SHIBUYA: Toritake REVISITED! Chunky Yakitori with a local crowd... friendly friendly.

Can't believe its been nearly 3.5yrs since my last visit to Toritake... but after a long day at the Cinco De Mayo festival in Yoyogi-Koen we headed down to Shibuya for some Yakitori.

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The automatic Otoshi appetizer... seasoned veggies.

1st floor had a combination of counter seating and seats but all full so headed up to the 2nd floor.

The yakitori was soooo chunky and flavorful.  Good stuff.

Of course Sake~

2nd Floor very busy busy... and I guess there is a bit of counter seating for 4.

Going from the 2nd floor to 1st...

1st Floor diners.

And looks like there's standing area outside with yellow beer bottle cases.  You'll have a great view of the Yakitori chefs from this spot too but it can get very smokey as its near the vents.

Overall its just a great place to enjoy Yakitori in a very Japanese environment... nice mix of people from all age groups and just a few minutes walk from Shibuya Station.  Was great to be back again.

Restaurant: ToriTake

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1303/A130301/13001702/

Address J: 東京都渋谷区道玄坂1-6-1

Address E: Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Dogenzaka 1-6-1
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SHIBUYA: Sumire Izakaya... 120yen Beers hidden in a maze of Love Hotels.

I'm still on my journey trying to hit up all the cheap beer spots of this franchise... and snuggled within an area cluttered with neat little restaurants and many love hotels is Sumire Izakaya.

120yen Beers and Hi-Balls!  Everyday except for Fridays and weekdays before a National Holiday!  Drink 5 solid mugs for only 600yen!

Automatic Otoshi... tiny bowl of boiled bean sprouts.

The Kawa-Ebi was about 1/2 the portion of sister Izakaya Mchan in Roppongi.

Recommended specials... 

Avocado Toro Cucumber Roll... 

Its all about being able to drink at the fraction of the cost... you just gotta go to Sumire.  120yen beers, quick service and very very spacious... Can go in small or very large groups, they'll accommodate ya! 

Shop: Sumire Izakaya

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1303/A130301/13135923/

Address J: 東京都渋谷区円山町6-2

Address E: Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Maruyama-cho 6-2
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SHIBUYA: HIRO Wine Bar for 60min/1,000yen All-You-Can-Drink beer and wine!

My MBA classmate was in town on some business and needed to kill an hour before dinner... so check out Tabelog and found Hiro!  Entrance had some cushy seats that flowed into the back end with counter and round hi-table seating.

Draft beer for the 1,000yen 60min drinks was Heartland... not too bad.  Other items were red/white wine, soft drinks and wine cocktails. 

Just ordered one Pate but it was as small as a 500yen coin... wish there was more volume.

View from our counter seating facing outside was this... 

Ended with a few glasses of wine.

I'd suggest sitting at the bar counter to watch the Chef do his magic.

Overall it wasn't too bad in a town that usually charges 500yen per drink on top of a "Otoshi" fee... but as usual the dangers of all-you-can-drink (Nomihoudai) is you try a bit too hard.  Cozy spot, clean and fashionable spot... I'd highly suggest it if you are in the mood to drink more than 3 drinks.

Shop: HIRO Wine Bar

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1303/A130301/13104399/

Address J: 東京都渋谷区道玄坂2-6-7

Address E: Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, dogenzaka 2-6-7, 2F
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