Nogata Yakitori Restaurant Guide: 5 Yakitori Restaurants You Can’t Miss! A guide to the best yakitori restaurants where you can enjoy hashigo-zake as well!
The area around Nogata Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line is actually a sacred place for yakitori for those in the know. There are many unique yakitori restaurants, ranging from inexpensive and tasty pop-up bars to authentic yakitori restaurants perfect for dates and families. In this issue, we pick up five yakitori restaurants that you should not miss. The contents include the atmosphere of the restaurants, recommended menus, and how to use the restaurants for different occasions, making you excited about “where to go tonight.
Yakitori Omoriya Nogata
One minute walk from Nogata Station. As soon as you pass through the curtain, the fragrant aroma of binchotan charcoal wafts through the air, whetting your appetite. The skewers are reasonably priced, starting at 150 yen per skewer, and are made from Daisen chicken and fresh ingredients directly from the market. The yakitori is crispy on the outside and plump and juicy on the inside, and once you try it, you will never forget the taste.
The restaurant also offers a wide variety of dishes other than skewers, such as charcoal-grilled eunaju, chicken nanban, and somen noodles with bonito broth to finish off the meal. The restaurant is equipped with non-smoking seating and baby strollers are allowed, so you can use the restaurant with your children without worry. On weekends, this popular restaurant is crowded with girls’ parties and families.
2) Charcoal grill Kisaburo’s yakitori
A Showa-era retro bar with red lanterns. Skewers start at 90 yen, and chu-hi (Japanese cocktail beverages) are priced from 290 yen, making it a great place for a quick drink after work! The atmosphere inside the bar, crowded with regulars, is nostalgic and perfect for a quick drink after work. In addition to the great taste, the warm hospitality of the owner is another reason for its popularity.
Magokoro Yakitori Nogata Base
The restaurant is a hot topic of conversation for its amazing cost performance, with skewers starting at 132 yen and kamameshi (rice cooked in a pot) starting at 330 yen. The freshly cooked kamameshi is especially recommended, and it is worth waiting 30 minutes for it to be cooked. Enjoy drinking alone at the counter or in a group at a table. It is perfect for those who want to eat cheaply, taste deliciously, and fill up!
Tori Fuji Nogata
Open from 10:00 a.m., this restaurant is popular among daytime drinkers and those who want to start drinking slowly in the morning. You can enjoy skewers that are hard to find elsewhere, such as oversized tsukune, rare grilled eel liver, and more. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a luxurious drink during the day.
5) Bincho Nogata
The peace of mind of a long-established yakitori chain. In addition to the standard yakitori, tsukune (moon-viewing tsukune) and fried dishes are also popular. The restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere makes it a good place for those who want to sit back and enjoy a drink, or for those on a date.
summary
Nogata is home to such an attractive collection of yakitori restaurants. You can choose from Kisaburo or Nogata Base for a quick drink, Yakitori Omoriya for family or date night, or Torifuji for lunchtime drinking, depending on the occasion. It is also fun to find your favorite restaurant by hopping from one to the other!
If you like yakitori, why not have a drink at Nogata tonight?
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野方 居酒屋｜焼き鳥と油そば 大森屋 野方店〒165-0027 東京都中野区野方5-31-7
TEL：03-5356-8284
営業時間：12:00〜24:00（年中無休）
最寄駅：西武新宿線「野方駅」徒歩1分
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