one skewer of yakitori was only 100 yen! It's hard to find such a cheap yakitori place! The menu was also reasonably priced. They also had a wide selection of drinks, including beer, sours, wine, sake, and shochu, with some high-end brands available. A unique item was the fire extinguisher sour drink, which came in a fire extinguisher and could serve up to 5 drinks with ice and fruit. It looked interesting, but since my companion and I have different tastes in alcohol and I couldn't drink that much alone, we decided to skip it this time. What we ordered (tax included): - Ogasawara Passion Fruit craft chu-hi (715 yen): A regional limited edition drink, which was enough for two servings and was meticulously made. Perfect for passion fruit lovers! - Asahi Super Dry beer (605 yen): My companion's choice for a toast. - Wagyu beef tongue sashimi (1,188 yen): It was my first time trying beef tongue sashimi. It came with 8 slices and was delicious with scallions and onions. - Deep-fried river shrimp (539 yen): My companion's favorite dish at izakayas. It was quite filling. - Homemade pork gyoza (429 yen): Recommended dish with 5 pieces. I love gyoza, so I finished it quickly. - Thick grilled egg with mentaiko (649 yen): You could add cheese topping for an extra 110 yen, which we did. It was cut into your preferred size, and the cheese oozed out nicely. The powdered cheese on top was a nice touch. - Hakushu highball (759 yen): My companion always orders this drink when it's available. - Negima (110 yen each x 2): A must-order at an izakaya. Juicy and flavorful for just 100 yen! - Grilled beef tongue nigiri (253 yen each): Bite-sized and easy to eat. - White liver sashimi (539 yen): 6 slices with safe and low-temperature cooking. We enjoyed it with chili oil. - Charcoal-grilled wagyu beef tongue (1,188 yen): A menu item that caught my eye. The thick slices of beef tongue were fragrant and delicious with scallion salt and Kaiware radish. - Dassai 45 sake (1 go, 935 yen): My companion ordered this drink. I was surprised to find Dassai sake at an izakaya! - Asparagus wrapped in pork (176 yen each x 2): Another favorite dish of ours. - Izumo Shine Muscat sake soda (605 yen): I love Shine Muscat sake, and I was thrilled to find it here! - Mio sparkling sake (990 yen): My companion ordered this drink. It was a fruity and easy-to-drink sake. - Plum rice porridge (429 yen) and miso soup (209 yen x 2): We ended the meal with rice porridge and miso soup. It was nice to have miso soup available. - Shiratama cream zenzai (429 yen): You could choose between vanilla or matcha ice cream, and I chose matcha. It was delicious with a strong matcha flavor. It was not your typical cheap ice cream but a high-quality one. I love shiratama, so this was a great choice! It had been a while since I had an izakaya meal, but the extensive menu allowed us to enjoy a variety of dishes. My companion was impressed by the wide selection of drinks. It was a great find, and the staff saw us off cheerfully when we left. Sometimes, izakaya meals are a nice change of pace.

I went to Torimichi Sakaba Ueno branch in Ueno for dinner and drinks. The restaurant is a 3-minute walk from Ueno station, 5 minutes from Okachimachi station, and within walking distance from Yushima station. It is located in a drinking district. I visited around 4 pm and was surprised to see that it was already crowded and almost full. What surprised me even more was that Torimichi Sakaba is open 24 hours. The restaurant has both a 1st and 2nd floor, with terrace seating available on the 1st floor. - Fire Extinguisher Sour ¥1680 Among the affordable food and drinks, the most surprising menu item was the Fire Extinguisher Sour. I saw a picture of a fire extinguisher on the wall, but I didn't expect the drink to actually come in a fire extinguisher bottle. You can choose from Lemon Sour, Sour, or Highball. It claims to be equivalent to 5 glasses, but I felt like I could drink more than 10 glasses. It's a great deal and I highly recommend trying it, especially because you get to pour your own drink using a pump. - Edamame ¥290 I started with some edamame as a snack. The vibrant green edamame had a nice texture and just the right amount of saltiness, making it a perfect appetizer. - Chilled Tomato ¥390 I also ordered the Chilled Tomato, which I expected to come out quickly. I noticed that Torimichi Sakaba offers generous portions at a low price. The chilled tomato seemed to be made with a whole tomato and was served with mayonnaise. - Seafood Salad ¥790 Wanting to try a salad, I opted for the luxurious Seafood Salad. It was loaded with seafood including tuna, salmon, and octopus, making it a filling and tasty choice. - Mentaiko Thick Rolled Omelette ¥590 There were 5 types of thick rolled omelettes available, and I chose the recommended Mentaiko Thick Rolled Omelette. The fluffy omelette with plenty of spicy cod roe inside was a perfect match with drinks. - Skewers ¥100 each The skewers were unbelievably cheap at ¥100 (tax included) per skewer, with all items priced at ¥100 each. However, you need to order a minimum of 2 skewers. I selected chicken skin, chicken liver, tsukune (chicken meatball), beef harami (skirt steak), and wiener. Each skewer was delicious, with the right amount of saltiness and a satisfying texture. Surprisingly, the wiener skewer stood out as particularly tasty. - Proud Chicken Gyoza ¥390 As it was recommended on the menu, I ordered the Proud Chicken Gyoza. There were chicken and pork gyoza options, each with 5 pieces. The gyoza, wrapped in thick skins, were large and flavorful. They were already seasoned, but also tasted great with soy sauce. They were juicy and full of flavor, clearly deserving of being a recommended dish.

☆Recommended Points☆ ① Various dishes using brand local chicken ② Grilled chicken skewers starting from 100 yen, making it affordable to enjoy [Image 1] "Corn Tempura (539 yen)" Chose this seasonal recommended menu. The tempura corn, with its vibrant yellow color, was very delicious as the heat brought out its sweetness. It is recommended to sprinkle a pinch of salt on it. [Image 2] "Thick Rolled Omelette with Cheese (649 yen)" Ordered the cheese option from the 5 original omelette variations. The thick rolled omelette had a subtle sweetness and was filled with plenty of cheese, making it very tasty. Personally, I thought adding cheese to the mentaiko option for an extra 110 yen would have been great. [Image 3] "Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu Tongue (1,188 yen)" Chose the charcoal-grilled tongue, one of the many dishes featuring beef tongue. It was a very authentic tongue dish, and the yuzu pepper and green onion salt as condiments complemented it well. A great dish to enjoy with drinks. [Images 4-5] "Assorted Skewers (539 yen)" & "Beef Harami (110 yen each)" One of the standout features of this restaurant is the affordability, especially the skewers. All skewers are priced at 110 yen each, and the assorted 5 skewers are even cheaper than ordering individually. The negima, kashira, quail, chicken breast, and pork belly skewers were all flavorful and perfect as drinking snacks. Additionally, ordered the beef harami for 110 yen each, which was surprisingly juicy and rich in flavor. [Image 6] "Cream Cheese and Chanja Salad (539 yen)" A dish combining smooth and creamy cream cheese with spicy and crunchy chanja, offering a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Highly recommended if you're unsure of what to order. [Image 7] "Shiratama Cream Zenzai (429 yen)" The shiratama cream zenzai comes with a choice of vanilla or matcha ice cream. Opted for matcha ice cream, which was generously served with shiratama and red beans. It's a dessert with a substantial portion, perfect for sharing between two people. [Summary] Located between Ueno and Okachimachi stations, on the opposite side of Ameyoko, is "Torimichi Sakaba Ueno Branch." Torimichi Sakaba has another branch in Ueno, two branches in Shinjuku, and one in Shibuya. As the name suggests, this restaurant places a strong emphasis on local chicken dishes, offering high-quality dishes despite being an izakaya. Visited the restaurant with a reservation at 20:15 on a weekday. The lively atmosphere with table seats and semi-private seating towards the back creates a suitable setting for gatherings like year-end parties. It was mentioned that the restaurant had appeared on the popular TV show "Waratte Iitomo," so some customers may recognize it. One point to note is that smoking is allowed, so it's essential to check in advance.