NAKANO: Tachinomi (Standing Bar) Jiro for their 280 yen Hi-Ball happy hour! (Sony RX100)

Happened to be in Nakano at an early 4pm and hit up a Standing Bar Jiro

Store popular ranking foods.

No English menu's in sight

Boom! 260 yen hi-ball.

Staffed by 2 young folks... a chef and waitress.

Seasoning for the chicken wing.

I've never seen a chicken wing that also has like a buffalo wing attached to it.  This was the shops #1 recommended dish... super juicy tender chicken.

Lots of American classics on the BGM...

Overall I think everything on the menu was around 250 yen but if you are a quick drinker even hi-balls at 260 yen can add up quickly.  Easy in and Easy out... why not?

Restaurant: Tachinomi Jiro

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1319/A131902/13212680/

Address J:  東京都中野区中野5-35-8 新東京アパート 1F

Address E: Tokyo, Nakano-ku, Nakano 5-35-8

MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/UCpvQguQmbx

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GAIENMAE: Wendys! Scored a great Groupon Deal. 940 yen burger set for only 500 yen. (SONY RX100)

There is a Wendys just a few steps away from my office but never ventured in... the price point is higher than McDs and well I would rather goto a proper burger joint. BUT!  Scored a great Groupon deal and shoulda have bought more.

https://www.groupon.jp/deals/wendys-firstkitchen

Lots of difference french fry seasoning choices... but when for the most popular shoyu flavor. Way more fun than McDs.

The staff scans my Groupon QR code.

Here we go!

Look at all these seasonings for freeee!

This is a proper fast food burger almost on the level of The 3rd Burger.

http://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2014/12/omotesando-3rd-burger-feshly-ground.html

So perfectly balanced and not soo shabby for 500yen...

Avocado Mayo sauce.

This is a super clean comfy Wendy's located just a few seconds from Gaienmae subway exit.

If in the are you gotta check out the Lexus Aoyama Showroom... 

This week they are displaying a stunning Lexus LFA Nuremberg edition!

Plus a 1990 Lexus LS400.

Restaurant: Wendy's Gaienmae Branch

Homepage: https://wendys-firstkitchen.co.jp/shop/map.php?shopid=5

Address J: 東京都港区北青山2-7-18 青山鈴越ビル

Address E:  Tokyo, Minato-ku, Kita Aoyama 2-7-18
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/p78kRzszv2w

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SEKIMAE: Shinasoba Aoba Ramen... no train station in sight but busy busy. (SONY RX100)

I walked past Aoba on my way to Uzura Ramen and the chef looked really mean... But on this Monday I caught a ride with my friend to give it a try.

https://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/search?q=uzura

Ramen prices from 800 yen... a tad higher than most.

The noodles were thin but very chewy... Its a very simple shoyu ramen with a tiny layer of oil on top.

Don't mind the chef if he ignores you or doesn't say thanks... no smiles to this very traditional elder Japanese guy.  

Restaurant: Shina soba Aoba

Tabelog FOodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1320/A132003/13010036/

Address J: 東京都武蔵野市関前4-16-6

Address E: Tokyo, Musashino-shi, Sekimae 4-16-6
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/JpQZJr1TfnD2

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