Soranaka

A standard izakaya appetizer of raw cabbage. Its crisp texture is perfect for cleansing the palate. It's eaten with a special sauce or mayonnaise.

Skewered chicken liver. It's characterized by its rich, creamy texture and dense flavor. Fresh liver has little gamey odor and pairs well with sesame oil.

A part of the chicken's gizzard. It has a unique crunchy texture and is low in fat, making it refreshing. It's usually eaten with salt.

Skewered and grilled chicken skin. The surface is crispy and fragrant, the inside is juicy, and the rich fatty flavor spreads. It has a dense taste.

Skewered chicken heart. It has a firm, chewy texture. It has a rich, iron-like flavor and pairs well with salt.

Chicken leg meat. It has moderate fat and richness, with juicy and tender meat. It's a representative part of yakitori.

Chicken neck meat. As it's a frequently used muscle, the meat is firm, with a strong elasticity and rich fatty flavor.

Chicken intestine. It has a chewy, springy texture. It's fatty and its flavor is enhanced when grilled with sauce.

A skewer of chicken and leeks alternately threaded. The chicken fat and the sweetness of the grilled leeks match perfectly. It's a classic yakitori dish.

Ground chicken meat formed into balls. It has a fluffy, soft texture and concentrated umami.

The tip of the chicken wing. The skin is crispy and fragrant, the inside is juicy, and it's rich in collagen. It's served on the bone, so eat it with your hands.

Skewered pork ribs. It's a fatty cut, and grilling releases its sweet fat. It's juicy and satisfying.

The meat from the base of the chicken's tail. It's one of the fattiest parts, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich umami.

Chicken cartilage. It has a hard, crunchy texture. It's low in fat, and its flavor comes out as you chew. It's a popular snack with drinks.

Skewered and grilled fried tofu. The surface is crispy, the inside is fluffy, and you can enjoy the fragrant soybean flavor.

Skewered quail eggs. You can enjoy the firm texture of the white and the fluffy yolk. They are bite-sized and easy to eat.

Grilled eggplant skewer. Grilling makes it tender and increases its sweetness. It pairs well with the smoky aroma of charcoal.

Grilled thick fried tofu. The outside is crispy, and the inside tofu is hot and soft. It's a substantial dish.

Grilled thick fried tofu topped with grated daikon and ponzu. The fragrant thick fried tofu is enjoyed refreshingly.

A skewered sausage. You can enjoy the crispy skin and the juicy meat. It's popular with both adults and children.

Grilled king oyster mushroom skewer. It has a chewy texture like abalone and a rich mushroom flavor.

Leeks threaded onto a skewer. Grilling makes the center of the leeks melt into sweetness and enhances their smoky flavor.

Grilled onion skewer. Grilling removes its pungency, making it surprisingly sweet. It retains a crisp texture.

Grilled green pepper skewer. Its unique bitterness goes well with the smoky aroma of charcoal grilling. It's refreshing and makes a good palate cleanser.

Grilled long yam skewer. Grilling gives it a fluffy texture while also allowing you to enjoy its crispness.

Grilled cherry tomatoes. Grilling concentrates their sweetness, and the juice bursts in your mouth. Please be careful as they are hot.

A selection of 5 recommended skewers chosen by the chef. Ideal when you can't decide or want to try a variety of flavors.

A creative skewer of mochi wrapped in pork belly or bacon and grilled. The melting texture of the mochi and the saltiness of the meat are exquisite.

A skewer of camembert cheese wrapped in meat and grilled. Rich cheese melts from the inside, pairing well with wine.

A skewer of cherry tomatoes wrapped in thinly sliced meat and grilled. The tomato's acidity and sweetness make the fatty meat refreshing.

A skewer of eggplant wrapped in meat and grilled. The eggplant absorbs the meat's flavor, making it juicy.

Grilled pork belly skewers topped with grated daikon and ponzu. The fatty pork belly is enjoyed refreshingly.

A dish of meat wrapped with shiso (perilla leaf) and grilled, served with plum paste. The aroma of shiso and the sourness of plum create a refreshing taste.

A chicken thigh skewer seasoned with extremely spicy habanero spice. Recommended for those who like spicy food.

A style of eating tare-grilled tsukune (chicken meatballs) by dipping it in raw egg yolk. The rich yolk blends with the sauce for a mellow flavor.

A skewer of green pepper stuffed with cheese and wrapped in meat. The melting cheese and the bitterness of the green pepper are a good match.

A dish of fatty bongiri skewers topped with grated daikon and ponzu. The rich fat is enjoyed refreshingly.

Spicy pickled napa cabbage. The sharp spiciness and sourness stimulate the appetite. A classic snack with drinks.

Lightly pickled napa cabbage. Its mild saltiness makes it a perfect palate cleanser.

Simmered and seasoned enoki mushrooms (nametake) served on grated daikon. The sweet and savory nametake and the refreshing grated daikon are a perfect match.

A dish of chopped long yam mixed with plum paste. The crunchy texture of the long yam and the sourness of the plum make it refreshing.

Mentai (spicy pollock roe) lightly seared. The surface is fragrant, and the inside has a rare texture. It pairs well with sake.

Offal from pork or beef, slowly simmered in a miso or soy sauce-based soup with vegetables. It's a warming dish with well-infused flavors and tender texture.

A sashimi-style dish where the surface of fresh local chicken is lightly seared, leaving the inside rare. Enjoy the unique texture and umami of local chicken with ponzu and condiments.

Grilled rice. It has a flavor similar to grilled onigiri and is perfect for finishing a meal.

A small, ochazuke-style dish with rice in chicken broth. It has a gentle flavor that's easy on the stomach after drinking.

A spicy rice porridge based on simmered soup, flavored with chili oil. The umami and spiciness stimulate the appetite.

Ochazuke (tea-drowned rice) with fragrant grilled onigiri. As you break it down, the flavor of the toasted rice and the broth mix.

A dish of rice in a soup with pork belly. The soup, infused with the richness of the pork, is satisfying.

A rice bowl topped with fragrant yakitori. The sweet and savory sauce goes well with the rice.

A Japanese-style dessert with ice cream topped with mochi and kinako (roasted soybean flour). The chewy texture and fragrant kinako complement the ice cream.

Kirin Beer's premium lager. It features the aroma of 100% malt aroma hops and a clean, refreshing taste.

A sake from Yamagata Prefecture. It's a crisp, dry sake that doesn't interfere with the taste of food and is easy to drink.

A sake from Miyagi Prefecture. Made with the aim of being the 'ultimate food-pairing sake', it features refreshing acidity and a clean finish.

Our recommended house wine. The red is rich in fruitiness, and the white is fresh and easy to drink.

Shochu mixed with oolong tea. It's refreshing and pairs well with meals. It's also low in calories.

Shochu mixed with green tea. The aroma and bitterness of the tea make it refreshing to drink.

The classic highball made with Suntory's Kakubin whiskey and soda water. Its dry taste and carbonation are popular.

A sour made with freshly squeezed lemon. Enjoy the fresh acidity and aroma.

A sour made with fresh grapefruit. It's full of pulp, with a sweet and sour taste and a slight bitterness.

A sour with pickled plum. As you break down the pickled plum, the sourness and saltiness spread, making it refreshing.

A sour flavored with the Japanese carbonated drink 'Ramune'. It has a nostalgic sweetness and refreshing sensation.

A plum wine made with the finest Nanko plums. It has a rich aroma and deep sweetness. Enjoy it on the rocks or with soda.

A liqueur made with yuzu juice. It has a refreshing citrus aroma and acidity, making it easy to drink.

A highball made with whiskey and ginger ale. It has a spicy and sweet ginger flavor.

A non-alcoholic soft drink.

A soda made with fresh grapefruit juice. A non-alcoholic drink with a fresh taste.

A beer-like beverage with no alcohol content. Even those who don't drink alcohol can enjoy the feeling of beer.

A Japanese distilled spirit. Made from various ingredients such as sweet potato, barley, and brown sugar, each with a unique flavor. Enjoy it on the rocks, with water, or with hot water.

A premium sweet potato shochu. It has a mellow and elegant taste, with less of the characteristic shochu smell, making it easy to drink.