It was the evening of Saturday, April 8th. I decided to visit Sasamoto in Shinjuku after a long time. The subway and stations were getting crowded, so I hurried to Yokocho. Luckily, I found a seat without much of a wait at my favorite spot in the front. I started drinking, and I noticed a few foreign customers in the restaurant. I enjoyed the simmered dish and tried a new menu item, which was daikon. It was good, but I thought it could use a bit more miso flavor next time. Next, I had sashimi with three types - akami, kobukuro, and senmai. They were all fresh and delicious. I particularly liked the crunchy texture of the chilled senmai. The grilled offal dishes were also excellent, especially the miso-grilled options. I finished with a comforting negi soup with yuzu juice. Overall, I had 3.5 glasses of shochu and left the restaurant satisfied, as it was getting crowded with foreign customers. It felt like a scene from before the pandemic, with a world of international guests enjoying delicious motsuyaki. I left early to let them enjoy their meal. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Sasamoto in Shinjuku serves delicious skewers with high quality ingredients and great hospitality. I had skewers with meat slices, simmered skewers, and grilled skewers, all of which were fantastic. I had been wanting to visit for a while. The menu is a bit vague, so I used the menu on Tabelog as a reference for ordering. Also, they don't provide chopsticks, so it might be a bit challenging without them.

I visited around 7:15 pm on Saturday or Sunday and managed to secure the last seat. I ordered the chef's special for 1,840 yen, which included the following dishes: - Stew: A delicious stew made with various cuts of meat like white meat and liver, cooked in miso. It's so good that I always end up ordering seconds. - Assorted skewers: 5 skewers with a mix of meats. I can request to avoid any ingredients I don't like. The skewers included: 1. Akami: Perfectly cooked meat with a rich flavor. 2. Myoga: Refreshing myoga with pork and miso, a great combination. 3. Negima: Crispy negi with a sweet taste that complements the pork. 4. Pitoro: A generous amount of negi that balances out the fatty meat. 5. Snap pea and meat roll: A delicious combination of snap peas and meat. - Cabbage stew: Cabbage cooked in miso with just the right amount of simmering, a perfect way to end the meal. The restaurant may be a bit tough to handle in the summer due to the lack of air conditioning and the heat from the grill, but I still highly recommend it. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho, Sasa Moto Iya~ Omoide Yokocho is often thought to be a place for foreigners, but this restaurant has many regular customers. The atmosphere is great and the food is delicious! The menu lineup is impressive, and I wonder how many times I need to visit to try everything. At first, I didn't know how to order, but when I asked, they gave me a menu. I also noticed that regular customers were ordering items not on the menu. I quickly followed suit and ordered the same thing! They have dishes like liver wrapped in oil, and apparently the specials change depending on the day of the week. The dish with meat and pineapple sandwiched together was also highly recommended and many people were ordering it. I used to always go to the famous yakitori restaurant in front, but although this place seemed similar, it's actually a completely different genre. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Visited the store around 4:30 pm on Monday, July 17, 2023, during a holiday. Memory Lane is now bustling with inbound tourists, reminiscent of its international charm from the past. I tried waiting at Uchann across the street, but it was taking too long to open, so I decided to stop by here for a bit. Despite being open, I was surprised to find that they had air conditioning. The energy efficiency might not be great, though. The counter was almost full, and it seemed like they were grilling skewers on the second floor. I started with a glass of sake (¥460) and ordered a set of four skewers. They grilled liver, harami (skirt steak), kashira (pig's cheek), and snap peas. The skewers were a bit on the smaller side. Perhaps because I'm used to grilling larger skewers on a barbecue, the motsu-yaki (offal skewers) felt a bit disappointing. Memory Lane has lost some of its appeal, with the prices no longer as cheap as they used to be.

This is my first visit to this restaurant, introduced by a friend. I had never entered Memory Lane before because it seemed a bit intimidating to me, but I finally went in. The entrance is on the left side of the alley (if you think of a map, it's towards the center on the side of the guard under the intersection), just straight ahead past the intersection and on the right. The restaurant's name is written very small in hiragana on the right side of the entrance as "Sasamoto," so you have to look closely not to miss it. I asked for the chef's choice and they served the dishes at a good pace, filling me up nicely with about two servings each until I was full. The drink options were simple, like beer, shochu, sake, and red wine from what I remember. The main dishes were motsu-ni (simmered offal) and pork (with a few beef options). I mainly had beer but also tried a bit of red wine later, and it paired well with the motsu-ni followed by grilled skewers (I was too eager to eat them hot, so I couldn't take a photo). The customers were a mix of traditional Japanese and foreign guests, which was quite refreshing. Next to me, there were people from London, Mexico, and China taking turns sitting, and we had fun conversations in broken English. One thing to note is that they only accept cash for payment, so make sure to have enough on hand. Thank you for the meal, I will definitely visit again.

In the past, this shop was a bit difficult to enter, but now it has become a popular tourist spot with an increase in inbound customers. The taste remains delicious. I occasionally crave the simmered tripe skewers here. I hope this shop remains with the same atmosphere for a long time.

We visited the restaurant with two people before 4:00 pm on Saturday. It was almost full but we managed to get a table. The menu was not very detailed, so it was a bit difficult for beginners to order without much explanation from the staff. However, we enjoyed various types of motsu dishes, including grilled, boiled, and skewered, as well as delicious vegetable skewers!

Saturday afternoon. The COVID-19 situation is starting to improve, and the number of foreign tourists in Tokyo is increasing. I decided to visit Shinjuku Station and head to Omoide Yokocho. It was around 4:00 PM, and surprisingly, there was no line in front of Sasamoto, a popular restaurant. I quickly entered and found an empty seat. The atmosphere inside was different from the usual crowded image of the area, with mostly regular customers sitting at the counter, many of them dining alone. The presence of foreigners, tourists, and young people that you often see in other shops was absent, creating a pleasant and sophisticated ambiance. I can't remember the exact price of the stew, but the waiter proactively asked, "Shall we start with the stew?" to which I replied, "Yes, please." The interaction with the staff was enjoyable and welcoming. They only had bottled beer, so I ordered a large one. The delicious pork belly skewers were still on the menu, priced around 300 yen each. The regular skewers were all around 230 yen each. I casually requested about five skewers and the staff responded warmly. It was a great experience revisiting this renowned restaurant. Thank you for the delicious meal.

In July 2023, there was a group of inbound tourists at a restaurant, and the staff was serving them in English. I had the Ume-Wari Harami (lean meat) and Snap Peas for a short time. From Hamacho in September 2022, I ended up at Sasamoto for the third time. I ordered the Ume-Wari Harami with Tantamato. The tomato was coated with a bit of miso and served hot, it was delicious. The Harami was the usual soy sauce drizzled one. The tongue was also coated with miso, crunchy and tasty. A middle-aged man with a lot of hair, and a voluptuous woman in her late thirties, who seemed to be in the nightlife industry, arrived halfway through. They toasted with canned carbonated water and oolong tea in small cups, and started ordering simmered dishes and grilled items while being affectionate with each other. I watched their lovey-dovey scene in amazement and paid the bill. The total was 1090 yen, the smallest amount ever, but I couldn't achieve Senpero. Thank you for the meal. After that, I was naturally drawn to CoCo Ichi. In February 2023, with inbound tourists returning in full swing, I revisited the restaurant from Shonben Yokocho. I ordered Harami, tongue, snap peas, Teppo onion, and Ume-Wari x2. The last dish was a soup with yuzu, and it was the end of the meal. In May 2023, the alley was full of inbound tourists again. This time, Tokyo03 and a beautiful waitress with gentle service were in charge. I tried Fuwa-chan for the first time as a skewer dish. I also ordered grass and finished with a Pousse-Cafe. Thank you for the meal.

The shop had a great atmosphere. It seemed like the stewed skewers were popular at the shop in the Memories Alley. They were cooked for a long time, but the taste was surprisingly refreshing and you could eat as many as you wanted. There were other delicious options as well, but it was our fourth stop and we were already full. I'll definitely visit again next time.

I visited this place for the first time on the recommendation of a good friend. The atmosphere is really nice. I left the ordering to my friend and enjoyed the conversation, ambiance, and drinks. Starting with a bottle of beer and then moving on to wine put me in a great mood. It seems like the kind of place you can keep coming back to and discovering new things. The skewers were cooked perfectly. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

This was my first visit to this shop in a long time. It might have been over 10 years. There were more young people than before, and I felt that it had become an easier shop to enter. The staff were also young and very friendly, and the stew tasted delicious as always, so I felt that it had become more user-friendly than before. The cabbage we get at the end is really delicious. The stew soup is the best.

[Overall Review] Just a short walk from various stations in Shinjuku. A staple of Memory Lane. This is a restaurant specializing in motsu-yaki located in the middle of the alley. The dishes, including simmered dishes and sashimi, are all skewered, and the bill is calculated based on the number of skewers (the price varies depending on the length). The quality of the motsu dishes is extremely high, and the prices are reasonable for Shinjuku. The atmosphere is very Showa-era, with a smoky interior and many signature dishes. It may be a bit intimidating at first, but once you get used to it, you'll find that the quality of the motsu dishes is excellent. The atmosphere here is very unique, and the place is always crowded with older gentlemen. [I visited this place after a long time.] I visited Memory Lane after a long time. It is probably the most famous alley in Japan, but there are actually few good restaurants there. One of the few places I recommend is Sasamoto. It is a hardcore bar with a strong Showa-era atmosphere, with many unique rules and hidden menu items. It may be a bit difficult to approach, but it depends on how you feel about the atmosphere and distance. Personally, I really like this place. I visited on a holiday just before the opening time of 15:30. The restaurant is always full, but there were still seats available at this time. Every restaurant in this alley has a unique design, but this place stands out with its authentic Showa-era vibe. The small space has a well-worn counter and table seats in the back. There are two male staff members and another person preparing food on the second floor. The staff communicate with each other using a device that looks like a speaker from the kitchen to the second floor, and the staff come down as needed. The style of lining up skewers around blocks of ice and the smoky ceiling are quite impressive. The background music is 80s enka songs. Princess Princess's "M" happened to be playing, which felt quite out of place. The menu consists of various skewers, simmered dishes prepared in a large pot, and sashimi, among others. There are also many items not listed on the menu. You have to visit and learn about the food available. I was exactly like that (^_^;) The dishes are all skewered, and the number of skewers determines the bill. I started with a large bottle of beer and a simmered dish. It's best to order the simmered dish with your drink order for a smooth experience. I switched to shochu plum wine halfway through and ordered various items from the skewers and hidden menu items. - Simmered dish x2 for 210 yen each The simmered motsu is also skewered. The type of motsu varies. This time, it was probably the fluffy white one. The miso-based soup with the flavor of motsu oozing out is delicious, and the broth is smooth. The soup itself is so delicious that some people order it on its own. The motsu, which is simmered to perfection, is also excellent (^_^) - Harami sashimi, Kobukuro sashimi These items are not listed on the menu. The sashimi is also skewered. Kobukuro is technically not raw but boiled. The glossy Kobukuro is crunchy and has a bouncy texture. It has a light flavor, but the texture is amazing. Harami is probably beef. It has a strong umami flavor and is mainly lean meat. It's better than the average yakiniku restaurant! - Skewers from 210 yen The skewers are carefully selected from the items lined up around the ice block. There are also many parts that are not displayed here (^_^;) This time, I ordered five skewers of tongue, teppo (tripe), liver, cheek, and shiitake mushroom wrapped in meat. The skewers are all slightly small. The motsu, which is carefully grilled over charcoal, is perfectly cooked. The seasoning is simple, with salt, soy sauce, and soup base. It was quite shocking to see soy sauce poured directly on top, but it was delicious (^_^) The cheek is boiled in the simmered soup to finish. This method is incredibly delicious. There is a synergistic effect with the soup. [In conclusion] I learned about this place almost 30 years ago. The area around Shinjuku Station has changed drastically, but this place has remained steadfast.

Here is Shinjuku, Omoide Yokocho. Although the state of emergency has been lifted, this alley is still sparsely populated, but this place is very popular and fully booked! I was once turned away when I tried to visit for a second round, but today I haven't had a drink yet so I was able to enter without any issues. I started with a large bottle of lager for only 840 yen, as I was considering a plum mixed with shochu on an empty stomach. The skewers, whether stewed or grilled, are 210 yen each. The stewed skewers have a light and clear miso flavor without any unpleasant smell. The grilled skewers, such as red meat, are grilled with soy sauce, which is unique. Although not very filling, they are delicious. And the cabbage stew is ready. The stew's broth has seeped in and it is truly delicious. The total bill came out to be just under 2000 yen. It's not cheap, but the consistently delicious taste made it worth it.

Visited "Sasamoto" in Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho. This shop has no signboard or curtain. The only landmark is a large pot in front of the shop. There is no menu. Started with the raw set. The lean meat sashimi (salted), cow stomach miso, and cow intestine were fresh and delicious! You can also request specific items, but I recommend starting with the chef's choice. The flavor that spreads in your mouth the moment you eat the lean meat sashimi is addictive. Next, we tried the simmered offal skewers. We had small intestine, lung, and head. The simmering broth had a rich color but a refreshing taste. It goes perfectly with beer. If you ask for the chef's choice, you'll get the best offal of the day. It's a wonderfully nostalgic and heartwarming place full of Showa-era vibes.

It's a five-minute walk from Nishi-guchi. It's an unpretentious and casual local restaurant. There is no signboard, but it's right across from the famous motsu-yaki restaurant Ucchan. Many elderly regular customers come here, and when you talk to them, you'll find out that many of them have been coming here for over 20 years. Everyone is having a good time drinking. It used to be called Shomben Yokocho in the past, but now it has been completely renovated. (The toilets are also clean.) When inbound tourists from overseas used to come, there was a different kind of liveliness, but now it's mostly Japanese customers. You can relax and enjoy your drinks here. By the way, if you're drunk, you can't enter. Coming for a second round is also not allowed, so please be careful. I once asked for the reason, and it was because the staff felt responsible after seeing customers collapsed on the street after closing time. Depending on the day, the person grilling the food will be different, and sometimes the griller from the Ginza branch will come, so the lively conversations will be different, too. On this day, I ordered a large bottle of beer, simmered dish, lean meat, two pieces of myoga, and cabbage. It cost 2180 yen. Depending on the griller, there are various recommendations, so ask and try them out. The recommended items are lean meat with shiitake mushrooms and myoga, pork tongue, and cabbage. The lean meat is amazing. There are also some unusual items like brain or testicles, so please ask the griller about those. Enjoying the atmosphere while eating is the best. I will visit again. Thank you for the meal!

It was still packed with regular customers even in the 6 pm hour of March 2022. I ordered the Harami red meat skewers and Snap liver with tomato to experience an outsider feeling, but ended up getting knocked out by two plum wine drinks. Thank you for the meal. The staff from Tokyo 03 skillfully managed the regular customers. In December 2021, I drank heavily on plum wine to vent my work frustrations. I had Harami skewers, Snap green pea pork belly cabbage skewers. But the frustration didn't go away and even haunted my dreams. The couple next to me turned out to be from Hiroshima. Finally, in October 2021, with the avalanche-like lifting of KJS restrictions, I was able to drink at a decent restaurant, so I went to the newly opened Sasamoto-san. As expected, the place was packed, but I managed to squeeze into a counter seat at the back and started ordering from the staff. The background music was playing songs by Makihara Noriyuki and Daiji Man Nanichara on the cable radio. Next to me, there was an elderly man with a strong presence, standing straight with a cane, silently drinking shochu straight. However, he suddenly became chatty and smiled when a foreign woman started talking to him. Amidst this, I ordered a small bottle, plum wine, simmered skewers with white sauce, and Fuwa-chan liver skewers. The stew was well-cooked and the broth was delicious as always. The Harami meat was of good quality, just dripping with soy sauce, and delicious. The liver skewers with green onions on top were also tasty. The cabbage was just about to become mushy, providing a good level of dietary fiber. The chubby man next to me showed off a trick of only getting refills of the broth and drinking it all up. Thank you for the meal. The chubby man next to me kept huffing and puffing the whole time.

One of the most popular shops in Omoide Yokocho, following Yakitori Ucchan. The staff are friendly, and each skewer is delicious and reasonably priced, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. Sasamoto Shinjuku Store 03-3344-3153 1-2-7 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Between 6/21 and 7/11, in accordance with the application of priority measures to prevent the spread of infection, we will reopen for business while complying with the following conditions: ・Business hours until 8:00 PM ・Alcohol service until 7:00 PM ・Up to 2 people per group ・Stay time up to 90 minutes We will continue to make efforts to prevent the spread of infection. Mon-Sat 15:30-23:00 (L.O 22:30) Sun/Holidays 15:00-23:00 (L.O 22:30) No reservations Sunday open All year round #Sasamoto #Yakitori #Skewers #Motsuyaki #Izakaya #OmoideYokocho #Shinjuku #ShinjukuGourmet #TokyoGourmet #TokyoGourmet #SkewerShop #IzakayaLover #WantToConnectWithIzakayaLovers #MeatLovers #Meatstagram #LoveMeat #MeatLover #Meat #HashigoSake #Foodie #LikeForLike #FollowMe #Instafood

We were guided to a table for four in the back, which is considered a special seat at this restaurant. We were served Kinmiya like a glass of sake, and we mixed it with a small can of oolong tea. It was a fun experience drinking without ice. We ordered the famous simmered skewers as our appetizer. The skewers were cooked in a large pot with miso, making them soft and delicious. There seemed to be many hidden menu items, but since it was our first visit, we only ordered the simmered skewers. The retro atmosphere of the place made it feel like we were drinking at a drama filming location, and we had a great time.

Visited Sasamoto in Shinjuku Nishiguchi at dusk. Found a group of regular elderly men enjoying drinks and chatting with the staff. I stayed for 20 minutes and had a quick meal. The grilled skewers were delicious, especially the harami (skirt steak) and pork belly skewers. The plum wine was also great. Overall, it was a satisfying experience.