zekkei-sakaba

I went on a drinking expedition to the Kansai region for the first time in several years. Over three nights and four days, I visited an incredible 16 bars, an amount that would normally be impossible, but I returned to Tokyo feeling invigorated. Perhaps the Kansai region's bars have a mysterious, unfathomable power. On the fourth and final day, I had plans to drink in Tsuruhashi from the morning. On that day...

Senri, the oldest Chinese restaurant in Ofuna, was founded in 1961 and serves gyoza, a soul food for the locals. Located in front of the station, the restaurant was often frequented by groups of high school students, along with people from the local infrastructure, manufacturing, and film industries. Generations of regulars have been coming back since then...

A must-see for horumon lovers! The famous Hachioji restaurant "Tenryu" has opened a branch in Koenji. Their popular horumon platter offers fresh, domestically raised beef and pork innards at an affordable price. We tried their special yakiniku, paired with Sapporo beer. syupo...

In 1928, the restaurant changed its business model from a liquor wholesaler to a ramen shop. The third generation expanded the menu and became a Chinese restaurant. Now, under the wing of the fourth generation, the restaurant has become an essential, long-established local Chinese restaurant in front of Horikiri Shobuen Station. Its popular dish is its amber-colored fried rice with a hint of spices. It has been loved by generations...

Located a two-minute walk from Yonezawa Station, Matsugetsu is a popular diner famous in the area. In addition to its famous Yonezawa beef ramen, which is a fusion of Yonezawa ramen and Yonezawa beef, the restaurant is also known for its beef bowl, which looks like a bowl of sukiyaki. Beer and sake are also available, so it can be used as a casual place for a drink....