Kikuya

Chicken neck skin, etc., skewered and grilled. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, allowing you to enjoy the rich flavor of the fat.

The chicken's heart. It has a unique springy texture and is easy to eat with a mild flavor.

Chicken liver. It has a rich, dense flavor and is also a nutritious part.

A part of the chicken gizzard. Characterized by its chewy texture, it becomes more flavorful the more you chew.

Meat around the tailbone of a chicken. It's fatty, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich savory flavor.

Minced chicken formed into balls and grilled. It has a fluffy texture and pairs excellently with sauce.

A standard chicken skewer. You can simply enjoy the original flavor of the chicken.

Chicken and green onions skewered alternately and grilled. A good balance of the sweetness of the green onions and the savory flavor of the chicken.

Skewered and grilled quail eggs. You can enjoy their savory aroma and mellow egg flavor.

Skewered grilled pork belly from Iwachu Pork. Sweet fat and juicy flavor.

Pork small intestine. Characterized by its crispy exterior and chewy, springy interior.

Chicken neck meat. As it's a frequently moved part, the meat is firm, with moderate fat and a strong savory flavor.

Chicken cartilage. You can enjoy its unique firm, chewy texture, popular as a snack with drinks.

Skewered grilled chicken tenderloin, which is lean, topped with tangy plum paste. A refreshing taste.

Lean chicken tenderloin topped with mentaiko (spicy cod roe). The spicy mentaiko adds a nice accent.

Grilled chicken tenderloin served with wasabi. The aroma of wasabi enhances the sweetness of the chicken.

Chicken tenderloin topped with cheese and grilled. The richness of the melted cheese pairs well with the lean tenderloin.

Chicken wing parts. Crispy skin, juicy inside, rich in collagen. Bone-in for a strong flavor.

Chicken wings seasoned with garlic soy sauce and grilled. The savory garlic aroma whets the appetite.

The muscle of the diaphragm of Japanese beef. Tender like lean meat, with moderate fat and a rich beef flavor.

Enoki mushrooms wrapped in pork belly and grilled. The texture of the mushrooms and the fat of the meat pair well.

Asparagus wrapped in meat and grilled. You can enjoy the sweetness and texture of asparagus.

Okra wrapped in meat and grilled. The combination of okra's slimy texture and savory meat.

Leek wrapped in meat and grilled. The flavor of leek stimulates the appetite, making it a stamina-boosting dish.

A roll skewer combining perilla leaf (shiso) and meat. The refreshing aroma of shiso makes it a light dish.

Cherry tomatoes wrapped in bacon and grilled. The sweetness of the heated tomatoes and the saltiness of the bacon are exquisite.

Skewered potatoes wrapped in bacon. The fluffy potatoes are infused with the savory flavor of bacon.

A rice bowl topped with sweet and savory minced chicken. Served with pickles, it's a perfect dish to finish your meal.

A simple appetizer of grilled shishito peppers. The occasional spiciness makes you want to drink more.

Grilled bell pepper. A vegetable dish where you can enjoy its unique bitterness and sweetness.

Onions whose sweetness is brought out by grilling. They retain a crisp texture.

Grilled long green onion. Crispy on the outside, tender and sweet on the inside.

Thick shiitake mushrooms grilled. The rich aroma and umami of the mushrooms spread in your mouth.

Whole grilled garlic. Fluffy texture, with its characteristic pungency suppressed and sweetness enhanced.

A classic Japanese small dish of chilled tofu topped with condiments and soy sauce. It's refreshing and good as a palate cleanser.

Assortment of seasonal pickled vegetables. The saltiness is perfect as a snack with drinks.

A dish of fried tofu pouches stuffed with natto and grilled until crispy. The savory fried tofu and natto flavor pair well.

Thick-cut tofu, deep-fried. Grilled on the surface and served with condiments.

Fresh raw cabbage. A simple appetizer eaten with miso or sauce.

Youngly harvested scallions. Characterized by their spiciness and crisp texture, they are typically eaten raw with miso.

A salad of macaroni mixed with mayonnaise. A classic side dish with a homely taste.

A salad made by mashing boiled potatoes and mixing them with vegetables and mayonnaise. A creamy and mild taste.

Fresh chicken tenderloin lightly blanched and mixed with wasabi soy sauce. You can enjoy the semi-raw texture and the spiciness of wasabi.

Offal and vegetables simmered slowly in a miso or soy sauce-based soup. The flavors are well-infused and the texture is tender.

Sashimi-style dish of fresh chicken, lightly seared on the surface. You can enjoy the savory aroma and raw texture simultaneously. Made with Kagoshima chicken.

Udon noodles simmered in the broth of a stew, or a stewed udon dish. A warm and rich flavor.

Sliced chilled tomatoes served. Refreshing and perfect as a palate cleanser.

A brand of Awamori, a distilled spirit specialty of Okinawa. Characterized by its unique rich aroma and strong body.

Sweet potato shochu made with black koji. A standard brand characterized by its mellow sweetness and clean finish.

Sweet potato shochu made from purple sweet potatoes. You can enjoy its fruity, floral aroma and sweetness.

Sweet potato shochu from Yakushima. Popular for its smooth taste and rich sweet potato aroma.

Premium sweet potato shochu made with black koji. It has a rich body and a strong roasted aroma.

Shochu made from rice. Characterized by a gorgeous aroma like ginjo sake and a smooth mouthfeel.

Shochu made from barley. You can feel the roasted aroma of barley and a gentle sweetness.

Brown sugar shochu, a specialty of Amami Oshima. It has a sweet aroma derived from brown sugar and is easy to drink.

Cold draft beer poured from the tap. It has a smooth throat feel and a refreshing taste.

Medium-sized bottled beer. You can pour and share it among glasses.

A standard brand of Japanese sake characterized by its dry, crisp taste. It enhances the flavor of food.

Fresh, unpasteurized sake. You can enjoy its fruity and refreshing flavor.

A famous sake from Niigata Prefecture. It has a clean, dry taste with the umami of rice.

A drink made by mixing whiskey with soda. The fizzy carbonation is refreshing.

Shochu mixed with lemon juice and soda. It's refreshing and easy to drink due to its sourness.

Shochu mixed with oolong tea. It's refreshing and pairs well with meals.

A drink made by mixing umeshu (plum wine) with soda. It's sweet and sour and easy to drink.

A sour made with shikuwasa, a citrus fruit native to Okinawa. Its unique sourness and aroma are refreshing.

Shochu mixed with green tea. You can drink it refreshingly with the aroma and astringency of the tea.

Shochu with cucumber added, or flavored with cucumber. Characterized by the refreshing aroma of cucumber.

Sour with a pickled plum added. Crushing the plum releases its saltiness and sourness.

Brewed liquor made from grapes. Red is suitable for meat dishes, white for vegetable and fish dishes.