HIBARIGAOKA: Bunnies Live Band Karaoke Bar! You a STAR!! Friendly staff and customers. GOGO! (iPhone 12 Mini)

 

Yo! President Mori took me to one of his favorite Live Band karaoke spots in Hibarigaoka on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line.  

This spot is run by the same company that owns BANDIES.

https://bandies-official.com/shop/

System is 1 hour 3,000 yen for all you can drink and sing.

Select a song and musicians will play along.

2 super friendly bartenders who played Guitar and Drums.  Both Sofa and Counter seating.

President Mori has his own bottle on tap. Makers Mark!

Shots! Boooo! Not a fan but will have just 1.

Lets Sing! Can't Help Falling in Love

Song by Elvis Presley.

Female customer sings a classic... Matsuda Seiko - Akai Sweet Pea

We bought a round for the 2 customers and 2 staff and after 1 hour of singing it came out to 10,500 yen. Lighting was great, interior so comfy, live band while singing, amazing staff and customers.  Its totally a must if you are ever in Hibarigaoka! I hope to be back soon! 

Restaurant Bar: Bunnies Hibarigaoka Branch

Bar J: バニーズひばりが丘店

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bankara_bunnies.hibarigaoka/

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1328/A132801/13284541/

Address J: 東京都西東京市ひばりが丘北3-3-24 小暮ビル 2F

Address E: 〒202-0002 Tokyo, Nishitokyo, Hibarigaokakita, 3-3-24, 2F

Google MAPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fzr37u2r1irVmYRZ9

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IKEBUKURO: Kura Sushi counter seating but unfortunately all toilets line this area. (iPhone 12 mini)

 

FYI Kura Sushi Ikebukuro counter seating is a hit or miss... The mens, womens and family toilets are just behind you!  Soooo lucky to get counter seating #56 away from the poops and pees.

I usually select 2 people and table seating but this night the time frame on my ticket was exceeded and wasnt sure how much longer I would have to take.  So took a risk and selected counter seating and got a spot immediately.

My fav! Squid Tempura! Made to order and super crispy hot.

Seasoned tuna with slightly boiled egg.

Due to annoyance Japanese Tiktokers who licked and put sushi back on the counter all kaiten sushi spots are now mostly made to order. 

More seasoned tuna!  This one is soooo flavorful.

If you are lucky you will be placed at counter seating #55-58... and 58 has full views of all the chefs in the back kitchen area.

Im not a big eater... usually max out at 5 plates just to play the Gatcha game.

Last one! Nice and quiet.

No cashiers... all payment is thru a self pay system.

Restaurant: Kura Sushi Ikebukuro West Exit Branch

Restaurant J: 無添くら寿司 池袋駅西口店

Homepage: https://www.kurasushi.co.jp/menu

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130501/13273029/

Address J: 東京都豊島区西池袋1-10-10 東武アネックスビル B1F

Address E: Tokyo, Toshima-ku, Nishi Ikebukuro 1-10-10, B1F

Google MAPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KQDgJXvivBXgBQWR8

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ROPPONGI: Justa Coffee Bar! New cozy bar with limited 500 yen Heartland bottled beer! Plus a full DJ turntable! Latin Sunday event soon!! (iPhone 12 mini)

Back in the day there was a 80s new wave kinda bar in this location and a few weeks ago I randomly walked by. What? Who?  The manager from Havana Cafe was bartending and I saw another familiar face DJ Ikeda from back during the Latin Sundays events at Heartland Bar Roppongi. They are both co-owners Justa Coffee Bar! 

Chill L shaped counter seating.  

Champagne bottles from 80,000 yen to 140,000 yen... This is a posh neighborhood.

500 yen limited Heartland Bottled Beeru.  Due to its low price point they only had 6 bottles in stock this night. 

Back section that can accommodate 20-30 people. 

A friend and I ordered Heartland beer and he brought out 3 bottles... guess he wanted to drink with us.  Of course we were more than happy to pay over nostalgic conversations. Since they just opened he is the only person on staff but will eventually hire a few pretty bilingual girls much like Havana Cafe days. Give it a try!

https://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2011/11/roppongi-havana-cafe-possibly-tokyos.html

Latin Sunday found a new home! I will be there! Stop by and have a drink. Free Entrance!!

The organizer of Latin Sunday... DJ Honda on deck!

https://www.facebook.com/LatinSunday A great community of friendly guest and awesome DJs... If in Japan follow the Latin Sunday page on Facebook.  

Restaurant: Justa Coffee Bar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justabarroppongi/

Address J: 東京都港区六本木6-1-7, 大沢ビル1F

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Roppongi 6-1-7

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LsBRHAHnf4ke4QzQ8

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ROPPONGI: Back to the only Torikizoku in Roppongi.. Price points now 370 yen for everything. Seasonal items sold out sooo early! (Sony RX100, iPhone 12 Mini)

 

In the past 10 years I have only visited Torikizoku Roppongi East Branch because on one instance a staff member didn't was his hands after using the restroom.  Then on I usually visit the Azabu Juban branch.

https://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2014/05/roppongi-torikizoku-roppongi-east.html

Multi lingual touch panel ordering system.

All food items 370 yen

Each plate comes with 2 yakitori sticks.

All drinks 370 yen.

I didnt realize but this branch takes reservations. Normally its first come first serve

Several reservations this night.

Kanpai! Always for that huge 3rd Beer Kinmugi! Jumbo Mug.

Fried chicken skin.  Very crispy and chewy... good beer food.

Free spices.  Its somewhere on the tablet.

Chicken Nanban.  Popular with the ladies.  Fried chicken nuggets in a sweet sauce topped with slices of onions and kinda mayo.

Ground chicken tsukune in green bell peppers with side of mustard.

Of course... a must! Free refill cabbage with ponzu.

Unfortunately all the seasonal specials were sold out at 5:15pm! I can only assume Torikizoku has become so popular with both locals and tourists that they cant source enough for all restaurants.

Nooo... more sold out items.

Nooo... even special drinks sold out.

They no longer sell my favorite slightly sweet wasabi and seaweed topped yakitori.  Now its just yakitori with a bit of wasabi? Or was it Yuzu?

Kegs on Kegs!  

When you are done just take this QR code to the register.

Work at Toriki! After 10pm its 1,625yen per hour!

Backstreet Boys on the BGM. 

Overall 3 Beers each and several dishes of Yakitori came out to only 2,000 yen per person.  Even though the prices have gone up from 280 to 370 yen its still a really chill place and no table otoshi charge.  Service is quick and lots of foreign bilingual people working here.  

Located from the once busy Roppongi Lower Building thats now set up for redevelopment.

Restaurant: Torikizoku Roppongi East Branch

Restaurant J: 鳥貴族 六本木東店

Homepage: https://map.torikizoku.co.jp/detail/312/

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1307/A130701/13147271/

Address J: 東京都港区六本木3-14-9 6F

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Roppongi 3-14-9, 6th floor.

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4NWwBDbYZDGHvBiB9

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