Tuesday, February 27, 2024

SHINKIBA: Himonoya for some amazing fish hotpot! Rented out the entire 2nd floor... super attentive service from the staff. (iPhone 12 Mini)

After a evening of of Amateur mix martial arts the gang all headed to Himonoya in Shinkiba for some very good seafood!  The course was mostly fish and I sure did need me some fish...


Our group rented out the entire 2nd floor.

All you can drink menu in the 4,800 yen course.  I pretty much stuck with the beeru.

Seasoned raw scallops

Sashimi platter with salmon, shiny skin fish and buri... none of my favorite tuna. 

Just had one slice of buri... it was incredibly thick, 

Grilled fish was soooo juicy... one giant one per person.


Little did I know I would absolutely love this fish hotpot.

Eggs that you normally find at most sushi shops but I dont think it was freshly made... seemed a bit processed but with a little diced daikon radish and shoyu it was nice.

Pickled veggies




Let that hotpot simmer a bit so the fresh fish gets nicely cooked. 

Had mostly beer but needed to get a bit of whisky hiball in the mix.

Then! After everyone nearly finishes all the fish and veggies in the hotpot we added a scoop of rice and a raw egg.  Soooo good! For some reason I tasted something cheesy... yum!


Most of the fighters were amateurs and regular people with normal jobs... nice crew of folks.


If you are interested in the next match just let me know! Will keep you all updated. But overall this izakaya was just sooo great... as huge as our group was the waiter and waitress had a positive attitude thru the end.  Great service!

Restaurant: Himonoya Shinkiba Main Branch
Restaurant J: ひもの屋 新木場総本店
Address J: 東京都江東区新木場1-3-8
Address E: Tokyo, Koto-ku, Shin Kiba 1-3-8
居酒屋、海鮮、鍋, りんかい線 新木場駅, Japan, Japanese, foodie, yelp, tokyobelly, iphone 12 mini, izakaya, pub, bar, cheap, seafood, sushi, grilled fish, nabe, 

ASAKUSA: Hotei-Chan Izakaya with both standing and tables... PLUS!!! Sapporo Red Star Bottle Beer only 410 yen! OMG!! (iPhone 12 Mini)



From the corner of my eye I see Sapporo Red Star BIG Bottle for 410 yen! DUDE! Thats the cheapest I have ever seen it in Tokyo... at the Supermarket its 360 yen! 




Tuna tartar on a bed of avocado.










Gobo root with mayo dip. 


Very inexpensive easy in and easy out izakaya.  Staff was mostly Indian so if you have any menu questions Im sure they can assist you in English. 

Restaurant: Hotei Chan Asakusa Branch
Restaurant J: ほていちゃん 浅草店
Address J: 東京都台東区浅草2-15-2
Address E: Tokyo, Taito-ku, Asakkusa 2-15-2
浅草駅, 居酒屋, 立ち飲み、Japan, Japanese, foodie, yelp, tokyobelly, iphone 12 mini, beer, pub, standing bar, cheap, budget, sake, beer, 

Thursday, February 8, 2024

OKINAWA NAHA: Yashino-Ki (Palm Tree) Sakaba for 5 item 1,000 yen tipsy! One item was Yakisoba... beer food. (Sony RX100)

One of my favorite spots to visit for Senbelo aka 1,000 yen Tipsy deals is definitely Yashino-Ki Sakaba... lots of regulars but best to sit outside as it can get a bit steamy hot inside.

Everything is pictured!


Goya Champuru! Look at all that SPAM!






1 of the 5 choices is provided automatically by the staff... very flavorful plate of Yakisoba.



Wheres the SPAM! Just Tofu and Goya slices... grrrrr but its ok.


Squid Fry with a bit of cabbage salad and dip! Photo looked so goood.

Booo... different from the photo. Buts its all good.

Chat I streamed my 1 week in Okinawa on Twitch! Give me a follow.

But if you order other items all the food and drinks are only 300 yen each.  Thats a deal!
My previous entry in 2023 enjoying a few drinks with the locals: 

Restaurant: Yashinoki Hiroba
Restaurant J: やしの木広場 - 牧志/食堂
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yashinoki_hiroba/
Address J: 沖縄県那覇市牧志3-1-22 呉屋商会ビル1F
Address E: Okinawa, Naha, Makishi 3-1-22
牧志駅, 食堂, 国際通り, Japan, Japanese, foodie, yelp, tokyobelly, senbelo, bar, pub, 食べログ, sony rx100,  cheap, dinner, late night, izakaya, awamori, sake,