ITABASHI: Katsuya for their wallet friendly tonkatsu set! Huge fan of tonjiru soup. (Sony RX100M3)

Try to stay away from fried food but occasionally I just can`t resist having a fulfilling Tonkatsu set! SOOO here I am at Katsuya!

Seems everything is pictured.  Assorted types of combo plans. 

But this was all me! Filet Katsu with Tonjiru (Pork Veggie miso soup) set!

Little side menu items.  Only $1

Free seasoned pickles

This chef was sooo busy with both eat-in and take away orders.

Yellow spicy mustard

Quite the volume!

After a few bites I noticed the tonkatsu was veeeery well done to a point that it kinda tasted dry. But I guess it can be a hit and miss.  

Lots veggies and pork.  Always love Tonjiru. 

If you spot this franchise anywhere in Japan why not give it a try.  Very family friendly and super inexpensive for the volume of food you receive.  Go go!

Restaurant: Katsuya Itabashi Komone Branch

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1322/A132202/13131991/

Homepage: https://shop.arclandservice.co.jp/ae-shop/spot/detail?code=791

Address J: 東京都板橋区小茂根2-22-7

Address E: Tokyo, Itabashi-ku, Komone 2-22-7

MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/1y8rL9T6TyfFX69M6

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EKODA: Whisky Bar Keith. Counter seating for 7... friendly regulars. (Sony RX100)

 

Always curious about this tiny bar in Ekoda named Keith.  Same name as one of my colleagues back in my CLSA Credit Agricole days. 

One thing I fear about Whisky bars is the price of a glass.  Asked the bartender for something easy on the wallet. 

Bartender prepared a rather big glass of Glen Keith Malt Scotch Whisky. It was very smooth. 

Chatted up a very nice couple that was sitting next to me.  The boyfriend was dressed as a woman... guess Japan is opening up to different kinds of lifestyles.  My glass was 1,200 yen. Unsure if that included a bar charge.  All 7 seats at the counter was full.

Restaurant: KEITH Whisky Bar

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132101/13097198/

Address J: 東京都練馬区栄町4-3 YKビル

Address E: Tokyo, Nerima-ku, Sakaecho 4-3

MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/4TBrBWWJGCAGr11j7

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NAKANO: Daikichi Yakitori cozy counter and great yakitori toppings! Easy for lone diners. (Sony RX100)

My 2nd attempt to give Nakano Daikichi a try! Best not to go around 7pm as it can get very busy. 

The automatic appetizer... cabbage was a bit on the too green side.  Cabbage turns green as it ages... continues to grow especially if exposed to light. 

Bottled beer a must! 

Hand Towel.

The mixed alcoholic drinks were all in Japanese. Jin, Wine, shochu, nihonshu, casis, soft drinks, whisky.

Beer, zero alcohol beer, sour and whisky hi-balls 

Great thing about this franchise is all the variety of toppings and friendly price point. 

My counter view. 

Must get very busy here... they have a pen and paper to write down orders.

Counter seating view of the kitchen area.  Suggest not sitting in front of the grill because its quite warm there. 

One Negi-Banban 

One Kara-Tomato (Spicy)

The shiso maki was very flavorful. 

Backstreet Boys on the BGM!

Must have been around 9:30pm at this time... only me. 

Daily specials. 

Had to get seconds! Noticed it takes about 10 minutes for the yakitori to come out... a good sign.  They take their time to properly grill the yakitori. 

Free mini ice cream! 

When considering an inexpensive Yakitori Franchise we normally think of Torikizoku with their food/drink 298yem menu BUT!  Daikichi is franchised to individual owners and the staff is very friendly.   If you spot one definitely give it a try!

Restaurant: Daikichi Yakitori Araiyakushi-Mae Branch

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132104/13234574/

HomePage: https://www.daikichi.co.jp/shop/tokyo/2942.html

Address J: 東京都中野区新井1-35-13

Address E:  Tokyo, Nakano-ku, Arai 1-35-13

MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/cKxGfqYvnUxWevPCA

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