Tachinomi Ikoi Branch
Yesterday we started with a whiskey event, and after watching soccer, we drank at Akabane in the evening.
Since it is a great opportunity,Cosmo Plaza AkabaneI'm going to stay at Akabane and enjoy drinking Akabane from the morning today as well.
I checked out before 10:00 and headed to ``Tachinomi Ikoi Branch”.
The restaurant is closed on Sundays, and its business hours are 7:00-22:00 from Monday to Saturday, and 7:00-21:00 on public holidays, making it a place where you can start drinking in the morning.
Ikoi is a service that I personally often use.dinner party”, and is known for its standing bar, Otsumami (Snacks) drinks starting from the 100 yen range, and cheap drinks known as Senbero.
『Main store' is also located in Akabane, but it opens from 11:00, so if you want to have a drink in the morning, you'll inevitably want to visit the branch.
I visited around 10:00, and the counter was almost full, so I was able to secure a seat.
As the name suggests, it is a standing bar restaurant, so there are seats or counter space. One stroke? I think that is correct.
So let's start drinking right away.
Bin Beeru (Bottled Beer)
There are some rules for Ikoi, and as soon as you take your seat, you will be asked for your drink order.
『Bin Beeru (Bottled Beer) (490 yen)” I asked.
I could choose the brand from Akahoshi or Super Dry, so I ordered Akahoshi.
It's my first drink of the day, so it's delicious.
Offal stew
With Bin Beeru (Bottled Beer),Offal stew (150 yen)” I ordered.
The offal is well-cooked, and is soft and smooth.
The volume is so large that it wouldn't be strange to pay more than double the price at other stores.
The second rule here is that it is a cash-on system.
The only payment method is cash, and there is a tray at each seat where you can place a few 1,000 yen bills and small change.
When you place your order, the staff will calculate the amount, take the money from the tray, and if you have change, they will place it on the tray.
It would be a good idea to keep a little more cash on hand so you don't run out.
Next, the third rule is not to use your smartphone for a long time.
In other words, don't eat while using your smartphone.
Photography is allowed only of the food, and care must be taken to ensure that other customers are not included in the photo.
Boiled pork radish
Next is “Boiled pork radish (180 yen)” I asked.
I could see the hot pot being simmered from the counter seat, and it looked really delicious.
The pork is sweet and salty, thoroughly stewed, and has a soft texture.
The daikon radish absorbs the pork fat and sauce well and is delicious.
Kobukuro sashimi
Another item ``Kobukuro sashimi (180 yen)” I asked.
Enjoy the chewy and crunchy Kobukuro with vinegared miso.
There is a slight pork smell inside Kobukuro, but I personally like that smell so it's not a problem.
However, I think that people who don't like it may not like the taste.
Impressions
I'm planning on going to a few bars after this, so this will be the end.
The bill is cash-on, so I paid at the time of ordering, but the total cost was 1,000 yen for 3 items, Bin Beeru (Bottled Beer) and Otsumami (Snacks).
I didn't aim for it, but it cost just 1,000 yen, and it turned out to be a great rice cracker.
Well, it hasn't reached a state where it's sticky. .
As you can see, it's extremely cheap.
Alcoholic drinks such as sours start at 290 yen, so depending on the combination, you can get more for the same 1,000 yen.
The taste of Otsumami (Snacks) is delicious, but I don't think it goes beyond the level of a regular izakaya.
However, the menu, which would cost 500 to 1,000 yen per item at a regular izakaya, can be eaten for around 200 yen with a slightly smaller portion, so I have to say that it is good value for money.
I think this restaurant is perfect for drinking alone, both in terms of volume and the standing style.
I have introduced some rules, but there are other rules as well, such as prohibition of using a second restaurant (prohibition of use while intoxicated) and prohibition of making phone calls.
I can understand why you think it's a high hurdle to visit because of the rules, but I don't want you to think that it's a high hurdle to visit because all of the rules are obvious and I've just clarified the parts that were tacitly understood and ambiguous.
The only special rules are that you will be asked what you want to drink when you take your seat, and that there is a cash-on system (leaving money on the tray), so if you prepare for this, you should have no problems.
Be sure to visit when you're having breakfast or lunch in Akabane.
