Since I said I only go to places I like, there was no way I could skip this one. The yakitori place in Otsuka was packed again today.

Appetizers

The special menu that used to be on the menu board was nowhere to be seen this time. It has switched to a system where only those in the know can order it. If you don’t know, you miss out on the good stuff.

Smoked platter

I hear there are home smokers out there these days, and I’m starting to think I should practise a bit at home..

Sasami

Out comes the mouth-filling style of yakitori that I love.

Today’s sake

With snacks this good, there’s no way the sake could taste bad..

Explaining each one is a hassle, so I’ll just post the photos..

Kawa (skin)

Momo (thigh)

Reba (liver)

Sori (oyster)

Kinshinsai (daylily buds)

Tsukune

Assorted rare cuts

Hatsu (heart)

Tomato

Tebasaki (wing tips)

Tori soboro gohan (minced chicken on rice)

Ochazuke

Tamago kake gohan

I ate an absolutely enormous amount. It’s been a while since I felt this satisfied.

Late-night snack

Going straight to bed felt like a waste, so I went back to the hotel and had one more drink. The cocktails were good, and the Tormore whisky was seriously delicious..

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