SHIMBASHI: Sakana-Gosho-Kodama seafood izakaya... EVERYTHING was GREAT! Opened on June 6th.. my fathers bday. (Sony RX100)

Only the 2nd time I have ever seen a QR Code ordering system in Japan.

The 1st time was at Kushikatsu Dengana that closed down in Koenji: 

http://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2022/12/koenji-kushikatsu-dengana-for-their-660.html

The automatic Otoshi appetizer aka table charge.  Its been about 3 weeks since my visit and the only thing I remember was yum.

Some ladies across from us were eating this... of course we pointed. Oyster cream corokke

Perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy inside... so good.

Hoppy Time!  Zero % alcohol beer mixed with shochu.

Tempura moriawase (set).  Fish, oyster and veggies.

Add a little seasoned salt for flavor

Fresh clam with a squeeze of lemon.

I have a few regular drinking friends and they all prefer different kinds of alcohol.  This night we shifted from beers to chilled white wine.  Was a nice change of pace. 

If you notice in Japan most waiters don`t tower over you while taking your order. Instead they will kneel down so they are looking either up at you or at eye level. 

There is also counter seating near the entrance. 

Overall this place is just fantastic.  Food was amazing, service spot on and the interior was very comfy.  It was definitely a full house so either make a reservation in advance or put your name down and wait for the next available table... Go goooooo!

Restaurant: Sakana Gosho Kodama 

Restaurant J: 魚豪商 コダマ

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13285388/

Address J: 東京都港区新橋4-19-10 タカソビル 1F 

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Shimbashi 4-19-10

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Ax1iVotW1jxyafoF7

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SHIMBASHI: Korean Yatai Dan. When restaurants are full its a cozy standing izakaya to kill a bit of time. (Sony RX100)

Shimbashi on a Friday night... Covid is offically over boys.  Every restaurant was FULL!

Luckily we were able to reserve a restaurant for 8pm but had 30 minutes to kill.  Ended up at Korean Yatai Dan standing bar.

From what I could see everything on the menu was 500 yen.

Edamame 500 yen.

Kimchee Radish blocks 500 yen.

Korean Chanja 500 yen... I absolutely love this at Kura Sushi.

 (Korean spicy marinated cod innards)

At Kura Sushi they place it on top of the rice... sooo good. Its a bit sweet and spicy.

I noticed the manager had really pronounced features and was a bit tan.... after a little chit chat Iasked if he was Okinawan. He was! But raised in mainland Japan... very nice guy. He was the only staff until 8pm when a cute part time waitress went on shift.  Anyways its an easy place to get in without reservation.

Restaurant: Kankoku Yatai Dan

Restaurant J: 韓国屋台ダン

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13271613/

Address J: 東京都港区新橋4-18-4 十合ビル 1F

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Shimbashi 4-18-4

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Qx5rNGyXHMuE53ny5

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SHIMBASHI: Uokin Piccolo... a little treasue in the side streets amongst all the clutter that is Shimbashi

This is just a quick informative update as I wasn't at the restaurant long enough to enjoy many dishes.  After noticing a HUGE line at Its My Italian Pizzeria nearby I had to find a spot quickly for a quick dinner date... and while wandering the corridors of Shimbashi I happened upon Uokin Piccolo.

If you know Shimbashi then the word UOKIN will ring a definite bell.  They have some amazing Seafood and French shops in the area and all are incredibly reasonably priced.  Daily Specials menu here.  Oh, this spot had an incredibly high foodie score of 3.86pts.

Ordered the 580yen patte camagnyu and bird liver terinyu... yeah my spelling has got to be way off. 

Over 50 white and red wines to choose from.

Drinks... the wine and champagne come in regular glass drinks but the 580yen beers...

Arrive in tiny plastic cups... didn't quite expect this.  Guess its the low quantity high priced booze that allows for lower price points on the food.

Don't bother trying to wander inside unless you are very lucky as I was to get a seat for a limited 1.5hours.  Highly recommend a table for small groups or better yet if you are on a date the counter seats face the chefs at work... always a preference for me.  Some interior pics http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13130774/

Shop: UOKIN Piccolo

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13122635/dtlphotolst/3/

Uokin Group Website: http://uokingroup.jp/

Address J: 東京都港区新橋3-18-2

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Shimbashi 3-18-2

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